Category: Cancer
Incurable Cancers: Study Shows How Human Proteins Fight Against Cancer Treatment
Key Takeaways: T cells stimulate cancer cells to release galectin-9, a protein that suppresses immune response. Galectin-9 weakens T cells and NK cells, making cancer harder to treat. High …New Study Could Help Improve Prevention and Treatment of Deadly Gliomas
Key Takeaways Genetic Link to Gliomas – Researchers identified a DNA alteration (rs55705857) that increases glioma risk and speeds up tumor growth. Faster Tumor Development – In animal models, …
High-Fat Diets Reshape Gut Bacteria and Raise Colorectal Cancer Risk, Study Shows
A recently published study just confirmed that high-fat diets can alter gut bacteria and, through a domino effect, bile acids, thereby increasing the risk of colorectal cancer. According to …
Preventing Colorectal Cancer in 2023: The Essential Role of Lifestyle Changes, Regular Screenings, and Early Detection in Health Management
In 2023, more than 153,020 new cases of colorectal cancer were recorded in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. Cancer of the colon and rectum is …Durvalumab (Imfinzi) Boosts Survival in Early-Stage Lung Cancer: What Patients Should Know
Key Takeaways: Adding Durvalumab (Imfinzi) to chemotherapy before and after surgery significantly improves outcomes for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Patients receiving Durvalumab had a 73% chance of …Targeting Hox Gene Dysregulation a Promising Approach for the Treatment of Glioblastoma Multiforme
Brain tumors are the deadliest type of tumors in the world. These tumors that occur following the uncontrolled proliferation of brain cells compress the surrounding normal brain tissues causing …Recent Study Establishes Clear Connection Between Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Cancer Risk in Men
In a large cohort study, researchers have observed an association between cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) levels and the risk of men dying from some common cancers. CRF describes the ability …The iKnife: A Smart Scalpel Capable of Detecting Tumors Almost Instantly During Surgery
Key Takeaways: A new AI-powered tool called the iKnife can diagnose endometrial cancer within seconds. The device analyzes tissue vapor during surgery, achieving 89% accuracy in recent trials. While …