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How a medical recoding may limit cancer patients’ options for breast reconstruction

The federal government is reconsidering a decision that breast cancer patients, plastic surgeons, and members of Congress have protested would limit women's options for reconstructive surgery.

31 May 2023

Unlocking the potential of melatonin: A promising epigenetic weapon against cancer

Melatonin, a hormone derived from the pineal gland, has diverse effects on cellular processes. This review explores its potential role as an epigenetic regulator, particularly in modulating DNA methylation, and suggests its use in combination therapy as a novel anticancer strategy.

30 May 2023

Smoking cessation among cancer survivors linked to lower cardiovascular risk

Cancer patients who continue smoking after their diagnosis have a nearly doubled risk of heart attack, stroke or death due to cardiovascular disease compared with non-smokers, according to research published on World No Tobacco Day in European Heart Journal, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology.

30 May 2023

ENDO 2023 news conferences to highlight latest research in diabetes, obesity, reproductive health

Researchers will delve into the latest research in diabetes, obesity, reproductive health and other aspects of endocrinology during the Endocrine Society's ENDO 2023 news conferences June 15-18.

30 May 2023

Mammograms at 40? Breast cancer screening guidelines spark fresh debate

While physicians mostly applauded a government-appointed panel's recommendation that women get routine mammography screening for breast cancer starting at age 40, down from 50, not everyone approves.

30 May 2023

Obesity-related cancers take a toll in Southern Africa: Study reveals alarming trends

Research analyzes the prevalence and mortality rates of obesity-related cancers in 16 Southern African countries. It identifies leukemia, esophageal cancer, and colon/rectum cancer as leading causes of cancer mortality in males, and breast cancer, leukemia, and esophageal cancer in females.

29 May 2023

Regulatory T cells lacking SRC-3 gene mediate long-lasting tumor eradication

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have discovered a crucial regulator of the anti-cancer immune response that could change the game in the fight against cancer.

29 May 2023

Novel endoscopic imaging system design could accelerate the adoption of multi-tracer FGS

For patients with solid cancers, endoscopic surgery is one of the primary treatment options to remove tumors. However, there is a high risk of cancer recurrence if even a small number of cancerous cells are left behind after surgical resection.

26 May 2023

Phase 3 studies for rectal, brain, and kidney cancers to be presented by Dana-Farber researchers at ASCO 2023

Several phase 3 studies conducted by researchers from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute show promising results for patients with rectal, brain, and kidney cancers. The results of these studies, along with dozens of others led by Dana-Farber researchers, will be presented at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in Chicago.

26 May 2023

Telephone-based weight loss program can help patients with breast cancer to reduce their weight

Women with obesity when they are diagnosed with early breast cancer have a higher risk of recurrence or a second cancer compared to women whose weight is in the normal range and it can be hard to lose weight after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

26 May 2023

Addressing sexual health issues of breast cancer patients on endocrine therapy

Breast cancer treatments that can save a woman's life can seriously harm her sexual health, says Dr. Kristin E. Rojas, a breast cancer surgeon at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

26 May 2023

Tumors in distant organs remotely reprogram the liver

Cancers often release molecules into the bloodstream that pathologically alter the liver, shifting it to an inflammatory state, causing fat buildup and impairing its normal detoxifying functions, according to a study from investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine.

25 May 2023

Screening delays during the COVID-19 pandemic likely to increase cancer cases

Delays in cancer screening during the COVID-19 pandemic will likely cause a significant increase in cancer cases that could have been caught earlier with screening, and may now be diagnosed at later stages, placing an increased burden on an already strained healthcare system, according to a new research article published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

25 May 2023

New method can kill aggressive brain tumors

Researchers at the University of Gothenburg, working with French colleagues, have successfully developed a method able to kill the aggressive brain tumor glioblastoma.

25 May 2023

Mays Cancer Center conducts clinical trial combining two drugs in patients with recurrent, high-grade glioblastoma

The Mays Cancer Center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio recently conducted a clinical trial combining two drugs in patients with recurrent, high-grade glioblastoma (GBM).

24 May 2023

Abortion bans are driving off doctors and closing clinics, putting basic health care at risk

The rush in conservative states to ban abortion after the overturn of Roe v. Wade is resulting in a startling consequence that abortion opponents may not have considered: fewer medical services available for all women living in those states.

24 May 2023

Chocoholics rejoice: Regular chocolate consumption linked to slightly lower risk of mortality in women

Researchers examine the relationship between chocolate consumption and mortality in women.

23 May 2023

GPR141 drives breast tumorigenesis by inducing tumor cell properties via the p-mTOR1/p53 axis

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on May 19, 2023, entitled, "G-protein-coupled receptor 141 mediates breast cancer proliferation and metastasis by regulating oncogenic mediators and the p-mTOR/p53 axis."

23 May 2023

Scientists to discuss the latest cancer therapies, advances in PSMA PET scans and many more at ASCO

Physicians and scientists from the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center will discuss the latest research and clinical trial results on combination therapies for breast cancer, a potential new treatment for patients with recurrent glioma, and advances in PSMA PET guided radiotherapy for patients with prostate cancer, among other topics, at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's annual meeting.

23 May 2023

The role of RNA splicing in one of the deadliest forms of pancreatic cancer

In this interview, we spoke to Adrian Krainer, a Professor at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, about his latest research into the role of RNA splicing in one of the deadliest forms of pancreatic cancer.

22 May 2023

Breast Cancer News and Research

Latest Breast Cancer News and Research

How a medical recoding may limit cancer patients’ options for breast reconstruction

Unlocking the potential of melatonin: A promising epigenetic weapon against cancer

Smoking cessation among cancer survivors linked to lower cardiovascular risk

ENDO 2023 news conferences to highlight latest research in diabetes, obesity, reproductive health

Mammograms at 40? Breast cancer screening guidelines spark fresh debate

Obesity-related cancers take a toll in Southern Africa: Study reveals alarming trends

Regulatory T cells lacking SRC-3 gene mediate long-lasting tumor eradication

Novel endoscopic imaging system design could accelerate the adoption of multi-tracer FGS

Phase 3 studies for rectal, brain, and kidney cancers to be presented by Dana-Farber researchers at ASCO 2023

Telephone-based weight loss program can help patients with breast cancer to reduce their weight

Addressing sexual health issues of breast cancer patients on endocrine therapy

Tumors in distant organs remotely reprogram the liver

Screening delays during the COVID-19 pandemic likely to increase cancer cases

New method can kill aggressive brain tumors

Mays Cancer Center conducts clinical trial combining two drugs in patients with recurrent, high-grade glioblastoma

Abortion bans are driving off doctors and closing clinics, putting basic health care at risk

Chocoholics rejoice: Regular chocolate consumption linked to slightly lower risk of mortality in women

GPR141 drives breast tumorigenesis by inducing tumor cell properties via the p-mTOR1/p53 axis

Scientists to discuss the latest cancer therapies, advances in PSMA PET scans and many more at ASCO

The role of RNA splicing in one of the deadliest forms of pancreatic cancer

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Breast Cancer News and Research

Latest Breast Cancer News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

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