Cancer News and Research

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Immunotherapy timing key to survival in small cell lung cancer treatment

People with limited-stage small cell lung cancer may benefit from adding immunotherapy to chemoradiation, but not if both treatments are given at the same time, new research finds.

30 Sep 2024

Shortened radiation therapy proves safe for breast reconstruction after mastectomy

An accelerated course of radiation therapy does not increase complications for patients who undergo breast reconstruction following a mastectomy, new research shows.

30 Sep 2024

Standard chemoradiation outperforms de-intensified treatments in HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer

Researchers looking to de-intensify radiation treatments for people with early-stage, HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer to prevent long-term side effects halted a large, randomized phase II/III trial after patients in the control arm reached a record high, two-year progression-free survival rate of 98%.

30 Sep 2024

Spirituality and distrust influence Black patients' participation in cancer trials

Spiritual beliefs and a historically-based distrust of clinical research may factor into Black patients' decisions about whether to participate in cancer trials, according to surveys of patients treated at two Baltimore medical centers.

30 Sep 2024

Outpatient CAR-T therapy shows promise for treating lymphoma patients

In the largest prospective study to date examining the use of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T therapy in a community setting on an outpatient basis, patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL) responded well to treatment with few serious side effects, according to results published today in Blood Advances.

30 Sep 2024

New center established to bridge AI technology and healthcare applications

To advance artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and the National Healthcare Group (NHG) are pioneering a new centre to bridge the gap between innovative AI technologies and their practical applications in medicine.

30 Sep 2024

Study shows equal effectiveness of proton beam therapy and IMRT for prostate cancer

People with low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer treated with either of two types of contemporary radiation therapy -; proton beam therapy or intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) -; achieved equally high rates of tumor control with no differences in patient-reported quality of life, according to a first-of-its-kind phase III clinical trial comparing the two technologies. Findings of the PARTIQoL trial will be presented today at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting.

30 Sep 2024

AI-powered blood test promises early detection of ovarian cancer

A blood test that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect cancer-related genetic changes and protein biomarkers could help screen women for early signs of ovarian cancer, according to a study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center in collaboration with several other institutions in the United States and Europe.

30 Sep 2024

Study explores whether certain brain proteins may play a role in Alzheimer's development

With a four-year, $3.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), researchers from Case Western Reserve University will study whether certain brain proteins may play a role in the development of Alzheimer's disease.

30 Sep 2024

Regulating iron overload: Liraglutide's potential benefits

Researchers assess the role of liraglutide in regulating iron metabolism in a mouse model of hereditary hemochromatosis.

30 Sep 2024

Revolutionary hand-held scanner enhances 3D imaging for early disease diagnosis

A new hand-held scanner developed by UCL researchers can generate highly detailed 3D photoacoustic images in just seconds, paving the way for their use in a clinical setting for the first time and offering the potential for earlier disease diagnosis.

30 Sep 2024

Autoimmune diseases more common in women who stop ovulating before 40

The study finds a significant correlation between premature ovarian insufficiency and autoimmune diseases, urging further investigation into prevention methods.

30 Sep 2024

Phytoene increases lifespan, reduces oxidative stress and amyloid toxicity

Research indicates phytoene from microalgae protects against oxidative stress and beta-amyloid toxicity, suggesting its potential in promoting healthy aging.

30 Sep 2024

Biocartis appoints renowned precision oncology expert, Dr. W. Michael Korn, as Chief Medical and Scientific Officer

Biocartis welcomes Dr. W. Michael Korn as Chief Medical and Scientific Officer, leveraging his oncology expertise to enhance molecular testing for cancer.

From Biocartis 30 Sep 2024

Researchers identify a protein that recharges T cells for long-lasting cancer remission

Research shows Fc–IL-4 revitalizes exhausted CD8+ T cells, boosting antitumor responses and highlighting the potential of combining type 1 and type 2 immunity.

30 Sep 2024

Study uncovers biological drivers of plasma proteins, offering new insights for disease biomarkers and drug discovery

Researchers mapped the biological influences on 4,775 plasma proteins, revealing the interplay of modifiable and non-modifiable factors, with key implications for disease biomarkers and drug targets.

30 Sep 2024

Not all ultra-processed foods are made alike: Researchers warn against villainizing entire food group

Researchers find that ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption may not be directly responsible for poor health outcomes, with lifestyle factors playing a significant role. More experimental research is needed to establish causality.

30 Sep 2024

Phase III trials indicate reversible cognitive side effects in brain metastases treatment

A substantial number of patients with brain metastases who experience cognitive side effects following radiation therapy may fully regain cognitive function, according to a pooled analysis of three large, phase III clinical trials.

29 Sep 2024

Extending survival in meningioma patients with innovative radiopharmaceutical therapy

A radiopharmaceutical therapy that has successfully extended progression-free survival for patients with neuroendocrine tumors shows early promise for delivering similar benefits to patients with difficult-to-treat meningioma, a type of brain tumor.

29 Sep 2024

From patient to physician: EJ Beck's medical journey at NYU Langone Health

As a child, EJ Beck was treated for a rare pediatric thyroid cancer at NYU Langone Health. About 10 years after the scan that declared her cancer-free, Beck was accepted into her No. 1 choice for a medical school: NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

27 Sep 2024

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Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

Immunotherapy timing key to survival in small cell lung cancer treatment

Shortened radiation therapy proves safe for breast reconstruction after mastectomy

Standard chemoradiation outperforms de-intensified treatments in HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer

Spirituality and distrust influence Black patients' participation in cancer trials

Outpatient CAR-T therapy shows promise for treating lymphoma patients

New center established to bridge AI technology and healthcare applications

Study shows equal effectiveness of proton beam therapy and IMRT for prostate cancer

AI-powered blood test promises early detection of ovarian cancer

Study explores whether certain brain proteins may play a role in Alzheimer's development

Regulating iron overload: Liraglutide's potential benefits

Revolutionary hand-held scanner enhances 3D imaging for early disease diagnosis

Autoimmune diseases more common in women who stop ovulating before 40

Phytoene increases lifespan, reduces oxidative stress and amyloid toxicity

Biocartis appoints renowned precision oncology expert, Dr. W. Michael Korn, as Chief Medical and Scientific Officer

Researchers identify a protein that recharges T cells for long-lasting cancer remission

Study uncovers biological drivers of plasma proteins, offering new insights for disease biomarkers and drug discovery

Not all ultra-processed foods are made alike: Researchers warn against villainizing entire food group

Phase III trials indicate reversible cognitive side effects in brain metastases treatment

Extending survival in meningioma patients with innovative radiopharmaceutical therapy

From patient to physician: EJ Beck's medical journey at NYU Langone Health

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