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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''.

Illumina's board appoints Jacob Thaysen, Ph.D. as its new Chief Executive Officer

llumina today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Jacob Thaysen, Ph.D., as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 25, 2023.

From Illumina, Inc. 5 Sep 2023

Mississippi’s cervical cancer deaths indicate broader health care problems

Shementé Jones knew something wasn't right. Her back hurt. She felt pain during sex.

5 Sep 2023

Did COVID-19 mortality differ between patients with cancer and the general US population depending on which SARS-CoV-2 variant was dominant?

Researchers comparatively evaluated COVID-19 mortality among cancer patients during different periods of the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak.

4 Sep 2023

Study finds ways to improve medication adherence in breast cancer survivors

For roughly 80% of breast cancer survivors, treatment doesn't end with surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Instead, for the next five to 10 years, doctors recommend that they take medication to block sex hormones, which can fuel tumor growth and spark recurrence.

1 Sep 2023

Combination of cediranib and lenalidomide does not improve outcomes in advanced thyroid cancer

Results of a multicenter phase II clinical trial led by the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center show that adding an immunomodulatory agent to treatment with the targeted tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) cediranib did not make a difference in outcomes for treating patients with an advanced form of thyroid cancer that develops from thyroid follicular cells called differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC).

1 Sep 2023

Study shows strong link between depression and inflammation in obese patients before and after bariatric surgery

Research funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has shown that higher levels of inflammation in the blood of patients with obesity undergoing bariatric surgery predicts poorer weight loss six months after the procedure.

31 Aug 2023

Universal approach could potentially expand CAR T cell therapy to all blood cancers

A broad new strategy could hold hope for treating virtually all blood cancers with CAR T cell therapy, which is currently approved for five subtypes of blood cancer.

31 Aug 2023

New oral agent shows promise in treatment of relapsed multiple myeloma

A new agent that subverts myeloma cells from within while also subjecting them to an immune system attack produced impressive responses in combination with dexamethasone in patients with multiple myeloma that had relapsed and stopped responding to all currently available therapies, a clinical trial conducted by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and around the world has found.

30 Aug 2023

Exercise may help improve sexual function in prostate cancer patients

Prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the world, but not only does it put the lives of those diagnosed at risk, but can also severely impact patient quality of life due to side-effects of treatment.

30 Aug 2023

INTEGRA Biosciences' vacuum aspiration systems help researchers solve the dog epigenome

Researchers in the Cho Lab at Seoul National University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, are using the VACUSAFE safe aspiration system and VACUSIP portable aspiration system from INTEGRA Biosciences to help them culture organoids from cancer-stricken domesticated dogs as part of a comparative medicine research initiative.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 30 Aug 2023

Scale Biosciences Continues Commercial Expansion with Introduction of New and Differentiated Single Cell Methylation and Single Cell RNA Sequencing Solutions

Scale Biosciences, Inc. (ScaleBioTM), an innovator in single cell sequencing leveraging combinatorial indexing technologies, today announced an expansion of their product portfolio to enable a broader range of single cell omics experiments and unlock new translational research applications.

30 Aug 2023

AI chatbot provides incorrect cancer treatment recommendations

Researchers evaluate the reliability of large language models (LLMs) in providing cancer treatment recommendations, finding that 33.33% of the chatbot's advice was partially non-concordant with established guidelines. The study highlights the need for caution and regulation as AI technologies infiltrate healthcare decision-making.

29 Aug 2023

Longer duration of anticoagulation therapy benefits cancer patients with isolated distal DVT

Twelve months of edoxaban is superior to three months for the reduction of thrombotic events in patients with cancer and distal deep vein thrombosis (DVT), according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2023.

29 Aug 2023

Analysis reveals limited evidence on use of cannabis products in children with cancer

A recent analysis of all relevant published studies reveals a lack of evidence to determine the dosing, safety, and efficacy of medical marijuana or cannabis-containing products for managing symptoms experienced by children with cancer.

29 Aug 2023

She paid her husband’s hospital bill. A year after his death, they wanted more money.

Last summer, Eloise Reynolds paid the bill for her husband's final stay in the hospital.

29 Aug 2023

Study challenges the use of biochemical recurrence as prostate cancer predictor

A UCLA-led study found treatments that reduce the risk of being diagnosed with a cancer recurrence based on rising prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels after radiotherapy, commonly referred to as biochemical recurrence, do not necessarily improve a patient's long-term overall survival.

28 Aug 2023

Study finds that MRI is more sensitive than PSA test for detecting prostate cancer

The recent BMJ Oncology study finds that using MRI screenings based on age can effectively identify prostate cancer risks independent of traditional PSA levels. The findings suggest that an MRI-based approach could be a more accurate alternative for prostate cancer screening, particularly for men with PSA levels lower than 3.0 ng/mL.

27 Aug 2023

The past, present, and future of cancer drug development

A new editorial paper was published in Oncoscience (Volume 10) on August 17, 2023, entitled, "Cancer drug development yesterday, today and tomorrow."

25 Aug 2023

Drexel University receives grants to support cell and gene therapy education

Drexel University's School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, in collaboration with Drexel's College of Medicine, has received grants from the pharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb, to support the education and training of diverse and talented students looking to pursue careers in cell and gene therapy.

25 Aug 2023

Subcutaneous anchors more effective than adhesives in securing catheters

The largest study of patients with peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) utilizing a subcutaneous anchoring securement system (SASS) ever conducted shows that using subcutaneous anchors to secure catheters is more effective than using adhesive securement devices (ASD).

25 Aug 2023

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Illumina's board appoints Jacob Thaysen, Ph.D. as its new Chief Executive Officer

Mississippi’s cervical cancer deaths indicate broader health care problems

Did COVID-19 mortality differ between patients with cancer and the general US population depending on which SARS-CoV-2 variant was dominant?

Study finds ways to improve medication adherence in breast cancer survivors

Combination of cediranib and lenalidomide does not improve outcomes in advanced thyroid cancer

Study shows strong link between depression and inflammation in obese patients before and after bariatric surgery

Universal approach could potentially expand CAR T cell therapy to all blood cancers

New oral agent shows promise in treatment of relapsed multiple myeloma

Exercise may help improve sexual function in prostate cancer patients

INTEGRA Biosciences' vacuum aspiration systems help researchers solve the dog epigenome

Scale Biosciences Continues Commercial Expansion with Introduction of New and Differentiated Single Cell Methylation and Single Cell RNA Sequencing Solutions

AI chatbot provides incorrect cancer treatment recommendations

Longer duration of anticoagulation therapy benefits cancer patients with isolated distal DVT

Analysis reveals limited evidence on use of cannabis products in children with cancer

She paid her husband’s hospital bill. A year after his death, they wanted more money.

Study challenges the use of biochemical recurrence as prostate cancer predictor

Study finds that MRI is more sensitive than PSA test for detecting prostate cancer

The past, present, and future of cancer drug development

Drexel University receives grants to support cell and gene therapy education

Subcutaneous anchors more effective than adhesives in securing catheters

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