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A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids may halt the growth of cancer cells by strengthening the immune system and curbing inflammation. - 2 days ago, 11 Oct 18, 7:00am -
Two new studies show that the use of complementary and alternative medicines is widespread among people who have been diagnosed with cancer. - 3 days ago, 10 Oct 18, 7:00am -
An antipsychotic drug that is used to treat Tourette's syndrome shows promising results against triple-negative breast cancer in a study of cells and mice. - 4 days ago, 9 Oct 18, 9:00am -
Invasive lobular breast cancer affects the lobules, which contain glands that produce breast milk. This type of cancer can spread to other parts of the breast and may affect other areas of the body. In this article, learn more about treatments, remis… - 4 days ago, 9 Oct 18, 7:00am -
Researchers have discovered that the drug estradiol may work as a new treatment for a type of triple-negative breast cancer, which is highly aggressive. - 4 days ago, 9 Oct 18, 12:00am -
Metastasis and recurrence are huge challenges for breast cancer researchers. One group believes that an existing antibiotic might provide help. - 5 days ago, 8 Oct 18, 8:00am -
Radiation can be an effective treatment for breast cancer, but it does have side effects. Doctors may recommend this therapy in combination with others, such as surgery and chemotherapy. Learn more about how radiation for breast cancer affects the bo… - 7 days ago, 5 Oct 18, 10:00am -
Compared with following a Western diet, a Mediterranean diet alters breast metabolites and microbiome to favor anticancer effects, a mammal study shows. - 11 days ago, 2 Oct 18, 9:00am -
A new cancer vaccine shows promise for treating a range of more aggressive HER2-positive cancers in an early, phase I clinical trial. - 12 days ago, 1 Oct 18, 8:00am -
A systematic review of 71 studies suggests that regular aspirin intake may help treat cancers such as colon cancer, breast cancer, and prostate cancer. - 13 days ago, 30 Sep 18, 3:00am -
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a widespread sexually transmitted infection. It does not usually cause severe symptoms, but some strains can increase the risk of certain cancers. Can you breastfeed if you have HPV? In this article, we look at the safet… - 39 days ago, 4 Sep 18, 4:00am -
There is no cure for cancer, but successful treatment can remove all signs of it. Doctors may base the outlook on the 5-year relative survival rate. This is the percentage of people likely to survive for 5 years after diagnosis compared to people wit… - 66 days ago, 7 Aug 18, 10:00am -
Cervical polyps are small growths on the cervix. They may cause symptoms that include spotting between periods or bleeding after sexual intercourse or menopause. Causes may include high estrogen levels or chronic inflammation. It is possible to remov… - 92 days ago, 12 Jul 18, 10:00am -
Menstruation, endometriosis, and infections are all possible causes of cramps and discharge. For most people, the discomfort will pass, but severe or lasting symptoms could be more of a cause for concern. This article looks at reasons for cramps and… - 9 Jun 18, 9:00am -
A new study reveals that microbe composition and other conditions in the vagina are linked to the development of cervical cancer in all its stages. - 6 Jun 18, 9:00am -
Vaginal bleeding between periods is a common experience with many possible causes. When this occurs, a person may notice light brown spotting in their underwear after their period has ended. Hormonal changes and contraceptives are common causes, thou… - 15 May 18, 12:00am -
Friable cervix occurs when someone’s cervix becomes extra sensitive. Symptoms may include bleeding between periods, pain inside the vagina, or unusual discharge. Friable cervix is often caused by an STI or pregnancy but can also result from cervica… - 30 Apr 18, 3:00pm -
It's Cervical Health Awareness Month, so we turn to an important topic: the Pap test. What is it, should it scare you, and why should you get it done? - 19 Jan 18, 7:00am -
Researchers suggest that the success of radiation therapy against cancer cells could be increased significantly, thanks to blueberries. - 3 Jan 18, 8:00am -
Cervical ectropion is a condition where cells from inside the cervix form a red, inflamed patch on the outside the cervix. Learn more. - 11 Dec 17, 8:00am -
A systematic review of 71 studies suggests that regular aspirin intake may help treat cancers such as colon cancer, breast cancer, and prostate cancer. - 13 days ago, 30 Sep 18, 3:00am -
Carrageenan is a controversial food additive. It is FDA-approved, but some scientists believe that it can cause inflammation, bowel disorders, and even certain cancers. In this article, we look at the research behind carrageenan, including its possib… - 23 days ago, 19 Sep 18, 2:00pm -
A large multinational cohort study finds that eating foods with a low nutritional quality on a regular basis is linked with a heightened risk of cancer. - 24 days ago, 19 Sep 18, 12:00am -
Scientists find that parts of DNA once considered to be 'junk' actually instruct cells to make RNA molecules that keep cancer-promoting genes switched on. - 58 days ago, 16 Aug 18, 9:00am -
Feeding mice a diet rich in a compound that results from the digestion of cabbage and other brassicas protected their gut from inflammation and cancer. - 60 days ago, 14 Aug 18, 9:00am -
A new study suggests that higher consumption of artificially sweetened soft drinks is tied to less chance of recurrence and death in stage 3 bowel cancer. - 85 days ago, 20 Jul 18, 8:00am -
Poop changes, depending on what a person eats, and can sometimes look stringy. Both serious and mild conditions that affect the bowels can cause stringy poop. Medical treatment depends on the underlying cause while poop may change naturally once a pe… - 87 days ago, 18 Jul 18, 6:00am -
A new study reveals that p38 protein in myeloid cells promotes gut inflammation and tumor formation with help from a hormone triggered by p38 in the cells. - 89 days ago, 16 Jul 18, 9:00am -
Cancer thrives on the buildup of 'nutrients' that can damage healthy cells. But can cancer cells have 'too much of a good thing?' Researchers investigate. - 24 Jun 18, 3:00am -
