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An intelligent knife can tell ovarian cancer and healthy tissue apart. Could it make surgery smarter?

An intelligent knife can tell ovarian cancer and healthy tissue apart. Could it make surgery smarter?

by Katie Roberts,Cancer Research UKTesting the iKnife in the lab. Credit: Cancer Research UKSurgery is a major part of ovarian cancer treatment, but it can be a blunt tool.A big problem for surg

An intelligent knife can tell ovarian cancer and healthy tissue apart. Could it make surgery smarter?

by Katie Roberts,Cancer Research UKTesting the iKnife in the lab. Credit: Cancer Research UKSurgery is a major part of ovarian cancer treatment, but it can be a blunt tool.A big problem for surg
Team establishes positive clinical impact of the Multidisciplinary Molecular Tumor Board

Team establishes positive clinical impact of the Multidisciplinary Molecular Tumor Board

byThe University of Hong KongCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA collaborative group led by the Department of Clinical Oncology, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, the Univers

Team establishes positive clinical impact of the Multidisciplinary Molecular Tumor Board

byThe University of Hong KongCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA collaborative group led by the Department of Clinical Oncology, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, the Univers
Researchers test 'holy grail' tech that could end chemo for some cancer patients

Researchers test 'holy grail' tech that could end chemo for some cancer patients

by Caroline Catherman, Orlando SentinelCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with colorectal cancer, the fourth most common cancer in the U.S., are often prescribed unnecessary chemotherapy after th

Researchers test 'holy grail' tech that could end chemo for some cancer patients

by Caroline Catherman, Orlando SentinelCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with colorectal cancer, the fourth most common cancer in the U.S., are often prescribed unnecessary chemotherapy after th
Scurvy is largely a historical disease but there are signs it's making a comeback

Scurvy is largely a historical disease but there are signs it's making a comeback

by Lauren Ball,The ConversationCredit:Matilda Wormwood/PexelsScurvy is often considered a historical ailment, conjuring images of sailors on long sea voyages suffering from a lack of fresh

Scurvy is largely a historical disease but there are signs it's making a comeback

by Lauren Ball,The ConversationCredit:Matilda Wormwood/PexelsScurvy is often considered a historical ailment, conjuring images of sailors on long sea voyages suffering from a lack of fresh
Prostate cancer is the second-leading cancer among men. Here's what to know about it

Prostate cancer is the second-leading cancer among men. Here's what to know about it

by Erin Kayata,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCancer rates, especially among young people, are on the rise. There's expected to be 2 million new cancer diagnoses in

Prostate cancer is the second-leading cancer among men. Here's what to know about it

by Erin Kayata,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCancer rates, especially among young people, are on the rise. There's expected to be 2 million new cancer diagnoses in
New genetic study reveals why some women get aggressive breast and ovarian cancer

New genetic study reveals why some women get aggressive breast and ovarian cancer

byUniversity of BergenIntermediate magnification micrograph of a low malignant potential (LMP) mucinous ovarian tumour. H&E stain. The micrograph shows: Simple mucinous epithelium (right) an

New genetic study reveals why some women get aggressive breast and ovarian cancer

byUniversity of BergenIntermediate magnification micrograph of a low malignant potential (LMP) mucinous ovarian tumour. H&E stain. The micrograph shows: Simple mucinous epithelium (right) an
Negative fecal tests tied to low risk for advanced colorectal cancer

Negative fecal tests tied to low risk for advanced colorectal cancer

by Lori SolomonThere was a low risk for advanced neoplasia after multiple rounds of negative fecal immunochemical tests (FIT) in people undergoing surveillance colonoscopy, according to a study publis

Negative fecal tests tied to low risk for advanced colorectal cancer

by Lori SolomonThere was a low risk for advanced neoplasia after multiple rounds of negative fecal immunochemical tests (FIT) in people undergoing surveillance colonoscopy, according to a study publis
New antibody harbors great potential for fighting blood cancer

New antibody harbors great potential for fighting blood cancer

byKiel UniversityCredit:Blood(2024). DOI: 10.1182/blood.2023021088Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common cancer in children. This form of blood cancer, which also occu

New antibody harbors great potential for fighting blood cancer

byKiel UniversityCredit:Blood(2024). DOI: 10.1182/blood.2023021088Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common cancer in children. This form of blood cancer, which also occu
Researchers discover the mechanism by which tumor cells become resistant to chemotherapy in colorectal cancer

Researchers discover the mechanism by which tumor cells become resistant to chemotherapy in colorectal cancer

by Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)Oxaliplatin accumulation in the tumor microenvironment of a patient with colon cancer 44 days after treatment. Credit: IMIMPlatinum-based c

Researchers discover the mechanism by which tumor cells become resistant to chemotherapy in colorectal cancer

by Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)Oxaliplatin accumulation in the tumor microenvironment of a patient with colon cancer 44 days after treatment. Credit: IMIMPlatinum-based c
Anticancer vaccines gain new lease of life with personalisation techniques

Anticancer vaccines gain new lease of life with personalisation techniques

by European Society for Medical OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAnticancer vaccines have gained a new lease of life with techniques to personalise them to individual patients. Cutting edge devel

Anticancer vaccines gain new lease of life with personalisation techniques

by European Society for Medical OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAnticancer vaccines have gained a new lease of life with techniques to personalise them to individual patients. Cutting edge devel
Study: Involving hospitalists in inpatient cancer care reduces patient stays, oncologist stress

Study: Involving hospitalists in inpatient cancer care reduces patient stays, oncologist stress

by Yale UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainInvolving hospitalists in the co-management of care for patients with cancer is associated with decreased length of hospital stay for patients, increase

Study: Involving hospitalists in inpatient cancer care reduces patient stays, oncologist stress

by Yale UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainInvolving hospitalists in the co-management of care for patients with cancer is associated with decreased length of hospital stay for patients, increase
Researchers discover new molecular driver of retinoblastoma

Researchers discover new molecular driver of retinoblastoma

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterInactive remnant of retinoblastoma tumor following successful intra-arterial chemotherapy. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical CenterDespite decades of medical advanc

Researchers discover new molecular driver of retinoblastoma

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterInactive remnant of retinoblastoma tumor following successful intra-arterial chemotherapy. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical CenterDespite decades of medical advanc