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Dual gene deletion reveals potential biomarkers for predicting immunotherapy success
The deletion of two cancer genes, CHD1 and MAP3K7, improves how well tumors respond to cancer immunotherapy and could be... Read more -
Researchers work to enhance HPV self-testing to screen for cervical cancer
At-home kits that allow women to collect their own samples for HPV testing have been shown to improve cervical cancer... Read more -
An oral cancer drug shows promise against aggressive brain tumors
A national clinical trial led by the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology has found that abemaciclib, an oral cancer... Read more -
Blood test may offer early warning of liver cancer recurrence after liver transplant
A personalized blood test known as a circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) test—which detects tiny fragments of cancer DNA circulating in... Read more -
Brazilian research reveals how some types of breast cancer 'evade' treatment
Brazilian researchers have identified previously unknown forms of a protein linked to breast cancer. The discovery contributes to our understanding... Read more -
HHS announces new study of cellphone radiation and health
U.S. health officials plan a new study investigating whether radiation from cellphones may affect human health.... Read more -
Most patients support AI to help read mammograms with doctor oversight
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a go-to tool in health care, helping clinicians such as radiologists make diagnoses and personalize... Read more -
Blood test can identify cancer in patients with non-specific symptoms
A simple blood test can help detect cancer in patients with non-specific symptoms such as fatigue, pain or weight loss.... Read more -
Major review highlights barriers to follow-up care for childhood cancer survivors
Thanks to improved therapies, 85% of U.S. children diagnosed with cancer now survive at least five years, with more than... Read more -
Unusual KRAS mutation in pancreatic cancer may explain less aggressive tumors
A study led by Aaron Hobbs, Ph.D., and Rachel Burge, Ph.D., at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, reveals why a specific... Read more -
New standards streamline brain tumor surgery
Low-grade brain tumors known as IDH-mutant gliomas CNS WHO grade 2 are life-threatening in spite of their slow growth. Neurosurgeons... Read more -
Inflammatory pathway reveals targetable weakness in hard-to-treat blood cancer
New research co-led by Indiana University School of Medicine scientists has exposed a vulnerability in acute myeloid leukemia by identifying... Read more -
Weight loss in cancer: Organs respond to the disease in a coordinated way, study finds
Cachexia is a metabolic disorder that causes uncontrolled weight loss and muscle wasting in chronic diseases and cancer.... Read more -
A new playbook for cancer prevention in Africa begins with everyday infections
Wits scientists have identified a "microbial watchlist" of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites that could cause cancer.... Read more -
Spreading drug costs over the year may ease financial burden for Medicare cancer patients
A new study examines the potential impact of the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (M3P)—an opt-in policy implemented in 2025 under... Read more