Pooling data from three continents and multiple studies, researchers find a link between lower vitamin D levels and increased risk of colorectal cancer. - 15 Jun 18, 12:00am -
Two new studies show that the use of complementary and alternative medicines is widespread among people who have been diagnosed with cancer. - 3 days ago, 10 Oct 18, 7:00am -
Administering the natural red wine anticancer compound resveratrol through the nose could protect against lung cancer, a new mouse study finds. - 8 days ago, 5 Oct 18, 9:00am -
A hookah is a type of water pipe people use for smoking flavored tobacco. While many people believe using a hookah is safer than smoking cigarettes, it has many of the same health risks. In this article, learn about whether hookah is bad for you and… - 38 days ago, 4 Sep 18, 12:00pm -
In the United States, lung cancer is the second most common cancer and the leading cause of death from cancer. In the first stages, there are often no symptoms, but early detection and treatment can improve a person’s outlook. Here, we look at the… - 58 days ago, 16 Aug 18, 5:00am -
Researchers have found a way to block a cell signaling pathway that is common to many hard-to-treat cancers and has so far defied attempts to target it. - 61 days ago, 13 Aug 18, 9:00am -
Bibasilar crackles are abnormal sounds from the base of the lungs, and they usually signal a problem with airflow. Some causes of bibasilar crackles include bronchitis, pulmonary fibrosis, pneumonia, and heart failure. In this article, we describe th… - 77 days ago, 27 Jul 18, 11:00am -
A cannabinoid that occurs naturally in our bodies as a result of omega-3 fatty acid metabolism is found to have anticancer properties. - 89 days ago, 16 Jul 18, 8:00am -
A bronchoscopy is a safe, relatively quick procedure. It allows a doctor to examine the inside of the lungs, which can help them to diagnose the cause of breathing problems or chest pain. In this article, learn what to expect before, during, and afte… - 18 Jun 18, 10:00am -
Bibasilar atelectasis is when a lung or lobe in one of the lungs collapses. It is most common when a person is still in the hospital following a surgical procedure. In this article, learn about the symptoms, the obstructive and nonobstructive causes,… - 5 Jun 18, 12:00am -
Researchers destroyed up to 80 percent of lung cancer cells using a type of nanoparticle called 'quantum dots,' which they derived from tea leaves. - 21 May 18, 7:00am -
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. Although doctors can very rarely cure CLL, survival rates for this cancer are typically good. A person’s life expectancy for CLL depends on how far the c… - 60 days ago, 13 Aug 18, 12:00pm -
When the cells in the blood do not function as they should, it is possible a person has a blood disorder. Examples include leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Common blood disorder symptoms include unexplained exhaustion and weight loss. Learn more abou… - 26 Jun 18, 3:00am -
Cancer thrives on the buildup of 'nutrients' that can damage healthy cells. But can cancer cells have 'too much of a good thing?' Researchers investigate. - 24 Jun 18, 3:00am -
Leukemia and lymphoma are both types of blood cancer that affect the white blood cells. There are some similarities between the two conditions, but the origins, causes, diagnosis, and treatments are different. In this article, learn about the differe… - 30 Apr 18, 3:00pm -
Groundbreaking cancer research might have uncovered a 'one-time application' formula that can help immune cells to eliminate cancer tumors. - 31 Jan 18, 11:00pm -
Learn all about hairy cell leukemia, a form of hematologic cancer. This article looks at the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for the disease. - 16 Jan 18, 3:00am -
Researchers have discovered that chemotherapy provides the perfect backdrop for 'sleeping' cancer to churn out deadly cancer stem cells. - 21 Dec 17, 1:00am -
Leukopenia is a condition where a person has a reduced number of white blood cells and an increased risk of infection. Learn more. - 13 Dec 17, 8:00am -
Aside from great taste, carrot juice may provide numerous health benefits. Learn about the nutritional value and possible risks of drinking carrot juice. - 13 Dec 17, 2:00am -
In this article, learn about the types of bone marrow cancer, including multiple myeloma, leukemia, and lymphomas. Treatments include chemotherapy, stem cell therapy, and radiation therapy. The outlook depends on the stage at diagnosis, how aggressiv… - 21 Nov 17, 11:00pm -
New research suggests that the brain sends a 'rogue' signal to the immune system through lymphatic vessels, thus triggering multiple sclerosis mechanisms. - 25 days ago, 18 Sep 18, 7:00am -
Cerebral edema refers to swelling in the brain caused by trapped fluid. Common causes include a traumatic brain injury, stroke, tumor, or infection. In this article, learn about the symptoms of cerebral edema, as well as how doctors diagnose and trea… - 88 days ago, 16 Jul 18, 11:00am -
The job of the spleen is to filter toxins in the blood and keep infections at bay. Cancer of the spleen usually occurs when another type of cancer spreads. Symptoms include an enlarged spleen and pain in the abdomen. Learn more about the causes, how… - 29 May 18, 5:00am -
Elephantiasis is a debilitating tropical disease that is spread by mosquito bites. There are many causes, including specific types of parasitic roundworms. It is treated with drugs, and prevention involves avoiding mosquitoes by using nets and insect… - 14 May 18, 6:00am -
Edema refers to swelling caused by excess fluid. When swollen skin remains indented after being pressed, this is called pitting edema. It is most common in the legs, ankles, and feet. Several conditions and factors, such as pregnancy, can cause pitti… - 12 May 18, 5:00am -
A landmark study from the NIH now confirms that the human brain has its own lymphatic vessels that 'drain out' excess fluid leaked by blood vessels. - 4 Oct 17, 8:00am -
Yellow nail syndrome is a complex, potentially painful disorder that affects the nails, lungs, and other body systems, mainly in older people. The nails become yellow, thick, and curved, and there may be fluid in the lungs, swelling in the legs, and… - 23 Aug 17, 3:00am -
