Fertility: men who have no sperm in their semen have a higher risk of developing cancer
For the first time researchers have identified patterns of risk for several different types of…
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Detecting breast cancer through a spit test
Scientists have developed a saliva test that screens for breast cancer, which is showing promising…
Terahertz biosensor detects skin cancer with remarkable accuracy
Researchers have developed a revolutionary biosensor using terahertz (THz) waves that can detect skin cancer…
Positive support from parents and clinicians for paediatric cancer pain management app
A recent study led by Assistant Professor Lindsay Jibb from the Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of…
Evaluating the performance of AI-based large language models in radiation oncology
A new study evaluates an artificial intelligence (AI)-based algorithm for autocontouring prior to radiotherapy in…
Towards a better understanding of endothelial cell transformation in cancer progression
In a new study, Tokyo Medical and Dental University researchers, Japan, shed light on partial…
T cells made 100 times more potent at targeting cancer cells
Scientists at the UC San Francisco (UCSF) and Northwestern Medicine, USA, may have found a…
PROX1/α-SMA correlated with colorectal cancer progression, poor outcomes and therapeutic resistance
The tumour microenvironment (TME) plays a vital role in tumour progression through intricate molecular interactions.…
Episode 8: Words That Matter
Welcome to the eighth episode of Supportive Care Matters, a podcast Hosted by Medical Oncologist Professor Bogda Koczwara AM from Adelaide, Australia.
Bogda is joined by Professor Tom J. Smith to discuss the meaning of “supportive” versus “palliative” care and how to use these terms to overcome fear and stigma, and put patient’s needs first. Tom is Director of Palliative Medicine for Johns Hopkins Medicine, a cancer survivor and proponent of Scrambler Therapy.
Patients with cancer who suffered a major adverse financial event more likely to be diagnosed with advanced stage disease
New findings led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI)…