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Exploring olive oil compounds oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol as potential treatments for neuroblastoma

The therapeutic potential of oleuropein (OLE) and hydroxytyrosol (HT) from olive oil.

15 Mar 2024

ACS urges people to be on the lookout for five potential warning signs of colorectal cancer

In the recent Cancer Facts & Figures 2024 report from the American Cancer Society (ACS), researchers revealed a stark increase in colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence among Americans under the age of 55.

14 Mar 2024

New analysis sheds light on cancer incidence and mortality trends in the UK

Trends in cancer incidence and deaths in the United Kingdom (UK) among individuals aged between 35 and 69 years.

14 Mar 2024

Blood test shows 83% accuracy in detecting colorectal cancer

A blood test intended for screening for colorectal cancer in people who are of average risk and not experiencing symptoms correctly detected colorectal cancer in 83% of people confirmed to have the disease, according to a study published March 14 in the New England Journal of Medicine.

13 Mar 2024

UH College of Pharmacy secures CPRIT funding to fight familial adenomatous polyposis

The University of Houston College of Pharmacy is included in a $68.5 million funding package from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT).

11 Mar 2024

Choosing the right fat for keto diets: Fish oil's significant role in cancer prevention

The anti-cancer efficacy of different oils consumed as a part of ketogenic diets (KDs).

11 Mar 2024

Study evaluates diet, exercise patterns among colorectal cancer patients with overweight/obesity

Obesity is a chronic metabolic disease associated with the development of several other diseases, including cancer. The present study aims to evaluate the eating habits, physical activity, and clinical profiles of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients with overweight/obesity.

7 Mar 2024

MRI monitoring reduces breast cancer mortality in women with BRCA1 mutations

An international study, published in the JAMA Oncology journal, in which the Clinical Oncology group of the Sant Pau Research Institute participated, has revealed that MRI monitoring in women with mutations in the BRCA1 genes significantly reduces breast cancer mortality without the need for preventive mastectomy.

1 Mar 2024

New lung cell atlas unveils pathways to lung adenocarcinoma development

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center built a new atlas of lung cells, uncovering new cellular pathways and precursors in the development of lung adenocarcinoma, the most common type of lung cancer.

28 Feb 2024

Research reveals increased mortality risk in childhood cancer survivors after cardiovascular events

New research out of VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and VCU Health Pauley Heart Center indicates that survivors of childhood cancer are at a significantly higher risk of death following a major cardiovascular event -; including heart failure, heart attack or stroke -; than the general public.

27 Feb 2024

Novel approach uses patient's cells as "trojan horse" to target lung cancer cells

Lung cancer is not the most common form of cancer, but it is by far the deadliest.

23 Feb 2024

Study reveals over 134,000 missed cancer diagnoses in the U.S. during COVID-19 pandemic

Over 134,000 cancer cases went undiagnosed in the U.S. during the first 10 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study.

23 Feb 2024

How did COVID-19 impact cancer incidence trends in the US?

Cancer rate patterns from March to December 2020.

23 Feb 2024

Can dietary patterns impact stomach cancer risk?

Eating patterns and indices related to gastric cancer and explored their association with stomach cancer risk.

22 Feb 2024

CPRIT awards MD Anderson 16 grants to support cancer research and prevention

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today was awarded 16 grants totaling over $25.5 million from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) in support of cancer screening, early detection and prevention programs, faculty recruitment, and groundbreaking cancer research across all areas of the institution.

21 Feb 2024

UNC Lineberger selected as one of the research site for NCI's Cancer Screening Research Network

UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center has been selected as one of nine national research sites for the National Cancer Institute's (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, newly launched Cancer Screening Research Network (CSRN), which will evaluate promising and emerging cancer screening technologies.

21 Feb 2024

NIH launches clinical trials network to evaluate emerging technologies for cancer screening

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched a clinical trials network to evaluate emerging technologies for cancer screening.

21 Feb 2024

Novel treatment strategy shows promise against common liver cancer in children

Hepatoblastoma (HB) is the most common liver cancer in children. Researchers and physicians in the field are concerned because in the last decade HB has been rising rapidly worldwide and has seen the most rapid increase among all pediatric solid tumors.

20 Feb 2024

New Blood Cancer Healing Center poised to redefine care standards

The Blood Cancer Healing Center, located at 3229 Burnet Avenue in Uptown Cincinnati, is poised to redefine care standards by offering comprehensive patient support and innovative treatments under one roof.

15 Feb 2024

Study reveals role of protein modification in neurodegenerative disease progression

Neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, present a significant health challenge, affecting over 50 million people globally.

12 Feb 2024

Cancer Prevention News and Research

Exploring olive oil compounds oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol as potential treatments for neuroblastoma

ACS urges people to be on the lookout for five potential warning signs of colorectal cancer

New analysis sheds light on cancer incidence and mortality trends in the UK

Blood test shows 83% accuracy in detecting colorectal cancer

UH College of Pharmacy secures CPRIT funding to fight familial adenomatous polyposis

Choosing the right fat for keto diets: Fish oil's significant role in cancer prevention

Study evaluates diet, exercise patterns among colorectal cancer patients with overweight/obesity

MRI monitoring reduces breast cancer mortality in women with BRCA1 mutations

New lung cell atlas unveils pathways to lung adenocarcinoma development

Research reveals increased mortality risk in childhood cancer survivors after cardiovascular events

Novel approach uses patient's cells as "trojan horse" to target lung cancer cells

Study reveals over 134,000 missed cancer diagnoses in the U.S. during COVID-19 pandemic

How did COVID-19 impact cancer incidence trends in the US?

Can dietary patterns impact stomach cancer risk?

CPRIT awards MD Anderson 16 grants to support cancer research and prevention

UNC Lineberger selected as one of the research site for NCI's Cancer Screening Research Network

NIH launches clinical trials network to evaluate emerging technologies for cancer screening

Novel treatment strategy shows promise against common liver cancer in children

New Blood Cancer Healing Center poised to redefine care standards

Study reveals role of protein modification in neurodegenerative disease progression

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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