New guidelines developed by the American Cancer Society (ACS) recommend that screening for colorectal cancer for average-risk adults begin at
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Olfactory receptor as therapeutic target in bladder cancer: Discovery might one day facilitate cancer diagnoses using urine samples
Researchers from Bochum have detected an olfactory receptor in the human bladder that might prove useful for bladder cancer therapy
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Genes of different importance for brain cancer
Two genes play important roles for the formation of malignant cancer in the brain. One gene prevents the formation of
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New Potential Treatment For Triple Negative Breast Cancer
In a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, Mayo Clinic researchers identified that an FDA drug approved
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Another potential mechanism links androgen deprivation therapy to cardiovascular mortality: Study finds that androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer causes prolongation of QTc interval duration which could explain part of the increased risk of cardiovascular mortality and sudden cardiac death in these patients
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the US. As the prostate is a testosterone-responsive gland, androgen
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Scientist reveals likely cause of childhood leukemia: Landmark paper sets out ‘unified theory’ for cause of childhood leukemia — and finds it is likely to be preventable
A major new analysis reveals for the first time the likely cause of most cases of childhood leukemia, following more
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Upfront, comprehensive genetic testing in advanced lung cancer is cost-effective
An economic model comparing different types of genetic testing in metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) found that using next-generation sequencing
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Breast cancer linked to the body’s internal clock
For years, doctors have associated the BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations with an increased risk of breast cancer. But researchers
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Soy: Anti-Cancer Boon or Bust?
Soyfoods like edamame, miso, soymilk, and soy yogurt have gone mainstream, except for women with breast cancer. They’re often told
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Wearable fitness monitors useful in cancer treatment, study finds
Wearable fitness trackers, such as Fitbits, that measure steps taken per day may be a useful tool to evaluate and
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