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Oncotarget: quantitative ultrasound radiomics in prediction of treatment response for breast cancer
(Impact Journals LLC) The cover for Issue 42 ofOncotarget features Figure 4, " Generation of parametric and texture maps from radiofrequency data, " recently published in " Quantitative ultrasound radiomics using texture derivatives in prediction of treatment response to neo-adjuvant chemotherapy for locally advanced breast cancer " by Dasgupta, et al. which reported that to investigate quantitative ultrasound based higher-order texture derivatives in predicting the response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy...
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M üschen named to Arthur H. and Isabel Bunker Professorship at Yale
A professor of medicine and of immunobiology, Dr. Markus M üschen studies oncogenic signaling and clonal evolution in B cell malignancies. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
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CMS to delay start of RO Model for radiation therapy
The radiation oncology community has cause for celebration today as the U.S....Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: Radiology groups ask for oncology payment model delay CMS releases new payment model for radiation oncology (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account. 100% free.
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David Hung's cancer-fighting drug company inks big 'blank check' deal
A SPAC sponsored by San Francisco's EcoR1, investments from other biotech investors and a record-shattering Series A round push Nuvation Bio's funding to more than $850 million. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
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ViewRay touts MRIdian papers at ASTRO 2020
ViewRay will be showcasing the application of its MRI-guided radiation therapy...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: Blue Earth highlights talks at ASTRO 2020 ViewRay wins Ohio MRIdian Linac contract ViewRay highlights results from prostate cancer study ViewRay, VieCure team up for cancer care (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)MedWorm Message: If you are looking to buy something in the January Sales please visit TheJanuarySales.com for a directory of all the best sales in the UK. Any...
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What Are The Signs That A Lump On Your Breast Is Cancerous?
Your breasts change naturally throughout the month and it can be difficult to know what you ’re looking for when you’re checking your breasts. So, how can you tell if a breast lump is cancerous? . (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
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Study finds biopharmaceutical innovation is responsible for 35% of the increase in life expectancy from 1990 to 2015
Medicines are responsible for more than a third of the improvement in life expectancy from 1990 to 2015, according to a recentstudy published inHealth Affairs. This underscores the crucial role of biopharmaceutical innovation, as life expectancy increased 3.3 years during that time period. (Source: The Catalyst)
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MammaPrint(R) Approved for Reimbursement in Germany
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 21, 2020 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- Agendia Inc., a world leader in precision oncology for breast cancer, announced today that the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) has approved MammaPrint® , Agendia's 70-Gene Breas... Diagnostics, Oncology, Reimbursement Agendia, MammaPrint, breast cancer (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
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Rate of Injuries Increased Around Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Women with invasive cervical cancer (ICC) have an increased rate of iatrogenic and noniatrogenic injuries during diagnostic workup, according to a study published online Oct. 21 in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers&... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Interval Breast Cancers Tied to Worse Outcomes
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Interval breast cancers (IBCs) account for one-fourth of breast cancers detected in routinely screened women, according to a study published online Sept. 25 in JAMA Network Open. Saroj Niraula, M.D., from the University... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Insurance Tied to Odds of Cancer Surgery at High-Volume Centers
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Uninsured, Medicare-insured, and Medicaid-insured patients with breast, prostate, or lung cancer are less likely to receive surgical care at high-volume hospitals compared with privately insured patients, according to a... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account. 100% free.
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Clinical Drug Candidate SDX-7320 Offsets Hyperglycemia Caused by...
Preclinical data indicate that SDX-7320 inhibits tumor growth and counteracts treatment-induced metabolic dysfunction, a safety concern that can interrupt PI3K/Akt/mTOR cancer therapy and lead to...(PRWeb October 21, 2020)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/clinical_drug_candidate_sdx_7320_offsets_hyperglycemia_caused_by_pi3k_akt_mtor_cancer_therapies_and_restores_insulin_sensitivity_syndevrx_s_preclinical_studies_show/prweb17481606.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)MedWorm...
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' Impressive' Outcomes Sans Chemo in Poor-Prognosis ALL'Impressive' Outcomes Sans Chemo in Poor-Prognosis ALL
Chemo-free targeted therapy yielded high rates of molecular response,"impressive" survival at 18 months with few toxic effects in a phase 2 trial of adults with Ph+ acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
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Your face and legs can indicate your risk of 'malignant' hypertension - here's how
HIGH blood pressure is an evasive threat because it isn't usually accompanied by any symptoms. If your blood pressure is alarmingly high, however, a telltale sign may show up on your face. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
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Drug Combo May Be Safe, Effective Therapy for Rare Leukemia
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- A combination of two " targeted " therapies can beat back a rare form of blood cancer -- without the toxic effects of chemotherapy, a new study has found. In a trial of 63 patients, researchers found that the drug regimen... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Coronavirus UK warning - COVID symptoms overlap with lung cancer - which one do you have?
