Thursday, May 21, 2020

Google Alert - cancer

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Daily update May 21, 2020
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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused routine and life-saving procedures for patients with cancer to be sidelined and delayed. Postponed chemotherapy ...
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Nanobowls serve up chemotherapy drugs to cancer cells. Date: May 20, 2020; Source: American Chemical Society; Summary: For decades, scientists ...
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Researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute will test blood cancer drugs on coronavirus patients following several reports that the drugs appear to ...
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Timmy Ward's journey to becoming cancer free. Ward placed 6th at the 2020 PIAA State Wrestling Championships in the AA 170 lb weight class.
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Tori Geib was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer the week of her 30th birthday. Soon after, she underwent surgery on her spine that left her unable ...
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The study found that rates of advanced prostate cancers rose by about 5% per year through 2016. There was some good news, though. After routine use ...
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What I'm concerned about right now, not just for lung cancer but for all cancers, is are there patients out there that don't want to come in because they're ...
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In these coronavirus days, as is increasingly clear from cancer charities such as the Institute of Cancer Research and Breast Cancer Now, it leads not ...
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Patient enrollment in clinical trials for cancer drugs was "severely" affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report published in Nature ...
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— Bryson Mittman's grandfather was diagnosed with blood cancer before he was born. But, when Bryson was 6 years old, he decided to use his birthday ...
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HOUSTON, Texas (Ivanhoe Newswire) ---It's called the 'cancer pen' and is used to help diagnose cancerous tumors. When this tiny device is held next ...
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A San Francisco startup hopes to change that trajectory with an oral therapy targeting specific proteins mutated in these cancers, part of a larger game ...
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Although the data are not as clear, cancer patients are also among those vulnerable to the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 and more likely to ...
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That's because the majority (57%) of recently diagnosed advanced lung cancer patients believe nothing can be done to treat it, according to a study ...
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I want to be able to move on," said Dawn Buckner. Since March 2019, she's been fighting breast cancer. On May 18, 2020, she had one of her last ...
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John Carroll. Editor & Founder. AstraZeneca and its partners at Merck can tack on another key clinical win for their blockbuster cancer drug star ...
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"This kind of therapy is not something that has been tried before with liver cancer," Simon said. "And in our models, so-called 'senolytic' therapy greatly ...
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The eastern region of North Carolina is a rural region of the state, where individuals are at an increased risk for more health issues, including cancer.
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They found that CQ had exhibited anti-tumor activities in a variety of cancer cell lines in preclinical studies. CQ inhibited the growth of cancer cells and ...
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Joel McDonald jokes that if he had a penny every time someone told him he was too young to have cancer, he would be rich by now and could retire.
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Liver cancer is one of the deadliest cancers. It is insidious and does not present symptoms until it has progressed considerably, at which point, ...
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Mark Taylor, of the Royal College of Surgeons, said: "In any cancer, and particularly in those cancers that progress very quickly, time is of the essence.
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Donna Wiegle, a 30-year cervical cancer survivor, who is now four years into her cancer journey with stage IV ovarian cancer, will give an interactive ...
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The rogue cellular engine that drives a majority of ovarian cancers remains frustratingly difficult to disable. A new study comparing cancerous tissue ...
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Both are in their late 50s. They say they both suffer from severe medical problems. Garald Sears has cancer and Eileen suffers from a disabling hernia. "I ...
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Children with cancer were not more likely to catch the new coronavirus or to develop severe illness. May 21, 2020 • By Liz Highleyman ...
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Cancer vaccines could be peptide/protein-based, cell-based, or DNA/RNA (gene)-based, with different types of adjuvants. By targeting specific antigens ...
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It's not patients with RET-mutated cancers, who recently got two targeted therapies approved, nor is it patients with KRAS mutations, who are still waiting ...
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Mark Taylor, of the Royal College of Surgeons, said: "In any cancer, and particularly in those cancers that progress very quickly, time is of the essence. " ...
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Brand New Trial Tests Cancer Vaccine Prior to Mesothelioma Surgery. Dr. Raja Flores is the director of thoracic surgery at New York City's Mount Sinai ...
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It began piloting its tech at a comprehensive cancer center in Helsinki called Docrates Syöpäsairaala. By 2019 the company had expanded across five ...
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Developed by researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, the tool combines multiple datasets to help turn information into ...
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Bristol Myers boasts several cancer drugs whose sales are growing at a good clip. First, there's Revlimid, a treatment for multiple myeloma. Bristol Myers ...
