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Pre- and post-surgical immunotherapy improves outcomes for patients with operable lung cancer, Phase III study finds

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Compared with pre-surgical (neoadjuvant) chemotherapy alone, adding perioperative immunotherapy—given before and after surgery—significantly improved event-free survival (EFS) in patients with resectable early-stage non-small cell lung…

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Women physicians are underrepresented and feel less impactful in cancer treatment planning virtual meetings

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Considered a best practice at academic medical centers, tumor boards bring together multidisciplinary teams of experts to determine the optimal course of treatment for patients with cancer. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, medical and…

This time, it's personal: Enhancing patient response to cancer immunotherapy

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Immunotherapy has revolutionized the way we treat cancer in recent years. Instead of targeting the tumor itself, immunotherapies work by directing patients' immune systems to attack their tumors more effectively. This has been especially…

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Half-matched family donors offer best outcomes for Hispanic patients undergoing bone marrow transplants: Study

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For adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), a type of cancer that originates in the bone marrow, allogeneic stem cell transplantation (more commonly known as a bone marrow transplant) may be necessary for survival.

AI may improve doctor–patient interactions for older adults with cancer

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Artificial intelligence has the potential to help older adults with cancer communicate with their doctors and participate more fully in decisions about their treatment, according to new Cornell research.

Gujarat Titans Players to Wear Lavender Jersey During IPL 2024 Match Against SRH On May 16 to Show Support For Cancer Patients and Survivors

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This is the second year in succession that Gujarat Titans players will showcase their commitment to the fight against cancer. Due to the match against KKR getting abandoned due to rain, GT will don the jersey against SRH.

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Cancer patients reel in support at fishing trip in Glen Rose

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A group of men fighting cancer found something good on a fishing trip to Glen Rose about an hour southwest of Fort Worth. They found hope and healing.

Resection for Early Liver Cancer Tied to Improved Survival

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(MedPage Today) -- Liver resection should be the primary therapeutic option for patients with early multinodular hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who are ineligible for transplant, a retrospective cohort study suggested.

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£400k hospital boost: Donation brings specialist cancer treatment and will reduce waiting times

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A new technology which removes the need for cancer patients to have permanent tattoos to guide their radiotherapy treatment is now available in the county.

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Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score test recommended by NICE for lymph node-positive breast cancer patients

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Exact Sciences, a leading provider of cancer screening and diagnostic tests, today announced that the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended the expanded use of the Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence…

Top Doctor Cancer-free A Year After World-first Therapy

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A year after undergoing a world-first treatment for glioblastoma, Australian doctor Richard Scolyer remains cancer-free. The esteemed pathologist’s experimental therapy is based on his own pioneering research on melanoma. Prof Scolyer’s…

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At 37, I became a ‘breast cancer patient’ – here’s how I got my identity back

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When Hayley Gullen was diagnosed, she began to document her experience through cartoons - and found connection with others through the grief, fear and absurdity

Tuesday, May 14

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Tech Life: Help for cancer patients

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The machine that allows patients to take their own blood samples for analysis from home.

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Young cancer patients help design ice cream flavour ahead of Children's Cancer Run

Youngsters on the wards helped artisan gelato firm Ciccarelli to produce a very special fundraising flavour

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World News | UAE: Friends of Cancer Patients Signs MoU with Saqr Hospital

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Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. In a concerted effort to bolster the fight against breast cancer, Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saqr Hospital, an affiliate…

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India News | Under 'Mission Compassion' Cancer Patients Will Be Given All Types of Assistance: West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose

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Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose met a cancer patient at her residence under his 'Mission Compassion' programme in Kolkata on Tuesday. He said that under 'Mission Compassion' cancer…

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Researcher Free From Cancer After Pioneering Treatment

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A year after undergoing a world-first treatment for glioblastoma, Australian doctor Richard Scolyer remains cancer-free. The esteemed pathologist’s experimental therapy is based on his own pioneering research on melanoma. Prof Scolyer’s…

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Combined exercise and diet interventions show potential in improving ovarian cancer patients' outcomes

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A recent study in the British Journal of Cancer evaluated the impact of combined exercise and dietary intervention on fatigue, body composition, and physical function in ovarian cancer patients. The PADOVA trial found that the intervention…

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Children's cancer services in the South East

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Following the decision to relocate children's cancer services in South East England away from St George's Hospital, I met with the Health Secretary with a cross-party group of MPs to raise our concerns.When I visited the Pinckney Ward…