CORONAVIRUS remains the all-consuming topic of the day, with cases rising across all regions of the UK. A harrowing report suggests the focus on coronavirus symptoms may have come at a grave cost to lung cancer detection and survival rates. The symptoms may overlap but how can you tell the difference? (Source: Daily Express - Health)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account. 100% free.
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Imaging analysis AI startups announce 510(k)s for prostate cancer, incidental pulmonary embolism algorithms
Quantib and Ezra's automated tools support diagnosis and measurement of the prostate and prostate lesions, while Aidoc's algorithm acts as an always-on catch net for unsuspected blockage of pulmonary arteries. (Source: mobihealthnews)
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Rush Limbaugh says conventional cancer treatments FAILED, stage 4 cancer went terminal
(Natural News) Conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh recently issued an update about his cancer diagnosis, and the gist of it is that conventional cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation simply do not work. Despite undergoing aggressive treatment regimens at the hands of conventional cancer “experts,” Limbaugh’s stage 4 lung cancer went terminal. After tweaking... (Source: NaturalNews.com)
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How to Care for Your Skin During Radiation Therapy
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Proper skin care is crucial for cancer patients receiving radiation therapy, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) says. Itchiness, redness, blistering and peeling are among the skin problems that radiation therapy... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)MedWorm Message: If you are looking to buy something in the January Sales please visit TheJanuarySales.com for a directory of all the best sales in the UK. Any income gained via affiliate links keeps MedWorm running.
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How to live longer: The best time of day to exercise to reduce your cancer risk
EXERCISE is key to living a long and healthy life. But a new study has now suggested the beneficial time of day to exercise. Exercising in the early morning could reduce your risk of developing cancer. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
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My Brother Died of Brain Cancer. 20 Years Later, I Had It, Too.
I was told it didn ’t run in families. Was it just chance? (Source: NYT Health)
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pCR in HER2+ Breast Cancer Predicts Long-Term Survival pCR in HER2+ Breast Cancer Predicts Long-Term Survival
A pathologic complete response to targeted therapy in HER2-positive breast cancer portends good long-term outcomes and may be a marker of cure, according to the final results of a phase 3 trial.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
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Interval Breast Cancers Tied to Worse Outcomes
Risk for breast cancer death more than threefold higher for interval versus screen - detected cancer (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
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Insurance Tied to Odds of Cancer Surgery at High - Volume Centers
Uninsured, Medicare - , Medicaid - insured less likely to receive surgical cancer care at high - volume hospital (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
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Patients Can Read Your Clinical Notes Starting Nov 2 Patients Can Read Your Clinical Notes Starting Nov 2
Traditionally, clinical notes have been written by doctors for other doctors and various administrators, but a federal mandate now gives patients immediate and easy access too.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
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Genomic differences may be key to overcoming prostate cancer disparities
(H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center& Research Institute) In a new article published in Clinical Cancer Research, Moffitt Cancer Center researchers describes the immune-oncologic differences in prostate cancer tumors of African American men and how those variations may be exploited to develop more personalized treatment approaches for this population. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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MSK-led studies support the concept of 'cancer environment immunotherapy'
(Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center) Two MSK-led studies published in the journal Nature support the idea of using immunotherapy drugs to treat the environment surrounding a tumor as an indirect way to combat cancer. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Gut bacteria linked to weight gain following chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer
(Bar-Ilan University) A new study suggests that gut bacteria are partially responsible for metabolic changes that lead to weight gain following chemotherapy treatment. If the composition of intestinal bacteria may predict which women will gain weight as a result of chemotherapy, researchers say they eventually hope to identify women at risk of gaining weight and offer methods to prevent it. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful...
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Genome archeologists discover path to activate immune response against cancer
(University Health Network) Ancient embedded elements in our DNA from generations past can activate a powerful immune response to kill cancer cells like an infection. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Transcription factors may inadvertently lock in DNA mistakes
(Duke University) A team of Duke researchers has found that transcription factors have a tendency to bind strongly to " mismatched " sections of DNA, i.e. sections of the genome that were not copied correctly. The strong binding of transcription factors to these mismatched sections of regulatory DNA might be a way in which random mutations become a problem that leads to disease, including cancer. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Palliative care needed across China for everyone who needs it -- study
(University of Birmingham) Palliative care should extend across China and pay more attention to managing non-malignant disease -- integrated within the country's healthcare system and available to everyone who needs it, according to a new study. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Salk Institute and BridgeBio Pharma collaborate to advance therapies for genetically driven disease
(Salk Institute) The Salk Institute and BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: BBIO) today announced a three-year collaboration agreement formed to advance cutting-edge academic discoveries in genetically driven diseases toward therapeutic applications. Under the partnership, BridgeBio will help fund research programs from Salk's world-renowned innovative cancer research, with the eventual goal of developing new therapeutics for patients in need. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Study discovers potential target for treating aggressive cancer cells
(Brown University) New research by a team at Brown University finds that special filaments called vimentin may be key to the spread of some aggressive, chemo-resistant cancer cells. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)MedWorm Message: If you are looking to buy something in the January Sales please visit TheJanuarySales.com for a directory of all the best sales in the UK. Any income gained via affiliate links keeps MedWorm running.
