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Thursday, Dec 4

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Transformation of Lung Cancer; What the OR Team Had to Say; Microplastics and Cancer

(MedPage Today) -- Authors in the Journal of the American College of Radiology discuss the transformation of lung cancer from stigma and fatalism to a new reality of treatment and long-term survival for many patients.

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Simple urine test developed to screen bladder cancer

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Researchers have discovered that analyzing specific patterns of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) fragmentation in a simple urine sample can effectively diagnose and stage bladder cancer, offering a much-needed alternative to invasive procedures like…

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New drug combination shows promise for overcoming resistance in ovarian cancer

Researchers at the University of Colorado Cancer Center have discovered a novel therapy combination that could offer new hope to ovarian cancer patients who do not respond to existing treatments.

Study reveals unequal burden of sudden cardiac death among colorectal cancer survivors

A new research paper was published in Volume 12 of Oncoscience on November 7, 2025, titled "Temporal trends and disparities in sudden cardiac death among colorectal cancer patients: A nationwide study."

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KRAS-mutant cancers: Potential target could overcome treatment resistance

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Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have identified a specific protein, RASH3D19, that is responsible for activation of RAS signaling pathways involved in aggressive tumor growth and resistance to KRAS…

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From lab to clinic: Phase I trial of promising combination therapy for resistant ovarian cancer

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Researchers at the University of Colorado Cancer Center have discovered a novel therapy combination that could offer new hope to ovarian cancer patients who do not respond to existing treatments. Conducted entirely at the University of…

Expert calls for greater role of family caregivers in cancer care decisions

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Health services researchers say shared decision-making (SDM)—a collaborative process where clinicians and patients make treatment choices together—should systematically include family caregivers.

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Cancer patient forced to wait 10 hours in car after 'overflowing' A&E turns her away

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A 75-year-old woman with cancer was told to wait in her car amid freezing -1C temperatures after the 'overflowing' A&E department at Wigan Infirmary turned her away despite suspected sepsis symptoms

Wish Book: Cancer upturns lives. When asking for help feels daunting, Cancer CAREpoint offers a lifeline of support and a place to start.

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Cancer CAREpoint provides a place where patients can find community and encouragement from others’ stories and struggles.

Wish Book: Cancer upturns lives. When asking for help feels daunting, Cancer CAREpoint offers a lifeline of support and a place to start.

Cancer CAREpoint provides a place where patients can find community and encouragement from others’ stories and struggles.

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Her cancer treatment failed. Now, she is the face of this year's Festival of Trees

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Livie Smart, a bone marrow transplant recipient, is serving as the patient champion for the Festival of Trees, which will take place Wednesday through Friday at the Mountain America Expo Center in Sandy.

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FDA approves Imfinzi for early gastric and gastroesophageal cancers

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Imfinzi (durvalumab) in combination with standard-of-care FLOT chemotherapy (fluorouracil, leucovorin, oxaliplatin, and docetaxel) for treating adult patients with resectable, early-stage,…

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Wednesday, Dec 3

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Supplemental Breast Cancer Screening in Women With Dense Breasts

(MedPage Today) -- In 2023, the FDA updated its mammography regulations, with a key amendment that required facilities to provide information to patients regarding the density of their breasts.

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Cancer patient killed by ‘toxic mold’ while recuperating in Airbnb, family says

Exclusive: ‘The loss of a loved one is a tragedy and our thoughts are with the Gafoor family,’ an Airbnb spokesperson told The Independent

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I was diagnosed with rare cancer – 1 decision saved my life

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My cancer journey has taught me what's important for us patients.

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Small team, big impact: Automation helps relieve symptoms to keep cancer patients out of the ER

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For many people living with cancer, symptoms such as pain, anxiety or insomnia can quickly spiral into an emergency room visit. Such visits can be financially costly and take an emotional toll on patients and their caregivers.