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Monday, Dec 15

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Lung Cancer Screening Follow-Up Often Inadequate

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(MedPage Today) -- After finding abnormalities on low-dose CT lung cancer screening, many patients don't get the recommended level of follow-up care, a Medicare-linked registry analysis showed.

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Blood test may help identify which colon cancer patients benefit from NSAIDs

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A blood test could help doctors decide which patients with colon cancer should receive anti-inflammatory medication along with chemotherapy after surgery, according to a study appearing in JAMA Oncology. Based on data from an Alliance for…

Dramatic drop in HIV-infected immune cells occurs in patient who received cancer treatment

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Advancements in HIV/AIDS research, drug development and clinical practice since the 1980s have made it possible for people living with HIV to lead long, productive lives and keep the virus in check at undetectable levels and…

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Clinical trial of personalized cancer vaccine demonstrates feasibility, safety, immune activation

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The first-in-human clinical phase I trial assessing the feasibility and safety of WDVAX, an immunostimulatory biomaterial-based cancer vaccine, in a cohort of 21 patients with stage 4 metastatic melanoma, was concluded with positive…

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Targeting B-cells may boost immunotherapy in liver cancer treatment

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Scientists have identified a promising strategy to improve liver cancer immunotherapy: targeting B-cells. While immunotherapy has transformed cancer treatment by activating T-cells—a type of immune cell that fights cancerous cells—many…

Proton beam therapy boosts throat cancer survival, study finds

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Photon therapy offers strong outcomes in treating oropharyngeal cancers; however, some radiation can reach and damage nearby healthy tissue. The damage can lead to side effects that may be severe for some patients. In a new nationwide…

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Awareness of BRCA Status Drives Aggressive Surgery in Early-Onset Breast Cancer

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(MedPage Today) -- At the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, investigators from an international consortium reported that knowledge of BRCA1/2 mutation status strongly influenced surgical decision-making in young patients with stages I…

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New guideline maps care for pregnant women with blood cancers

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A new guideline from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) offers clear, evidence-based direction for treating blood cancers during pregnancy and shows that many patients can safely receive timely cancer care without…

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Big Nova Gives $3 Million to Advance NMDP's Mission and Help More Patients Receive Blood Stem Cell Transplants

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Big Nova's recent donation will expand access to patient and donor assistance programs, helping more patients overcome the financial barriers associated with transplant and ensuring more donors can say "yes" when called. The gift is…

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Proton Therapy New Standard of Care for Patients with Oropharyngeal Cancer

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Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium, December 15, 2025 – IBA (Ion Beam Applications S.A., EURONEXT), the world leader in particle accelerator technology and the world's leading provider of proton therapy solutions for the treatment of cancer, is…

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Robotic-assisted biopsy hailed as ‘paradigm shift’ for lung cancer diagnosis

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The technology allows medics to reach small spots on the lungs that would usually be left to be monitored, speeding up diagnosis for patients.

Robotic-assisted biopsy hailed as ‘paradigm shift’ for lung cancer diagnosis

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The technology allows medics to reach small spots on the lungs that would usually be left to be monitored, speeding up diagnosis for patients.

Robotic-assisted biopsy hailed as ‘paradigm shift’ for lung cancer diagnosis

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The technology allows medics to reach small spots on the lungs that would usually be left to be monitored, speeding up diagnosis for patients.

Robotic-assisted biopsy hailed as ‘paradigm shift’ for lung cancer diagnosis

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The technology allows medics to reach small spots on the lungs that would usually be left to be monitored, speeding up diagnosis for patients.

Sunday, Dec 14

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How Kate Middleton honored late cancer patients at London’s Ever After Garden

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The Princess of Wales revealed her cancer diagnosis in March 2024 and has been in remission since January.

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First patient in Arizona treated with new immune cell therapy

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A patient with synovial sarcoma, a soft-tissue cancer that usually occurs in the large joints of the arms and legs, is the first in Arizona treated with a new immune cell therapy known as TECELRA at the HonorHealth Research Institute.

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India News | Gujarat CM Relief Fund Provides over Rs 31.55 Crore to Aid Cancer Patients in Last Four Years

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Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF), operated by the Government of Gujarat, has become a strong safety shield for citizens in times of crisis. Whether it is natural disasters,…

Saturday, Dec 13

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Johnson & Johnson to pay $40M to 2 ovarian cancer patients after using brand’s talcum powders

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The giant health care company said it would appeal the jury’s liability verdict and compensatory damages.

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Jury says Johnson & Johnson owes $40 million to 2 cancer patients who used talcum powders

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A Los Angeles jury awarded $40 million on Friday to two women who claimed that talcum powder made by Johnson…