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ASTRO issues clinical guideline on radiation therapy for rectal cancer
(American Society for Radiation Oncology) A new clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) provides guidance for physicians who use radiation therapy to treat patients with locally advanced rectal cancer. Recommendations outline indications and best practices for pelvic radiation treatments, as well as the integration of radiation with chemotherapy and surgery for stage II-III disease. The guideline, which replaces ASTRO's 2016 guidance for rectal cancer, is published...
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Tumor DNA in spinal fluid could help doctors better monitor childhood brain cancer
(Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan) Researchers have demonstrated that a new liquid biopsy approach overcomes traditional barriers to quickly and efficiently diagnose and monitor high-grade pediatric gliomas. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Salk's Dannielle Engle awarded over $1 million to study tobacco use on pancreatic cancer
(Salk Institute) Salk Institute Assistant Professor Dannielle Engle has been awarded a New Investigator Award from the Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP) to examine how tobacco use promotes cellular changes that lead to pancreatic cancer. Engle will receive over $1 million over three years to develop new models for examining how tobacco carcinogens (cancer-causing substances) lead to tumor development and metastasis. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Highly effective tumor detection strategy for common childhood brain tumors
(Texas A&M University) A team of scientists at Texas A&M University, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital have developed a way to more accurately both detect and monitor a common type of pediatric brain cancer, setting the stage for giving clinicians a real-time view into how the cancer responds to treatment. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Cutting cancer off at the head
(Osaka City University) Using a 2 ml blood sample from 100 gastric cancer patients, researchers succeeded in identifying cancer cells circulating in the bloodstream and trace them back to their origin tumor by detecting an overexpression of fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR2) in both the cancer cells and the tumor. This new diagnostic method may allow for real-time detection of the growth patterns of the cancer, leading to quicker and more accurate preventative action -- essentially cutting...
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Cancer-linked enzyme mechanism newly characterized in study
(Indiana University) A new study is the first to describe a biochemical mechanism that influences activity in a protein linked to cancer, aging, inflammatory responses and addiction-related behaviors. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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It's all about the right balance
(Technische Universit ä t Dresden) Collaborative work of research groups at the University of W ü rzburg and the TU Dresden has provided important new insights for cancer research. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Women with cervical cancer may have increased risk of injury during diagnostic workup
(American Association for Cancer Research) Among women participating in cervical cancer screening in Sweden, those with a diagnosis of invasive cervical cancer had an increased risk of iatrogenic injuries (as a consequence of medical intervention) and non-iatrogenic injuries (caused by accidents and self-harm) requiring hospitalization. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
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Lack of Medicare CTC coverage affects people of color
The number of screening CT colonography (CTC) exams appears to decrease after...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: One-day training boosts readers' CTC performance CTC offers added value to colon cancer screening ACR, other groups lobby for CTC screening bill Why are CT colonography use rates trending downward? Can CTC improve staging for high-risk colon cancer? (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
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Science Saturday: Mining the molecular origins of breast cancer for new cures
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to focus on new strategies for prevention and early detection. Mayo Clinic Center for Regenerative Medicine and Mayo Clinic Cancer Center support stem cell biology research to uncover the molecular origins of breast cancer in order to bring new cures to the practice. Answering what are the causes of breast cancer at [...] (Source: Mayo Clinic Research News)
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How statins 'can help women survive cancer' according to latest research
Scientists in Australia have found that the cholesterol-lowering drugs, which cut their risk of heart attacks and strokes, can also halt the growth of tumours. The study involved nearly 40,000 women. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
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Serum, Saliva Bimarkers in Men With Prostate Cancer and BPH Serum, Saliva Bimarkers in Men With Prostate Cancer and BPH
This study evaluated biomarkers in saliva which might potentially be useful for noninvasive screening for early detection of prostate cancer.Laboratory Medicine (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
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BDR Pharma launches generic cancer drug in India
BDR Pharmaceuticals on Wednesday said it has launched the generic version of Lenvatinib drug for the treatment of various types of cancers in India. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)MedWorm Message: If you are looking to buy something in the January Sales please visit TheJanuarySales.com for a directory of all the best sales in the UK. Any income gained via affiliate links keeps MedWorm running.
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Christie hospital: Inside Europe's largest cancer unit
BBC Breakfast spent four days filming inside The Christie Hospital in Manchester, meeting patients and staff. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
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The problem when trying to sleep that could signal advanced prostate cancer
PROSTATE cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK, with more than 40,000 new cases diagnosed every year. Prostate cancer does not usually cause any symptoms until the cancer has advanced. When this happens, you may experience symptoms that impair your ability to sleep. (Source: Daily Express - Health)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account. 100% free.
