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Delays in cancer diagnosis for pregnant women
Cancer symptoms can sometimes be misdiagnosed as normal pregnancy-related changes for women who are expecting,…
Cancer risk established before birth
A person’s lifetime risk for cancer may begin before they are even born, reports a…
New research helps explain why cancer risk declines in old age
When it comes to cancer, ageing is a double-edged sword, researchers are increasingly learning. Age…
Study unravels another piece of the puzzle in how cancer cells may be targeted by the immune system
Effective immunity hinges on the ability to sense infection and cellular transformation. In humans, there…
Newfound mechanism may explain why some cancer treatments boost risk of heart disease
A cancer therapy that prompts the body’s immune defenses against viruses and bacteria to attack…
Five new papers highlight cancer inequities, challenges and opportunities in South Asia
A series of five papers, published today in The Lancet Oncology by a University of Pittsburgh-led international…
Peer support may lower depression, stress among cancer patients in low-resource settings
Having cancer can be one of the most physically and emotionally draining experiences of a…
High levels of omega-3, omega-6 may protect against cancer
In addition to lowering your cholesterol, keeping your brain healthy, and improving mental health, new…
Cancer drug resistance causes and categories identified
All cancer mutations that cause drug resistance fall into one of four categories. New research…
Researchers develop low-cost device that detects cancer in an hour
Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso, USA, have created a portable device…