A lymphangioma is a type of swelling that affects the neck, mouth, or head. It is usually present at birth or appears within the first 2 years. It is related to the lymphatic system and it is not cancerous. The exact cause is unknown, but it can occu… - 27 Jul 17, 3:00am -
Axillary web syndrome is a condition that is most commonly caused by surgery for breast cancer. Learn about the symptoms, and how it can be treated. - 11 Jul 17, 3:00am -
Sarcoidosis is a chronic inflammatory condition which causes persistent granulomas. Its symptoms include fever, exhaustion, and pain that can affect any organ but most often affects the lungs. It can present in chronic or acute form and symptoms reso… - 27 Jun 17, 12:00am -
An analysis of data from two large cohorts totaling 205,498 women sees that regularly taking low-dose aspirin is linked to reduced risk of ovarian cancer. - 9 days ago, 4 Oct 18, 9:00am -
A large study examines the effect of newer combined oral contraceptives on the risk of ovarian cancer among women of reproductive age. - 15 days ago, 28 Sep 18, 12:00am -
New research reveals that, to fuel tumor invasion of nearby tissue, ovarian cancer cells recruit supporting cells to supply energy from glycogen. - 33 days ago, 10 Sep 18, 9:00am -
Antibody immunotherapy for solid tumors has shown limited success. Now, one that attacks two targets in ovarian cancer cells promises to improve prospects. - 40 days ago, 3 Sep 18, 9:00am -
Some people with ovarian cancer may experience weight gain. Bloating, certain treatments for cancer, or changes in lifestyle after diagnosis could be linked to this weight gain. In this article, we look at the link between weight gain and ovarian can… - 73 days ago, 1 Aug 18, 6:00am -
Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that can develop in the ovaries. They are often harmless and require no treatment. However, they can sometimes cause symptoms similar to ovarian cancer or, rarely, become cancerous themselves. A doctor may surgical… - 73 days ago, 1 Aug 18, 5:00am -
Ovarian cancer is a condition that can be detected and treated, the key is knowing the symptoms. The earlier these are detected and diagnosed, the better the outcome is likely to be. Symptoms include bloating, pelvic pain, and painful sex. Learn more… - 15 Jun 18, 5:00am -
Scientists have designed a way to reprogram viruses. They have trained them to attack cancerous cells but leave healthy tissue unscathed. - 29 May 18, 12:00am -
A new study unlocks the mystery of ovarian cancer metastasis. The findings may lead to new treatments, using existing drugs to stop tumors from spreading. - 9 May 18, 9:00am -
Although hemp has fallen out of favor over the years, some scientists believe that a certain strain could help in the battle against ovarian cancer. - 26 Apr 18, 9:00am -
A common type of pancreatic cancer is aggressive and highly treatment-resistant. Experts have now developed a drug that may kill this cancer more easily. - 16 days ago, 27 Sep 18, 12:00am -
Pancreatic cancer has a very poor prognosis for survival, but researchers are looking for ways to improve that. Their secret weapon? A cannabis compound. - 74 days ago, 31 Jul 18, 3:00am -
A compound that targets a unique structure in cancer cell nuclei and has links to metastasis potential stopped cancer spread and extended survival in mice. - 18 May 18, 9:00am -
Necrotizing pancreatitis occurs when parts of the pancreas die from lack of blood and oxygen. Bacteria may invade these dead tissues, causing life-threatening infections. This article looks at the causes and symptoms of necrotizing pancreatitis, as w… - 14 May 18, 11:00am -
A new study reveals that certain blood pressure drugs are linked with a high risk of pancreatic cancer among postmenopausal women. - 19 Apr 18, 9:00am -
A new study suggests that targeting the RET signaling pathway with metformin might offer a new way to stop the growth and spread of pancreatic cancer. - 15 Mar 18, 7:00am -
Scientists destroyed pancreatic cancer cells using a modified flu virus. If confirmed in clinical trials, the findings could offer new treatments. - 25 Jan 18, 2:00am -
What is pancreas divisum? Learn more here and find some of the best treatment options, in addition to management tips and diet information. - 4 Jan 18, 8:00am -
Targeting SUV420H2 may increase treatment response as the enzyme silences genes that stop pancreatic cancer cells morphing into a more aggressive state. - 11 Dec 17, 6:00am -
Researchers have found a mutation in the p53 gene that boosts its tumor-suppressing abilities. The mutation halted pancreatic cancer in mice. - 10 Oct 17, 10:00am -
A systematic review of 71 studies suggests that regular aspirin intake may help treat cancers such as colon cancer, breast cancer, and prostate cancer. - 13 days ago, 30 Sep 18, 3:00am -
There are many possible causes of painful urination, or dysuria, including bacterial infections and health conditions that place extra pressure on the bladder. Fortunately, most of these potential causes are highly treatable. Learn more about 10 caus… - 24 days ago, 18 Sep 18, 1:00pm -
A panel of experts from the United Kingdom is asking whether regular screening for prostate cancer actually brings enough benefits to outweigh the risks. - 36 days ago, 7 Sep 18, 8:00am -
Some prostate cancers resist androgen-targeting therapy and continue to spread because the treatment alters the environment of tumor cells, a study shows. - 37 days ago, 6 Sep 18, 8:00am -
In this article, we outline some of the most interesting recent findings from cancer research, covering work from a range of institutions and journals. - 43 days ago, 31 Aug 18, 8:00am -
When an infection in the prostate results in inflammation, this is called bacterial prostatitis. Symptoms include pain in the lower abdomen and difficulty urinating. The infection may be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term), and a treatment plan… - 43 days ago, 30 Aug 18, 5:00pm -
Age, genetics, and a poor diet are among the many risk factors for prostate cancer. By taking certain steps, a person may be able to reduce their risk. For example, adding soy products and coffee to the diet may help. Learn about natural ways to prev… - 57 days ago, 16 Aug 18, 10:00am -
