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What was the prevalence of germline genetic testing among patients diagnosed with cancer in California and Georgia between 2013 and 2019?

Researchers performed an observational study to determine the prevalence of germline genetic testing among all patients aged 20 years or older diagnosed with cancer between January 1, 2013, and March 31, 2019, in two United States, California and Georgia.

8 Jun 2023

Study: Functional limitations among US cancer survivors more than doubled over the past 20 years

The percentage of survivors of cancer reporting functional limitations in the United States has more than doubled over the past 20 years, according to a new study in the journal JAMA Oncology.

7 Jun 2023

Innovative approach for detecting pre-cancerous lesions using large, high-res images

A new study presents an innovative approach to the crucial detection of pre-cancerous lesions using large, high-res images.

1 Jun 2023

Severe COVID-19 raises alarm for undiagnosed cancer

Severe SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with a 1.31 higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer following hospital discharge, particularly renal, hematological, colon, and lung cancers, suggesting a potential link between the infection and undiagnosed cancer.

1 Jun 2023

Smoking cessation among cancer survivors linked to lower cardiovascular risk

Cancer patients who continue smoking after their diagnosis have a nearly doubled risk of heart attack, stroke or death due to cardiovascular disease compared with non-smokers, according to research published on World No Tobacco Day in European Heart Journal, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology.

30 May 2023

Memory boost with multivitamins: Study reveals improved cognitive function in older adults

Researchers investigate whether one year of supplementation with multivitamins could improve hippocampus-mediated cognition and memory in older adults.

29 May 2023

Telephone-based weight loss program can help patients with breast cancer to reduce their weight

Women with obesity when they are diagnosed with early breast cancer have a higher risk of recurrence or a second cancer compared to women whose weight is in the normal range and it can be hard to lose weight after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

26 May 2023

Study analyzes the relationship between tobacco use and cancer-related symptom burden

In a recent study, current smoking and vaping were associated with a higher burden of symptoms among adult cancer survivors, but these symptoms were not related to survivors' desire to quit smoking.

23 May 2023

New technique may reveal signs of Parkinson's disease in urine samples

A team led by researchers at Purdue University and Purdue spinoff company Tymora Analytical Operations has developed a technique that may reveal signs of Parkinson's disease in urine samples.

17 May 2023

Every breath counts; Utilizing breath biopsy technology to detect disease early

In this interview, we speak to Mariana Leal, Team Lead at Owlstone Medical, about breath biopsies and how they are a useful tool for investigating biomarkers for the early detection of diseases.

From Owlstone Medical Ltd 17 May 2023

Can artificial intelligence help predict the risk of pancreatic cancer using disease trajectories?

Researchers designed surveillance programs for the early detection of patients at elevated risk of pancreatic cancer.

10 May 2023

Vitamin D intake could reduce cancer mortality

Vitamin D intake could reduce cancer mortality in the population by twelve percent - provided the vitamin is taken daily.

9 May 2023

Early smoking cessation associated with higher survival rates following a lung cancer diagnosis

Quitting smoking early was associated with higher survival rates following a lung cancer diagnosis, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

5 May 2023

Obesity has been significantly underestimated as risk factor for colorectal cancer, scientists say

Obesity is a known risk factor for colorectal cancer. Scientists at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) have now shown that this association has probably been significantly underestimated so far.

5 May 2023

Medical cannabis soothes cancer pain

Study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of medical cannabis in reducing pain and concurrent medications in patients with cancer. The results suggest that medical cannabis is a safe and effective complementary treatment for pain relief in patients with cancer.

4 May 2023

Cancer Diagnosis News and Research

What was the prevalence of germline genetic testing among patients diagnosed with cancer in California and Georgia between 2013 and 2019?

Study: Functional limitations among US cancer survivors more than doubled over the past 20 years

Innovative approach for detecting pre-cancerous lesions using large, high-res images

Severe COVID-19 raises alarm for undiagnosed cancer

Smoking cessation among cancer survivors linked to lower cardiovascular risk

Memory boost with multivitamins: Study reveals improved cognitive function in older adults

Telephone-based weight loss program can help patients with breast cancer to reduce their weight

Study analyzes the relationship between tobacco use and cancer-related symptom burden

New technique may reveal signs of Parkinson's disease in urine samples

Every breath counts; Utilizing breath biopsy technology to detect disease early

Can artificial intelligence help predict the risk of pancreatic cancer using disease trajectories?

Vitamin D intake could reduce cancer mortality

Early smoking cessation associated with higher survival rates following a lung cancer diagnosis

Obesity has been significantly underestimated as risk factor for colorectal cancer, scientists say

Medical cannabis soothes cancer pain

Scientists to lead a $15 million project to study how chronic stress can increase cardiovascular risk

Addressing long-standing issue in women's health: Lumps in the breast

Light or moderate exercise can improve the prognosis of cancer

Montana considers requiring insurance to cover fertility preservation for cancer patients

Discovery of new biomarkers could lead to early detection of bladder cancer

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Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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