Cancer research
Researchers at the Chinese University of Hong Kong have developed predictive models using machine learning to identify key survival predictors and develop a clinically interpretable risk scoring system for uterine cancer patients with type 2 diabetes. The study aimed to identify risk factors associated with survival in uterine cancer patients
Cancer research
Roche, a global leader in oncology, announced today that it will present more than 30 abstracts across 10 cancer types at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2025, held in Berlin, Germany from October 17-21. The data showcase Roche's commitment to delivering transformative medicines for some
Cancer research
A new study has made a significant breakthrough in the field of prostate cancer treatment by identifying genetic variants that make some patients more sensitive to radiation in specific parts of the rectum. Led by University of Manchester scientists, the research combined genetic data with detailed spatial maps of where
Cancer research
CAR T-cell therapy is a treatment for certain types of blood cancers, including B-cell lymphoma. However, researchers have identified complications related to this treatment, including infections caused by rare fungal pathogens. Recently, a case of Schizophyllum commune infection was reported in a patient treated with CAR T-cell therapy. This rare
Cancer research
October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month, a time to acknowledge the growing concern of liver cancer globally. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 800,000 people are diagnosed with liver cancer worldwide each year. In the United States, an estimated 42,200 new cases of liver cancer are
Cancer research
A recent randomized controlled study published in Supportive Care in Cancer found that staged sexual health education can significantly improve the sexual and mental health of breast cancer patients. The study, conducted by researchers at the Fifth Affiliated Hospital in Zhuhai, China, involved 94 patients with breast cancer who were
Cancer research
Researchers at Johann Wolfgang Goethe University have conducted a study on the epidemiological and in vitro studies of epithelial ovarian cancer (OC), shedding light on the link between hormone receptor (HR) expression, tumorigenesis, and survival. The study aimed to examine the expression patterns of estrogen- and progesterone receptors (ER and
Cancer research
A prospective case-control study led by researchers at New York University Grossman School of Medicine has uncovered a potential link between the gut microbiome and breast cancer risk. The study, published in the Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology, examined the relationship between the gut bacterial microbiome and endogenous
Cancer research
A new publication in the British Medical Journal highlights the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to significantly improve access to life-saving diagnostics for women's health in low-resource settings. However, the study, conducted by an international team of researchers led by Professor Nina Linder, emphasizes that investments in infrastructure,
Cancer research
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted cervical cancer screening in Brazil, highlighting vulnerabilities in the country's healthcare system. According to a new study published in the journal COVID, the pandemic led to a substantial reduction in Pap smear testing nationwide. This has severe consequences for women's
Cancer research
A study published in the Journal of the Advanced Practitioner in Oncology has highlighted the importance of screening for substance use disorders (SUDs) in women with gynecologic cancers. Researchers at Duke University School of Nursing implemented a quality improvement project to screen patients for SUDs using the Revised Opioid Risk
Cancer patients
When diagnosed with late-stage cancer, patients may think they've run out of options to improve their prognosis. However, a new study suggests that quitting smoking can significantly extend their life. Researchers found that those who stopped smoking after their cancer diagnosis gained nearly a full year of additional