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When Should You Screen for Prostate Cancer?
Title: When Should You Screen for Prostate Cancer?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 10/20/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/20/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Mens Health General)
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Study reveals disparities in access to high-quality surgical care
(Wiley) Among U.S. patients diagnosed with breast, prostate, lung, or colorectal cancer from 2004 to 2016, those who were uninsured or had Medicare or Medicaid were less likely than privately insured patients to receive surgical care at high-volume hospitals. The findings are published inCANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society (ACS). (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social...
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Cholesterol medications linked to lower cancer-related deaths in women
(Wiley) Among women with breast cancer, colorectal cancer, or melanoma, those who were taking cholesterol-lowering medications, were less likely to die from cancer, according to an analysis published in theBritish Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Oncotarget: Sirolimus-eluting stents -- opposite in vitro effects on the clonogenic cell potential
(Impact Journals LLC) The cover for issue 31 of Oncotarget features Figure 4, " Concentration dose-response curves of sirolimus effect [55 nM-1 nM] on the number of cells per surviving colony in U2OS cell line after 2 weeks exposure, " by Vasuri, et al. which reported that the authors evaluated the long-term effects of sirolimus on three different cell in vitro models, cultured in physiological conditions mimicking sirolimus-eluted stent, in order to clarify the effectiveness of sirolimus in blocking...
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Actor Jeff Bridges Shares Lymphoma Diagnosis
(Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
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CDC: One - Year Survival 96.1 Percent for Male Breast Cancer
Relative survival varies by stage at diagnosis, from 98.7 to 25.9 percent for localized and distant stage, respectively (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
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Linked Color Imaging Detects More Neoplastic Upper GI Lesions
More neoplastic lesions initially diagnosed in the examination group undergoing LCI first (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
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Is a Mastectomy Major Surgery?
Title: Is a Mastectomy Major Surgery?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 10/20/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/20/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
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Is Needle Localization Painful?
Title: Is Needle Localization Painful?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 10/20/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/20/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
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Is Lumpectomy a Major Surgery?
Title: Is Lumpectomy a Major Surgery?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 10/20/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/20/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
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What You Need to Know About Your Colon Cancer Risk
Title: What You Need to Know About Your Colon Cancer RiskCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/19/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/20/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
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How Many Lymph Nodes Are in Axillary Dissection?
Title: How Many Lymph Nodes Are in Axillary Dissection?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 10/19/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/19/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
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M üschen named to Arthur H. and Isabel Bunker Professorship at Yale
A professor of medicine and of immunobiology, Dr. Markus M üschen studies oncogenic signaling and clonal evolution in B cell malignancies. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
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Oncotarget: quantitative ultrasound radiomics in prediction of treatment response for breast cancer
(Impact Journals LLC) The cover for Issue 42 ofOncotarget features Figure 4, " Generation of parametric and texture maps from radiofrequency data, " recently published in " Quantitative ultrasound radiomics using texture derivatives in prediction of treatment response to neo-adjuvant chemotherapy for locally advanced breast cancer " by Dasgupta, et al. which reported that to investigate quantitative ultrasound based higher-order texture derivatives in predicting the response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy...
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CMS to delay start of RO Model for radiation therapy
The radiation oncology community has cause for celebration today as the U.S....Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: Radiology groups ask for oncology payment model delay CMS releases new payment model for radiation oncology (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account. 100% free.
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David Hung's cancer-fighting drug company inks big 'blank check' deal
A SPAC sponsored by San Francisco's EcoR1, investments from other biotech investors and a record-shattering Series A round push Nuvation Bio's funding to more than $850 million. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
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ViewRay touts MRIdian papers at ASTRO 2020
ViewRay will be showcasing the application of its MRI-guided radiation therapy...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: Blue Earth highlights talks at ASTRO 2020 ViewRay wins Ohio MRIdian Linac contract ViewRay highlights results from prostate cancer study ViewRay, VieCure team up for cancer care (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)MedWorm Message: If you are looking to buy something in the January Sales please visit TheJanuarySales.com for a directory of all the best sales in the UK. Any...
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What Are The Signs That A Lump On Your Breast Is Cancerous?
