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Oncology, meaning bulk, mass, or tumor, and the suffix ''-logy'', meaning "study of") is a branch of medicine that deals with tumors (cancer). A medical professional who practices oncology is an ''oncologist''.

Transformative $8 million donation fuels pancreatic cancer research at WEHI

An exceptional $8 million, 10-year philanthropic investment will spearhead new treatments for pancreatic cancer and create a new dedicated research centre at WEHI.

21 May 2024

ERS Genomics and IRBM sign CRISPR/Cas9 license agreement

ERS Genomics Limited (‘ERS’), the CRISPR licensing Company, and IRBM, a leader in the field of drug discovery, today announced a non-exclusive CRISPR/Cas9 license agreement. The agreement grants IRBM access to ERS’ CRISPR/Cas9 patent portfolio.

From ERS Genomics 21 May 2024

Impact of CLK kinase inhibitors 1C8 and GPS167 on cancer cell proliferation and metastasis

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 15 on May 16, 2024, entitled, "The anticancer potential of the CLK kinases inhibitors 1C8 and GPS167 revealed by their impact on the epithelial-mesenchymal transition and the antiviral immune response."

20 May 2024

Donepezil fails to enhance cognitive abilities in breast cancer survivors: Phase III trial results

Many breast cancer survivors report cancer-related cognitive impairment following chemotherapy, although prevalence rates and severity vary.

20 May 2024

AI chatbots outperform doctors in empathy and readability for cancer-related questions, study finds

Study found that AI chatbots provided higher empathy, response quality, and readability in answers to cancer-related inquiries compared to licensed physicians.

20 May 2024

Low-fat diets significantly reduce lung cancer risk in older adults, study finds

Study found that adhering to low-fat diets significantly reduces lung cancer risk in older adults, with the most substantial benefits observed in current smokers. High consumption of saturated fats was linked to increased lung cancer risk, particularly for small-cell lung cancer.

20 May 2024

Inherited iron defects uncovered in endemic Indian population

Although iron deficiency anemia is the most prevalent form of anemia globally, it may be underdiagnosed due to lack of awareness or methodical screening.

20 May 2024

Cancer researchers urged to embrace AI for groundbreaking insights and efficiency

A review in Nature Reviews Cancer emphasizes the necessity for cancer researchers to understand AI's potentials and limitations, detailing its applications and challenges in cancer research to aid non-computational biologists.

20 May 2024

Comprehensive cost and utilization of commercial CAR-T therapy in pediatric B-ALL patients

A new editorial paper was published in Oncoscience (Volume 11) on April 25, 2024, entitled, "The price of hope: CAR-T therapy in pediatric leukemia."

17 May 2024

Continuous long-term ketogenic diet may induce cellular senescence in multiple organs

A strict "keto-friendly" diet popular for weight loss and diabetes, depending on both the diet and individual, might not be all that friendly.

17 May 2024

Immune checkpoint protein VISTA can directly turn off T-cells during immunotherapy, study finds

A Cleveland Clinic-led team of scientists and physicians have discovered that the immune checkpoint protein VISTA can directly turn off tumor-fighting T-cells during immunotherapy and resist treatment.

17 May 2024

New CT-derived functional imaging software enhances lung diagnosis without contrast dye

For up to 30% of patients who are allergic to medical contrast dye or have a dye restriction because of other health conditions, they might find that it takes longer to get a diagnosis when it comes to life-threatening lung issues such as pulmonary embolism.

17 May 2024

Study reveals no survival benefit from systemic therapy in very advanced solid tumors

Patients with very advanced solid tumors saw no significant improvement in overall survival after receiving systemic therapy, according to a study published today in JAMA Oncology by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Yale Cancer Center.

17 May 2024

The lure of specialty medicine pulls nurse practitioners from primary care

For many patients, seeing a nurse practitioner has become a routine part of primary care, in which these "NPs" often perform the same tasks that patients have relied on doctors for.

17 May 2024

Global study confirms safety of fertility treatments in BRCA-positive breast cancer survivors

First global study in young women with high-risk genes and a pregnancy after breast cancer shows Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART) are safe, with no increase in breast cancer recurrence.

16 May 2024

Perioperative immunotherapy improves event-free survival in patients with resectable NSCLC

Compared with pre-surgical (neoadjuvant) chemotherapy alone, adding perioperative immunotherapy – given before and after surgery – significantly improved event-free survival (EFS) in patients with resectable early-stage non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC), according to researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

16 May 2024

Enhanc3D Genomics appoints Hazel Jones as Chief Executive Officer

Enhanc3D Genomics, a company developing disruptive technologies to unlock the 3D genome for use in novel target identification and unique patient stratification, today announced the appointment of Hazel Jones as Chief Executive Officer, after a successful six-month tenure as interim CEO and COO.

From Enhanc3D Genomics 15 May 2024

Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score test recommended by NICE for lymph node-positive breast cancer patients

Exact Sciences, a leading provider of cancer screening and diagnostic tests, today announced that the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended the expanded use of the Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score® test to more effectively target chemotherapy treatment for women who have hormone receptor-positive (HR+), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2-), early-stage breast cancer involving up to three positive nodes and who have been through the menopause.

15 May 2024

Experimental gene therapy shows promise for treating herpes infections

Researchers at Fred Hutch Cancer Center have found in pre-clinical studies that an experimental gene therapy for genital and oral herpes removed 90% or more of the infection and suppressed how much virus can be released from an infected individual, which suggests that the therapy would also reduce the spread of the virus.

13 May 2024

Genetic analysis suggests the sudden emergence of threatening viruses

Suddenly they appear and - like the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus - can trigger major epidemics: Viruses that nobody had on their radar.

13 May 2024

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Transformative $8 million donation fuels pancreatic cancer research at WEHI

ERS Genomics and IRBM sign CRISPR/Cas9 license agreement

Impact of CLK kinase inhibitors 1C8 and GPS167 on cancer cell proliferation and metastasis

Donepezil fails to enhance cognitive abilities in breast cancer survivors: Phase III trial results

AI chatbots outperform doctors in empathy and readability for cancer-related questions, study finds

Low-fat diets significantly reduce lung cancer risk in older adults, study finds

Inherited iron defects uncovered in endemic Indian population

Cancer researchers urged to embrace AI for groundbreaking insights and efficiency

Comprehensive cost and utilization of commercial CAR-T therapy in pediatric B-ALL patients

Continuous long-term ketogenic diet may induce cellular senescence in multiple organs

Immune checkpoint protein VISTA can directly turn off T-cells during immunotherapy, study finds

New CT-derived functional imaging software enhances lung diagnosis without contrast dye

Study reveals no survival benefit from systemic therapy in very advanced solid tumors

The lure of specialty medicine pulls nurse practitioners from primary care

Global study confirms safety of fertility treatments in BRCA-positive breast cancer survivors

Perioperative immunotherapy improves event-free survival in patients with resectable NSCLC

Enhanc3D Genomics appoints Hazel Jones as Chief Executive Officer

Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score test recommended by NICE for lymph node-positive breast cancer patients

Experimental gene therapy shows promise for treating herpes infections

Genetic analysis suggests the sudden emergence of threatening viruses

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