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Cancer
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 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
2 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.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
7 months ago

Immunotherapy achieves remarkable survival rates in a handful of tumors

Immunotherapy has significantly improved prognosis and survival rates for patients with metastatic melanoma over the past 15 years.
Cancer
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days 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
1 week 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.
fromNews Center
7 months ago
Medicine

New Chief of Division of Hematology and Oncology Named - News Center

Hidayatullah G. Munshi has been appointed as chief of the Division of Hematology and Oncology, effective October 15.
Cancer
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 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
2 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.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
7 months ago

Immunotherapy achieves remarkable survival rates in a handful of tumors

Immunotherapy has significantly improved prognosis and survival rates for patients with metastatic melanoma over the past 15 years.
Cancer
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days 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
1 week 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.
fromNews Center
7 months ago
Medicine

New Chief of Division of Hematology and Oncology Named - News Center

Hidayatullah G. Munshi has been appointed as chief of the Division of Hematology and Oncology, effective October 15.
more#cancer-research
#cancer-treatment
Cancer
fromNews Center
1 month 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.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Amazing' trial shows drug combination stops lung cancer advancing for longer

A new drug combination significantly extends progression-free survival in advanced lung cancer patients compared to standard treatment.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
7 months ago

Tak Mak, immunologist: The immune system is the orchestra for most of life's symphonies'

Immunotherapy represents a revolutionary advancement in cancer treatment, surpassing traditional methods like chemotherapy and radiotherapy in efficacy.
Cancer
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
OMG science

Richard Pazdur, FDA Cancer Chief, Discusses 25 Years of Innovation

Cancer treatment has evolved significantly over the past 25 years, enabling more targeted therapies and improved patient outcomes.
fromNews Center
3 months ago
Medicine

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.
Cancer
fromNews Center
1 month 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.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Amazing' trial shows drug combination stops lung cancer advancing for longer

A new drug combination significantly extends progression-free survival in advanced lung cancer patients compared to standard treatment.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
7 months ago

Tak Mak, immunologist: The immune system is the orchestra for most of life's symphonies'

Immunotherapy represents a revolutionary advancement in cancer treatment, surpassing traditional methods like chemotherapy and radiotherapy in efficacy.
Cancer
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
OMG science

Richard Pazdur, FDA Cancer Chief, Discusses 25 Years of Innovation

Cancer treatment has evolved significantly over the past 25 years, enabling more targeted therapies and improved patient outcomes.
fromNews Center
3 months ago
Medicine

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.
more#cancer-treatment
#health
Cancer
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

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

Aging reduces the body's DNA repair efficiency, increasing cancer risk.
Shortened telomeres contribute to genomic instability and cancer susceptibility.
OMG science
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Kate Middleton Says Her Cancer Is in Remission. Here's What That Means

Princess Kate Middleton announces she is in remission from cancer, signaling a positive turn in her health journey, focused on recovery.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Books

When I delivered the worst of news to my dying patient, she cried but not about her prognosis | Ranjana Srivastava

The article reflects on a compassionate yet painful meeting between a doctor and a terminally ill patient, highlighting the emotional toll of delivering bad news.
Cancer
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

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

Aging reduces the body's DNA repair efficiency, increasing cancer risk.
Shortened telomeres contribute to genomic instability and cancer susceptibility.
OMG science
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Kate Middleton Says Her Cancer Is in Remission. Here's What That Means

Princess Kate Middleton announces she is in remission from cancer, signaling a positive turn in her health journey, focused on recovery.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Books

When I delivered the worst of news to my dying patient, she cried but not about her prognosis | Ranjana Srivastava

The article reflects on a compassionate yet painful meeting between a doctor and a terminally ill patient, highlighting the emotional toll of delivering bad news.
more#health
#drug-development
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Breakthrough by William Pao review the drugs do work

Creative innovation in drug development becomes a transformative force in medicine, driven by personal dedication and often serendipitous discoveries.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
NYC startup

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

Cargo Therapeutics is laying off nearly all its employees after ceasing drug development due to trial failures, marking a major decline for the biotech firm.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Breakthrough by William Pao review the drugs do work

Creative innovation in drug development becomes a transformative force in medicine, driven by personal dedication and often serendipitous discoveries.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
NYC startup

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

Cargo Therapeutics is laying off nearly all its employees after ceasing drug development due to trial failures, marking a major decline for the biotech firm.
more#drug-development
#cancer
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
7 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
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month 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.
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago
European startups

OneCell Diagnostics bags $16M to help limit cancer reoccurrence using AI | TechCrunch

OneCell Diagnostics aims to revolutionize cancer recurrence detection through innovative blood-based biopsy techniques.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
7 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
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month 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.
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago
European startups

OneCell Diagnostics bags $16M to help limit cancer reoccurrence using AI | TechCrunch

