New research challenges long-standing method for treating cancer
Removing lymph nodes during cancer surgery has saved countless lives in many tumour types. Yet recent research…
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AI model predicts extranodal extension and outcomes in HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer
Extranodal extension (ENE) has long been recognised as an adverse prognostic factor in head and…
Can electroacupuncture speed up recovery from post-prostatectomy incontinence?
Radical prostatectomy (RP) remains a cornerstone treatment for localised prostate cancer, with more than 85%…
Healthy lifestyle after diagnosis linked with lower mortality in men with prostate cancer
Lifestyle factors before and after a cancer diagnosis have been linked to survival, but evidence…
Hidden gene in leukaemia virus could revolutionise HIV treatment
A research team from Kumamoto University has made a ground-breaking discovery that reveals how the…
Can aspirin help prevent cancer in older adults? A new Aussie study says “it depends”
For decades, low-dose aspirin has been investigated as a possible cancer-preventing agent. Observational studies and…
β-catenin/TCF4 is required for DDX17-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition and metastasis in hepatocellular carcinoma
This study focuses on exploring the functional roles and molecular mechanisms of DDX17 in HCC metastasis.…
A study identifies age 70 as cut-off for chemotherapy benefit in colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer remains a leading cause of cancer death, with incidence rising among older adults.…
Research breakthrough offers hope for new colorectal cancer treatments
Fusobacterium nucleatum (F.nucleatum) is an anaerobic bacterium notably enriched in the gut microbiota of colorectal cancer (CRC)…
Scientists identify dual protein targets to weaken pancreatic cancer defences
Scientists have identified a new way to weaken pancreatic cancer’s defences by targeting two key…