Your breasts change naturally throughout the month and it can be difficult to know what you ’re looking for when you’re checking your breasts. So, how can you tell if a breast lump is cancerous? . (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
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Study finds biopharmaceutical innovation is responsible for 35% of the increase in life expectancy from 1990 to 2015
Medicines are responsible for more than a third of the improvement in life expectancy from 1990 to 2015, according to a recentstudy published inHealth Affairs. This underscores the crucial role of biopharmaceutical innovation, as life expectancy increased 3.3 years during that time period. (Source: The Catalyst)
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MammaPrint(R) Approved for Reimbursement in Germany
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 21, 2020 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- Agendia Inc., a world leader in precision oncology for breast cancer, announced today that the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) has approved MammaPrint® , Agendia's 70-Gene Breas... Diagnostics, Oncology, Reimbursement Agendia, MammaPrint, breast cancer (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
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Rate of Injuries Increased Around Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Women with invasive cervical cancer (ICC) have an increased rate of iatrogenic and noniatrogenic injuries during diagnostic workup, according to a study published online Oct. 21 in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers&... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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1h
Interval Breast Cancers Tied to Worse Outcomes
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Interval breast cancers (IBCs) account for one-fourth of breast cancers detected in routinely screened women, according to a study published online Sept. 25 in JAMA Network Open. Saroj Niraula, M.D., from the University... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Insurance Tied to Odds of Cancer Surgery at High-Volume Centers
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Uninsured, Medicare-insured, and Medicaid-insured patients with breast, prostate, or lung cancer are less likely to receive surgical care at high-volume hospitals compared with privately insured patients, according to a... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account. 100% free.
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Clinical Drug Candidate SDX-7320 Offsets Hyperglycemia Caused by...
Preclinical data indicate that SDX-7320 inhibits tumor growth and counteracts treatment-induced metabolic dysfunction, a safety concern that can interrupt PI3K/Akt/mTOR cancer therapy and lead to...(PRWeb October 21, 2020)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/clinical_drug_candidate_sdx_7320_offsets_hyperglycemia_caused_by_pi3k_akt_mtor_cancer_therapies_and_restores_insulin_sensitivity_syndevrx_s_preclinical_studies_show/prweb17481606.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)MedWorm...
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' Impressive' Outcomes Sans Chemo in Poor-Prognosis ALL'Impressive' Outcomes Sans Chemo in Poor-Prognosis ALL
Chemo-free targeted therapy yielded high rates of molecular response,"impressive" survival at 18 months with few toxic effects in a phase 2 trial of adults with Ph+ acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
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Your face and legs can indicate your risk of 'malignant' hypertension - here's how
HIGH blood pressure is an evasive threat because it isn't usually accompanied by any symptoms. If your blood pressure is alarmingly high, however, a telltale sign may show up on your face. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
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Drug Combo May Be Safe, Effective Therapy for Rare Leukemia
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- A combination of two " targeted " therapies can beat back a rare form of blood cancer -- without the toxic effects of chemotherapy, a new study has found. In a trial of 63 patients, researchers found that the drug regimen... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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3h
Coronavirus UK warning - COVID symptoms overlap with lung cancer - which one do you have?
CORONAVIRUS remains the all-consuming topic of the day, with cases rising across all regions of the UK. A harrowing report suggests the focus on coronavirus symptoms may have come at a grave cost to lung cancer detection and survival rates. The symptoms may overlap but how can you tell the difference? (Source: Daily Express - Health)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account. 100% free.
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Imaging analysis AI startups announce 510(k)s for prostate cancer, incidental pulmonary embolism algorithms
Quantib and Ezra's automated tools support diagnosis and measurement of the prostate and prostate lesions, while Aidoc's algorithm acts as an always-on catch net for unsuspected blockage of pulmonary arteries. (Source: mobihealthnews)
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Rush Limbaugh says conventional cancer treatments FAILED, stage 4 cancer went terminal
(Natural News) Conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh recently issued an update about his cancer diagnosis, and the gist of it is that conventional cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation simply do not work. Despite undergoing aggressive treatment regimens at the hands of conventional cancer “experts,” Limbaugh’s stage 4 lung cancer went terminal. After tweaking... (Source: NaturalNews.com)
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How to Care for Your Skin During Radiation Therapy
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Proper skin care is crucial for cancer patients receiving radiation therapy, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) says. Itchiness, redness, blistering and peeling are among the skin problems that radiation therapy... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)MedWorm Message: If you are looking to buy something in the January Sales please visit TheJanuarySales.com for a directory of all the best sales in the UK. Any income gained via affiliate links keeps MedWorm running.
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How to live longer: The best time of day to exercise to reduce your cancer risk
EXERCISE is key to living a long and healthy life. But a new study has now suggested the beneficial time of day to exercise. Exercising in the early morning could reduce your risk of developing cancer. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
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My Brother Died of Brain Cancer. 20 Years Later, I Had It, Too.
