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Ask the Expert: 7 Questions about Colorectal Cancer & Non-invasive Fecal DNA Testing

In this interview, NewsMedical speaks with Dr. Yuying Wang, R&D Director (Oncology), from BGI Genomics, about colorectal cancer and the development and application of COLOTECT® 1.0, a non-invasive fecal DNA test for the detection of colorectal cancer and pre-cancerous lesions.

From BGI Genomics 27 Mar 2023

New study sparks hope for a less aggressive approach to lung cancer surgery

The traditional treatment for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer is a lobectomy, where a surgeon eradicates cancerous tissue by removing an entire lung lobe.

24 Mar 2023

Coordinated efforts reduce colorectal cancer incidence and mortality rates in Kentucky

Twenty years ago, Kentucky had the highest colorectal cancer incidence and mortality rates in the U.S., as well as the second-lowest colorectal cancer screening rate.

20 Mar 2023

California’s tobacco control program spurs big health care savings

In the late 1980s, when smoking was still allowed on some airline flights, California boosted its tax on cigarettes from 10 to 35 cents a pack, devoting 5 cents to programs to prevent smoking.

17 Mar 2023

Trial shows encouraging results for neoadjuvant dual immunotherapy and chemotherapy in patients with resectable NSCLC

In a Phase II trial led by researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, adding ipilimumab to a neoadjuvant, or pre-surgical, combination of nivolumab plus platinum-based chemotherapy, resulted in a major pathologic response (MPR) in half of all treated patients with early-stage, resectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

16 Mar 2023

Immunochemistry multiplex for solid tumor analytical validation

In this interview, NewsMedical exchanges with Cerba on how to use T-regulatory immunochemsitry multiplex for solid tumor analytical validation.

From Cerba Research 16 Mar 2023

One-Pot-LAMP: A promising tool for non-small cell lung cancer diagnosis

Researchers assessed the efficiency of a genetic decoding system for diagnosing non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

16 Mar 2023

Study focuses on new approach that delivers a "one-two punch" to help T cells attack solid tumors

A new approach that delivers a "one-two punch" to help T cells attack solid tumors is the focus of a preclinical study by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

15 Mar 2023

Scientists generate 3D ultra-resolution maps of mitochondrial networks in lung tumors

Scientists have long known that mitochondria, the "powerhouses" of cells, play a crucial role in the metabolism and energy production of cancer cells.

15 Mar 2023

Owlstone Medical Enters Partnership with Bicycle Therapeutics for the Development of Antigen-Targeted EVOC Probes for Early Cancer Detection

Owlstone Medical, the global leader in Breath Biopsy® announced that it has entered into a Research Agreement with Bicycle Therapeutics plc.

15 Mar 2023

Common dry cleaning chemical may be an invisible cause of Parkinson's

A common and widely used chemical may be fueling the rise of the world's fastest-growing brain condition – Parkinson's disease.

14 Mar 2023

Feds move to rein in prior authorization, a system that harms and frustrates patients

When Paula Chestnut needed hip replacement surgery last year, a pre-operative X-ray found irregularities in her chest.

13 Mar 2023

Yale scientists seek to identify optimal sequential treatments for advanced cancer

A team of Yale scientists seeks to determine which treatment sequences produce the best results for people with advanced cancer while examining the cost of these treatments.

6 Mar 2023

Evaluating how bacterial therapeutics may synergize with existing anti-cancer therapies

It may come as a surprise, but bacteria love to grow inside tumors. It's the environment-;tumors are typically acidic, have low amounts of oxygen, and are filled with dead cells, which all facilitate bacterial growth.

6 Mar 2023

Existing CT scans estimate hardened fatty plaque deposits in the heart's largest blood vessels

Instead of special heart scans, physicians can use images of the chest captured months earlier, and for other reasons, to estimate patients' risk of heart attack or death during several kinds of major surgeries, a new study shows.

2 Mar 2023

California’s massive Medicaid program works for some, but fails many others

Newborns. Former inmates. College students. Expectant moms. People with disabilities. Foster kids. Homeless people. Single dads.

2 Mar 2023

A law was meant to free sick or aging inmates. Instead, some are left to die in prison.

Jimmy Dee Stout was serving time on drug charges when he got grim news early last year.

21 Feb 2023

Study examines link between different epigenetic age measures and lung cancer risk

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed as "Aging (Albany NY)" by MEDLINE/PubMed and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 3, entitled, "Epigenetic age and lung cancer risk in the CLUE II prospective cohort study."

17 Feb 2023

Neoadjuvant nivolumab treatment improves survival rates in NSCLC patients

Patients with resectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who were treated with neoadjuvant nivolumab had improved five-year recurrence-free and overall survival rates compared with historical outcomes.

15 Feb 2023

Scientific breakthrough by Sjöberg laureate brings new hope to lung cancer patients

This year's Sjöberg Prize in cancer research of one million dollars is awarded to professor Kevan Shokat, University of California, USA.

15 Feb 2023

Lung Cancer News and Research

Latest Lung Cancer News and Research

Ask the Expert: 7 Questions about Colorectal Cancer & Non-invasive Fecal DNA Testing

New study sparks hope for a less aggressive approach to lung cancer surgery

Coordinated efforts reduce colorectal cancer incidence and mortality rates in Kentucky

California’s tobacco control program spurs big health care savings

Trial shows encouraging results for neoadjuvant dual immunotherapy and chemotherapy in patients with resectable NSCLC

Immunochemistry multiplex for solid tumor analytical validation

One-Pot-LAMP: A promising tool for non-small cell lung cancer diagnosis

Study focuses on new approach that delivers a "one-two punch" to help T cells attack solid tumors

Scientists generate 3D ultra-resolution maps of mitochondrial networks in lung tumors

Owlstone Medical Enters Partnership with Bicycle Therapeutics for the Development of Antigen-Targeted EVOC Probes for Early Cancer Detection

Common dry cleaning chemical may be an invisible cause of Parkinson's

Feds move to rein in prior authorization, a system that harms and frustrates patients

Yale scientists seek to identify optimal sequential treatments for advanced cancer

Evaluating how bacterial therapeutics may synergize with existing anti-cancer therapies

Existing CT scans estimate hardened fatty plaque deposits in the heart's largest blood vessels

California’s massive Medicaid program works for some, but fails many others

A law was meant to free sick or aging inmates. Instead, some are left to die in prison.

Study examines link between different epigenetic age measures and lung cancer risk

Neoadjuvant nivolumab treatment improves survival rates in NSCLC patients

Scientific breakthrough by Sjöberg laureate brings new hope to lung cancer patients

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

Lung Cancer News and Research

Latest Lung Cancer News and Research

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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