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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''.

New AI test identifies prostate cancer patients who benefit from abiraterone

A new artificial intelligence (AI) test can identify which men with prostate cancer will benefit most from the life-extending drug abiraterone, in clinical trial results presented by scientists from UCL and the Institute of Cancer Research.

30 May 2025

Mass General Brigham researchers share cancer research discoveries at ASCO 2025

Researchers from Mass General Brigham will present research discoveries and outcomes from clinical trials in cancer at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, held May 30-June 3, in Chicago.

30 May 2025

New app can help improve quality of life for caregivers of bone marrow transplant patients

A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham showed that a new app they created can help improve the quality of life for caregivers of patients undergoing bone marrow transplant (BMT).

30 May 2025

TRR 417 initiative aims to unlock new treatments for colorectal cancer

In the realm of colorectal cancer treatments beyond surgery and radiation, one key question gained prominence in recent years: Is the tumor's DNA repair system defective, making it "microsatellite unstable"? Around 15 to 20 percent of all tumors have this trait, making them likely candidates for successful immunotherapy.

30 May 2025

Next-generation hydrogel supports regeneration of salivary gland-like tissue

Salivary glands play an essential role in protecting oral health by secreting saliva to aid in digestion, speech, and immunity.

30 May 2025

TTF1 identified as key biomarker for advanced KRAS G12C-mutated non-small cell lung cancer

Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have identified a new biomarker, TTF-1, that was predictive of survival outcomes for patients with advanced KRAS G12C-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), following treatment with the KRAS targeted therapy sotorasib.

30 May 2025

New insights into decades-old bladder cancer treatment offers clues for immunotherapy

More than three decades ago, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) as the first immunotherapy against cancer. And it is still used today to treat early-stage bladder cancer.

29 May 2025

Study highlights scholastic needs of adolescents and young adults with cancer

Young patients with cancer need support when it comes to scholastic performance, which can be an empowering and motivating force during the challenges of cancer treatment, UF Health Cancer Center researchers have found.

29 May 2025

Study reveals rising toll of alcohol-linked cancer mortality across the United States

A new study led by experts at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, is the first to look at trends over time in alcohol-linked cancer mortality across the United States.

29 May 2025

New four drug combination sets new standard in myeloma care

A new four-drug combination is highly effective and safe in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma, according to data presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, held May 30 through June 3 in Chicago.

29 May 2025

Muscle wasting in cancer tied to blood vessel dysfunction

A dysfunction in muscle blood vessels could be to blame for the weak muscles and weight loss that most cancer patients experience, according to a new study from University of Illinois Chicago researchers.

29 May 2025

Majority of Americans do not recognize alcohol’s role in cancer risk

Alcohol is a leading preventable cause of cancer, but public awareness of the connection remains strikingly low in the U.S., with just 40% of American adults recognizing alcohol as a cancer risk, according to a new study from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

29 May 2025

Innovative technology simplifies T cell harvesting for cancer immunotherapy

CAR T cell immunotherapy, which uses a patient's own modified immune cells to find and destroy cancer cells, can produce dramatic results when treating blood cancers like lymphoma and leukemia and shows promise against solid tumors.

29 May 2025

Wilms tumor found to contain millions of genetic changes

Researchers have uncovered that some childhood cancers have a substantially higher number of DNA changes than previously thought, changing the way we view children's tumours and possibly opening up new or repurposed treatment options.

29 May 2025

MUSC creates protocol to improve emergency care for pediatric sickle cell patients

The Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Pediatric Hematology/Oncology divisions at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) joined forces to create and test an algorithm for treating children with sickle cell disease who present to the Emergency Department (ED) with a fever.

28 May 2025