Cancer
Research from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has shed light on the complications associated with spinal stereotactic radiosurgery (SSRS). A recent study of 67 patients who underwent SSRS between 2011 and 2020 found that 74.6% of the patients were men, and the most common tumor histologies
Cancer research
A new study on laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) outcomes has shed light on the importance of preserving the length of the membranous urethra in patients undergoing this type of surgery. The study, conducted by researchers at Linyi Cancer Hospital in Shandong, People's Republic of China, found that patients
Cancer research
An international study has revealed that age-based classifications in the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) may be overly simplistic and no longer reliable. Researchers from the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology and the Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cooperative Group analyzed data from 2,823 adult AML patients treated in
Brain
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) have made significant progress in finding a new way to protect the brain from cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI). Led by Munjal Acharya, PhD, the team identified a targeted approach to block the neuro-inflammatory effects of radiation therapy for brain cancer, which can
Cancer research
Cancer patients already face a daunting diagnosis, but many are dealt a second blow: "chemo brain," also known as "brain fog." This mix of cognitive issues affects up to three-in-four patients, causing memory problems, struggling to find words, and an inability to concentrate. The effects can
Cancer research
Scientists from the Institut Pasteur and Inserm have successfully reprogrammed the death of malignant B cells to stimulate an effective anti-tumor immune response, paving the way for a potential therapeutic avenue for certain cancers, including lymphomas and leukemias. By combining three existing drugs, researchers were able to induce necroptosis, a
Cancer
Young cancer survivors are at a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular diseases, with researchers warning of the potential long-term complications of cancer treatment. A study published in Cardio-Oncology found that children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer experience a higher incidence of cardiovascular disease compared to the general population. The
Cancer research
A study published in the Cancer journal has found that diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with neurocognitive impairment in survivors of childhood cancer. The research, conducted by a team from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, analyzed data from 16,196 childhood cancer survivors and found that those with
Cancer patients
New research published in Psychologie Francaise has provided valuable insights into the beliefs and causal attributions of cancer patients, shedding light on their experiences and coping strategies. The study, conducted by researchers at Aix-Marseille University, surveyed 237 cancer patients and found that internal causes are overrepresented, with half of the
Cancer research
Researchers at Emory University School of Medicine have unveiled new data on the impact of Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act on insurance coverage among adult survivors of childhood cancer. The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology's Oncology Practice, analyzed data from the Childhood Cancer
Cancer research
A study published in the Cancer journal has found that diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with neurocognitive impairment in survivors of childhood cancer. The research, conducted by a team from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, analyzed data from 16,196 childhood cancer survivors and found that those with
Cancer diagnosis
A nationwide video campaign, 30 Stories, 30 Days, has been launched by the Kenner Family Research Fund (KFRF) and Entertainment to Affect Change (E2AC) to highlight the critical role of primary care providers in identifying pancreatic cancer early and improving patient survival rates. The campaign will release a video story