I was told it didn ’t run in families. Was it just chance? (Source: NYT Health)
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pCR in HER2+ Breast Cancer Predicts Long-Term Survival pCR in HER2+ Breast Cancer Predicts Long-Term Survival
A pathologic complete response to targeted therapy in HER2-positive breast cancer portends good long-term outcomes and may be a marker of cure, according to the final results of a phase 3 trial.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
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Interval Breast Cancers Tied to Worse Outcomes
Risk for breast cancer death more than threefold higher for interval versus screen - detected cancer (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
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Insurance Tied to Odds of Cancer Surgery at High - Volume Centers
Uninsured, Medicare - , Medicaid - insured less likely to receive surgical cancer care at high - volume hospital (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
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Patients Can Read Your Clinical Notes Starting Nov 2 Patients Can Read Your Clinical Notes Starting Nov 2
Traditionally, clinical notes have been written by doctors for other doctors and various administrators, but a federal mandate now gives patients immediate and easy access too.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
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Genomic differences may be key to overcoming prostate cancer disparities
(H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center& Research Institute) In a new article published in Clinical Cancer Research, Moffitt Cancer Center researchers describes the immune-oncologic differences in prostate cancer tumors of African American men and how those variations may be exploited to develop more personalized treatment approaches for this population. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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MSK-led studies support the concept of 'cancer environment immunotherapy'
(Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center) Two MSK-led studies published in the journal Nature support the idea of using immunotherapy drugs to treat the environment surrounding a tumor as an indirect way to combat cancer. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Gut bacteria linked to weight gain following chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer
(Bar-Ilan University) A new study suggests that gut bacteria are partially responsible for metabolic changes that lead to weight gain following chemotherapy treatment. If the composition of intestinal bacteria may predict which women will gain weight as a result of chemotherapy, researchers say they eventually hope to identify women at risk of gaining weight and offer methods to prevent it. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful...
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Genome archeologists discover path to activate immune response against cancer
(University Health Network) Ancient embedded elements in our DNA from generations past can activate a powerful immune response to kill cancer cells like an infection. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Transcription factors may inadvertently lock in DNA mistakes
(Duke University) A team of Duke researchers has found that transcription factors have a tendency to bind strongly to " mismatched " sections of DNA, i.e. sections of the genome that were not copied correctly. The strong binding of transcription factors to these mismatched sections of regulatory DNA might be a way in which random mutations become a problem that leads to disease, including cancer. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Palliative care needed across China for everyone who needs it -- study
(University of Birmingham) Palliative care should extend across China and pay more attention to managing non-malignant disease -- integrated within the country's healthcare system and available to everyone who needs it, according to a new study. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Salk Institute and BridgeBio Pharma collaborate to advance therapies for genetically driven disease
(Salk Institute) The Salk Institute and BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: BBIO) today announced a three-year collaboration agreement formed to advance cutting-edge academic discoveries in genetically driven diseases toward therapeutic applications. Under the partnership, BridgeBio will help fund research programs from Salk's world-renowned innovative cancer research, with the eventual goal of developing new therapeutics for patients in need. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Study discovers potential target for treating aggressive cancer cells
(Brown University) New research by a team at Brown University finds that special filaments called vimentin may be key to the spread of some aggressive, chemo-resistant cancer cells. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)MedWorm Message: If you are looking to buy something in the January Sales please visit TheJanuarySales.com for a directory of all the best sales in the UK. Any income gained via affiliate links keeps MedWorm running.
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ASTRO issues clinical guideline on radiation therapy for rectal cancer
(American Society for Radiation Oncology) A new clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) provides guidance for physicians who use radiation therapy to treat patients with locally advanced rectal cancer. Recommendations outline indications and best practices for pelvic radiation treatments, as well as the integration of radiation with chemotherapy and surgery for stage II-III disease. The guideline, which replaces ASTRO's 2016 guidance for rectal cancer, is published...
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Tumor DNA in spinal fluid could help doctors better monitor childhood brain cancer
(Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan) Researchers have demonstrated that a new liquid biopsy approach overcomes traditional barriers to quickly and efficiently diagnose and monitor high-grade pediatric gliomas. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Salk's Dannielle Engle awarded over $1 million to study tobacco use on pancreatic cancer
(Salk Institute) Salk Institute Assistant Professor Dannielle Engle has been awarded a New Investigator Award from the Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP) to examine how tobacco use promotes cellular changes that lead to pancreatic cancer. Engle will receive over $1 million over three years to develop new models for examining how tobacco carcinogens (cancer-causing substances) lead to tumor development and metastasis. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Highly effective tumor detection strategy for common childhood brain tumors
(Texas A&M University) A team of scientists at Texas A&M University, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital have developed a way to more accurately both detect and monitor a common type of pediatric brain cancer, setting the stage for giving clinicians a real-time view into how the cancer responds to treatment. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Cutting cancer off at the head
(Osaka City University) Using a 2 ml blood sample from 100 gastric cancer patients, researchers succeeded in identifying cancer cells circulating in the bloodstream and trace them back to their origin tumor by detecting an overexpression of fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR2) in both the cancer cells and the tumor. This new diagnostic method may allow for real-time detection of the growth patterns of the cancer, leading to quicker and more accurate preventative action -- essentially cutting...