A new clinical trial proves the benefits of an innovative form of radiotherapy that reduces the treatment to five sessions instead of the usual 37. - 60 days ago, 14 Aug 18, 3:00am -
Creating a way to keep prostate cancer cells alive in the laboratory for longer leads to quicker drug trials. Sharing this widely speeds it up further. - 75 days ago, 30 Jul 18, 12:00am -
Using a range of tools, researchers identify a plausible mechanism and genes through which a genetic variation influences prostate cancer aggressiveness. - 81 days ago, 24 Jul 18, 9:00am -
Researchers have uncovered a tumor cell population responsible for resistance to therapy and tumor relapse in the most frequent human cancer. They also identify a novel therapeutic strategy that target this resisting tumor population and prevents tum… - 4 days ago, 9 Oct 18, 8:50am -
Researchers have discovered a common process in the development of late-stage, small cell cancers of the prostate and lung. These shared molecular mechanisms could lead to the development of drugs to treat not just prostate and lung cancers, but smal… - 8 days ago, 4 Oct 18, 12:54pm -
Patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer have been shown to benefit from chemotherapy prior to surgical removal of the bladder. But which type of chemotherapy leads to the best outcomes in terms of complete response rates or cancer control? Resea… - 43 days ago, 31 Aug 18, 8:04am -
This study reveals how some tumors fuel their own growth and how stopping this vicious cycle could lead to new treatments. - 45 days ago, 29 Aug 18, 5:13am -
Medical researchers are calling for the word 'cancer' to be dropped from some doctor-patient conversations in a bid to reduce patient anxiety and harm from over treatment. The appeal follows mounting evidence that patients who are told they have 'can… - 60 days ago, 13 Aug 18, 11:38am -
A new study has found that the female bladder not only contains bacteria, but the microbes are similar to those found in the vagina. The finding could lead to improved diagnostic tests and treatments for urinary tract infections and other urinary tra… - 27 Jun 18, 1:02pm -
Using a targeted therapy to block a protein that suppresses T cell activity could improve cancer treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors, researchers report. - 15 Jun 18, 3:54pm -
An experimental drug that blocks abnormal neural communication after spinal cord injury could one day be the key to improving quality of life by improving bladder function, new research suggests. - 4 Jun 18, 2:26pm -
Researchers have detected an olfactory receptor in the human bladder that might prove useful for bladder cancer therapy and diagnosis. - 29 May 18, 10:20am -
Researchers have found that a special type of cell essential to the ability of olfactory neurons to regenerate may be genetically engineered to deliver anticancer therapy to the dangerous brain tumors called glioblastomas. - 16 days ago, 26 Sep 18, 11:07am -
Neurologists have provided, for the first time, evidence that blood deposits in the brain may not require a blood vessel tear. The researchers found that brain endothelial cells, the cells that line blood vessels of the brain, have the capacity for e… - 18 days ago, 25 Sep 18, 6:40am -
Researchers have identified a neuronal BRAF somatic mutation that causes intrinsic epileptogenicity in pediatric brain tumors. - 23 days ago, 19 Sep 18, 10:39am -
Researchers have successfully deployed a Zika virus vaccine to target and kill human glioblastoma brain cancer stem cells, which had been transplanted into mice. In a new study, the team shows that a live, attenuated version of the Zika virus could f… - 25 days ago, 18 Sep 18, 5:21am -
Researchers have developed a new strategy to overcome one of the main obstacles in the treatment of brain cancer -- access to the tumor. - 37 days ago, 5 Sep 18, 10:18am -
Researchers have discovered how a molecule can help prevent certain types of brain tumors by recognizing and 'disarming' harmful proteins that cause them. - 38 days ago, 4 Sep 18, 4:06pm -
Researchers showed they could shrink tumors in laboratory models of medulloblastoma, and extend life. The study is a necessary step toward developing clinical trials that would see if the approach works for children. - 44 days ago, 29 Aug 18, 12:38pm -
A study has analyzed, for the first time, the mechanisms underlying the use of focused ultrasound to improve the delivery of anti-cancer drugs across the blood brain barrier into brain tumors. - 46 days ago, 27 Aug 18, 12:16pm -
Glioblastoma is a brain cancer with devastating prognosis. It is caused by numerous genetic defects, which make it difficult to treat. A new study demonstrates how epigenetic analysis of tumor samples collected in routine clinical practice could be u… - 47 days ago, 27 Aug 18, 8:08am -
Adding another inhibitor to therapies that cut off a tumor's access to blood vessels could be the key to helping those therapies overcome resistance in glioblastoma, a deadly form of brain cancer. - 47 days ago, 27 Aug 18, 7:27am -
Researchers have genetically engineered a new laboratory model that enables accurate testing of anti-cancer drugs by mimicking the complexity of human cancers. Using this advanced model, researchers will be able to discover the safest and most effect… - 2 days ago, 11 Oct 18, 6:05am -
Families with many children have a lower risk of cancer. Greater family size is linked to reduced risk not only in women but also in men, a global study using data from 178 countries has found. - 3 days ago, 10 Oct 18, 7:56am -
Scientists have discovered a new molecular pathway that controls colorectal cancer development, and their findings open new therapeutic opportunities. - 4 days ago, 9 Oct 18, 6:15am -
Chemotherapy drugs to treat breast cancer may promote muscle mitochondrial dysfunction, according to new research. Dysfunctional mitochondria, the energy centers of the cells, may contribute to fatigue and weakness that some people with breast cancer… - 8 days ago, 4 Oct 18, 10:18am -
Researchers have identified the drug estradiol as a potential new treatment for a subset of women with triple-negative breast cancer. - 8 days ago, 4 Oct 18, 10:18am -
