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Breast cancer risk from menopause hormones may last decades

Breast cancer risk from menopause hormones may last decades

by Marilynn MarchioneIn this May 6, 2010 file photo, a radiologist checks mammograms in in Los Angeles. Women who use certain types of hormones after menopause still have an increased risk of developi

Breast cancer risk from menopause hormones may last decades

by Marilynn MarchioneIn this May 6, 2010 file photo, a radiologist checks mammograms in in Los Angeles. Women who use certain types of hormones after menopause still have an increased risk of developi
American Society for Radiation Oncology issues updated guideline on radiation therapy for endometrial cancer

American Society for Radiation Oncology issues updated guideline on radiation therapy for endometrial cancer

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA newly updated clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) provides recommendations on

American Society for Radiation Oncology issues updated guideline on radiation therapy for endometrial cancer

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA newly updated clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) provides recommendations on
IBIS-II study finds anastrozole reduces breast cancer rates for high risk postmenopausal women

IBIS-II study finds anastrozole reduces breast cancer rates for high risk postmenopausal women

byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe Queen Mary University of London professor leading an international breast cancer study says anastrozole—rather than tamoxifen—shoul

IBIS-II study finds anastrozole reduces breast cancer rates for high risk postmenopausal women

byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe Queen Mary University of London professor leading an international breast cancer study says anastrozole—rather than tamoxifen—shoul
MRD Could Play Role in Predicting Post-ASCT Outcomes in Myeloma

MRD Could Play Role in Predicting Post-ASCT Outcomes in Myeloma

September 9, 2021Darlene Dobkowski, MAFor patients with myeloma have undergone an autologous stem cell transplant and are currently on maintenance therapy with lenalidomide, minimal residual disease m

MRD Could Play Role in Predicting Post-ASCT Outcomes in Myeloma

September 9, 2021Darlene Dobkowski, MAFor patients with myeloma have undergone an autologous stem cell transplant and are currently on maintenance therapy with lenalidomide, minimal residual disease m
CAR T cell therapy for T cell lymphoma shows promise in phase I trial

CAR T cell therapy for T cell lymphoma shows promise in phase I trial

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, and Hou

CAR T cell therapy for T cell lymphoma shows promise in phase I trial

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, and Hou
Routine HPV testing may be warranted for sinonasal cancers

Routine HPV testing may be warranted for sinonasal cancers

(HealthDay)—Only one in four patients with sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma (SNSCC) is tested for human papillomavirus (HPV), according to a study published online Dec. 30 inCancer.Jamie R. Oli

Routine HPV testing may be warranted for sinonasal cancers

(HealthDay)—Only one in four patients with sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma (SNSCC) is tested for human papillomavirus (HPV), according to a study published online Dec. 30 inCancer.Jamie R. Oli
Talquetamab Adverse Event Management in Myeloma Requires Early Oral, Dermatologic Interventions

Talquetamab Adverse Event Management in Myeloma Requires Early Oral, Dermatologic Interventions

August 25, 2022Lindsay FischerPatients with multiple myeloma can mitigate the common oral and dermatologic toxicities associated with talquetamab with early intervention tactics.Effective methods of m

Talquetamab Adverse Event Management in Myeloma Requires Early Oral, Dermatologic Interventions

August 25, 2022Lindsay FischerPatients with multiple myeloma can mitigate the common oral and dermatologic toxicities associated with talquetamab with early intervention tactics.Effective methods of m
Decrease noted in lung cancer cases over past five years

Decrease noted in lung cancer cases over past five years

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay ReporterThe number of new cases of lung cancer has decreased over the last five years, but screening rates are still low, according to a report published by the American Lun

Decrease noted in lung cancer cases over past five years

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay ReporterThe number of new cases of lung cancer has decreased over the last five years, but screening rates are still low, according to a report published by the American Lun
Unlocking the potential of melatonin: A promising epigenetic weapon against cancer

Unlocking the potential of melatonin: A promising epigenetic weapon against cancer

In a recent study published in the journalAntioxidants, researchers discuss the potential role of melatonin in regulating deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) methylation.Study:Melatonin: A P

Unlocking the potential of melatonin: A promising epigenetic weapon against cancer

In a recent study published in the journalAntioxidants, researchers discuss the potential role of melatonin in regulating deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) methylation.Study:Melatonin: A P
Most persons screened for lung cancer meet USPSTF criteria, but adherence to follow-up screening low

Most persons screened for lung cancer meet USPSTF criteria, but adherence to follow-up screening low

byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA cohort study of more than 1 million people has found that most persons screened for lung cancer meet U.S. Preventative Services

Most persons screened for lung cancer meet USPSTF criteria, but adherence to follow-up screening low

byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA cohort study of more than 1 million people has found that most persons screened for lung cancer meet U.S. Preventative Services
Unique cancer drug discovered with help from Advanced Light Source begins historical clinical trial

Unique cancer drug discovered with help from Advanced Light Source begins historical clinical trial

by Aliyah Kovner,Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryA structural map of KRAS(G12C), showing the AMG 510 molecule in the binding pocket. Amgen is a Participating Research Team member of the Ber

Unique cancer drug discovered with help from Advanced Light Source begins historical clinical trial

by Aliyah Kovner,Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryA structural map of KRAS(G12C), showing the AMG 510 molecule in the binding pocket. Amgen is a Participating Research Team member of the Ber
Investigators explore impact of cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption on Black breast cancer survivors

Investigators explore impact of cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption on Black breast cancer survivors

by Rutgers Cancer Institute of New JerseyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInvestigators from Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the state's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehe

Investigators explore impact of cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption on Black breast cancer survivors

by Rutgers Cancer Institute of New JerseyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInvestigators from Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the state's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehe