Hormone therapy for breast cancer linked with lower dementia risk

byUniversity of PittsburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainHormone modulating therapy (HMT) used for the treatment of breast cancer was associated with a 7% lower risk of developing Alzheimer's dise

Updated on: July 17,2024

Hormone therapy for breast cancer linked with lower dementia risk

byUniversity of PittsburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainHormone modulating therapy (HMT) used for the treatment of breast cancer was associated with a 7% lower risk of developing Alzheimer's dise

Updated on:July 17,2024

Study weighs risks and benefits of phase I trials in pediatric cancer

by Public Library of ScienceSystematic review and meta-analysis finds 1 in 10 children who enroll in pediatric phase I cancer trials are improved after the trial, and 1 in 50 die from drug-relate

Updated on: June 28,2024

Study weighs risks and benefits of phase I trials in pediatric cancer

by Public Library of ScienceSystematic review and meta-analysis finds 1 in 10 children who enroll in pediatric phase I cancer trials are improved after the trial, and 1 in 50 die from drug-relate

Updated on:June 28,2024

Research team identifies a potential strategy in fight against brain cancer

by Virginia TechA microscope image of brain cancer cells, a glioma tumor type known as anaplastic astrocytoma. Credit: Wikimedia/ CC BY-SA 3.0Scientists with the Virginia Tech Carilion Research I

Updated on: May 27,2024

Research team identifies a potential strategy in fight against brain cancer

by Virginia TechA microscope image of brain cancer cells, a glioma tumor type known as anaplastic astrocytoma. Credit: Wikimedia/ CC BY-SA 3.0Scientists with the Virginia Tech Carilion Research I

Updated on:May 27,2024

Researchers find protein promotes cancer, suppresses anti-tumor immunity

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHResearchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have found that a protein inv

Updated on: June 24,2024

Researchers find protein promotes cancer, suppresses anti-tumor immunity

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHResearchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have found that a protein inv

Updated on:June 24,2024

Overall cancer mortality continues to decline, prostate cancer mortality has stabilized

by National Cancer InstituteCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthThe latest Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer finds that overall cancer death r

Updated on: April 01,2024

Overall cancer mortality continues to decline, prostate cancer mortality has stabilized

by National Cancer InstituteCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthThe latest Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer finds that overall cancer death r

Updated on:April 01,2024

A way to prevent pancreatic cancer from spreading post-surgery?

by Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryOn the left is a section of a pancreatic cancer patient's primary tumor, with cancer cells (red) and CK19, a marker of proliferation (green), evident. On the r

Updated on: May 05,2024

A way to prevent pancreatic cancer from spreading post-surgery?

by Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryOn the left is a section of a pancreatic cancer patient's primary tumor, with cancer cells (red) and CK19, a marker of proliferation (green), evident. On the r

Updated on:May 05,2024

Washington University will open second proton center for cancer treatment as others shut down

by Blythe BernhardCredit: CC0 Public DomainProton beam therapy, which has struggled to live up to its promise for treating cancer, is poised for a resurgence in St. Louis.As several otherproton&

Updated on: March 09,2024

Washington University will open second proton center for cancer treatment as others shut down

by Blythe BernhardCredit: CC0 Public DomainProton beam therapy, which has struggled to live up to its promise for treating cancer, is poised for a resurgence in St. Louis.As several otherproton&

Updated on:March 09,2024

Even when at low risk, some women should remove fallopian tubes to avoid ovarian cancer, say experts

by Cara MurezMore women, even those at low risk for ovarian cancer, who have finished having children should have their fallopian tubes removed as a precaution to prevent the deadly disease, a leading

Updated on: January 21,2024

Even when at low risk, some women should remove fallopian tubes to avoid ovarian cancer, say experts

by Cara MurezMore women, even those at low risk for ovarian cancer, who have finished having children should have their fallopian tubes removed as a precaution to prevent the deadly disease, a leading

Updated on:January 21,2024

Exercise improves cardiorespiratory fitness during and after chemotherapy

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDuring chemotherapy, physical exercise intervention is safe, improves long-term cardiorespiratory fitness, and alleviates some of

Updated on: February 20,2024

Exercise improves cardiorespiratory fitness during and after chemotherapy

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDuring chemotherapy, physical exercise intervention is safe, improves long-term cardiorespiratory fitness, and alleviates some of

Updated on:February 20,2024

Looking for cancer information: Can ChatGPT be counted on?

by Huntsman Cancer InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAstudyin theJournal of The National Cancer Institute Cancer Spectrumlooked at chatbots and artificial intelligence

Updated on: January 15,2024

Looking for cancer information: Can ChatGPT be counted on?

by Huntsman Cancer InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAstudyin theJournal of The National Cancer Institute Cancer Spectrumlooked at chatbots and artificial intelligence

Updated on:January 15,2024

More accurate biomarkers needed to ensure melanomas are spotted

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: AI-generated imageNew biomarkers to improve skin cancer detection and avoid delays in treatment are being developed by researchers at the University of Sou

Updated on: January 15,2024

More accurate biomarkers needed to ensure melanomas are spotted

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: AI-generated imageNew biomarkers to improve skin cancer detection and avoid delays in treatment are being developed by researchers at the University of Sou

Updated on:January 15,2024

Study reveals possible solution to elevated cancer risk from important anti-infection drug

by Alex Gardner,Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor the last decade, medical experts have known that voriconazole, an effective antifungal m

Updated on: July 02,2024

Study reveals possible solution to elevated cancer risk from important anti-infection drug

by Alex Gardner,Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor the last decade, medical experts have known that voriconazole, an effective antifungal m

Updated on:July 02,2024