A chemotherapy drug commonly used to treat breast cancer alters brain structure and function in mice that express the human APOE4 gene, known to significantly increase risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study. - 9 days ago, 4 Oct 18, 5:53am -
Researchers have designed and developed a new class of molecules that use a never-before-known mechanism that may halt or destroy breast cancer tumors, particularly for patients with drug-resistant or dangerously metastatic stages of the disease. - 9 days ago, 3 Oct 18, 1:27pm -
The first large US study of cognition in older breast cancer patients found that within the first two years after diagnosis and treatment, most women do not experience cancer-related cognitive problems. - 9 days ago, 3 Oct 18, 1:27pm -
Studies on red and processed meat consumption with breast cancer risk have generated inconsistent results. A new analysis has now examined all published studies on the topic. Comparing the highest to the lowest category in the 15 studies included in… - 10 days ago, 2 Oct 18, 9:39am -
Diet influences the composition of microbial populations in the mammary glands of nonhuman primates, researchers report. Specifically, a Mediterranean diet increased the abundance of probiotic bacteria previously shown to inhibit tumor growth in anim… - 11 days ago, 2 Oct 18, 8:39am -
The presence of the human high-risk papillomavirus (HPV) in the diagnosis of invasive cervical cancer is linked to a greatly improved prognosis compared with if high-risk HPV cannot be identified in the tumour, researchers report. - 9 days ago, 4 Oct 18, 6:59am -
The US Preventive Services Task Force has updated its 2012 recommendations for cervical cancer screening with one important addition. This is the first time they are recommending a method of cervical cancer screening that does not include the Pap tes… - 52 days ago, 21 Aug 18, 11:52am -
Infection rates of high risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) oral infection in England are lower than expected, compared to previous U.S. studies. - 54 days ago, 20 Aug 18, 6:45am -
Medical researchers are calling for the word 'cancer' to be dropped from some doctor-patient conversations in a bid to reduce patient anxiety and harm from over treatment. The appeal follows mounting evidence that patients who are told they have 'can… - 60 days ago, 13 Aug 18, 11:38am -
US study confirms effectiveness of quadrivalent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in women aged up to 20 years who receive all three doses, but more research is needed in women aged 21-26 years. - 66 days ago, 7 Aug 18, 4:28pm -
Researchers have figured out why air sacs in the lungs clog up with a thick substance called surfactant in a brutal disease called Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis (PAP), and they show taking cholesterol-busting pills called statins can effectively tre… - 67 days ago, 7 Aug 18, 6:50am -
Girls in the first birth cohort to be offered and receive the HPV vaccine showed a lower degree of dysplasia which may eventually lead to cervical cancer than a birth cohort from 1983. - 18 Jun 18, 7:25am -
The longer a patient with a positive screening result waits for diagnostic testing, the worse their cancer outcomes may become, according to a literature review of breast, cervical, colorectal, and lung studies. - 10 Apr 18, 1:11pm -
Cervical fluid samples gathered during routine Papanicolaou (Pap) tests are the basis of a new screening test for endometrial and ovarian cancers. - 22 Mar 18, 7:32am -
Sporting-related cervical fractures increased by 35 percent from 2000 to 2015, mainly due to an increase in cycling-related injuries, according to new research. Men experienced the most fractures due to cycling, while the most common cause of fractur… - 6 Mar 18, 7:16am -
Researchers have discovered that chromosomal instability (where whole human chromosomes or parts of chromosomes are duplicated or deleted) may predict which patients will receive most benefit from a key drug used to treat colorectal cancer (Avastin). - 3 days ago, 10 Oct 18, 7:55am -
A bacterium known for causing stomach cancer might also increase the risk of certain colorectal cancers, particularly among African Americans, according to a new study. - 3 days ago, 9 Oct 18, 10:58am -
Scientists have discovered a new molecular pathway that controls colorectal cancer development, and their findings open new therapeutic opportunities. - 4 days ago, 9 Oct 18, 6:15am -
Treatment with a HER2-targeted therapeutic cancer vaccine provided clinical benefit to several patients with metastatic HER2-positive cancers who had not previously been treated with a HER2-targeted therapeutic, according to data from a phase I clini… - 12 days ago, 30 Sep 18, 12:35pm -
The consumption of foods with higher scores on the British Food Standards Agency nutrient profiling system (FSAm-NPS), reflecting a lower nutritional quality, is associated with an increased risk of developing cancer. - 24 days ago, 18 Sep 18, 11:08am -
Scientists have made an unexpected discovery while investigating the triggering factors of colon cancer: Cell stress in combination with an altered microbiota in the colon drives tumor growth. Previously, it was assumed that this combination only con… - 25 days ago, 18 Sep 18, 8:09am -
The world's first clinical trial (SURGUVANT) evaluating anti-inflammatory use at the time of surgery in colon cancer patients to improve their cancer outcome. - 39 days ago, 4 Sep 18, 7:32am -
Chemicals produced by vegetables such as kale, cabbage and broccoli could help to maintain a healthy gut and prevent colon cancer, a new study shows. - 59 days ago, 14 Aug 18, 2:36pm -
To understand why some patients with appendix cancer respond to standard treatment while others do not, researchers performed genetic profiling on 703 appendiceal tumors -- the largest such study of this disease to date -- to compare mutations presen… - 65 days ago, 8 Aug 18, 4:36pm -
Pediatric researchers studying the life-threatening blood disorder Fanconi anemia have devised a method to block the abnormal biological signals that drive the disease. This proof-of-concept finding in animals and stem cells from human cord blood may… - 4 days ago, 9 Oct 18, 8:50am -
