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Proscia’s cloud-based platform allows clinicians, hospitals to make faster and more accurate cancer diagnosis

Proscia, a cloud-delivered solutions provider for digital pathology, today announced the release of a series of new features including Proscia Connect.

1 Jul 2015

BioLight receives CE Mark approval for CellDetect bladder cancer test

BioLight Life Sciences Investments Ltd., a firm that invests in, manages and commercializes biomedical innovations in ophthalmology and cancer diagnostics, announced today that its CellDetect non-invasive test for detecting bladder cancer in urine has obtained CE Marking, enabling the product to be marketed and sold in Europe and other territories.

30 Jun 2015

Scientists examine rates of secondary mutations in biomarker genes

Many tests for predictive biomarkers in tumors focus on selected known mutations or regions (e.g. hotspot panels). In a new study, scientists at Molecular Health examined the rates of secondary mutations in known biomarker genes and their potential impact on the diagnostic reliability of specific single-nucleotide variant (SNV) biomarker testing.

29 Jun 2015

ASTRO appreciates Supreme Court's decision to uphold consumer tax credits under the ACA

The American Society for Radiation Oncology appreciates yesterday's ruling by the United States Supreme Court affirming the Affordable Care Act in its decision on King v. Burwell.

27 Jun 2015

Light may just be the answer for solving sleep problems among lung cancer patients

When you're having trouble sleeping, light is the last thing you assume you need. But according to a pilot study attempting to solve insomnia among lung cancer patients led by University at Buffalo sleep researcher Grace Dean, light may just be the answer.

26 Jun 2015

STAR tumor ablation system reduces pain from spinal tumors, improves quality of life

Many patients with advanced cancers experience significant pain, and the pain caused by metastases (cancers that have spread to the spine) can be excruciating as tumor growth replaces bone.

25 Jun 2015

Study suggests that blood clots in abdominal vein could be an indicator of undiagnosed cancer

New research published online today in Blood, the Journal of the American Society of Hematology (ASH), concludes that a blood clot in an abdominal vein may be an indicator of undiagnosed cancer. The study also suggests that these clots predict poorer survival in patients with liver and pancreatic cancer.

19 Jun 2015

New open access journal to deliver case reports on all aspects of pancreatic cancer

Case Reports in Pancreatic Cancer, a new peer-reviewed, open access journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers, will deliver authoritative case reports on all aspects of pancreatic cancer diagnosis, management, treatment, and outcomes.

17 Jun 2015

Samadi Robotics Foundation gets donation to find cure for prostate cancer

World renowned robotic prostate cancer surgeon, Dr. David B. Samadi, was awarded the Peter Latos Prostate Cancer Foundation Award last Thursday at the Foundation's 2nd Annual Gala where he was honored in recognition of his faithful service for the treatment, prevention and innovation in the fight against prostate cancer.

16 Jun 2015

BioLight expands relationship with Ora to develop TeaRx multi-parameter diagnostic test for DES

BioLight Life Sciences Investments, a firm that invests in, manages and commercializes biomedical innovations in ophthalmology and cancer diagnostics, today announced that it has expanded its relationship with Ora, Inc., a world-leading independent, full-service ophthalmic contract research organization and product development firm, via the signing of a Collaboration Agreement (the "Agreement") pursuant to which the companies will work together to advance the clinical, regulatory and commercial development of BioLight's TeaRx multi-parameter diagnostic test for dry eye syndrome ("DES").

15 Jun 2015

Pre-diagnostic short sleep duration, frequent snoring associated with poor cancer-specific survival

A new study suggests that pre-diagnostic short sleep duration and frequent snoring were associated with significantly poorer cancer-specific survival, particularly among women with breast cancer.

10 Jun 2015

Findings underscore the value of emotional, informational support for prostate cancer patients

A study led by the University at Buffalo and Roswell Park Cancer Institute has identified beliefs and personality traits that are associated with higher levels of distress in newly diagnosed prostate cancer patients.