OneCell Diagnostics aims to revolutionize cancer recurrence detection through innovative blood-based biopsy techniques.
more#cancer
#patient-care
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
fromkffhealthnews.org
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Health Care AI Requires a Lot of Expensive Humans to Run

AI algorithms in healthcare must be continuously monitored to function effectively, especially in critical patient discussions.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
fromkffhealthnews.org
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Health Care AI Requires a Lot of Expensive Humans to Run

AI algorithms in healthcare must be continuously monitored to function effectively, especially in critical patient discussions.
more#patient-care
#breast-cancer
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

She wanted to be a mom. So she chose a cancer treatment that gave her a chance

Maggie Loucks' journey highlights the emotional impact of breast cancer on motherhood aspirations and the advancements in targeted cancer treatments.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago

V. Craig Jordan, Who Discovered a Key Breast Cancer Drug, Dies at 76

V. Craig Jordan's discovery of using tamoxifen to block breast cancer growth revolutionized oncology and saved many lives.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

She wanted to be a mom. So she chose a cancer treatment that gave her a chance

Maggie Loucks' journey highlights the emotional impact of breast cancer on motherhood aspirations and the advancements in targeted cancer treatments.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago

V. Craig Jordan, Who Discovered a Key Breast Cancer Drug, Dies at 76

V. Craig Jordan's discovery of using tamoxifen to block breast cancer growth revolutionized oncology and saved many lives.
more#breast-cancer
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
Medicine

Quibim raises $50M to develop AI models for medical imaging | TechCrunch

Quibim raised $50 million to enhance AI diagnostic accuracy in medical imaging, planning U.S. expansion and development of digital twins of the human body.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

When Cancer' Gets in the Way of Treatment

The term 'cancer' can evoke intense fear and anxiety in patients, influencing their understanding and reactions to their diagnosis.
#funding
fromSilicon Canals
4 months ago
European startups

UK medtech startup 52North bags 5.7M funding - Silicon Canals

52North secured $6M in funding to enhance oncology urgent care pathways and advance its innovative products.
fromsiliconvalleyjournals.com
7 months ago
Medicine

PhoreMost $12M Series B Financing to Advance Next-Gen Degrader Programs

PhoreMost has raised $12 million in Series B funding, advancing its pipeline for oncology and inflammatory diseases.
The company aims to move cancer treatment programs into preclinical development with this new funding.
fromSilicon Canals
4 months ago
European startups

UK medtech startup 52North bags 5.7M funding - Silicon Canals

52North secured $6M in funding to enhance oncology urgent care pathways and advance its innovative products.
fromsiliconvalleyjournals.com
7 months ago
Medicine

PhoreMost $12M Series B Financing to Advance Next-Gen Degrader Programs

PhoreMost has raised $12 million in Series B funding, advancing its pipeline for oncology and inflammatory diseases.
The company aims to move cancer treatment programs into preclinical development with this new funding.
more#funding
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

My Traumatized Dog and I Had Trust Issues

The author reflects on the contrast between medical expertise and the emotional connection needed in healing.
OMG science
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

A First-of-Its-Kind Explainable AI Model Detects Brain Cancer

A new study combines explainable AI with camouflage algorithms to improve brain cancer detection, representing a breakthrough at the intersection of neuroscience and oncology.
Medicine
fromwww.nature.com
6 months ago

Pharmacologic restoration of GTP hydrolysis by mutant RAS

Tri-complex inhibitors can stimulate GTP hydrolysis in RAS mutants, enhancing therapeutic effectiveness for specific mutations.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

New cervical cancer treatment regime cuts risk of dying from disease by 40%'

New treatment for cervical cancer reduces risk of dying by 40%, marking a significant breakthrough in the last 25 years of medical research.
fromMedCity News
7 months ago
Startup companies

SEC Charges Ipsen Worker for Insider Trading Tied to $247M Epizyme Acquisition - MedCity News

Ipsen is focused on expanding its oncology portfolio via acquisitions, now marred by insider trading allegations against an employee.
Dishant Gupta is charged with insider trading connected to Ipsen's acquisition of Epizyme due to his knowledge of non-public information.
fromNature
7 months ago
Medicine

Gasdermin D-mediated metabolic crosstalk promotes tissue repair - Nature

Interdisciplinary collaboration in medical research enhances innovation and problem-solving capabilities.
OMG science
fromNature
11 months ago

AI assistance for planning cancer treatment

AI algorithms are aiding oncologists in predicting responders to immunotherapy, improving treatment outcomes.
fromNews Center
11 months ago
Medicine

Study Identifies Disparities in End-of-Life Care for Lung Cancer Patients - News Center

Racial and ethnic minorities with lung cancer experience higher intensity of end-of-life care compared to white patients.
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