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fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Unlocking the promise of CAR-T - Harvard Gazette

They had received every other known therapy and experimental therapy - nothing worked - and after CAR-T therapy they would go into remission and just a week later, be walking around like they were totally normal, even if they got really sick during the therapy.
Cancer
#cancer
Cancer
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Exercise Extends Life for People With Cancer, Study Shows

Structured exercise improves cancer survival rates significantly.
Exercise should be standard of care in cancer treatment.
Cancer
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

Rise in aggressive forms of cancer in younger adults prompts researchers to do a deeper dive

Younger adults are increasingly facing aggressive forms of cancer, previously more common in older age groups.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
10 months ago

The unknowns surrounding the mysterious rise of cancer in young adults

The rise of cancer in young adults is alarming, with nearly 80% increase in tumors under 50 years in the last 30 years.
Cancer
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Exercise Extends Life for People With Cancer, Study Shows

Structured exercise improves cancer survival rates significantly.
Exercise should be standard of care in cancer treatment.
Cancer
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

Rise in aggressive forms of cancer in younger adults prompts researchers to do a deeper dive

Younger adults are increasingly facing aggressive forms of cancer, previously more common in older age groups.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
10 months ago

The unknowns surrounding the mysterious rise of cancer in young adults

The rise of cancer in young adults is alarming, with nearly 80% increase in tumors under 50 years in the last 30 years.
more#cancer
#joe-biden
fromMedium
2 months ago
Cancer

I'm A Digital Healthcare Designer. Biden's Cancer Diagnosis Is A Reminder Of Work Yet To Be Done

Cancer
fromMedium
2 months ago

I'm A Digital Healthcare Designer. Biden's Cancer Diagnosis Is A Reminder Of Work Yet To Be Done

Joe Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer that has spread to his bones.
more#joe-biden
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Maimonides Health salutes its patients for National Cancer Survivors Day

Maimonides Health celebrates cancer survivors and its 20th anniversary as the first comprehensive cancer center in Brooklyn.
Cancer
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Keys takeaways from the world's biggest cancer research conference: Trojan horses and blood tests as treatment guides

Immunotherapy is revolutionizing cancer treatment and has substantial potential, especially when used earlier and more precisely in patient profiles.
#cancer-treatment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Cancer

Cancer experts warn of coffee enemas and juice diets amid rise in misinformation

Cancer misinformation leads patients to avoid effective treatments, endangering their lives.
Cancer
fromNews Center
4 months ago

Tracking Patient-Reported Symptoms Improves Cancer Care, Trial Finds - News Center

Tracking patient-reported symptoms during cancer treatment significantly improves patient care and quality of life.
Cancer
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Cancer experts warn of coffee enemas and juice diets amid rise in misinformation

Cancer misinformation leads patients to avoid effective treatments, endangering their lives.
Cancer
fromNews Center
4 months ago

Tracking Patient-Reported Symptoms Improves Cancer Care, Trial Finds - News Center

Tracking patient-reported symptoms during cancer treatment significantly improves patient care and quality of life.
more#cancer-treatment
Startup companies
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Swiss-based Hedera Dx bags 15M to help hospitals offer better cancer tests and treatments globally - Silicon Canals

Hedera Dx raised €15M to enhance access to precision oncology care through diagnostics and real-world data.
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fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Doctor who worked with Biden shocked over cancer diagnosis - and claims former prez may have had disease for 'a decade'

Biden's prostate cancer may have been undetected for a decade, raising concerns about early diagnosis.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

My patient's cancer was curable but for years she endured painful sex as a result. This story is all too familiar | Ranjana Srivastava

Cancer survivors often face unaddressed sexual health issues that significantly impact relationships.
Healthcare providers lack training in managing sexual health concerns for cancer patients.
Survivorship should encompass the holistic well-being of the patient, including sexual health.
Cancer
fromNews Center
3 months ago

Enzyme Drives Treatment Resistance in Ovarian Cancer - News Center

Researchers at Northwestern Medicine identify PRMT5 as a key driver in chemotherapy resistance for advanced ovarian cancer, revealing potential targets for treatment.
#cancer-research
Cancer
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

Rafael Lopez, oncologist: With a blood test we expect to be able to identify the weaknesses of almost all tumors'

Liquid biopsy technology is revolutionizing cancer treatment by enabling earlier detection and better prognostication.
OMG science
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Cancer breakthrough as scientists discover 'switch', reverse disease

A scientific breakthrough allows the reversal of cancer cells, potentially leading to less toxic treatment options.
Cancer
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Immunotherapy Drug Spares Cancer Patients From Grisly Surgeries and Harsh Therapies

Dostarlimab immunotherapy shows promise for treating solid tumors with fewer severe side effects, achieving remarkable tumor regression in clinical trials.
Cancer
fromNature
3 months ago

Clinical trials by the numbers

Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, requiring urgent advancements in diagnosis and treatment to keep pace with the rising incidence.
Emerging biopharmaceutical companies are increasingly dominating the oncology clinical trial landscape, reflecting their growing importance in cancer research.
Cancer
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

Rafael Lopez, oncologist: With a blood test we expect to be able to identify the weaknesses of almost all tumors'

Liquid biopsy technology is revolutionizing cancer treatment by enabling earlier detection and better prognostication.
OMG science
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Cancer breakthrough as scientists discover 'switch', reverse disease

A scientific breakthrough allows the reversal of cancer cells, potentially leading to less toxic treatment options.
more#cancer-research
Startup companies
fromSilicon Canals
3 months ago

Amsterdam's Avidicure exits stealth mode with 43.8M to develop new antibody therapies - Silicon Canals

Avidicure launched with $50M funding to develop multifunctional antibodies for cancer treatment, aiming to revolutionize oncology with innovative therapies.
Cancer
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Medical cannabis shows potential to fight cancer, largest-ever study finds

The study on medical cannabis provides strong support for its efficacy in treating cancer symptoms and possibly the disease itself.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

6 Signs You're Experiencing "Accelerated Aging," A Major Cancer Contributor

Aging compromises our body's DNA repair mechanisms, increasing cancer risk as the effectiveness diminishes with age, according to experts in oncology.
Cancer
#biotech
fromSFGATE
4 months ago
NYC startup

Bay Area biotech company, once worth $1.2 billion, lays off almost entire staff

fromSFGATE
4 months ago
NYC startup

Bay Area biotech company, once worth $1.2 billion, lays off almost entire staff

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Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Cold calling patients with bad news can be excruciating. At those times, instinct is all I can rely on | Ranjana Srivastava

Delivering bad news requires compassion, yet the reality of healthcare logistics complicates the situation.
Patients expect in-person communication about difficult diagnoses; timing and resource constraints challenge this ideal.
fromNews Center
6 months ago

Investigating New Treatments for Rare Skin Lymphomas - News Center

A novel fusion protein therapy shows promise as an effective treatment for cutaneous T-cell lymphomas in a recent clinical trial.
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