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The Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act, a bipartisan bill re-introduced by U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02), Kim Schrier (WA-08), and Vern Buchanan (FL-13), seeks to expand access to lifesaving genetic testing for Medicare beneficiaries. Currently, Medicare only covers genetic testing for beneficiaries already diagnosed with cancer,
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A new study comparing open, laparoscopic, and robotic gastrectomy techniques in the treatment of gastric cancer has found that minimally invasive surgical methods, particularly robotic gastrectomy, provide a safe and oncologically adequate alternative to open surgery. The research, conducted at the University of Health Sciences in Istanbul, Turkey, analyzed 109
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Researchers at the University of California San Diego have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of cancer immunotherapy. A virus that typically infects black-eyed peas, known as the cowpea mosaic virus (CPMV), has shown great promise in attacking cancer cells. In a study published in Cell Biomaterials, a team
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Toronto researchers, led by Gang Zheng, associate research director of the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, and professor of medical biophysics at the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine, have received Health Canada approval to conduct clinical trials for a novel class of nanoparticles called
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U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02), Kim Schrier (WA-08), and Vern Buchanan (FL-13) have re-introduced bipartisan legislation to expand access to lifesaving genetic testing for individuals at risk of developing cancer. The Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act aims to remove barriers that prevent Medicare beneficiaries from accessing
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Researchers at Concordia University have developed a revolutionary approach to cancer diagnosis using liquid biopsy and nanotechnology. This technique involves detecting cancer biomarkers in body fluids such as blood and urine, providing a non-invasive and minimally invasive means of identifying cancer at an early stage. The study highlights the challenges
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A new study has shed light on the association between chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy and sarcopenia, a hallmark of cancer cachexia. Researchers at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute discovered that patients with baseline sarcopenia had poorer tolerance and reduced survival after CAR-T cell therapy.
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Researchers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Washington, have found that dysregulation of the bone marrow niche in multiple myeloma alters the composition and state of resident immune cells, potentially impeding antitumor immunity. This study, published in the Blood Journal, investigated the extent of T-cell exhaustion in
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Liquid biopsy-based multi-cancer early detection (MCED) is being viewed as a breakthrough in cancer screening and prevention due to its ability to detect multiple cancers simultaneously with minimal invasiveness and high patient compliance. Current cancer screening methods, such as mammography, colonoscopy, and low-dose computed tomography (LDCT), are limited in scope
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Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas have developed a prototype imaging system that uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and hyperspectral imaging technology to create detailed maps of tissue properties, potentially improving the detection of cancerous tissue during endoscopic procedures. The system, which combines the LEDs with hyperspectral imaging, can
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Claire Anderson thought she had a routine smear test, but it revealed she had cervical cancer, prompting a life-altering decision to undergo a radical hysterectomy. With her daughter Zoe by her side, Claire navigates the emotional and physical impact of cancer treatment, including the intensity of menopause and the devastating
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Research published in the Journal of Sleep Research has found a strong association between sleep disturbances and suicidality in depressed individuals. According to the study, conducted by the Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (IRCCS) San Raffaele Scientific Institute in Milan, Italy, polysomnographic features of depressed suicidal and non-suicidal subjects
