Access to high-cost targeted treatments varies for lung cancer

(HealthDay)—Not all patients have access to new, high-cost lung cancer drugs, according to a study recently published in theJournal of the National Cancer Institute.Cathy J. Bradley, Ph.D., from

Updated on: December 22,2023

Access to high-cost targeted treatments varies for lung cancer

(HealthDay)—Not all patients have access to new, high-cost lung cancer drugs, according to a study recently published in theJournal of the National Cancer Institute.Cathy J. Bradley, Ph.D., from

Updated on:December 22,2023

Harms reporting is inconsistent across organ cancer guidelines

byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainA review of 33 organ-specific cancer screening guidelines has found that the reporting of harms related to screening tests and procedures

Updated on: December 22,2023

Harms reporting is inconsistent across organ cancer guidelines

byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainA review of 33 organ-specific cancer screening guidelines has found that the reporting of harms related to screening tests and procedures

Updated on:December 22,2023

Resistance (exercise) is far from futile: The unheralded benefits of weight training

by Stuart Phillips,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainEveryone can agree that exercise is healthy. Among its many benefits, exercise improves heart and brain function, aids in controlling

Updated on: March 26,2024

Resistance (exercise) is far from futile: The unheralded benefits of weight training

by Stuart Phillips,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainEveryone can agree that exercise is healthy. Among its many benefits, exercise improves heart and brain function, aids in controlling

Updated on:March 26,2024

Actin cytoskeleton remodeling protects tumor cells against immune attack

by Luxembourg Institute of HealthConfocal microscopy image. Accumulation of actin filaments (in green) at the immunological synapse of a resistant cancer cell in contact with an NK cell (in red). Cell

Updated on: December 18,2023

Actin cytoskeleton remodeling protects tumor cells against immune attack

by Luxembourg Institute of HealthConfocal microscopy image. Accumulation of actin filaments (in green) at the immunological synapse of a resistant cancer cell in contact with an NK cell (in red). Cell

Updated on:December 18,2023

Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment

Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer TreatmentUnique Treatment Approaches for Early-Stage and Locally Advanced Lung CancersByJennifer WelshUpdated on October 10, 2023Medically review

Updated on: January 28,2024

Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment

Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer TreatmentUnique Treatment Approaches for Early-Stage and Locally Advanced Lung CancersByJennifer WelshUpdated on October 10, 2023Medically review

Updated on:January 28,2024

Transistors help identify cancer cell markers

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityIon-sensitive field effect transistors detect breast cancer cells expressing EGFR when bound by an antibody linked to a chemical reporter. Credit: Department of B

Updated on: December 26,2023

Transistors help identify cancer cell markers

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityIon-sensitive field effect transistors detect breast cancer cells expressing EGFR when bound by an antibody linked to a chemical reporter. Credit: Department of B

Updated on:December 26,2023

Why people with breast cancer should ask their health care team about clinical trials

by Deb Balzer,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicTreatments for breast cancer have improved over the years, but much research still needs to be done.That's why Dr. Saranya Chumsri, a Mayo Clinic

Updated on: January 08,2024

Why people with breast cancer should ask their health care team about clinical trials

by Deb Balzer,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicTreatments for breast cancer have improved over the years, but much research still needs to be done.That's why Dr. Saranya Chumsri, a Mayo Clinic

Updated on:January 08,2024

New method for early detection of multi-cancers based on human metabolism

bySwedish Research CouncilValidation of the pruned combined free GAGome MCED score. (A) Validation study subject flow (see also SI Appendix, Fig. S17). (B) Pruned combined free GAGome MCED score

Updated on: December 25,2023

New method for early detection of multi-cancers based on human metabolism

bySwedish Research CouncilValidation of the pruned combined free GAGome MCED score. (A) Validation study subject flow (see also SI Appendix, Fig. S17). (B) Pruned combined free GAGome MCED score

Updated on:December 25,2023

Patients with high-risk melanoma had better quality of life on pembrolizumab than on standard immunotherapy regimens

by SWOG Cancer Research NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients with high-risk stage III-IV melanoma who received pembrolizumab after their surgery reported a better quality of life than pati

Updated on: December 22,2023

Patients with high-risk melanoma had better quality of life on pembrolizumab than on standard immunotherapy regimens

by SWOG Cancer Research NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients with high-risk stage III-IV melanoma who received pembrolizumab after their surgery reported a better quality of life than pati

Updated on:December 22,2023

Trial demonstrates one-year progression-free survival in 94% of patients with stage 3 or 4 classic Hodgkin lymphoma

by SWOG Cancer Research NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Phase 3 trial has demonstrated that patients with advanced stage (3 or 4) classic Hodgkin lymphoma who underwent initial treatment wi

Updated on: January 04,2024

Trial demonstrates one-year progression-free survival in 94% of patients with stage 3 or 4 classic Hodgkin lymphoma

by SWOG Cancer Research NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Phase 3 trial has demonstrated that patients with advanced stage (3 or 4) classic Hodgkin lymphoma who underwent initial treatment wi

Updated on:January 04,2024

Research supports TCM liver-breast cancer theory: Fatty liver linked to deteriorating breast cancer

byThe University of Hong KongA) Trial schematic for establishing an HFD-fed NAFLD-breast cancer mice model. B, C) Mice on the HFD diet showed accelerated body weight growth (B) and higher body f

Updated on: July 11,2024

Research supports TCM liver-breast cancer theory: Fatty liver linked to deteriorating breast cancer

byThe University of Hong KongA) Trial schematic for establishing an HFD-fed NAFLD-breast cancer mice model. B, C) Mice on the HFD diet showed accelerated body weight growth (B) and higher body f

Updated on:July 11,2024

National prostate cancer trial currently testing therapy based on molecular discovery

byCleveland ClinicCredit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2023). DOI: 10.1172/JCI163498A new prostate cancer therapy in clinical trials could treat patients resistant to treatment t

Updated on: December 23,2023

National prostate cancer trial currently testing therapy based on molecular discovery

byCleveland ClinicCredit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2023). DOI: 10.1172/JCI163498A new prostate cancer therapy in clinical trials could treat patients resistant to treatment t

Updated on:December 23,2023