10 Jun 2015

Simon Fraser University's Maryam Sadeghi to unveil MoleScope at World Congress of Dermatology

Simon Fraser University PhD graduate Maryam Sadeghi will unveil MoleScope, an innovative hand-held tool that uses a smartphone to monitor skin for signs of cancer, at the World Congress of Dermatology conference in Vancouver June 9-13.

10 Jun 2015

Earlier introduction of palliative care in advanced cancer patients associated with lower hospital costs

Earlier introduction of palliative care for patients hospitalized with advanced cancer is associated with lower hospital costs, according to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

9 Jun 2015

BioLight Life Sciences reports operational and financial results for Q1 2015

BioLight Life Sciences Investments, a firm that invests in, manages and commercializes biomedical innovations in ophthalmology and cancer diagnostics, today reported operational and financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015.

1 Jun 2015

Heart-healthy diet may benefit men after prostate cancer diagnosis

After a prostate cancer diagnosis, eating a diet higher in red and processed meat, high-fat dairy foods, and refined grains--known as a Western diet--may lead to a significantly higher risk of both prostate cancer-related mortality and overall mortality compared with eating a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, fish, whole grains, and healthy oils, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

1 Jun 2015

Wings of Courage: New book pays tribute to Livonia girl who fought cancer

Leah James loved the color purple, Nemo and storybooks. She was also well known for her contagious smile and the phrase "my heart is happy" even when she was fighting cancer at age four.

30 May 2015

Skin Cancer Awareness Recommended For HCT Recipients

Patients who undergo haematopoietic cell transplantation should be educated on the risk of skin cancer and the need for regular self-examination, US researchers say.

29 May 2015

Modest lifestyle changes help breast cancer survivors lose weight

Carrying extra body fat increases the risk for diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and also increases risk of cancer recurrence after a breast cancer diagnosis. A multi-institutional study presented at the American Society for Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting 2015 shows that female breast cancer survivors are able to lose weight through modest lifestyle changes.

28 May 2015

Researchers call for improving screening accuracy to reduce false-positive mammograms

The psychological strain of being told that you may have breast cancer may be severe, even if it turns out later to be a false alarm. This is the finding of new research from the University of Copenhagen, which has just been published in the scientific journal Annals of Family Medicine.

28 May 2015

Cancer diagnostics News and Research

Proscia’s cloud-based platform allows clinicians, hospitals to make faster and more accurate cancer diagnosis

BioLight receives CE Mark approval for CellDetect bladder cancer test

Scientists examine rates of secondary mutations in biomarker genes

ASTRO appreciates Supreme Court's decision to uphold consumer tax credits under the ACA

Light may just be the answer for solving sleep problems among lung cancer patients

STAR tumor ablation system reduces pain from spinal tumors, improves quality of life

Study suggests that blood clots in abdominal vein could be an indicator of undiagnosed cancer

New open access journal to deliver case reports on all aspects of pancreatic cancer

Samadi Robotics Foundation gets donation to find cure for prostate cancer

BioLight expands relationship with Ora to develop TeaRx multi-parameter diagnostic test for DES

Pre-diagnostic short sleep duration, frequent snoring associated with poor cancer-specific survival

Findings underscore the value of emotional, informational support for prostate cancer patients

Simon Fraser University's Maryam Sadeghi to unveil MoleScope at World Congress of Dermatology

Earlier introduction of palliative care in advanced cancer patients associated with lower hospital costs

BioLight Life Sciences reports operational and financial results for Q1 2015

Heart-healthy diet may benefit men after prostate cancer diagnosis

Wings of Courage: New book pays tribute to Livonia girl who fought cancer

Skin Cancer Awareness Recommended For HCT Recipients

Modest lifestyle changes help breast cancer survivors lose weight

Researchers call for improving screening accuracy to reduce false-positive mammograms

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