New study reveals real risk of breast cancer if you have BRCA gene mutation

by Aisling Hegarty and Leonie Young,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIn 2013, actress Angelina Jolie wrote an op-ed where she revealed she'd undergone a double mastectomy. Although

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New study reveals real risk of breast cancer if you have BRCA gene mutation

by Aisling Hegarty and Leonie Young,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIn 2013, actress Angelina Jolie wrote an op-ed where she revealed she'd undergone a double mastectomy. Although

Updated on:May 21,2024 7

Study increases check-ups for smokers at risk of lung cancer by 40 per cent

by Kathryn Powley,University of MelbourneBy helping patients at high risk of lung cancer identify and monitor their symptoms, they are 40 per cent more likely to seek help from their doctor. Cre

Updated on: May 21,2024 3

Study increases check-ups for smokers at risk of lung cancer by 40 per cent

by Kathryn Powley,University of MelbourneBy helping patients at high risk of lung cancer identify and monitor their symptoms, they are 40 per cent more likely to seek help from their doctor. Cre

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A new blood test could detect early stage melanoma in more than 80% of patients

by Mel Ziman,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMelanoma killsmore than 1,700 Australians every year, which is more than thenational road toll. But the good news is it's t

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A new blood test could detect early stage melanoma in more than 80% of patients

by Mel Ziman,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMelanoma killsmore than 1,700 Australians every year, which is more than thenational road toll. But the good news is it's t

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Some breast cancer patients are missing out on genetic counseling

by University of MichiganSteven Katz, M.D., MPH. Credit: Michigan MedicineAs new genes are linked to breast cancer occurring in families and as genetic testing becomes more important in directing

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Some breast cancer patients are missing out on genetic counseling

by University of MichiganSteven Katz, M.D., MPH. Credit: Michigan MedicineAs new genes are linked to breast cancer occurring in families and as genetic testing becomes more important in directing

Updated on:May 21,2024 6

Experimental drug trial seeks to improve treatment for head and neck cancer

by Cancer Research UKCredit: Cancer Research UKA trial to test an experimental drug in patients with head and neck cancer launches in the UK today (Friday), through the Combinations Alliance – a

Updated on: May 21,2024 4

Experimental drug trial seeks to improve treatment for head and neck cancer

by Cancer Research UKCredit: Cancer Research UKA trial to test an experimental drug in patients with head and neck cancer launches in the UK today (Friday), through the Combinations Alliance – a

Updated on:May 21,2024 4

Study explores why patients skip appointments for suspected cancer

by Shelley Hughes,University of YorkCredit: CC0 Public DomainMen, the elderly and people from deprived areas are among the patients most likely to miss an urgent referral appointment for suspect

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Study explores why patients skip appointments for suspected cancer

by Shelley Hughes,University of YorkCredit: CC0 Public DomainMen, the elderly and people from deprived areas are among the patients most likely to miss an urgent referral appointment for suspect

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More aggressive treatment doesn't impact quality of life for metastatic colorectal cancer patients, says new study

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNewresearchin the October 2023 issue ofJournal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Networkfinds that

Updated on: May 21,2024 3

More aggressive treatment doesn't impact quality of life for metastatic colorectal cancer patients, says new study

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNewresearchin the October 2023 issue ofJournal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Networkfinds that

Updated on:May 21,2024 3

Study deciphers packaging of tumor 'cargo,' leading to better understanding of how cancers spread

by Deanna Csomo Mccool,University of Notre DameCredit: Crislyn D’Souza-SchoreyResearchers at the University of Notre Dame have outlined the delivery mechanism tumor cells use to move nucleic aci

Updated on: May 21,2024 8

Study deciphers packaging of tumor 'cargo,' leading to better understanding of how cancers spread

by Deanna Csomo Mccool,University of Notre DameCredit: Crislyn D’Souza-SchoreyResearchers at the University of Notre Dame have outlined the delivery mechanism tumor cells use to move nucleic aci

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New study reveals an unexpected survival mechanism of a subset of cancer cells

by Instituto de Medicina MolecularMetaphase chromosomes from ALT cancer cells (U2OS osteosarcoma cell line) depleted for FANCM. Telomeric DNA is in green, chromosomal DNA is in red. The arrowheads poi

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New study reveals an unexpected survival mechanism of a subset of cancer cells

by Instituto de Medicina MolecularMetaphase chromosomes from ALT cancer cells (U2OS osteosarcoma cell line) depleted for FANCM. Telomeric DNA is in green, chromosomal DNA is in red. The arrowheads poi

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Poor oral health linked to a 75% increase in liver cancer risk, new study finds

by SAGE PublicationsCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe study, by researchers at Queen's University Belfast, analysed a large cohort of over 469,000 people in the UK, investigated the association be

Updated on: May 21,2024 3

Poor oral health linked to a 75% increase in liver cancer risk, new study finds

by SAGE PublicationsCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe study, by researchers at Queen's University Belfast, analysed a large cohort of over 469,000 people in the UK, investigated the association be

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Familial breast cancer not only inherited genetically, finds new study

by University of MelbourneCredit: CC0 Public DomainMutations in known breast cancer genes such as BRCA1 and BRCA2 are identified in only approximately 20 per cent of women who are offered genetic

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Familial breast cancer not only inherited genetically, finds new study

by University of MelbourneCredit: CC0 Public DomainMutations in known breast cancer genes such as BRCA1 and BRCA2 are identified in only approximately 20 per cent of women who are offered genetic

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New study estimates preventable cancer burden linked to poor diet in the US

by Tufts UniversityA new study estimates that 5.2 percent of new invasive cancer cases reported in 2015 are associated with poor diets. Credit: Nako Kobayashi/Tufts UniversityA new modeling study

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New study estimates preventable cancer burden linked to poor diet in the US

by Tufts UniversityA new study estimates that 5.2 percent of new invasive cancer cases reported in 2015 are associated with poor diets. Credit: Nako Kobayashi/Tufts UniversityA new modeling study

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