A single leukemia cell, unknowingly engineered with the leukemia-targeting chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) lentivirus and infused back into a patient, was able to reproduce and cause a deadly recurrence of B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). - 12 days ago, 1 Oct 18, 8:42am -
Physicians who specialize in a devastating and aggressive immune disorder called hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) report in a new study that extra care should be taken to ensure an HLH diagnosis doesn't obscure possible underlying cancers. Th… - 12 days ago, 1 Oct 18, 8:02am -
A new study shows that leukemia actively undercuts the ability of normal cells to consume glucose, thus leaving more glucose available to feed its own growth. - 14 days ago, 28 Sep 18, 10:12am -
A new study highlights how a clinically approved lung cancer drug could potentially be 'repurposed' to design new treatments for future cancer therapies. The research focuses on a protein called TRIB2, which is linked to promoting survival and drug r… - 17 days ago, 25 Sep 18, 11:04am -
Two recent studies present a new approach for bone marrow donation and transplant that preclinical laboratory tests suggest could make the life-saving procedure safer and more effective for patients. Researchers report the studies demonstrate that us… - 18 days ago, 25 Sep 18, 8:52am -
An antimicrobial protein found in the gut can stave off a common and highly lethal side effect of bone marrow transplants, researchers report. - 18 days ago, 24 Sep 18, 1:09pm -
A new review looks at the major factors affecting bone health in mematologic stem cell transplant recipients, and provides expert guidance for the monitoring, evaluation and treatment of bone loss in these patients. - 24 days ago, 19 Sep 18, 8:58am -
Investigators have unraveled the origins and identified mutations associated with a perplexing form of acute leukemia. The landmark study appears today as an advance online publication in the journal Nature and lays the foundation for more effective… - 30 days ago, 12 Sep 18, 10:35am -
Early adoption of tobacco control efforts in California lead to fewer people ever smoking, reduced the amount used by those who do smoke and helped smokers quit at a younger age -- when their risk of developing lung cancer is lowest. As a result, lun… - 2 days ago, 10 Oct 18, 10:23am -
To improve outcomes for patients with non-small-cell lung carcinoma researchers are developing a blood test to detect lung cancer earlier in the disease. A report describes a new technology, electric field-induced release and measurement (EFIRM) that… - 5 days ago, 8 Oct 18, 5:35am -
Researchers have discovered a common process in the development of late-stage, small cell cancers of the prostate and lung. These shared molecular mechanisms could lead to the development of drugs to treat not just prostate and lung cancers, but smal… - 8 days ago, 4 Oct 18, 12:54pm -
Lung cancer is the deadliest form of cancer in the world, and 80% of death are related to smoking. In addition to tobacco control, effective chemoprevention strategies are therefore needed. A team of scientists studied a well-known natural product, r… - 10 days ago, 3 Oct 18, 7:24am -
Scientists have determined one of the ways in which cancers in remission can spring back into action. This knowledge has inspired a new treatment idea designed to prevent cancer recurrence and metastasis. - 15 days ago, 27 Sep 18, 11:49am -
A new study highlights how a clinically approved lung cancer drug could potentially be 'repurposed' to design new treatments for future cancer therapies. The research focuses on a protein called TRIB2, which is linked to promoting survival and drug r… - 17 days ago, 25 Sep 18, 11:04am -
Representing a paradigm shift in thoracic surgery, the hybrid operating room combines three techniques into a single appointment eliminating multiple clinical visits for improved patient experience and outcomes. - 18 days ago, 25 Sep 18, 6:10am -
Researchers have discovered how to quickly and accurately predict which lung cancer patients will benefit from chemotherapy by analyzing the arrangement -- not the number -- of cells the body sends out to fight the disease. - 23 days ago, 20 Sep 18, 7:21am -
Researchers sheds light on p63 activity in squamous cell carcinoma of the lung, providing an actionable path forward to drug development against this known cause of cancer. - 24 days ago, 18 Sep 18, 10:17am -
A new study suggests chemotherapy may cause acute amenorrhea leading to early menopause in women with lung cancer. The study is the first to comment on amenorrhea rates in women younger than 50, concluding that women with lung cancer who desire futur… - 45 days ago, 29 Aug 18, 5:13am -
Researchers have genetically engineered a new laboratory model that enables accurate testing of anti-cancer drugs by mimicking the complexity of human cancers. Using this advanced model, researchers will be able to discover the safest and most effect… - 2 days ago, 11 Oct 18, 6:05am -
A blood test can predict which patients with a type of cancer called diffuse large B cell lymphoma are likely to respond positively to initial therapy and which are likely to need more aggressive treatment, according to a multicenter study. - 53 days ago, 20 Aug 18, 1:42pm -
Early, sustained antiretroviral therapy (ART), which results in long-term viral suppression, helps to prevent AIDS-defining cancers and also non-AIDS-defining cancers, to a lesser degree. However, patients with long-term viral suppression still had e… - 11 Jun 18, 2:24pm -
Researchers have shown that some tumors use not one but two levels of protection against the immune system. Knocking out one level boosted the protective effects of the second and vice versa. The research demonstrates that a two-pronged approach targ… - 7 Jun 18, 8:27am -
Researchers say a patient treated for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in 2013 went into remission because of a single CAR T cell and the cells it produced as it multiplied, and has stayed cancer free in the five years since, with CAR T cells still… - 30 May 18, 10:30am -
