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Active monitoring for low-risk DCIS results in similar quality of life as standard treatment

Patients with low-risk ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) who underwent active monitoring reported comparable physical, emotional, and psychological outcomes to patients who received upfront treatment, according to results from the COMET clinical trial presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS), held December 10-13, 2024.

12 Dec 2024

Study highlights global surge in early-onset colorectal cancer

A new study led by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers shows that early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence rates are rising in 27 of 50 countries/territories worldwide, 20 of which have either exclusive or faster increases for early-onset disease.

11 Dec 2024

Researchers explore patient's perceptions of AI in radiology

AI-powered MRIs could cut the potentially toxic dyes used in traditional MRIs by up to 80 percent, but will patients embrace AI-driven brain scans?

10 Dec 2024

First-in-class monoclonal antibody shows promise for rare, aggressive hyperinflammatory condition

Adult patients with newly diagnosed malignancy-associated hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (mHLH) – a rare, aggressive hyperinflammatory condition – who were treated with the first-in-class monoclonal antibody, ELA026, experienced a 100% response rate and an improved survival rate at two months, according to researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

9 Dec 2024

Peer support program shows promise for cancer patients in Vietnam

Having cancer can be one of the most physically and emotionally draining experiences of a person's life, but navigating this disease without adequate support or resources makes this journey even more burdensome.

25 Nov 2024

The silent struggles of men’s mental health and suicide prevention

Globally, the month of November is associated with campaigns to raise awareness and encourage conversation around men's health, particularly on topics such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention.

25 Nov 2024

Study reveals skin tone bias in photoacoustic imaging for breast cancer detection

Breast cancer is a major health concern worldwide, and early detection is crucial for effective treatment. Traditional imaging methods, such as mammography, have limitations, especially for women with dense breast tissue.

15 Nov 2024

Nanowire-based technology detects cancer-associated miRNAs in urine

Cancer has a high death rate with delayed diagnosis of the disease being one of the main reasons for its fatality.

15 Nov 2024

Teledermoscopy offers reliable skin cancer diagnosis

Collecting images of suspicious-looking skin growths and sending them off-site for specialists to analyze is as accurate in identifying skin cancers as having a dermatologist examine them in person, a new study shows.

14 Nov 2024

Continuous Medicaid enrollment linked to lower risk of late-stage lymphoma diagnosis

Continuous enrollment in Medicaid was associated with a lower rate of a late-stage lymphoma diagnosis in children and adolescents/young adults (AYAs).

12 Nov 2024

Early genomic profiling improves cancer treatment outcomes

New real-world data from Providence, Illumina, and Microsoft Research reveals that Comprehensive Genomic Profiling (CGP), when done early in a cancer patient's diagnosis, leads to better personalized treatment and patient outcomes.

12 Nov 2024

Studies link gut dysbiosis to pancreatic cancer, offering pathways for early detection

The gut microbiome's impact on pancreatic cancer highlights potential for early screening and fecal microbiota transplantation in improving treatment efficacy.

11 Nov 2024

Traditional and cutting-edge endoscopic modalities in colorectal cancer diagnosis

The evolution of gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy has transformed CRC diagnostics since its early 20th-century origins.

8 Nov 2024

Study highlights long-term risks of prostate cancer treatment

The risks of adverse effects and complications from treatment for prostate cancer are substantial and continue for years after treatment ends.

7 Nov 2024

Nanoscale sensor detects lung cancer through breath chemistry

Exhaled breath contains chemical clues to what's going on inside the body, including diseases like lung cancer.

6 Nov 2024

Canada's breast cancer screening guidelines fail to address racial and ethnic disparities

Canada's current national screening guidelines for breast cancer are less appropriate for women of certain race and ethnicity groups since they are diagnosed at younger ages with more advanced stages of the disease.

5 Nov 2024

Study highlights emergency department utilization among cancer patients in Ontario

About 1 in 3 patients diagnosed with cancer in Ontario visited an emergency department (ED) in the 90 days before diagnosis, found a new study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.240952.

4 Nov 2024

Cancer Diagnosis News and Research

Active monitoring for low-risk DCIS results in similar quality of life as standard treatment

Study highlights global surge in early-onset colorectal cancer

Researchers explore patient's perceptions of AI in radiology

First-in-class monoclonal antibody shows promise for rare, aggressive hyperinflammatory condition

Peer support program shows promise for cancer patients in Vietnam

The silent struggles of men’s mental health and suicide prevention

Study reveals skin tone bias in photoacoustic imaging for breast cancer detection

Nanowire-based technology detects cancer-associated miRNAs in urine

Teledermoscopy offers reliable skin cancer diagnosis

Continuous Medicaid enrollment linked to lower risk of late-stage lymphoma diagnosis

Early genomic profiling improves cancer treatment outcomes

Studies link gut dysbiosis to pancreatic cancer, offering pathways for early detection

Traditional and cutting-edge endoscopic modalities in colorectal cancer diagnosis

Study highlights long-term risks of prostate cancer treatment

Nanoscale sensor detects lung cancer through breath chemistry

Canada's breast cancer screening guidelines fail to address racial and ethnic disparities

Study highlights emergency department utilization among cancer patients in Ontario

New imaging tool analyzes extracellular vesicles to track cancer progression

Quitting smoking after cancer diagnosis can add years to patient lives

Innovative method promises quick cancer diagnosis using ultrathin membranes

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The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

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