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Cancer-linked enzyme mechanism newly characterized in study
(Indiana University) A new study is the first to describe a biochemical mechanism that influences activity in a protein linked to cancer, aging, inflammatory responses and addiction-related behaviors. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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It's all about the right balance
(Technische Universit ä t Dresden) Collaborative work of research groups at the University of W ü rzburg and the TU Dresden has provided important new insights for cancer research. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Women with cervical cancer may have increased risk of injury during diagnostic workup
(American Association for Cancer Research) Among women participating in cervical cancer screening in Sweden, those with a diagnosis of invasive cervical cancer had an increased risk of iatrogenic injuries (as a consequence of medical intervention) and non-iatrogenic injuries (caused by accidents and self-harm) requiring hospitalization. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
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Lack of Medicare CTC coverage affects people of color
The number of screening CT colonography (CTC) exams appears to decrease after...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: One-day training boosts readers' CTC performance CTC offers added value to colon cancer screening ACR, other groups lobby for CTC screening bill Why are CT colonography use rates trending downward? Can CTC improve staging for high-risk colon cancer? (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
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Science Saturday: Mining the molecular origins of breast cancer for new cures
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to focus on new strategies for prevention and early detection. Mayo Clinic Center for Regenerative Medicine and Mayo Clinic Cancer Center support stem cell biology research to uncover the molecular origins of breast cancer in order to bring new cures to the practice. Answering what are the causes of breast cancer at [...] (Source: Mayo Clinic Research News)
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How statins 'can help women survive cancer' according to latest research
Scientists in Australia have found that the cholesterol-lowering drugs, which cut their risk of heart attacks and strokes, can also halt the growth of tumours. The study involved nearly 40,000 women. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
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Serum, Saliva Bimarkers in Men With Prostate Cancer and BPH Serum, Saliva Bimarkers in Men With Prostate Cancer and BPH
This study evaluated biomarkers in saliva which might potentially be useful for noninvasive screening for early detection of prostate cancer.Laboratory Medicine (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
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BDR Pharma launches generic cancer drug in India
BDR Pharmaceuticals on Wednesday said it has launched the generic version of Lenvatinib drug for the treatment of various types of cancers in India. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
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Christie hospital: Inside Europe's largest cancer unit
BBC Breakfast spent four days filming inside The Christie Hospital in Manchester, meeting patients and staff. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
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The problem when trying to sleep that could signal advanced prostate cancer
PROSTATE cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK, with more than 40,000 new cases diagnosed every year. Prostate cancer does not usually cause any symptoms until the cancer has advanced. When this happens, you may experience symptoms that impair your ability to sleep. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
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When Should You Screen for Prostate Cancer?
Title: When Should You Screen for Prostate Cancer?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 10/20/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/20/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Mens Health General)
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Study reveals disparities in access to high-quality surgical care
(Wiley) Among U.S. patients diagnosed with breast, prostate, lung, or colorectal cancer from 2004 to 2016, those who were uninsured or had Medicare or Medicaid were less likely than privately insured patients to receive surgical care at high-volume hospitals. The findings are published inCANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society (ACS). (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social...
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Cholesterol medications linked to lower cancer-related deaths in women
(Wiley) Among women with breast cancer, colorectal cancer, or melanoma, those who were taking cholesterol-lowering medications, were less likely to die from cancer, according to an analysis published in theBritish Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Oncotarget: Sirolimus-eluting stents -- opposite in vitro effects on the clonogenic cell potential
(Impact Journals LLC) The cover for issue 31 of Oncotarget features Figure 4, " Concentration dose-response curves of sirolimus effect [55 nM-1 nM] on the number of cells per surviving colony in U2OS cell line after 2 weeks exposure, " by Vasuri, et al. which reported that the authors evaluated the long-term effects of sirolimus on three different cell in vitro models, cultured in physiological conditions mimicking sirolimus-eluted stent, in order to clarify the effectiveness of sirolimus in blocking...
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21h
Actor Jeff Bridges Shares Lymphoma Diagnosis
(Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
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CDC: One - Year Survival 96.1 Percent for Male Breast Cancer
Relative survival varies by stage at diagnosis, from 98.7 to 25.9 percent for localized and distant stage, respectively (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
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Linked Color Imaging Detects More Neoplastic Upper GI Lesions
More neoplastic lesions initially diagnosed in the examination group undergoing LCI first (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
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Is a Mastectomy Major Surgery?
Title: Is a Mastectomy Major Surgery?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 10/20/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/20/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
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Is Needle Localization Painful?
Title: Is Needle Localization Painful?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 10/20/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/20/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
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Is Lumpectomy a Major Surgery?
Title: Is Lumpectomy a Major Surgery?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 10/20/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/20/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
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What You Need to Know About Your Colon Cancer Risk
Title: What You Need to Know About Your Colon Cancer RiskCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/19/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/20/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
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How Many Lymph Nodes Are in Axillary Dissection?
