Olfactory Receptor Gene Involved in the Sense of Smell Helps Breast Cancer Spread to the Brain, Bones and Lung Study Reveals

MEDICINE & HEALTH 01.04.2022 01:05 AM

A team of scientists found that an olfactory receptor gene responsible for the sense of smell helps with the metastasis of breast cancer to the brain and other parts of the body.

Women at Higher Risk of Ovarian Cancer Have This Genetic Mutation, Scientists Reveal

12.29.2021 00:44 AM

Stem cell scientists have identified the origins of common ovarian cancer, which holds the potential for detecting the cancer years before it occurs.

Evolution Game Theory Will Help Predict Cancer's Response to Treatments, Control Its Trajectory

12.08.2021 06:02 AM

Researchers believe that evolutionary game theory could be a key advantage in treating cancer For decades, conventional cancer treatments have involved bombarding patients with maximum tolerable doses of drugs to kill as many cancer cells as possible while minimizing any adverse side effects the patient may incur.

Silver Bullet for Cancer Metastasis Found by Princeton Researchers: Disables Gene in Human and Mice Tissue

11.29.2021 23:56 PM

Researchers from Princeton University have identified a silver bullet to cancer metastasis. The chemical compound has been found to be effective against the spread and growth of major cancer tumors on both mice and human tissue.

Health Myths Debunked: Drinking Alcohol Even in Moderation Does Not Promote Long Life

11.04.2021 06:49 AM

What health myths do people still believe today? Here are the top seven myths debunked by new scientific research to correct health misconceptions.

New Breast Cancer Risk Prediction Tool Can Aid in Earlier Diagnosis, Reduced Mortality Among Black Women

10.11.2021 01:08 AM

Researchers from Boston University's Slone Epidemiology Center developed a new breast cancer risk prediction tool for Black women to guide screening recommendations for earlier diagnosis and reduce mortality.

Why Is Cancer Care So Expensive? Treatment for the Deadly Disease Costs the US More Than $156 Billion Annually

10.07.2021 22:01 PM

A new research details the cost of cancer care in 2018 among privately insured patients under 65 years old in the US, showing that medication in different cancer types incurs the biggest expense.

Early Cancer Detection: Study Shows How An ‘Innovative Microscope Slide’ Can Effectively Determine Diseased Cells

10.07.2021 21:01 PM

A new study recently showed how an effective and innovative approach can identify certain cancer types even at their earlier stages.

AstraZeneca's Olaparib Pill Reduced Risk of Recurrence in Early Stage, Hard-to-Treat Breast Cancers

06.03.2021 22:52 PM

A study reveals that adjuvant olaparib could help keep breast cancer at bay after initial treatment and help breast cancer patients live longer without the disease.

5-Minute Breast Cancer Jab: Less Time at Hospitals, Less Possible COVID-19 Exposure

04.06.2021 21:48 PM

A new breast cancer jab that can be administered in five minutes can replace the current two-and-a-half-hour treatment, which cuts risks of COVID-19 infection by reducing their time in hospitals.

Living Near Artificial Night Lights Increases Risks of Thyroid Cancer

02.08.2021 03:05 AM

A new study suggests that people living in areas exposed to high levels of artificial lights at night may be facing higher risks of developing thyroid cancer later in life.

New Report Says Breast Cancer is the Most Diagnosed Cancer Across the Globe

02.05.2021 01:50 AM

A new report shows that breast cancer has topped lung cancer as the most diagnosed form of cancer globally, with experts estimating an increase in cases in the next decades.

Medical Experts Explain That Immunotherapy Can Treat Some Types of Cancers

01.25.2021 01:43 AM

Experts say some patients have significant responses to immunotherapy that last for years. In some circumstances, so many years that it has been thought that these patients may have been treated for their disease.

Honeybee Venom Can Kill Aggressive Breast Cancer Cells Without Damaging Healthy Cells

09.02.2020 08:00 AM

Researchers studied the venom from 312 honeybees in Perth, Western Australia, England, and Ireland and tested its effects on the clinical subtypes of breast cancer. They were able to generate an anticancer component from the venom that can kill 100% of cancer cells in just one hour.

Intraoperative Radiotherapy Eyed as Alternative to Conventional Breast Cancer Treatment Techniques

08.20.2020 07:11 AM

A new study has demonstrated that a 30-minute radiotherapy technique employed by administering a spherical intrabeam device in the affected part of the body could potentially be as effective as existing conventional therapy procedures. This is after researchers found no significant differences between the methods.

Smokers Are Less Likely to Get Cancer Screening Tests

08.14.2020 10:22 AM

A new study establishes the link between smoking and reduced use of cancer screening services among women, as well as advanced diseases after a cancer diagnosis.

Breast Cancer Screening Should Start at 40, New Study Suggests

08.13.2020 09:00 AM

An update to a 23-year-old study suggests that screening women for breast cancer at the age of 40 could save more lives.

Stretch Marks Could Signal One Of These Two Worrying Medical Conditions

08.07.2020 08:00 AM

Pregnant women usually have stretch marks and generally causes no harm. But sometimes they could signal a medical condition that should not be ignored.

Four-Stranded DNA in Cancer Cells, a Weak Spot That Could Lead to Personalized Treatment

08.04.2020 07:00 AM

Scientists found four-stranded DNA structures, called G-quadruplexes in cancer cells that can serve as the weak spots of the cell that could help scientists develop treatment methods for cancer.

Clean Margins in Cancer Surgery Made Possible by Glowing Dye: Study

06.30.2020 21:45 PM

A group of researchers has determined that an injectable dye, which glows under near-infrared light, could illuminate cancerous tissues in the primary tumor and affected lymph nodes. The scientists believe that the dye, called indocyanine green, could ensure that surgeries involving malignant tumors would have "clean margins."

Breast Cancer Patients Treated at Early Stage Twice Likely to Die From An Aggressive Form 20 Years Later: Study

05.28.2020 10:14 AM

Researchers have found that women who receive early treatment for breast cancer are more likely to develop the disease twice as much and also die from an aggressive form of the illness later on. Click the link above to learn more.