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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''.

Scientists identify key molecules that mediate radioresistance in aggressive brain cancer

Scientists have identified key molecules that mediate radioresistance in glioblastoma multiforme; these molecules are a potential target for the treatment of this brain cancer.

30 Sep 2020

Study shows how Cisplatin chemotherapy leads to neuronal apoptosis

Despite the great advances in cancer research in recent years, treatments that can cause very severe adverse effects are still used. This is the case of neuropathy caused by chemotherapy with platinum derivatives, such as Cisplatin and Oxaliplatin.

30 Sep 2020

Gut bacteria may play a role in prostate cancer therapies

A new study from Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University illustrates how the gut microbiome interacts with an oral medication in prostate cancer patients, suggesting bacteria in the gut play a role in treatment outcomes.

30 Sep 2020

UC researchers find potential treatment that could be applied to COVID-19

By examining preexisting research for other conditions, researchers at the University of Cincinnati have found a potential treatment that could be applied to COVID-19.

29 Sep 2020

Study finds link between beta-blockers and survival outcomes in some breast cancer patients

New research led by Flinders University has found a link between beta-blockers and survival outcomes in some breast cancer patients.

29 Sep 2020

Dietary oat bran can offset radiation-induced gut inflammation, study shows

Loved or hated, the humble oat could be the new superfood for cancer patients as international research shows a diet rich in fibre could significantly reduce radiation-induced gut inflammation.

29 Sep 2020

COVID-19-related interruptions in rehabilitation care causes emotional distress in breast cancer survivors

Beyond the tragic surges in hospitalizations and deaths, the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted healthcare for people with a wide range of medical conditions - including cancer.

29 Sep 2020

Genetic testing is cost-effective, beneficial for newly diagnosed patients with metastatic GIST

Because gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are sensitive to the targeted small molecule therapy imatinib, oncologists tend to treat all patients with metastatic GIST with this drug. However, because this rare type of cancer is caused by different genetic mutations, imatinib does not help all patients equally.

28 Sep 2020

Scientists identify a new way to regulate cell plasticity

Cell plasticity is a property by which a cell can take on different and reversible identities. Cell plasticity is also essential for embryo development and for the correct function of the immune system.

28 Sep 2020

Targeted therapy found to be effective at shrinking tumors in patients with nonsmall-cell lung cancer

An international team of researchers has found that selpercatinib, a drug that precisely targets cancers driven by mutations or alterations in the gene RET, was effective at shrinking tumours in patients with nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with a majority of patients living for more than a year without disease progression.

28 Sep 2020

NCCN publishes new clinical practice guidelines for pediatric Hodgkin lymphoma

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network today announced the publication of new NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology for Pediatric Hodgkin Lymphoma. Hodgkin lymphoma is one of the most curable forms of pediatric cancer, with long-term survival rates of 90% or higher.

28 Sep 2020

Women treated with fertility-sparing surgery for ovarian tumors could become pregnant

Women receiving fertility-sparing surgery for treatment of borderline ovarian tumors were able to have children, a study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in Fertility & Sterility shows.

25 Sep 2020

New strategic collaboration to accelerate treatments for unmet medical needs in oncology

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., today announced a three-year strategic collaboration to accelerate the development of treatments for significant unmet medical needs in oncology, including patients with brain metastases and those with cancers refractory to available therapies.

25 Sep 2020

Challenges in High Complexity Flow Cytometry

In this interview, Dra. Mª José Marco from the Department of Hematology at Hopsital Dr. Peset talks to News-Medical Life Sciences about high complexity flow cytometry and the challenges they often face.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences - Flow Cytometry 24 Sep 2020

NCCN's first patient and caregiver resource focused on childhood leukemia

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network today announced the publication of the organization's first patient and caregiver resource focused on a childhood cancer type.

23 Sep 2020

Innovative robot automates nasal swabbing needed to diagnose COVID-19

A group of clinicians from the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS), Singapore General Hospital (SGH) and Duke-NUS Medical School has partnered Biobot Surgical Pte Ltd, one of Singapore's pioneers in the field of medical robotics technology, to develop a robot that automates nasal swabbing needed to diagnose COVID-19.

23 Sep 2020

Study examines opinions, experiences of clinical oncologists on Federal Right to Try law

A new study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute is the first to examine the opinions and experiences of clinical oncologists working at a major medical center on the Federal Right to Try (RTT) law.

22 Sep 2020

Research consortium receives $111 million NCI grant to prevent, treat HIV-related cancers

The widespread use of antiretroviral therapy to suppress the HIV virus has helped tens of millions of people with HIV live healthier, longer lives--but an unfortunate consequence of people living longer with HIV is an increased risk of cancer.

22 Sep 2020

Targeted therapy improves disease-free survival in patients with early-stage NSCLC

According to updated findings led by researchers at Yale Cancer Center, treatment with the targeted therapy osimertinib following surgery continues to significantly improve disease-free survival (DFS) in patients with early-stage, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene mutations.

21 Sep 2020

Oncology nurses should be routinely tested for SARS-CoV-2, warn researchers

Researchers from the NHS Foundation Trust, University of Cambridge and Cambridge Clinical Laboratories have warned that until a vaccine for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) becomes available, antigen and antibody testing should be carried out among oncology nurses as part of routine patient care.

21 Sep 2020

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Scientists identify key molecules that mediate radioresistance in aggressive brain cancer

Study shows how Cisplatin chemotherapy leads to neuronal apoptosis

Gut bacteria may play a role in prostate cancer therapies

UC researchers find potential treatment that could be applied to COVID-19

Study finds link between beta-blockers and survival outcomes in some breast cancer patients

Dietary oat bran can offset radiation-induced gut inflammation, study shows

COVID-19-related interruptions in rehabilitation care causes emotional distress in breast cancer survivors

Genetic testing is cost-effective, beneficial for newly diagnosed patients with metastatic GIST

Scientists identify a new way to regulate cell plasticity

Targeted therapy found to be effective at shrinking tumors in patients with nonsmall-cell lung cancer

NCCN publishes new clinical practice guidelines for pediatric Hodgkin lymphoma

Women treated with fertility-sparing surgery for ovarian tumors could become pregnant

New strategic collaboration to accelerate treatments for unmet medical needs in oncology

Challenges in High Complexity Flow Cytometry

NCCN's first patient and caregiver resource focused on childhood leukemia

Innovative robot automates nasal swabbing needed to diagnose COVID-19

Study examines opinions, experiences of clinical oncologists on Federal Right to Try law

Research consortium receives $111 million NCI grant to prevent, treat HIV-related cancers

Targeted therapy improves disease-free survival in patients with early-stage NSCLC

Oncology nurses should be routinely tested for SARS-CoV-2, warn researchers

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