Within cells infected by Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus (KSHV), the human protein CADM1 interacts with viral proteins to promote chronic inflammation, which plays a major role in the development of cancers caused by KSHV. - 26 Apr 18, 11:15am -
The efficacy of target specific therapies in lymphoma is limited to subgroups of patients. Scientists have identified a mechanism that confers resistance against a common therapy for lymphoma. They propose an alternative treatment that targets lympho… - 22 Mar 18, 7:32am -
Injecting minute amounts of two immune-stimulating agents directly into solid tumors in mice can eliminate all traces of cancer in the animals, including distant, untreated metastases, according to a new study. - 31 Jan 18, 3:47pm -
Investigators have found that combined treatment with two cancer immunotherapy drugs -- one a novel immune modulator and one that focuses and activates the anti-tumor immune response -- significantly prolonged survival in mouse models of the aggressi… - 2 Apr 18, 11:24am -
Researchers have shown for the first time in mice that long and thin nanomaterials called carbon nanotubes may have the same carcinogenic effect as asbestos: they can induce the formation of mesothelioma. The findings were observed in 10 percent -- 2… - 6 Nov 17, 10:20am -
Investigators have uncovered a new genetic cause of mesothelioma: a genetic rearrangement in the ALK gene, observed in three patients with peritoneal mesothelioma. Unlike previously known causes, this new discovery points to a potential therapeutic a… - 14 Sep 17, 12:23pm -
Malignant pleural mesothelioma or MPM is a rare cancer, but its incidence has been rising. This cancer is usually associated with asbestos exposure, and patients have a median life expectancy of only 13-15 months. All patients relapse despite initial… - 5 Jun 17, 8:00am -
Pembrolizumab, an antibody drug already used to treat other forms of cancer, can be effective in the treatment of the most common form of mesothelioma, according to a new study. The work is the first to show a positive impact from checkpoint inhibito… - 20 Mar 17, 8:59am -
Patients with advanced malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) treated with a combination of surgery to remove the cancer but save their lung, plus photodynamic therapy and chemotherapy, had a median survival of nearly three years, with a subset of pati… - 14 Dec 16, 11:56am -
Researchers have discovered a new option for treating malignant pleural mesothelioma. For the first time in the world, they were able to show in a preclinical study, both in the cell culture and in the animal model, that trabectedin, a chemotherapy d… - 24 Oct 16, 6:03am -
A new study challenges the long-held belief that asbestos fibers cannot move through soil. The findings have important implications for current remediation strategies aimed at capping asbestos-laden soils to prevent human exposure of the cancer-causi… - 19 Aug 16, 12:30pm -
New research shows that cancer cells in the fallopian tube affect normal chemical signaling between reproductive tissues and stimulate the release of norepinephrine from the ovary, causing cancer cells to migrate. - 3 days ago, 9 Oct 18, 10:59am -
Scientists have unraveled a mechanism of resistance to EZH2 inhibitors in ovarian cancers with mutations in the ARID1A gene. - 4 days ago, 9 Oct 18, 7:24am -
A new study found that women who reported taking a low-dose aspirin every day had a 23 percent lower risk of ovarian cancer compared to nonaspirin users. The research also found that women who were heavy users of nonaspirin nonsteroidal anti-inflamma… - 8 days ago, 4 Oct 18, 10:18am -
In the first publication from the U.S. on surgical techniques and outcomes of single ovary removal for fertility preservation in girls, surgeons report that the procedure caused no complications and can be performed laparoscopically, on an outpatient… - 11 days ago, 1 Oct 18, 10:03am -
New types of combined oral contraceptives (containing both lower doses of estrogens and newer progestogens) are associated with a reduced risk of ovarian cancer, in young women, finds a large study. - 16 days ago, 26 Sep 18, 4:20pm -
Genomic screening shows that more than 80 percent of those who carry an identifiable genetic risk for breast, ovarian, prostate, and pancreatic cancer don't know it. - 22 days ago, 21 Sep 18, 8:34am -
Researchers have identified an independent prognostic factor, cancer/testis antigen 45, that is associated with extended disease-free survival for women with advanced ovarian cancer. Patients with high levels of CT45 in their tumors lived more than s… - 22 days ago, 20 Sep 18, 1:10pm -
Ovarian cancer cells that interact with cancer-associated fibroblasts can mobilize glycogen as an energy source, leading to proliferation, invasion and metastasis. Blocking glycogen mobilization in cancer cells might reduce tumor spread. - 36 days ago, 6 Sep 18, 9:33am -
A researcher is developing a two-fisted, antibody-based approach to destroy deadly ovarian cancer -- an approach he believes could also be modified to kill breast, prostate and other solid tumors. - 44 days ago, 30 Aug 18, 7:07am -
Researchers have discovered that two genes work together to construct a cellular communication system in the ovaries of mice to maintain healthy eggs. - 71 days ago, 2 Aug 18, 11:17am -
Scientists have devised potent chemical agents 135H11 and 135H12 that can thwart cancer metastasis, bringing research closer to drug development. - 17 days ago, 26 Sep 18, 5:24am -
A newly developed drug can prevent the most common type of pancreatic cancer from growing and spreading in laboratory mice, according to a new study. The study also demonstrated in mice that the drug, Metavert, may prevent patients from developing a… - 18 days ago, 25 Sep 18, 4:51am -
A new cell culture platform allows researchers to observe never-before-seen behaviors of live cancer cells under the microscope, leading to explanations of long-known cancer characteristics. - 24 days ago, 19 Sep 18, 7:09am -
Pancreatic cancer is currently very difficult to detect while it is still resectable. A new blood test can detect pancreatic cancer in the very earliest stages of the disease. - 26 days ago, 17 Sep 18, 7:13am -
