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Breast cancer: New data on cohort with recurrence score 26-100 shows 93% cancer-free rate at 5 years

October 1, 2019 0 Comments Brain Tumor, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Colon Cancer, Leukemia, Lung Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Women's Health

In the prospective TAILORx trial, 93% of women with hormone-sensitive, HER2-negative, axillary node-negative breast cancer and a high Recurrence Score 26-100 were estimated to be cancer-free at five years. This outcome was much better than expected with endocrine therapy alone. The finding adds to limited data on outcomes with a high RS of 26-100, treated with taxane and/or anthracycline-containing chemotherapy plus endocrine therapy. It adds to the body of evidence supporting use of the RS.

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Whole genome sequencing could enable personalized cancer treatment

September 30, 2019 0 Comments Brain Tumor, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Colon Cancer, Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Personalized Medicine, Skin Cancer

Whole genome sequencing of tumour cells could help predict the prognosis of a patient's cancer and offer clues to identify the most effective treatment, suggests an international study.

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Building a brighter way for capturing cancer during surgery

September 30, 2019 0 Comments Breast Cancer, Cancer, Computer Modeling, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Medical Devices, Robotics, Today's Healthcare

Bioengineer's smart surgical microscope shows promise for more accurately and quickly identifying cancer cells in the operating room.

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Mesothelioma trial suggests immunotherapy as an alternative to chemotherapy

September 30, 2019 0 Comments Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Diseases and Conditions, Leukemia, Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma, Prostate Cancer, Today's Healthcare

Patients with mesothelioma may gain similar benefit from immunotherapy as chemotherapy, and good responders may provide important clues to novel treatment for the thousands of new cases each year. New data highlight the need to understand the biological mechanisms whereby mesothelioma, which is incurable, adapts to immunotherapy in some patients but not in others, resulting in variations in treatment response.

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Towards safer, more effective cancer radiation therapy using X-rays and nanoparticles

September 30, 2019 0 Comments Brain Tumor, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Detectors, Energy Technology, Lung Cancer, Medical Technology, Thermodynamics

X-rays could be tuned to deliver a more effective punch that destroys cancer cells and not harm the body.

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New blood test capable of detecting multiple types of cancer

September 28, 2019 0 Comments Brain Tumor, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Colon Cancer, Leukemia, Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Skin Cancer

A new blood test in development has shown ability to screen for numerous types of cancer with a high degree of accuracy, a trial of the test shows.

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Tasmanian devil research could help tackle immunotherapy resistance

September 27, 2019 0 Comments Biology, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Genetics, Lung Cancer, Lymphoma, mice, Molecular Biology

A cluster of interacting proteins that are active in both human cancers and Tasmanian devil facial tumours, may give clues to how cancers evade the immune system, according to a new study.

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Pancreatic cancer discovery reveals how the aggressive cancer fuels its growth

September 26, 2019 0 Comments Brain Tumor, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Colon Cancer, Leukemia, Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Skin Cancer

A new discovery about pancreatic cancer sheds light on how the cancer fuels its growth and may help explain how promising cancer drugs work — and for whom they will fail.

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Trial finds high-dose radiation effective for men whose prostate cancer has spread

September 26, 2019 0 Comments Breast Cancer, Diseases and Conditions, Men's Health, Personalized Medicine, Prostate Cancer, Prostate Health, Today's Healthcare, Urology

A randomized clinical trial of targeted, high-dose radiation for men with oligometastatic prostate cancer has shown the treatment to be an effective and safe option for patients who wish to delay hormone-suppression therapy. The phase II trial found that radiation therapy can generate an immune system response not previously believed possible in this type of cancer.

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Fathering children by assisted reproduction linked to increased risk of prostate cancer

September 26, 2019 0 Comments Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Diseases and Conditions, Fertility, Men's Health, Prostate Cancer, Prostate Health, Urology

Men who became fathers through assisted reproduction techniques seem to be at higher risk for prostate cancer and early onset prostate cancer compared with men achieving fatherhood naturally.