Cancer research
A recent study published in the Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice has highlighted the potential benefits of a scalp lotion containing alpha lipoic acid derivatives (ALADL) in preventing chemotherapy-induced alopecia in patients with gastrointestinal cancer. The study, conducted at Oita University in Japan, involved 21 patients with gastric and colorectal
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The Bihar state government, under the leadership of Health Minister Mangal Pandey, has taken a historic decision to constitute the Cancer Care and Research Society to provide quality treatment to cancer patients within the state. This move aims to reduce the need for patients to travel outside Bihar for treatment,
Cancer research
A 43-year-old mother with stage 4 colon cancer, Natalie Phelps, faces an uncertain future due to federal staff cuts that have delayed her treatment. Phelps was accepted into an immunotherapy study at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) but has been waiting for her tumor to grow to at least
Cancer research
Immunotherapy Weekly reported on groundbreaking data presented by Intima Bioscience at the 2025 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting. The study, led by Dr. Emil Lou, demonstrated the feasibility of using CRISPR knockout of the intracellular immune checkpoint CISH in T cells to treat metastatic colorectal cancer. This
Cancer research
A new study published in the Biomedicines journal has found that combining trifluridine-tipiracil (FTD-TPI) with bevacizumab (FTD-TPI+BEV) may improve overall survival and progression-free survival for patients with refractory metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) compared to FTD-TPI alone. The study, conducted by researchers at the Catholic University of Korea, retrospectively analyzed
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The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee has proposed a budget that would slash Medicaid funding by $715 billion, potentially affecting 8.6 million people. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) strongly opposes these cuts, citing the devastating impact on cancer patients and survivors. Research shows
Cancer patients
Research conducted at Anhui Medical University in the People's Republic of China has explored the factors influencing family resilience in patients with lung cancer. The study, published in Cancer Medicine, utilized a cross-sectional survey of 318 lung cancer patients and identified several key factors that significantly impact family
Cancer patients
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Mexico utilized seven different vaccine platforms, but prioritization for oncologic patients was lacking. Researchers from the Instituto Nacional de Cancerologia in Mexico City studied the outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 infections in cancer patients after the national vaccine campaign began. The study included 691 patients with cancer and
Cancer
Despite a multitude of evidence debunking the link between COVID-19 vaccines and cancer rates, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia has sparked controversy by suggesting that the vaccines should be investigated, citing an "all time high" in cancer rates. Greene's statement was based on a claim
Cancer patients
Researchers from Chongqing Medical University have identified shortness of breath (SOB) on the day of discharge as a potential early warning sign for post-discharge complications in patients undergoing lung cancer surgery. The study published in the Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery found that SOB scores on the day of discharge could