The effects of KRAS mutations underlying many different types of cancer are more diverse than previously thought, according to a new study. Different mutations in the same amino acid of the KRAS protein have so varied effects on protein function that… - 32 days ago, 11 Sep 18, 6:59am -
A high-fat diet may promote the growth of pancreatic cancer independent of obesity because of the interaction between dietary fat and cholecystokinin (CCK), a digestive hormone. In addition, blocking CCK may help prevent the spread of pancreatic tumo… - 71 days ago, 2 Aug 18, 4:19pm -
Mice with pancreatic cancer that were treated with a naturally occurring constituent of medicinal cannabis alongside chemotherapy, survived almost three times longer than those treated with chemotherapy alone, a new study reports. - 74 days ago, 30 Jul 18, 1:06pm -
So-called 'hot' tumors filled with T cells are often considered to be more sensitive to immunotherapy compared to 'cold' tumors with fewer T cells, but a clear demonstration of why has eluded cancer biologists -- until now. A team has discovered that… - 28 Jun 18, 10:10am -
Researchers have discovered that a protein called Munc13-4 helps cancer cells secrete large numbers of exosomes -- tiny, membrane-bound packages containing proteins and RNAs that stimulate tumor progression. The study could lead to new therapies that… - 21 Jun 18, 7:14am -
Researchers have discovered a common process in the development of late-stage, small cell cancers of the prostate and lung. These shared molecular mechanisms could lead to the development of drugs to treat not just prostate and lung cancers, but smal… - 8 days ago, 4 Oct 18, 12:54pm -
Leveraging advances in mRNA and nanotechnology, researchers demonstrate that tumor suppressor PTEN can be restored in preclinical models of prostate cancer. - 26 days ago, 17 Sep 18, 8:16am -
A research team has discovered a link between the interplay of certain simultaneously occurring genetic changes in the HOXB13 and CIP2A genes, aggressiveness of prostate cancer, high risk of developing the disease, and poorer survival rates of patien… - 32 days ago, 11 Sep 18, 8:02am -
Routine testing for prostate cancer is not recommended for most men because the benefit is small and uncertain and there are clear harms, say experts in a new article. - 37 days ago, 5 Sep 18, 3:48pm -
Scientists have discovered how prostate cancer can sometimes withstand and outwit a standard hormone therapy, causing the cancer to spread. Their findings also point to a simple blood test that may help doctors predict when this type of hormone thera… - 38 days ago, 4 Sep 18, 1:46pm -
A new link has been found between certain genetic mutations, the aggressiveness of prostate cancer, risk of developing the disease and poorer survival rates of patients. - 44 days ago, 30 Aug 18, 7:08am -
Researchers have revealed for the first time that a specific protein, the fatty acid-binding protein 5 (FABP5), plays a critical role in the development and metastasis of highly aggressive prostate and breast cancer cells. They point out that a bette… - 44 days ago, 30 Aug 18, 6:54am -
Blocking nuclear gateways that traffic cancer-promoting molecules to nucleus, could offer a new way to target aggressive cancer. - 65 days ago, 9 Aug 18, 8:25am -
Experiments with rats show that intrauterine protein restriction induces sex hormone imbalance, which appears to favor development of cancer in old age. The rate of prostate tumor development reached 50 percent among the old rats submitted to low-pro… - 67 days ago, 6 Aug 18, 12:20pm -
Scientists have demonstrated that a blood test can predict how patients with advanced prostate cancer will respond to specific treatments, leading to improved survival. - 80 days ago, 24 Jul 18, 2:43pm -
Individuals with an inherited form of skin cancer often have a poor prognosis. The type of immunotherapy that was awarded this year's Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is, however, particularly effective in this patient group, new research shows. - 4 days ago, 9 Oct 18, 7:25am -
Researchers have discovered a solution in the form of a cancer vaccine platform for improving the efficacy of oncolytic viruses used in cancer treatment. - 8 days ago, 5 Oct 18, 8:14am -
Changes in the structure of the skin and the lymphatic system that occur with the natural aging process create permissive conditions for melanoma metastasis. - 11 days ago, 2 Oct 18, 7:30am -
Normal skin contains a patchwork of mutated cells, yet very few go on to eventually form cancer and scientists have now uncovered the reason why. Researchers genetically engineered mice to show that mutant cells in skin tissue compete with each other… - 15 days ago, 27 Sep 18, 11:54am -
Skin acts as the first line of defense against pathogens and other harmful material from outside the body. Yet this barrier also excludes some beneficial drugs that could treat skin diseases. Now, researchers have taken the first steps in developing… - 17 days ago, 26 Sep 18, 8:08am -
With new immunotherapy treatments for melanoma, recovery rates have risen dramatically, in some cases to around 50 percent. But they could be much higher: A new study shows, in lab dishes and animal studies, that a highly personalized approach could… - 31 days ago, 12 Sep 18, 8:19am -
Using genetic and pharmacological means, scientists were surprised to find that blocking LDHA had only a limited impact on melanoma cells, since they were able to redirect energy production. Their results identify an alternative growth pathway driven… - 31 days ago, 12 Sep 18, 5:12am -
Medical researchers have used multiple genomic analysis techniques to identify several gene mutations that could be the keys to what drives melanoma in dogs. Following the path from human melanoma, the findings of recurring molecular changes in canin… - 33 days ago, 10 Sep 18, 6:35am -
A drug used to treat inflammatory bowel disease, arthritis and vasculitis as well as to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients has been identified as an important contributor to skin cancer development. The research identified a `strong case… - 33 days ago, 10 Sep 18, 6:35am -
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