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Thursday, May 30

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Drugs can reduce recurrence after bowel cancer surgery, new thesis suggests

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A thesis at Umeå University shows that certain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, known as NSAIDs, can help patients who have undergone surgery for colorectal cancer. These patients suffer fewer recurrences of cancer and fewer leaks at…

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New cancer-related fatigue treatment guidelines urge exercise, talk therapy, mindfulness, tai chi

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Karen Mustian, Ph.D., MPH, a Wilmot Cancer Institute leader, is senior author on a new set of national guidelines for easing fatigue in cancer patients.

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Valar Labs debuts AI-powered cancer care prediction tool and secures $22M

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Biotech startup Valar Labs has built a tool that accurately predicts certain treatment outcomes, potentially saving precious time for patients.

Study finds suicide rates among cancer patients are falling

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Even as suicide rates have risen among Americans generally, one group appears to be bucking that trend: People diagnosed with cancer.

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Using Prognostic AI Models in Pathology: Case Colorectal Cancer, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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In this free webinar, learn about the current state of colorectal pathology and pathologic features that guide oncologic decision-making. Gain insights into improving risk assessments for cancer patients with an AI-integrated scheme and…

Wednesday, May 29

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FDA Conditionally Approves Eli Lilly's Thyroid Cancer Drug For Pediatric Patients With Certain Mutations

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Advanced or metastatic medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) with a RET mutation, who require systemic therapy.; Advanced or metastatic thyroid cancer with a RET gene fusion, who require systemic therapy and who are radioactive iodine-refractory …

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Frankenlimbs! Doctors are using 'spare parts' removed during ops to perform reconstructions on arms and legs following cancer surgery

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Surgeons who published a study on the revolutionary technique say such the technique could not only help patients it could also help beat record NHS waiting lists.

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Ancient Egyptian skull shows oldest attempt at cancer surgery

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A pair of ancient Egyptian skulls, both thousands of years old, belonged to some of history's earliest known cancer patients, according to a study published Wednesday.

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NGO partners ABUTH to support female vulnerable cancer patients

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Tribune Online; NGO partners ABUTH to support female vulnerable cancer patients

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Optimal cancer-killing t cells discovered

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A team of cancer researchers has discovered a new subset of T cells that may improve the outcome for patients treated with T-cell therapies.

Altering cancer treatment dosing could significantly reduce its climate impact

The University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center has revealed that changing the dosing schedule for common cancer therapy could greatly reduce greenhouse gas emissions without compromising the patient's outcomes.

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Tuesday, May 28

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New lung cancer drug boosts AstraZeneca as trials show improved survival rates

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The British firm said yesterday that the drug, being developed with Japan's Daiichi Sankyo, could be 'an important new treatment for patients'.

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Room makeover revealed: 8-year-old cancer patient shows off her special surprise

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WTMJ, JENNIFER SCHROEDER, CNN By Rebecca Klopf Click here for updates on this story EAST TROY, Wisconsin (WTMJ) — A Waukesha firefighter’s little girl is in the fight of her life, but the kindness and generosity of the community is making…

Effective lymph node transfer eases arm swelling in breast cancer patients

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A recent study led by Dr. Zhaohua Jiang from the Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital has brought advancements in the treatment of lymphedema in breast cancer survivors. Through a procedure known as vascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT),…

Targeting 'monster cancer cells' could reduce recurrence rates after cancer therapy

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MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researchers have unlocked a discovery that could help to explain why cancer can recur in patients who have undergone chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

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