Quality of treatment for lung cancer varies widely across US

byWashington University in St. LouisA new study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that the quality of care for lung cancer in the U.S. varies widely.

Updated on: December 28,2023

Quality of treatment for lung cancer varies widely across US

byWashington University in St. LouisA new study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that the quality of care for lung cancer in the U.S. varies widely.

Updated on:December 28,2023

Chronic diseases monitored in primary care could lead to unnecessary testing

by University of BristolCredit: CC0 Public DomainGuidelines used by GPs to monitor chronic diseases are based on expert opinion rather than evidence, according to a review of the guidelines by Na

Updated on: May 05,2024

Chronic diseases monitored in primary care could lead to unnecessary testing

by University of BristolCredit: CC0 Public DomainGuidelines used by GPs to monitor chronic diseases are based on expert opinion rather than evidence, according to a review of the guidelines by Na

Updated on:May 05,2024

Drug dramatically reduces risk of dangerous blood clots in cancer patients

by The Ottawa HospitalBlood clots in the legs can cause swelling, redness and pain. If a clot forms in the lungs, it can be deadly. New research provides the first approach for safely preventing these

Updated on: March 09,2024

Drug dramatically reduces risk of dangerous blood clots in cancer patients

by The Ottawa HospitalBlood clots in the legs can cause swelling, redness and pain. If a clot forms in the lungs, it can be deadly. New research provides the first approach for safely preventing these

Updated on:March 09,2024

Clues found regarding tumor suppressor gene's breast cancer activity

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Saraswati Sukumar and Priya PaiResearchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have revealed how the gene HOXA5 may work to suppress fo

Updated on: January 21,2024

Clues found regarding tumor suppressor gene's breast cancer activity

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Saraswati Sukumar and Priya PaiResearchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have revealed how the gene HOXA5 may work to suppress fo

Updated on:January 21,2024

Clinical trial finds combination hormone therapy delivers superior prostate cancer treatment

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCombining testosterone-blocking drugs in patients with prostate cancer relapse prevents the spread of cancer better tha

Updated on: May 09,2024

Clinical trial finds combination hormone therapy delivers superior prostate cancer treatment

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCombining testosterone-blocking drugs in patients with prostate cancer relapse prevents the spread of cancer better tha

Updated on:May 09,2024

New leukemia drug is more effective and easier to use

by Loyola University Health SystemA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear from a patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/WikipediaA landmark study

Updated on: March 12,2024

New leukemia drug is more effective and easier to use

by Loyola University Health SystemA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear from a patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/WikipediaA landmark study

Updated on:March 12,2024

New insights into liver cancer using organoids

by Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric OncologyA culture of mini livers. Credit: Benedetta Artegiani / Princess Máxima Center for pediatric oncologyScientists of the Princess Máxima Center for pediat

Updated on: February 24,2024

New insights into liver cancer using organoids

by Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric OncologyA culture of mini livers. Credit: Benedetta Artegiani / Princess Máxima Center for pediatric oncologyScientists of the Princess Máxima Center for pediat

Updated on:February 24,2024

Best ways to quit smoking, cut your lung cancer risk

(HealthDay)—While there is no sure way to avoid lung cancer, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk.Smoking contributes to 80 to 90 percent oflung cancerdeaths, according to the

Updated on: March 24,2024

Best ways to quit smoking, cut your lung cancer risk

(HealthDay)—While there is no sure way to avoid lung cancer, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk.Smoking contributes to 80 to 90 percent oflung cancerdeaths, according to the

Updated on:March 24,2024

New study finds millions in US missed cancer screening during second year of COVID-19 pandemic

byAmerican Cancer SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAccording to a new, nationwide study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS), millions of people in the United States c

Updated on: January 15,2024

New study finds millions in US missed cancer screening during second year of COVID-19 pandemic

byAmerican Cancer SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAccording to a new, nationwide study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS), millions of people in the United States c

Updated on:January 15,2024

Tailored online personal health record cancer tool increases survivor adherence to national guidelines

byRegenstrief InstituteScreenshot of personal health record, “My Follow-up Care” Dashboard. CEA: carcinoembryonic antigen; CT: computed tomography. Credit:JMIR Cancer(2022). DOI: 10.

Updated on: December 28,2023

Tailored online personal health record cancer tool increases survivor adherence to national guidelines

byRegenstrief InstituteScreenshot of personal health record, “My Follow-up Care” Dashboard. CEA: carcinoembryonic antigen; CT: computed tomography. Credit:JMIR Cancer(2022). DOI: 10.

Updated on:December 28,2023

Bowel cancer turns genetic switches on and off to outwit the immune system, new study finds

byUniversity College LondonFrameshift switching of the MSH6 C8 coding homopolymer drives stochastic loss and restoration of MSH6 expression like a molecular ON/OFF switch. Credit:Nature Ge

Updated on: July 05,2024

Bowel cancer turns genetic switches on and off to outwit the immune system, new study finds

byUniversity College LondonFrameshift switching of the MSH6 C8 coding homopolymer drives stochastic loss and restoration of MSH6 expression like a molecular ON/OFF switch. Credit:Nature Ge

Updated on:July 05,2024

Categorizing the epigenetic hallmarks that define cancer

byJosep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstituteThe epigenetic hallmarks of cancer. The illustration depicts the six epigenetic hallmarks that are shared among human malignancies affecting Q8 DNA m

Updated on: October 26,2024

Categorizing the epigenetic hallmarks that define cancer

byJosep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstituteThe epigenetic hallmarks of cancer. The illustration depicts the six epigenetic hallmarks that are shared among human malignancies affecting Q8 DNA m

Updated on:October 26,2024