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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''.

HIPEC: A promising treatment for certain patients with Stage IV abdominal cancer

A technique that delivers high doses of heated chemotherapy directly to the abdominal cavity is a promising treatment for certain patients with Stage IV cancer.

5 May 2023

Cancer stem cell test can lead to increased survival for patients with glioblastoma

New multi-institutional phase 3 clinical trial data published May 2 in Cell Reports Medicine found that a cancer stem cell test can accurately decide more effective treatments and lead to increased survival for patients with glioblastoma, a deadly brain tumor.

5 May 2023

Simple, low-cost treatment can prevent severe cases of acute radiation dermatitis

Acute radiation dermatitis (ARD) - characterized by red, sore, itchy or peeling skin - affects up to 95% of people undergoing radiation treatment for cancer.

5 May 2023

Scientists to lead a $15 million project to study how chronic stress can increase cardiovascular risk

Teams of research scientists from three universities will lead an innovative $15 million project to study the biological mechanisms of chronic stress that can increase cardiovascular disease risk.

4 May 2023

Study pinpoints how gut microbes boost the body's response to cancer immunotherapy

Cancer immunotherapy has transformed the treatment of many types of cancer. Yet, for reasons that remain poorly understood, not all patients get the same benefit from these powerful therapies.

4 May 2023

IL-6 regulation in colon cancer-associated fibroblasts through vitamin A metabolism

A new research perspective was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on April 26, 2023, entitled, "Disruption of retinol-mediated IL-6 expression in colon cancer-associated fibroblasts: new perspectives on the role of vitamin A metabolism."

4 May 2023

Organoid models provide new scientific insights into a rare childhood liver cancer

Scientists of the Princess Máxima Center for pediatric oncology and Hubrecht Institute in the Netherlands have revealed new scientific insights into the features of fibrolamellar carcinoma (FLC), a rare type of childhood liver cancer

3 May 2023

Addressing long-standing issue in women's health: Lumps in the breast

A new research perspective was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on April 24, 2023, entitled, "Crossroads: the role of biomarkers in the management of lumps in the breast."

3 May 2023

Neighborhood support may help protect pediatric brain tumor patients from cognitive decline

To gain a clearer understanding of the differences between childhood cancer patients with brain tumors when it comes to the impact of radiation therapy on cognition, scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital studied the effect of their environment.

28 Apr 2023

Inhibiting mitochondrial regulator ATAD3A could prevent head and neck cancer development

A new research perspective was published in Oncoscience (Volume 10) on April 4, 2023, entitled, "Mitochondrial regulator ATAD3A: a molecular determinant favoring head and neck cancer development."

28 Apr 2023

Researchers develop novel bio-inspired molecules to enhance bone regeneration

People's ability to regenerate bones declines with age and is further decreased by diseases such as osteoporosis.

28 Apr 2023

Practicing integrative neuro-oncology to improve care for brain tumor patients

The University of Cincinnati's Soma Sengupta, MD, PhD, published an article in the Journal of Neuro-Oncology April 25 discussing her journey and approach to practicing integrative neuro-oncology.

26 Apr 2023

Researchers investigate the roles of STAT3α and STAT3β isoforms in aggressive breast cancer

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on April 24, 2023, entitled, "Differential silencing of STAT3 isoforms leads to changes in STAT3 activation."

26 Apr 2023

Spatial organization of immune cells predicts outcomes for patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma

Outcomes for patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma have improved over the past decade due to the approval of immunotherapies, yet still there is a subset of patients who do not respond to this type of therapy.

26 Apr 2023

ASTRO/ESTRO's clinical guideline offers recommendations on the use of local therapy for oligometastatic NSCLC

A new clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology and European Society for Radiotherapy & Oncology provides guidance on the use of definitive local therapy - including radiation and surgery - to treat patients with oligometastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

25 Apr 2023

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HIPEC: A promising treatment for certain patients with Stage IV abdominal cancer

Cancer stem cell test can lead to increased survival for patients with glioblastoma

Simple, low-cost treatment can prevent severe cases of acute radiation dermatitis

Scientists to lead a $15 million project to study how chronic stress can increase cardiovascular risk

Study pinpoints how gut microbes boost the body's response to cancer immunotherapy

IL-6 regulation in colon cancer-associated fibroblasts through vitamin A metabolism

Organoid models provide new scientific insights into a rare childhood liver cancer

Addressing long-standing issue in women's health: Lumps in the breast

Neighborhood support may help protect pediatric brain tumor patients from cognitive decline

Inhibiting mitochondrial regulator ATAD3A could prevent head and neck cancer development

Researchers develop novel bio-inspired molecules to enhance bone regeneration

Practicing integrative neuro-oncology to improve care for brain tumor patients

Researchers investigate the roles of STAT3α and STAT3β isoforms in aggressive breast cancer

Spatial organization of immune cells predicts outcomes for patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma

ASTRO/ESTRO's clinical guideline offers recommendations on the use of local therapy for oligometastatic NSCLC

A new platform for testing cancer drug toxicity

New class of immunotherapy shows promise against aggressive skin cancer

Novel cell signaling pathway could be targeted against aggressive pancreatic cancers

NCCN releases new guidelines to help patients understand inflammatory breast cancer

People with neurodevelopmental disorder have a slightly increased risk of testicular cancer

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