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Childhood cancer treatment linked to higher breast cancer risk

Women who have been treated for cancer as a child with a certain type of chemotherapy have an increased risk of breast cancer, according to a large-scale international study of survivors of childhood cancer led by scientists from the Princess Máxima Center for pediatric oncology.

11 Sep 2023

Targeted diet and exercise intervention could improve chemotherapy outcomes for breast cancer patients

A new Yale Cancer Center study finds a targeted diet and exercise intervention could improve outcomes for women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer.

11 Sep 2023

Researchers uncover evidence supporting shorter-course proton therapy for breast cancer patients

In a randomized trial, published in The Lancet Oncology, Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers uncover evidence supporting a shorter treatment time for breast cancer patients.

8 Sep 2023

NCCN publishes new guideline focused on preventing and treating cancer-associated blood clots

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network today announced the publication of a new supportive care patient guideline focused on preventing and treating cancer-associated blood clots, also known as venous thromboembolism (VTE).

8 Sep 2023

Elekta and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) partner to improve access to cancer care in underserved countries

Dr. Laurent Leksell, Elekta’s Founder and Chairman of the Board, and IAEA’s Director General, Dr. Rafael Mariano Grossi meet in Stockholm to discuss reducing the global cancer burden

From Elekta 8 Sep 2023

Study shows substantial impact of the pandemic on mental health of older adults with cancer

Older adults who have had cancer had a high risk of experiencing symptoms of depression during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic according to a new study published in Cancer Management and Research.

7 Sep 2023

New breakthroughs by NPL scientists could transform cancer treatment

New breakthroughs by scientists at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) are set to transform cancer treatment in the UK and worldwide.

4 Sep 2023

Study finds potential HIV cure using existing cancer drug

An existing blood cancer drug has shown promise in killing 'silent' HIV cells and delaying reinfections – a significant pre-clinical discovery that could lead to a future cure for the disease.

30 Aug 2023

Exercise may help improve sexual function in prostate cancer patients

Prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the world, but not only does it put the lives of those diagnosed at risk, but can also severely impact patient quality of life due to side-effects of treatment.

30 Aug 2023

AI chatbot provides incorrect cancer treatment recommendations

Researchers evaluate the reliability of large language models (LLMs) in providing cancer treatment recommendations, finding that 33.33% of the chatbot's advice was partially non-concordant with established guidelines. The study highlights the need for caution and regulation as AI technologies infiltrate healthcare decision-making.

29 Aug 2023

Study highlights challenges of shared decision-making in advanced lung cancer care

A new study shows that patients can experience reduced co-determination and insufficient information about their cancer treatment, while doctors face pressure to give treatment they do not consider useful.

28 Aug 2023

Scientific breakthrough could someday save the lives of children with rhabdomyosarcoma

"Every successful medicine has its origin story. And research like this is the soil from which new drugs are born," says Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Professor Christopher Vakoc.

28 Aug 2023

Trial evaluates behavioral and psychological interventions to reduce cardiotoxic effects of breast cancer treatment

Women with breast cancer are set to be enrolled in a clinical trial examining the ability of behavioral and psychological interventions to reduce the heart damage from anti-cancer therapies.

28 Aug 2023

Adolescence stress exposure impacts rodent brain development and behavior

Adolescence stress exposure in rodents can lead to reduced hippocampal cell proliferation, neuroplasticity, and cognitive impairments, as well as increased depressive-like behaviors. These effects may persist into adulthood but with variable impact.

27 Aug 2023

ChatGPT 3.5 provides inappropriate cancer treatment recommendations in one-third of cases, study shows

For many patients, the internet serves as a powerful tool for self-education on medical topics. With ChatGPT now at patients' fingertips, researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, assessed how consistently the artificial intelligence chatbot provides recommendations for cancer treatment that align with National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines.

25 Aug 2023

KAUST researchers refute challenges to targeted cancer therapy

Drugs that inhibit a key protein should offer new targeted cancer therapy for leukemia and breast cancer.

24 Aug 2023

NCCN publishes new resource on options, benefits of care approaches for pediatric Hodgkin lymphoma

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network today announced the publication of NCCN Guidelines for Patients®: Hodgkin Lymphoma in Children.

22 Aug 2023

New method could make single-cell RNA sequencing more accessible to patients

To improve therapies for cancer and other diseases, researchers strive to identify tissue-specific therapeutic targets and diagnostic biomarkers in every patient.

22 Aug 2023

Less is more: Radiotherapy omission deemed safe for certain breast cancer patients

The risk of breast cancer recurrence after breast-conserving surgery.

22 Aug 2023

Insurance coverage for implantable penile prostheses varies by type of insurance

Implantable penile prostheses (IPPs) are an established treatment option for erectile dysfunction (ED), and are covered by insurance in about 80% of cases, reports a paper in the September issue of Urology Practice®, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA).

21 Aug 2023

Cancer Treatment News and Research

Childhood cancer treatment linked to higher breast cancer risk

Targeted diet and exercise intervention could improve chemotherapy outcomes for breast cancer patients

Researchers uncover evidence supporting shorter-course proton therapy for breast cancer patients

NCCN publishes new guideline focused on preventing and treating cancer-associated blood clots

Elekta and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) partner to improve access to cancer care in underserved countries

Study shows substantial impact of the pandemic on mental health of older adults with cancer

New breakthroughs by NPL scientists could transform cancer treatment

Study finds potential HIV cure using existing cancer drug

Exercise may help improve sexual function in prostate cancer patients

AI chatbot provides incorrect cancer treatment recommendations

Study highlights challenges of shared decision-making in advanced lung cancer care

Scientific breakthrough could someday save the lives of children with rhabdomyosarcoma

Trial evaluates behavioral and psychological interventions to reduce cardiotoxic effects of breast cancer treatment

Adolescence stress exposure impacts rodent brain development and behavior

ChatGPT 3.5 provides inappropriate cancer treatment recommendations in one-third of cases, study shows

KAUST researchers refute challenges to targeted cancer therapy

NCCN publishes new resource on options, benefits of care approaches for pediatric Hodgkin lymphoma

New method could make single-cell RNA sequencing more accessible to patients

Less is more: Radiotherapy omission deemed safe for certain breast cancer patients

Insurance coverage for implantable penile prostheses varies by type of insurance

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