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Oncology, meaning bulk, mass, or tumor, and the suffix ''-logy'', meaning "study of") is a branch of medicine that deals with tumors (cancer). A medical professional who practices oncology is an ''oncologist''.

Study aims to identify interventions to combat stigma associated with lung cancer and smoking-related respiratory diseases

The stigma that patients face when diagnosed with lung cancer is associated with poorer psychosocial outcomes, including distress and isolation, delayed help-seeking, and concerns about the quality of care, according to research presented today at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) 2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer in Singapore.

11 Sep 2023

Adagrasib shows durable clinical activity in KRAS-G12C-mutated NSCLC

The oral, selective KRAS G12C inhibitor The oral, selective KRAS G12C inhibitor KRAS-G12C inhibitor adagrasib demonstrated durable clinical activity, with a median overall survival of 14.1 months and approximately one in three patients alive at two years, according to research presented today at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) 2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer in Singapore.

11 Sep 2023

Study provides new hope for patients with stage III EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer

The immunotherapy drug, durvalumab, has been the standard of care for patients with stage III non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC) to improve survival, when prescribed after chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

11 Sep 2023

Non-invasive breath analysis could improve treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma

Identifying and analyzing volatile organic compounds in exhaled breath of patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma showed promise as a screening method for MPM, according to research presented today at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) 2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer in Singapore.

11 Sep 2023

Targeted diet and exercise intervention could improve chemotherapy outcomes for breast cancer patients

A new Yale Cancer Center study finds a targeted diet and exercise intervention could improve outcomes for women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer.

11 Sep 2023

Cerba Healthcare to acquire Canadian contract research laboratory Cirion Biopharma Research to expand bioanalytical capabilities and shorten time-to-deploy complex clinical trials

Cerba HealthCare, a leading global player in medical diagnosis, today announced it has acquired CIRION BIOPHARMA RESEARCH INC

From Cerba Research 11 Sep 2023

Breakthrough trial may improve diagnosis and life outcomes for patients with high-risk myeloma

Findings from a new medical trial, recently published in a prestigious scientific journal, may significantly improve life outcomes for patients with high-risk myeloma.

9 Sep 2023

Researchers uncover evidence supporting shorter-course proton therapy for breast cancer patients

In a randomized trial, published in The Lancet Oncology, Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers uncover evidence supporting a shorter treatment time for breast cancer patients.

8 Sep 2023

Radiologist supported by AI can detect more cases of breast cancer, study shows

One radiologist supported by AI detected more cases of breast cancer in screening mammography than two radiologists working together, reports the ScreenTrustCAD study from Karolinska Institutet in The Lancet Digital Health.

8 Sep 2023

Evaluating the efficacy of third dose booster vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 in patients with cancer

A new editorial paper was published in Oncoscience (Volume 10) on September 1, 2023, entitled, "Exiting the pandemic together: achieving global immunity and equity."

8 Sep 2023

NCCN publishes new guideline focused on preventing and treating cancer-associated blood clots

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network today announced the publication of a new supportive care patient guideline focused on preventing and treating cancer-associated blood clots, also known as venous thromboembolism (VTE).

8 Sep 2023

Mount Sinai and BCRI partner to improve cardiovascular health and education in Latin America

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai announced today that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Brazilian Clinical Research Institute (BCRI) to focus on advancing cardiovascular disease research, innovation, and medical education.

8 Sep 2023

Rising tide of early-onset cancers: Study predicts alarming increase by 2030

An international study published in BMJ Oncology analyzes the Global Burden of Disease 2019 dataset to explore the rising incidence and mortality rates of early-onset cancers (ages 14-49) worldwide. The study highlights varying cancer burdens by gender and region, identifies lifestyle and environmental risk factors, and predicts a significant increase in early-onset cancer rates by 2030.

7 Sep 2023

Study unveils a potential solution to combat age-related immune system decline

As we age, our bodies face numerous challenges, including a decline in immune system function and an increased vulnerability to various health issues.

7 Sep 2023

New test could detect brain tumors using cerebrospinal fluid

Researchers with the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and four other institutions have developed a molecular test to identify the presence of brain tumors by measuring abnormal genetic material shed by tumors and circulating in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

7 Sep 2023

Enhanced recovery program shows promise in reducing opioid reliance after pancreatic cancer surgery

By improving hospital care pathways, researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center successfully reduced inpatient opioid use by 50% after pancreatic cancer surgery and cut the median opioid prescription volumes at discharge to zero.

6 Sep 2023

MD Anderson and Panacea create Manaolana Oncology to develop novel portfolio of monoclonal antibodies

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Panacea Venture today announced the launch of Manaolana Oncology Inc., a new company created to develop and advance antibody-based therapies against novel cancer antigens.

6 Sep 2023

Researchers receive $2.5 million award to develop a tailored treatment for glioblastoma

A multidisciplinary team of investigators from the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center was awarded a $2.5 million Translational Team Science Award from the Department of Defense to develop a tailored treatment for glioblastoma, a deadly brain tumor with limited treatment options.

5 Sep 2023

New consensus statement provides guidance for use of 177Lu-PSMA radionuclide therapy in mCRPC patients

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) has issued a new consensus statement to provide standardized guidance for the selection and management of metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) patients being treated with 177Lu-PSMA radionuclide therapy.

5 Sep 2023

Early onset cancers exacting heaviest toll on young adults over the past three decades

There's been a striking 79% increase in new cases of cancer among the under 50s around the world over the past three decades (1990-2019), finds research published today in the open access journal BMJ Oncology.

5 Sep 2023

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Study aims to identify interventions to combat stigma associated with lung cancer and smoking-related respiratory diseases

Adagrasib shows durable clinical activity in KRAS-G12C-mutated NSCLC

Study provides new hope for patients with stage III EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer

Non-invasive breath analysis could improve treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma

Targeted diet and exercise intervention could improve chemotherapy outcomes for breast cancer patients

Cerba Healthcare to acquire Canadian contract research laboratory Cirion Biopharma Research to expand bioanalytical capabilities and shorten time-to-deploy complex clinical trials

Breakthrough trial may improve diagnosis and life outcomes for patients with high-risk myeloma

Researchers uncover evidence supporting shorter-course proton therapy for breast cancer patients

Radiologist supported by AI can detect more cases of breast cancer, study shows

Evaluating the efficacy of third dose booster vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 in patients with cancer

NCCN publishes new guideline focused on preventing and treating cancer-associated blood clots

Mount Sinai and BCRI partner to improve cardiovascular health and education in Latin America

Rising tide of early-onset cancers: Study predicts alarming increase by 2030

Study unveils a potential solution to combat age-related immune system decline

New test could detect brain tumors using cerebrospinal fluid

Enhanced recovery program shows promise in reducing opioid reliance after pancreatic cancer surgery

MD Anderson and Panacea create Manaolana Oncology to develop novel portfolio of monoclonal antibodies

Researchers receive $2.5 million award to develop a tailored treatment for glioblastoma

New consensus statement provides guidance for use of 177Lu-PSMA radionuclide therapy in mCRPC patients

Early onset cancers exacting heaviest toll on young adults over the past three decades

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