In one of the first studies to test the utility of mindfulness to support advance care planning by adult cancer patients and their family caregivers, researchers from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University found that mindfulness […]
Researchers from Harvard University and Queen Mary University of London have proposed policy changes in cancer care to take account of a common genetic variation.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Prostate cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in men (behind skin cancer), with varying levels of aggressiveness. It’s also the second leading cause of cancer death, behind only lung cancer.This article was originally […]
Colorectal cancer screening is an effective tool for catching the disease early when it’s most treatable, yet it is underutilized in patient populations who receive primary care at federally qualified health centers (FQHC).This article was […]
Cancer survivorship researchers from the UC Irvine Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health found that young adult Latino testicular cancer survivors could better manage distress, pursue life goals, and regulate emotions following […]
A new study has shown that variation in the microbiota of the human gut impacts the pharmacokinetics of tamoxifen and thus the effectiveness of the drug. The finding, published in the journal mBio, suggests that […]
Although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that you can “lower your risk for cancer by drinking less alcohol or not drinking at all,” Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) data show that […]
A study published inClinical Cancer Research found that in patients with unresectable, locally advanced esophageal cancer, the triple combination of radiation, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy made tumors more amenable to surgery, which was associated with significantly […]
Former winner of TV show Alone Australia Gina Chick was diagnosed with breast cancer just days after finding out she was pregnant. She describes in her recent book her experience with chemotherapy and what followed.This […]
Dr. Cornelia Peterson is dedicated to finding treatments for cancer by researching tumors that develop in Meibomian glands, the specialized oil-secreting glands of the eyelid. She joined Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University’s […]
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