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Age alone may not predict outcomes in acute myeloid leukemia

An international study conducted by the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology and the Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cooperative Group reveals that age-based classifications in the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) may be outdated and overly simplistic.

14 Oct 2025

New approach protects the brain from radiation-induced cognitive decline

While tremendous relief comes from successfully battling cancer, survivors can also experience cognitive impairments caused by the disease and its treatment.

14 Oct 2025

WashU startup Prognosia acquired by Lunit to advance AI-based breast cancer prediction

An innovative biotech startup founded by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has been acquired by Lunit, a leading company in developing AI-based technologies for cancer prevention and early detection.

14 Oct 2025

Study explores how losing the Y chromosome fuels bladder cancer aggressiveness

University of Arizona Cancer Center researchers will study the potential effects of the loss of the Y chromosome in the development and progression of bladder cancer thanks to a grant of up to $6.5 million over seven years from the National Cancer Institute.

14 Oct 2025

Loneliness and isolation associated with higher death risk in cancer patients

Loneliness and social isolation are linked to a heightened risk of death from cancer as well as from all causes among those with the disease, finds a pooled data analysis of the available research published online in the open access journal BMJ Oncology.

14 Oct 2025

Voter health trends reveal strong backing for Reform UK

Poorer health is linked to a higher proportion of votes for the populist right wing political party, Reform UK, indicates an analysis of the 2024 general election voting patterns in England, published online in the open access journal BMJ Open Respiratory Research.

14 Oct 2025

How shifting antibodies fuel aging and the new therapies aiming to slow it

This review uncovers how aging reshapes immunoglobulins, particularly IgG, IgM, and IgA, driving inflammation, cellular senescence, and tissue degeneration. By dissecting B-cell dysfunction, glycosylation changes, and Fc receptor pathways, it reveals immunoglobulins as both biomarkers and potential therapeutic targets in aging.

14 Oct 2025

Study highlights healthcare costs linked to both underweight and obesity in children

The NHS incurs an estimated £340 million in additional healthcare costs annually due to weight-related health problems in children – but it is not just obesity driving the costs.

14 Oct 2025

Immune system found to be more mobile and flexible than previously thought

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have discovered that some natural killer cells, NK cells, temporarily reside in our organs and then leave them via the lymphatic system.

14 Oct 2025

Common hospice medications may carry major unintended risks for people with dementia

Hospice care aims to bring comfort, peace, and dignity to patients at the end of life. Yet for the growing number of Americans with dementia who enter hospice, their course is often long and unpredictable - making it especially important to ensure treatments align with each person's goals and stage of illness.

14 Oct 2025

Researchers test 250-year-old heart medicine in patients with deadly pancreatic cancer

Researchers in Sweden are testing a 250-year-old medicine in patients with one of the world's deadliest cancers.

14 Oct 2025

Why brittle bones aren’t just a woman’s problem

Ronald Klein was biking around his neighborhood in North Wales, Pennsylvania, in 2006 and tried to jump a curb. "But I was going too slow — I didn't have enough momentum," he recalled.

14 Oct 2025

Blocking two enzymes weakens prostate tumors and boosts drug effectiveness

A major international study has uncovered a new vulnerability in prostate cancer cells that could help improve treatment for one of the most common cancers affecting men.

13 Oct 2025

Engineered antibody triggers powerful anti-tumor response in advanced cancers

Many advanced cancers develop resistance to treatment and become highly aggressive, often leaving patients with limited treatment options.

13 Oct 2025

Genetic study reveals links between cannabis use and mental health

University of California San Diego of Medicine researchers, in collaboration with the genetic testing company 23andMe, have identified regions of the human genome associated with cannabis use, uncovering new relationships with psychiatric, cognitive and physical health.

13 Oct 2025

Quitting smoking after cancer diagnosis sharply improves survival, study finds

Postdiagnosis smoking cessation was linked to significantly longer overall survival among cancer patients across all stages, based on real-world electronic health record data. Despite clear survival benefits, only one in five smokers quit within six months of diagnosis, highlighting missed opportunities for intervention.

13 Oct 2025

Study offers new models for understanding the causes of chemo brain

Cancer is a challenging enough diagnosis, but many patients are dealt a second blow, even as they heal: "chemo brain."

13 Oct 2025

Targeting aggressive childhood leukemia with nanobody PROTACs

Scientists at the University of Duisburg-Essen are researching new therapies for aggressive forms of childhood leukemia.

13 Oct 2025

Bridging innovation and equity to end cervical cancer worldwide

Each year, more than 340,000 women die from cervical cancer, with the majority of deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries.

13 Oct 2025

SPT Labtech and Agilent introduce automated target enrichment protocols for genomic workflows

SPT Labtech, a pioneer in the design and development of laboratory automation and liquid handling solutions, and Agilent Technologies Inc. ("Agilent"), a global leader in analytical and clinical laboratory technologies, today announced the introduction of automated target enrichment protocols on SPT Labtech's firefly®+ platform.

13 Oct 2025

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Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

Age alone may not predict outcomes in acute myeloid leukemia

New approach protects the brain from radiation-induced cognitive decline

WashU startup Prognosia acquired by Lunit to advance AI-based breast cancer prediction

Study explores how losing the Y chromosome fuels bladder cancer aggressiveness

Loneliness and isolation associated with higher death risk in cancer patients

Voter health trends reveal strong backing for Reform UK

How shifting antibodies fuel aging and the new therapies aiming to slow it

Study highlights healthcare costs linked to both underweight and obesity in children

Immune system found to be more mobile and flexible than previously thought

Common hospice medications may carry major unintended risks for people with dementia

Researchers test 250-year-old heart medicine in patients with deadly pancreatic cancer

Why brittle bones aren’t just a woman’s problem

Blocking two enzymes weakens prostate tumors and boosts drug effectiveness

Engineered antibody triggers powerful anti-tumor response in advanced cancers

Genetic study reveals links between cannabis use and mental health

Quitting smoking after cancer diagnosis sharply improves survival, study finds

Study offers new models for understanding the causes of chemo brain

Targeting aggressive childhood leukemia with nanobody PROTACs

Bridging innovation and equity to end cervical cancer worldwide

SPT Labtech and Agilent introduce automated target enrichment protocols for genomic workflows

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