A new biomarker shows potential to evaluate treatment response for metastatic colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide and the third most…
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Electronic patient-reported outcome tool reduces cancer care disparities
A University of California (USA) research team has developed and implemented an intervention to enhance…
Many breast cancer survivors do not receive genetic testing
As cancer treatment and survivorship care relies more on understanding the genetic make-up of an…
More men with advanced prostate cancer could be successfully treated with precision drug olaparib
Scientists have discovered a genetic aberration found in some prostate cancers that could allow more…
Cancer is the biggest health concern among the public, poll reveals
Two-thirds of the public say they are very or somewhat worried about being told they…
Study reveals dual role of protein in cancer treatment
Investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, USA, have uncovered new details about…
Unlocking the mystery of pre-existing drug resistance: New study sheds light on cancer evolution
The evolution of resistance to diseases, from infectious illnesses to cancers, poses a formidable challenge. Despite…
Surgical method developed in Leipzig for the treatment of cervical cancer offers advantages over standard treatment
Two decades ago, Professor Michael Höckel, then Director of the Department of Gynaecology at Leipzig…
Out-of-pocket medical costs are substantial and rising for privately insured men with abnormal prostate cancer screening results
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening aims to identify American men who may harbour potentially lethal prostate…
Hormone therapy for breast cancer linked with lower dementia risk
Hormone modulating therapy (HMT) used for the treatment of breast cancer was associated with a…