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Is prostate MRI, with or without MRI-targeted biopsy, better than systematic biopsy for detecting prostate cancer in men?
By Monique Biryiana In 2018, prostate cancer was the second most common cancer in men,…
Enzyme known for promoting cancer found to also protect healthy cells
New research from the University of Maryland and the National Institutes of Health reveals a…
Risks of novel oral prostate cancer therapies and pre-existing conditions
A new large population-based study shows that novel oral androgen signalling inhibitor therapies are associated…
AI could be our radiologists of the future, amid a healthcare staff crisis
Alison Murray, University of Aberdeen It is almost 40 years since a full-body magnetic resonance…
Patient survey reveals flaws in cancer treatment
An international survey of more than 4000 cancer patients and carers, including 850 Australians, has…
Treatment doctor tested on himself can put others into remission
Five years ago, David C. Fajgenbaum, MD, MBA, MSc, both a Penn Medicine researcher and…
Preclinical research suggests anti-cancer effect of keto diet
It’s well known that keeping blood glucose levels in check can help individuals avoid or…
Improving mental health of young people with cancer
More research is urgently needed to improve the mental health of young people during and…
MRI assisted biopsies more effective at detecting prostate cancers
Using MRI scans to target biopsies is more effective at detecting prostate cancers that are…
Nanocapsule reaches cancer that has spread to central nervous system in mice
Cancer that has spread to the central nervous system is notoriously difficult to treat. Now,…