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Machine learning model can identify who needs lung cancer screening

A machine learning model equipped with only data on people's age, smoking duration and the number of cigarettes smoked per day can predict lung cancer risk and identify who needs lung cancer screening, according to a new study publishing October 3rd in the open access journal PLOS Medicine by Thomas Callender of University College London, UK, and colleagues.

3 Oct 2023

IU cancer researcher receives NCI grant to examine how immune cells support breast cancer development

A breast cancer researcher at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center received a five-year, $2.2 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to examine how certain immune cells support metastatic breast cancer development - and how to stop it.

3 Oct 2023

New discovery could delay relapse in triple-negative breast cancer

A team of researchers at the Medical University of Vienna has discovered that dormant tumor cells surviving chemotherapy can be targeted through the inhibition of a specific protein called P-glycoprotein (P-gp).

3 Oct 2023

Pharmacists can play key role in boosting HPV vaccination rates

HPV, or human papillomavirus, is the most common sexually transmitted infection. It is also the leading cause of cervical cancer.

3 Oct 2023

Genomic testing rates soar for Black patients with prostate cancer after introduction of precision medicine navigators

The presence of a clinical navigator to act as a liaison between people with prostate cancer and the health care system greatly increases the likelihood that patients, especially Black patients, will receive advanced testing that can help predict the severity of their disease and guide treatment, a new study suggests.

3 Oct 2023

Liquid biopsies can accurately detect residual disease in patients with cervical cancer, study confirms

Two liquid biopsy tests that look for the presence of human papillomavirus (HPV) in the blood accurately identified patients with a high risk of cervical cancer recurrence after the completion of chemoradiation, a new study confirms.

3 Oct 2023

Stereotactic radiation therapy offers new hope for older adults with inoperable kidney cancer

Older adults diagnosed with kidney tumors that are not suitable for surgery may benefit from targeted, high-dose radiation, a new study from Australian and Dutch researchers suggests.

3 Oct 2023

MR-linac systems could help clinicians distinguish true progression from pseudoprogression in glioblastoma

Is it true progression or pseudoprogression in tumor growth?

3 Oct 2023

Shorter course of radiation therapy just as effective for intermediate risk prostate cancer, study shows

People with intermediate risk, localized prostate cancer can be treated as effectively using fewer and higher doses of radiation therapy delivered over five treatment sessions as they can with lower doses delivered over several weeks, a new phase III randomized trial suggests.

3 Oct 2023

Breaking the cycle of chronic back pain: new study reveals the power of shifting pain beliefs

Researchers examined whether pain processing therapy involving the reattribution of pain to processes of the brain or mind instead of being indicative of tissue damage or injury could bring pain relief and help improve the recovery process.

3 Oct 2023

Could seaweeds be the superfood and medicine of the future?

Researchers consolidate the diverse nutritional and medicinal benefits of seaweeds, touting their potential in food, nutraceuticals, and pharmaceuticals. The study also highlights challenges and opportunities in industrial applications, calling for more research to optimize extraction and refinement processes.

2 Oct 2023

Ginger shows promise as a natural defense against autoimmune diseases

Comprehensive study reveals that whole ginger extracts have a significant impact on inhibiting neutrophil hyperactivity, a key factor in autoimmune diseases like APS and lupus. Consuming ginger for just a week showed promising results in both animal models and human trials, positioning it as a natural and affordable treatment option for a range of autoimmune disorders.

2 Oct 2023

Cancer pathway process can be streamlined with the adoption of AI and automation

Medicine is a constantly evolving science where small changes can have a huge impact on the lives of patients. When it comes to a cancer diagnosis and treatment, every minute counts. According to European Commission estimates, the cancer incidence by 2040 will impact just over three million people a year.

30 Sep 2023

Cancer cells hijack enhancer DNA to grow faster, study finds

University of Toronto researchers have found that cancer cells can enhance tumor growth by hijacking enhancer DNA normally used when tissues and organs are formed.

29 Sep 2023

Autologous breast reconstruction linked to higher patient satisfaction

Women undergoing autologous breast reconstruction – in which the breast is reconstructed using the patient's own tissues– report higher satisfaction with their breasts at follow-up, compared to those undergoing implant-based reconstruction, reports a study in a special October supplement to Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

29 Sep 2023

Wildling mice provide insights into how microbes affect allergies

The notion that some level of microbial exposure might reduce our risk of developing allergies has arisen over the last few decades and has been termed the hygiene hypothesis.

29 Sep 2023

Larger lymph node threshold helps facilitate better risk stratification and treatment decisions in nasopharyngeal carcinoma

According to the American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), using a 6-mm threshold, rather than a 5-mm threshold, helps facilitate better risk stratification and treatment decisions in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC).

29 Sep 2023

New drug could transform how doctors treat grade 2 IDH-mutant gliomas

A top UVA Health cancer expert is highlighting how a new drug could transform how doctors treat a brain tumor that typically strikes younger people.

29 Sep 2023

New tau PET radiotracer shows promise for early detection of Alzheimer's disease

A new tau PET radiotracer, 18F-SNFT-1, has been found to be more effective than existing tau PET radiotracers in identifying Alzheimer's disease in its earliest stages, according to research published in the September issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

29 Sep 2023

Study reveals new insights into how the immune system prevents autoimmunity

Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, and the Hospital for Special Surgery Research Institute have uncovered new details about how the immune system prevents the production of antibodies that can recognize and damage the body's own, healthy tissues.

29 Sep 2023

Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

Machine learning model can identify who needs lung cancer screening

IU cancer researcher receives NCI grant to examine how immune cells support breast cancer development

New discovery could delay relapse in triple-negative breast cancer

Pharmacists can play key role in boosting HPV vaccination rates

Genomic testing rates soar for Black patients with prostate cancer after introduction of precision medicine navigators

Liquid biopsies can accurately detect residual disease in patients with cervical cancer, study confirms

Stereotactic radiation therapy offers new hope for older adults with inoperable kidney cancer

MR-linac systems could help clinicians distinguish true progression from pseudoprogression in glioblastoma

Shorter course of radiation therapy just as effective for intermediate risk prostate cancer, study shows

Breaking the cycle of chronic back pain: new study reveals the power of shifting pain beliefs

Could seaweeds be the superfood and medicine of the future?

Ginger shows promise as a natural defense against autoimmune diseases

Cancer pathway process can be streamlined with the adoption of AI and automation

Cancer cells hijack enhancer DNA to grow faster, study finds

Autologous breast reconstruction linked to higher patient satisfaction

Wildling mice provide insights into how microbes affect allergies

Larger lymph node threshold helps facilitate better risk stratification and treatment decisions in nasopharyngeal carcinoma

New drug could transform how doctors treat grade 2 IDH-mutant gliomas

New tau PET radiotracer shows promise for early detection of Alzheimer's disease

Study reveals new insights into how the immune system prevents autoimmunity

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