Singapore study finds age, smoking and genetic mutations together heighten stomach cancer risk
A Singapore study led by Duke‑NUS Medical School and NUHS found that age, smoking, oral bacteria and genetic…
Is burnt food really that bad for you? How to avoid the risks
The air outside is crisp — but your meal shouldn’t be. Frigid temps often drive cravings for warm,…
Age, smoking, bacteria, genetic mutations together can raise risk of stomach cancer: Singapore study
SINGAPORE – While it is well-known that age, smoking, oral bacteria and genetic mutations can individually cause stomach…
As telehealth firms market multi-cancer tests, doctors are wary
Katie Palmer covers telehealth, clinical artificial intelligence, and the health data economy — with an emphasis on the…
European collaboration transforms immune cell data into cancer biomarkers
World Cancer Day, marked on 4 February, is an international day dedicated to raising awareness of cancer, and…
‘Shocking’ data shows cancer patients face postcode lottery for timely treatment
Some cancer patients have faster access to vital treatment and surgeries than those in hospitals in other regions,…
Early biomarkers predict infections after breast reconstruction surgery
In the U.S., one in eight women will get breast cancer in their lifetime, and about half of…
Study reveals COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on surviving cancer
NEW YORK (AP) — During the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts worried that disruptions to cancer…
Reprogrammed neutrophils promote tumor growth
Predicting tumor progression is one of the major challenges in oncology. Scientists at the University of Geneva (UNIGE)…
Sub-terahertz biosensors enable label-free cancer cell identification
Early detection and accurate typing of cancer are critical for improving patient survival rates. While traditional pathology remains…
Breast cancer detection depends on mammograms. They don’t work for women like me.
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‘Shout if you’re hurting and get the help you need’ – The Irish Times
I had a jab today, oh boy. I have a jab every four weeks. Lanreotide is a drug…