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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''.

Southern Research scientists target mutated protein to combat prostate cancer

Southern Research scientists are exploring how a mutated protein implicated in prostate cancer plays a role in the development of the disease and whether it holds a key to better treatment outcomes.

13 Mar 2018

Study validates Xpresys Lung 2 for differential diagnosis of early stage lung cancer

Integrated Diagnostics today announced the e-publication of full results of a large prospective clinical trial validating its Xpresys Lung 2 in the peer-reviewed medical journal CHEST¸ the official journal of the American College of Chest Physicians, titled: Assessment of Plasma Proteomics Biomarker’s Ability to Distinguish Benign From Malignant Lung Nodules: Results of the PANOPTIC trial.

12 Mar 2018

Poorer socioeconomic status linked to lower survival from anal cancer

If you are from a lower income area, your chances of surviving anal cancer are significantly reduced, according to a new study led by investigators at NYU Langone Health's Perlmutter Cancer Center, and publishing online March 12, 2018 in Cancer.

12 Mar 2018

New tool predicts melanoma risk

Queensland researchers have come up with a “highly accurate” melanoma detection online tool that can help diagnose the condition within 90 seconds. The test can predict if a person would get the infection within the next three and a half years.

12 Mar 2018

Researchers discover link between hypothyroidism and wound healing complications

Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered a link between low thyroid hormone levels and wound healing complications.

7 Mar 2018

Oral precancerous lesions in non-smokers more likely to progress to cancer, study finds

Precancerous lesions in the mouths of non-smokers are more likely to progress to cancer than those in smokers, new research from the University of British Columbia has found.

7 Mar 2018

MRI-based models can help reduce unnecessary biopsies in suspected prostate cancer patients

In a collaborative, multi-institutional study published by JAMA Oncology, researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Chicago, and National Cancer Institute determined that MRI-based prediction models can help reduce unnecessary biopsies in suspected prostate cancer patients and help improve personalized risk stratification.

7 Mar 2018

Oracle Health Sciences study explores status of precision medicine initiatives and challenges

Oracle Health Sciences today announced the results of a new study that explores the current and planned status of precision medicine initiatives, associated challenges and the future impact of this discipline on life sciences and healthcare communities.

7 Mar 2018

BC Platforms' new GeneVision uses Microsoft Genomics Service to deliver end-to-end precision medicine

BC Platforms, a pioneer in genomic data management and analytics, today announces it has launched GeneVision, a new end-to-end Solution for Precision Medicine, that uses the Microsoft Genomics service which runs on Microsoft Azure.

7 Mar 2018

Study finds prevalence of cognitive decline among elderly patients with blood-related cancers

A sizable percentage of elderly patients with blood-related cancers such as leukemia and multiple myeloma are apt to show signs of diminished cognitive functioning, a decline that may impact their survival, a new study by investigators at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women's Hospital indicates.

6 Mar 2018

Preventing metabolic exhaustion in immune cells could enhance effects of immunotherapy

If you're an immune cell gearing up to fight cancer, you'd better eat your breakfast. The tumor microenvironment is a harsh place, and tumor cells are ready to wear you out.

6 Mar 2018

Gene-editing technology enhances T cell immunotherapies for treating cancer

Last year, the Food and Drug Administration approved the first cellular immunotherapies to treat cancer. These therapies involve collecting a patient's own immune cells -- called T cells -- and supercharging them to home in on and attack specific blood cancers, such as hard-to-treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

6 Mar 2018

UNC Lineberger study identifies genetic clues that explain how breast cancer metastasizes

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women in the United States, with most deaths caused by the cancer spreading beyond the breast.

6 Mar 2018

Multimodal treatment approach enhances long-term survival in men with metastatic prostate cancer

UCLA researchers have discovered that a combination of high doses of radiotherapy and hormonal therapy provides the best chance of decreasing the mortality rate in men with aggressive prostate cancer.

5 Mar 2018

New compounds targeting epigenetics show promise in lymphoma patients

New compounds targeting epigenetics have shown remarkable early activity in patients with lymphoma, according to data presented at the TAT (Targeted Anticancer Therapies) International Congress 2018 in Paris, France.

5 Mar 2018

Johns Hopkins researchers invent new class of immunotherapy drugs to fight cancer

Johns Hopkins researchers have invented a new class of cancer immunotherapy drugs that are more effective at harnessing the power of the immune system to fight cancer.

2 Mar 2018

Virus-like particle could translate into new vaccine for cancer treatment

Michigan State University scientists are engineering a virus-like particle, known as Qβ, that will generate anti-cancer immune responses in the body and potentially be used as a new vaccine for the treatment of cancer.

2 Mar 2018

Nut consumption linked to colon cancer survival

People with stage III colon cancer who regularly eat nuts are at significantly lower risk of cancer recurrence and mortality than those who don't, according to a new, large study led by researchers at Yale Cancer Center.

1 Mar 2018

USC scientists use metal-detection technique to study cancer

Metal detection has helped mining companies strike gold and airport security identify passengers who are a potential threat. Now USC scientists have pushed its use into another realm: studying cancer.

28 Feb 2018

Volition declares interim results from first asymptomatic CRC frontline screening study

VolitionRx Limited today announced interim results from its first asymptomatic colorectal cancer frontline screening study. This ongoing study is being carried out in collaboration with Hvidovre Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Denmark and involves 680 subjects from the Danish National CRC Screening Program.

28 Feb 2018

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Southern Research scientists target mutated protein to combat prostate cancer

Study validates Xpresys Lung 2 for differential diagnosis of early stage lung cancer

Poorer socioeconomic status linked to lower survival from anal cancer

New tool predicts melanoma risk

Researchers discover link between hypothyroidism and wound healing complications

Oral precancerous lesions in non-smokers more likely to progress to cancer, study finds

MRI-based models can help reduce unnecessary biopsies in suspected prostate cancer patients

Oracle Health Sciences study explores status of precision medicine initiatives and challenges

BC Platforms' new GeneVision uses Microsoft Genomics Service to deliver end-to-end precision medicine

Study finds prevalence of cognitive decline among elderly patients with blood-related cancers

Preventing metabolic exhaustion in immune cells could enhance effects of immunotherapy

Gene-editing technology enhances T cell immunotherapies for treating cancer

UNC Lineberger study identifies genetic clues that explain how breast cancer metastasizes

Multimodal treatment approach enhances long-term survival in men with metastatic prostate cancer

New compounds targeting epigenetics show promise in lymphoma patients

Johns Hopkins researchers invent new class of immunotherapy drugs to fight cancer

Virus-like particle could translate into new vaccine for cancer treatment

Nut consumption linked to colon cancer survival

USC scientists use metal-detection technique to study cancer

Volition declares interim results from first asymptomatic CRC frontline screening study

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