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"These men and women are among the best of the best up-and-coming cancer researchers, and NCCN is proud to provide a step up on their career ...
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"This is the first study to show the benefit of Medicaid expansion on cancer death rates on a national scale," said lead study author Anna Lee, MD, ...
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She'll complete her education in radiologic technology at CARTI Cancer Institute in Little Rock after this year then plans to begin practicing in Ruston, La.
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"Cancers vary widely in how they react to different therapies — what works for one cancer type may not work for another — but regardless, they are all ...
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Cancer patients can be one of the most vulnerable populations, due to compromised immune systems from chemotherapy and other underlying health ...
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Nearly one-third of men who have undergone treatment for prostate cancer report that a subsequent lack of sexual function has had the greatest ...
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Deputy Director of Siteman Cancer Center Dr. John Dipersio joined Fox 2 via Skype to discuss the factors about coronavirus that led to the use of cancer ...
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Compared with white patients, black patients with screen-detected cancers had a lower calculated lung cancer risk, despite having a significantly ...
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North Country HealthCare's Radiation Exposure Screening & Education Program (RESEP) program provides cancer medical screening exams to ...
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"I am so far removed from [cancer treatments] — I am going on four years now — so just talking with my doctor, I have great relationship with him, Dr. [ ...
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Cancer surgeries and treatments delayed or rescheduled due to COVID-19 could be killing thousands, according to a report published Tuesday in the ...
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The cost of cancer care is rapidly increasing. The National Institutes of Health estimates the yearly cost of treating the disease is more than $158 billion ...
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J&J faces about 19,400 cases alleging its talcum powder caused users to develop ovarian cancer, through use for feminine hygiene, or mesothelioma, ...
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Radiation is common and often used as the initial treatment for cancer that is still in the prostate gland. Cure rates for men with these types of cancers are ...
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It was cancer. Rhabdomyosarcoma. A rare and aggressive disease that forms in soft tissue — specifically skeletal muscle tissue or sometimes hollow ...
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WEB
The War on Cancer - PubMed
There have been obvious triumphs, for instance in cure of acute lymphocytic leukaemia and other childhood cancers, Hodgkin's disease, and testicular ...
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Cancer Stem Cells: An Old Idea--A Paradigm Shift
Although the concept that cancers arise from "stem cells" or "germ cells" was first proposed about 150 years ago, it is only recently that advances in ...
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Pancreatic Cancer - PubMed
Pancreatic Cancer. Donghui Li et al. Lancet. 2004 .
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Community Cancer Services
We welcome volunteers with a passion and desire to help provide financial, emotional, and social support services to local cancer patients, families, and ...
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Cancer Care
Our team of nurses, oncologists and surgeons can help you decide what plan of care is right for you and your family. Cancers We Treat. cancer ...
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Benefits of Exercise Before and After a Cancer Diagnosis
... Oncologic Physical Therapy discusses the role of physical activity in cancer prevention and in the improvement of quality of life for cancer survivors.
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Urologic Cancer
The team treats most urologic cancers, including: Kidney cancer; Prostate cancer; Bladder cancer; Testicular cancer. We provide access to a full range of ...
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Scaling up the surveillance of childhood cancer: a global roadmap
Abstract. The World Health Organization recently launched the Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer (GICC) aiming to substantially increase survival ...
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Treatment Options
Radiation therapy is widely used as a treatment for many types of cancer and can be used alone or in combination with surgery or chemotherapy.
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What Is Cancer Cachexia and How Is It Managed?
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) published a new guideline on the management of cancer cachexia on May 20, 2020. Cancer ...
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Tips for managing your diabetes during cancer treatment
Patients diagnosed with both cancer and diabetes may be at a higher risk of infection or severe symptoms from COVID-19.
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Season of the Cancer-Fighting Superfruit: Strawberries
This superfruit is more than just a sweet treat! There are many ongoing studies to explore the ways in which strawberries protect against cancer.
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Schwab Family Cancer Center proud of clinical trial success
The Schwab Family Cancer Center has enrolled 12 patients for the study. Clinical trials like Lung-MAP involve studying new treatments and medications ...
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Rafoxanide Induces Immunogenic Death of Colorectal Cancer Cells
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major cause of cancer-related death in the world. Emerging evidence suggests that the clinical success of conventional ...
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Cancer Care
Hartford HealthCare's Cancer Institute Network provides even more innovative care with the addition of the Elizabeth M. Pfriem SWIM Center for ...
