Cancer research
Research investigating the temporal trends and disparities in pediatric differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) incidence in the United States from 2000 to 2022 has yielded significant findings. The study, published in PLOS One, reveals that rates of pediatric DTC have been increasing, but disparities in incidence, diagnosis, and treatment across race
Cancer research
A multi-institutional study, co-authored by Danny Reinberg, Ph.D., has shed light on a genetic mechanism in ants that could have significant implications for understanding gene regulation and cancer biology. The unique process that allows ants to pinpoint specific scents may also occur in human cells, particularly in cancer, where
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 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
Recent research from a multidisciplinary group of experts has highlighted the essential components required for providing high-quality lung cancer screening. The study, published in the journal Chest, updates the 2015 policy statement from the American College of Chest Physicians and American Thoracic Society. The research aimed to summarize new knowledge
Cancer research
Researchers from the University of Florida and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have found that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines can activate a powerful immune response that boosts the effectiveness of immunotherapy in cancer patients. Studies have shown that patients who received the vaccine within 100 days of starting
Breast cancer
A new study comparing digital mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis screenings has revealed differences in the diagnostic workup pathways for abnormal results. Researchers found that the number of imaging modalities in the diagnostic pathway was similar for both types of screenings, but the first workup procedure was more often ultrasound
Cancer research
The Cancer Immunotherapy Market, which stood at USD 105.7 billion in 2024, is expected to grow to USD 254.6 billion by 2033 at a CAGR of 10.26 percent from 2025 to 2033. This growth is being fueled by the increasing incidence of cancer, research on targeted therapies,
Cancer research
Recent research from a multidisciplinary group of experts has highlighted the essential components required for providing high-quality lung cancer screening. The study, published in the journal Chest, updates the 2015 policy statement from the American College of Chest Physicians and American Thoracic Society. The research aimed to summarize new knowledge
Cancer
Research into the mysteries of the centromere has led scientists to a new understanding of how these fundamental chromosomal structures ensure accurate chromosome segregation during cell division. Despite their conserved and essential role in maintaining genomic stability, centromeres are subject to rapid evolutionary change. A recent study published in Chromosome
Breast cancer
A new study comparing digital mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis screenings has revealed differences in the diagnostic workup pathways for abnormal results. Researchers found that the number of imaging modalities in the diagnostic pathway was similar for both types of screenings, but the first workup procedure was more often ultrasound
Cancer research
Research conducted in one of the largest European trials found that prostate cancer screening can reduce mortality rates by 13%, with the potential to save around 1,500 lives annually in the UK. The study suggests that a targeted approach to screening is necessary, focusing on those at the greatest
