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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''.

Biomarker may help predict first treatment option for metastatic colorectal cancer patients

Foundational research by a City of Hope physician-scientist and his colleagues could one day help metastatic colorectal cancer patients decide whether to choose immunotherapy or chemotherapy as their first treatment option.

2 May 2019

Medical financial hardship found to be very common among people in the United States

A new study by American Cancer Society researchers finds medical financial hardship is very common among people in the United States, with more than half reporting problems with affordability, stress, or delaying care because of cost.

2 May 2019

Deletion of ATDC gene prevents development of pancreatic cancer in mice

The action of a gene called ATDC is required for the development of pancreatic cancer, a new study finds.

2 May 2019

Nestlé Health Science and VHP join forces to launch innovative COPES program for cancer patients

Today, Nestlé Health Science, a leader in science-based nutritional solutions, announced its collaboration with Virtual Health Partners, Inc., a virtual health and wellness company.

2 May 2019

Canadian researchers identify early origins of childhood brain cancer

Brain tumors are the leading cause of non-accidental death in children in Canada, but little is known about when these tumors form or how they develop.

1 May 2019

Updated ASTRO/AUA Guideline on adjuvant and salvage radiotherapy after prostatectomy

The American Society for Radiation Oncology and the American Urological Association today announced updates to their joint clinical guideline on adjuvant and salvage radiotherapy after prostatectomy in patients with and without evidence of prostate cancer recurrence to include new published research related to adjuvant radiotherapy.

1 May 2019

Researchers identify 34 genes associated with increased risk of ovarian cancer

A team of researchers at UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer, Cedars-Sinai Cancer and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have newly identified 34 genes that are associated with an increased risk for developing the earliest stages of ovarian cancer.

1 May 2019

Angiotensin receptor blockers could improve response to cancer immunotherapy

A research team led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has found that combining a specialized version of an antihypertension drug with immune checkpoint blockers could increase the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapies.

30 Apr 2019

Study finds promising new treatment for infants with Noonan Syndrome

Noonan Syndrome is a rare genetic syndrome typically evident at birth and often linked to early-onset severe heart disease.

30 Apr 2019

Prior radioprotection via EGLN inhibitor improves survival in mouse model of pancreatic cancer

Administration of the EGLN inhibitor FG-4592 prior to ablative radiotherapy provided protection against fatal gastrointestinal bleeding and improved survival in a mouse model of unresectable pancreatic cancer.

30 Apr 2019

Precision medicine for pediatric tumors can now be a reality, shows study

Five years after it was created to serve children and adolescents in Quebec, the TRICEPS team at CHU Sainte-Justice has demonstrated the feasibility of setting up a research program in pediatric oncology precision medicine, as described in a recent article published in the JAMA Network Open journal.

30 Apr 2019

Combination of biological markers and genetic changes can predict radiation sensitivity

Latest results from a project to discover what makes a cancer patient more likely to suffer adverse side-effects after radiotherapy have shown that a combination of biological markers and certain genetic changes can predict radiation sensitivity.

30 Apr 2019

Pencil beam scanning proved best for preserving cognitive functions in children with brain tumor

A comparison of three types of radiotherapy for children's brain tumors suggests that a type of proton therapy called pencil beam scanning offers the best hope of preserving cognitive functions.

30 Apr 2019

USC Norris study focuses on reducing financial barriers to clinical trial enrollment

USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center has launched a study to determine how financial assistance for costs associated with clinical trial participation might increase enrollment, particularly among low-income patients and racial and ethnic minorities.

29 Apr 2019

Mesothelioma patients twice as likely to survive when treated with high dose of radiation

Mesothelioma patients are twice as likely to survive for two years or longer, if they are treated with a high dose of radiation to the affected side of the trunk, according to research presented at the ESTRO 38 conference.

29 Apr 2019

Patients with advanced Hodgkin's lymphoma may benefit from radiotherapy after chemotherapy

Patients with advanced Hodgkin's lymphoma who have large tumors at the time of diagnosis may benefit from radiotherapy after chemotherapy even when all traces of the cancer appear to have gone, according to late breaking results presented at the ESTRO 38 conference today.

29 Apr 2019

New research to investigate impact of therapy animals on pediatric cancer patients

The sight of a dog in a therapy vest trotting down a hospital hallway or being petted by a child lying in a hospital bed is familiar to many, yet the scientific research showing the impact of therapy animals is largely anecdotal, says Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Professor Mary Jo Gilmer, PhD, FAAN. Her work is changing that.

27 Apr 2019

Working to advance accuracy of radiation therapy for pediatric cancer patients

Doctors at Children's Hospital Los Angeles continue to lead the field of radiation oncology by pushing the leading edge of technological advances. A new report by Arthur Olch, PhD, highlights use of specialized software that could advance treatment accuracy for pediatric cancer patients.

26 Apr 2019

Study: Prior authorization practices cause unnecessary delays and interference in care decisions for cancer patients

Restrictive prior authorization practices cause unnecessary delays and interference in care decisions for cancer patients, according to a new survey of nearly 700 radiation oncologists -- physicians who treat cancer patients using radiation-- released today by the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).

26 Apr 2019

Study details how optimism can bias prognosis in serious illness

Most people think of optimism as a good thing - a positive outlook in challenging circumstances. But in reality, it's a psychological state that can be "contagious" in a bad way.

26 Apr 2019

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Biomarker may help predict first treatment option for metastatic colorectal cancer patients

Medical financial hardship found to be very common among people in the United States

Deletion of ATDC gene prevents development of pancreatic cancer in mice

Nestlé Health Science and VHP join forces to launch innovative COPES program for cancer patients

Canadian researchers identify early origins of childhood brain cancer

Updated ASTRO/AUA Guideline on adjuvant and salvage radiotherapy after prostatectomy

Researchers identify 34 genes associated with increased risk of ovarian cancer

Angiotensin receptor blockers could improve response to cancer immunotherapy

Study finds promising new treatment for infants with Noonan Syndrome

Prior radioprotection via EGLN inhibitor improves survival in mouse model of pancreatic cancer

Precision medicine for pediatric tumors can now be a reality, shows study

Combination of biological markers and genetic changes can predict radiation sensitivity

Pencil beam scanning proved best for preserving cognitive functions in children with brain tumor

USC Norris study focuses on reducing financial barriers to clinical trial enrollment

Mesothelioma patients twice as likely to survive when treated with high dose of radiation

Patients with advanced Hodgkin's lymphoma may benefit from radiotherapy after chemotherapy

New research to investigate impact of therapy animals on pediatric cancer patients

Working to advance accuracy of radiation therapy for pediatric cancer patients

Study: Prior authorization practices cause unnecessary delays and interference in care decisions for cancer patients

Study details how optimism can bias prognosis in serious illness

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