Accurate predictions of ovarian cancer outcome possible with new classification system
The new, Oxford-developed method for subtyping ovarian cancer has been validated in a recent collaboration between the University of Oxford …
Timing and intensity of oral sex may affect risk of oropharyngeal cancer
Human papillomavirus (HPV) can infect the mouth and throat to cause cancers of the oropharynx. A new study published early …
Using mathematics to test new approaches to cancer therapy
Cancer therapy is typically applied at the highest dose that a patient can tolerate. Although this approach succeeds in shrinking …
Study explains why patients with cancer spread to the liver have worse outcomes
Michael Green, M.D., Ph.D., noticed that when his patients had cancer that spread to the liver, they fared poorly—more so …
Largest, most diverse ever study of prostate cancer genetics brings disparities into focus
Some racial and ethnic groups suffer relatively more often, and fare worse, from common ailments compared to others. Prostate cancer …
Breast cancer survivor urges Jewish people to test for hereditary gene mutations
Freelance film camera assistant Louise Ben-Nathan, 43, was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer – the most aggressive type, which …
Cancer Horoscope 2021: What the Stars Predict for You This Year
Read your sign's monthly horoscope to see what the universe has in store for you, or check out the Cancer …
Enzyme discovery can help rein in blood vessels that fuel cancer
A recent study pinpoints the precise molecular machinery that makes this happen, providing scientific insights that can potentially be translated …
Regulatory RNAs promote breast cancer metastasis
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) scientists have discovered a gene-regulating snippet of RNA that may contribute to the spread of …
Newly diagnosed cancer patients, especially African Americans, more at risk for COVID-19 infection
Cancer patients, especially newly diagnosed and African American patients, are significantly at risk for COVID-19 infection, hospitalization and mortality, according …
Researchers discover treatment that suppresses liver cancer
Researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine have discovered a treatment combination that significantly reduces tumor growth and …
A library of mouse genes to look up the best liver cancer treatment
If you want to get smarter, the library is a good place to start. And for cancer researchers, smarter treatment …
Inducing accurately controlled ‘fever’ in tumors to fight cancer
Heating tumors can greatly enhance the effect of radio- and chemotherapies for cancer. This increases the chances of recovery and …
Beta2-AR agonist therapy puts the brakes on oral cancer progression
Affecting almost 600,000 people worldwide every year, and with only a 50% survival rate, oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is …
Rural, Urban Disparities Seen for New Liver Cancer Cases
TUESDAY, Nov. 24, 2020 — Rates of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) have slowed in urban areas but continue to increase in …
Social Needs Linked to Lower HRQOL for Black Cancer Survivors
MONDAY, Nov. 23, 2020 — Social needs are associated with lower health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among African American cancer …
Best supplements: Curcumin could help to prevent cancers by blocking cancer cells
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Breakthrough technology boosts breast cancer diagnosis
New technology which helps doctors more accurately diagnose breast cancer has been recognised by the US Food & Drugs Administration …