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Dr. Jerri Fant
Areas of Specialty. Surgical Oncologist; Breast Cancer Management. Fellowship. Surgical Oncology of the Breast Baylor University Medical Center
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UC research for potential breast cancer therapy
UC researcher studies potential target for cancer. Pharmacy faculty member receives American Cancer Society grant to study breast cancer biomarker.
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Breast Cancer Radiation Therapy
Radiation treatment is an important tool in treating breast cancer. The radiation oncologists at Mount Sinai Health System deliver high-quality care, ...
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Current panorama and challenges for neoadjuvant cancer immunotherapy
Abstract. Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) may overcome cancer cells' ability to evade the immune system and proliferate. The long-term benefit of ...
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NCI Cancer Data Aggregator (CDA) Awarded to Consortium
Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research (FNLCR) awarded a contract to develop the National Cancer Institute's (NCI's) Cancer Data ...
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Early Detection Makes Great Colon Cancer Care Even Better
But what if the test reveals cancer is already present? What happens next? It's never too late to begin taking steps to protect yourself from colon cancer, ...
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Support Testicular Cancer Research at MSK
At MSK, we set global standards in testicular cancer research and care — an ambition made possible through donor support. We've made great ...
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Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Care
The AYA Oncology Program was developed to acknowledge and meet the unique needs of adolescents and young adults with cancer, head-on. The ...
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AACR-Cancer Research UK Transatlantic Fellowships: Inaugural Recipients Announced
The strategic alliance between the AACR and Cancer Research UK includes support for promising young cancer researchers, including global ...
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A pan-cancer clinical study of personalized neoantigen vaccine monotherapy in treating patients ...
A pan-cancer clinical study of personalized neoantigen vaccine monotherapy in treating patients with various types of advanced solid tumors.
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Cancer care during COVID-19: No patient left behind
Treating active cancer is not elective and must continue – even during an unprecedented pandemic.
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COVID-19 and Cancer: Your Questions Answered
Coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted every aspect of our lives and has presented unique challenges to cancer patients. It's normal to have concerns.
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National Cancer Research Month
The importance of cancer research is recognized throughout May with the contributions made by researchers, physician-assistants, survivors, and ...
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Modest Responses With Immunotherapy Combo for Advanced Ovarian Cancer
For patients with recurrent or persistent ovarian cancer, a combination of nivolumab and ipilimumab resulted in a superior response rate and a slight ...
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Cancer Treatment During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Receiving treatment for your cancer is important for better outcomes, and should continue even during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Fundraising underway for Honesdale man facing cancer
What: In late November, doctors diagnosed Hooper with squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue, aka oral tongue cancer, an aggressive disease that ...
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Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas Awards $56 Million in New Grants
"I congratulate all of the awardees who strengthen the pool of top cancer research talent in Texas. Special recognition is given for first-time recruitment ...
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Advanced Prostate Cancer Rates Are on the Rise
Findings from American Cancer Society show increase in late-stage disease for men 50+. by Sarah Elizabeth Adler, AARP, May 20, 2020 | Comments: 0.
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ResearcHERS campaign brings attention to women cancer researchers
When Megan Haymart, M.D., was asked to chair the American Cancer Society's ResearcHERS campaign, it was a slam dunk. "It overlaps with a lot of ...
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Dana-Farber to test blood cancer drug in COVID-19 patients
Scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have launched a clinical test of a blood cancer drug in patients infected with the COVID-19 virus. The test ...
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Cancer won't stop me, and neither will COVID-19
I made it home in time for prom and graduation and was accepted at the College of the Holy Cross for the fall. But because the first year of my cancer ...
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Local Cancer Patient's Critical Care Derailed by COVID-19 – But Now Back On Track in San Diego ...
Oceanside CA— A local man has just received a lifeline from Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center in his fight against an advanced form of cancer, ...
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Acidic fibroblast growth factor underlies microenvironmental regulation of MYC in pancreatic cancer
Despite a critical role for MYC as an effector of oncogenic RAS, strategies to target MYC activity in RAS-driven cancers are lacking. In genetically ...
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Cancer Survivor Ava Guishard's story is one of strength and community
Ava finds comfort in her passions, like soccer, which has been one of the things that has helped her push through some tough stretches of her cancer ...
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10 Million Gift Accelerates Research to Improve Cancer Therapies
$10 Million Gift Accelerates Research to Improve Cancer Therapies ... to support research to find personalized therapies for difficult-to-treat cancers.
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