Loneliness and isolation associated with higher death risk in cancer patients
Loneliness and social isolation are linked to a heightened risk of death from cancer as well as from…
Quitting smoking after cancer diagnosis sharply improves survival, study finds
Even in advanced cancer, patients who quit smoking soon after diagnosis lived longer, yet most were never offered…
Prevalence and factors associated with high-risk human papillomavirus infection and cervical lesions among women with HIV in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | BMC Cancer
This study assessed the prevalence of hrHPV infection, the hrHPV genotype distribution, cervical lesions and associated factors in…
Cleveland Clinic team uncovers genetic link to osteosarcoma
Researchers at Cleveland Clinic Children’s have helped identify a previously unknown gene that increases the risk of developing…
Genetic Breast Cancer Risk Impacted by Affected Family Members
Credit: PonyWang/Getty Images Women who have inherited genes linked with breast cancer may have a markedly altered risk…
Innovative system accurately detects genetic mutations in the brain tumor within 25 minutes
A research team in Japan has developed an innovative system that can accurately detect genetic mutations in the…
The surgical effect of inferior mesenteric artery ligation level in rectal cancer and sigmoid colon cancer: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials | BMC Cancer
Sung H, Ferlay J, Siegel RL, Laversanne M, Soerjomataram I, Jemal A, et al. Global cancer statistics 2020:…
Moffitt awarded $22.4 million grant to lead novel studies and clinical trials for leptomeningeal disease
Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center have been awarded a $22.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of War…
α-L-fucosidase isoenzymes (FUCA1/FUCA2) as prognostic markers in gliomas: a comprehensive study | BMC Cancer
Clinical samples and ethics of study Sample acquisition: (1) Glioma tissues: 30 cases (25 grade II/III, 5 GBM;…
Highly targeted gene therapy could revolutionize treatment for cancers linked to herpesvirus
In a preclinical study, UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center scientists developed a highly targeted gene therapy that could…
Genetic Screening Highlighted During Pink Power Hour
MyRisk genetic screening kit that was distributed to 350 participants at the Pink Power Hour [Corinna Singleman] October…
Digital tools and chatbots can expand genetic counseling for young cancer survivors
A groundbreaking new study from the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology aims to test whether digital tools…