Title: How Many Lymph Nodes Are in Axillary Dissection?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 10/19/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/19/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
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M üschen named to Arthur H. and Isabel Bunker Professorship at Yale
A professor of medicine and of immunobiology, Dr. Markus M üschen studies oncogenic signaling and clonal evolution in B cell malignancies. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
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CMS to delay start of RO Model for radiation therapy
The radiation oncology community has cause for celebration today as the U.S....Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: Radiology groups ask for oncology payment model delay CMS releases new payment model for radiation oncology (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account. 100% free.
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David Hung's cancer-fighting drug company inks big 'blank check' deal
A SPAC sponsored by San Francisco's EcoR1, investments from other biotech investors and a record-shattering Series A round push Nuvation Bio's funding to more than $850 million. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
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ViewRay touts MRIdian papers at ASTRO 2020
ViewRay will be showcasing the application of its MRI-guided radiation therapy...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: Blue Earth highlights talks at ASTRO 2020 ViewRay wins Ohio MRIdian Linac contract ViewRay highlights results from prostate cancer study ViewRay, VieCure team up for cancer care (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)MedWorm Message: If you are looking to buy something in the January Sales please visit TheJanuarySales.com for a directory of all the best sales in the UK. Any...
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What Are The Signs That A Lump On Your Breast Is Cancerous?
Your breasts change naturally throughout the month and it can be difficult to know what you ’re looking for when you’re checking your breasts. So, how can you tell if a breast lump is cancerous? . (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
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Study finds biopharmaceutical innovation is responsible for 35% of the increase in life expectancy from 1990 to 2015
Medicines are responsible for more than a third of the improvement in life expectancy from 1990 to 2015, according to a recentstudy published inHealth Affairs. This underscores the crucial role of biopharmaceutical innovation, as life expectancy increased 3.3 years during that time period. (Source: The Catalyst)
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MammaPrint(R) Approved for Reimbursement in Germany
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 21, 2020 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- Agendia Inc., a world leader in precision oncology for breast cancer, announced today that the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) has approved MammaPrint® , Agendia's 70-Gene Breas... Diagnostics, Oncology, Reimbursement Agendia, MammaPrint, breast cancer (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
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Rate of Injuries Increased Around Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Women with invasive cervical cancer (ICC) have an increased rate of iatrogenic and noniatrogenic injuries during diagnostic workup, according to a study published online Oct. 21 in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers&... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Interval Breast Cancers Tied to Worse Outcomes
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Interval breast cancers (IBCs) account for one-fourth of breast cancers detected in routinely screened women, according to a study published online Sept. 25 in JAMA Network Open. Saroj Niraula, M.D., from the University... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Insurance Tied to Odds of Cancer Surgery at High-Volume Centers
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Uninsured, Medicare-insured, and Medicaid-insured patients with breast, prostate, or lung cancer are less likely to receive surgical care at high-volume hospitals compared with privately insured patients, according to a... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account. 100% free.
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Clinical Drug Candidate SDX-7320 Offsets Hyperglycemia Caused by...
Preclinical data indicate that SDX-7320 inhibits tumor growth and counteracts treatment-induced metabolic dysfunction, a safety concern that can interrupt PI3K/Akt/mTOR cancer therapy and lead to...(PRWeb October 21, 2020)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/clinical_drug_candidate_sdx_7320_offsets_hyperglycemia_caused_by_pi3k_akt_mtor_cancer_therapies_and_restores_insulin_sensitivity_syndevrx_s_preclinical_studies_show/prweb17481606.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
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' Impressive' Outcomes Sans Chemo in Poor-Prognosis ALL'Impressive' Outcomes Sans Chemo in Poor-Prognosis ALL
Chemo-free targeted therapy yielded high rates of molecular response,"impressive" survival at 18 months with few toxic effects in a phase 2 trial of adults with Ph+ acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
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Your face and legs can indicate your risk of 'malignant' hypertension - here's how
HIGH blood pressure is an evasive threat because it isn't usually accompanied by any symptoms. If your blood pressure is alarmingly high, however, a telltale sign may show up on your face. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
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Drug Combo May Be Safe, Effective Therapy for Rare Leukemia
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- A combination of two " targeted " therapies can beat back a rare form of blood cancer -- without the toxic effects of chemotherapy, a new study has found. In a trial of 63 patients, researchers found that the drug regimen... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Coronavirus UK warning - COVID symptoms overlap with lung cancer - which one do you have?
CORONAVIRUS remains the all-consuming topic of the day, with cases rising across all regions of the UK. A harrowing report suggests the focus on coronavirus symptoms may have come at a grave cost to lung cancer detection and survival rates. The symptoms may overlap but how can you tell the difference? (Source: Daily Express - Health)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account. 100% free.
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Imaging analysis AI startups announce 510(k)s for prostate cancer, incidental pulmonary embolism algorithms
Quantib and Ezra's automated tools support diagnosis and measurement of the prostate and prostate lesions, while Aidoc's algorithm acts as an always-on catch net for unsuspected blockage of pulmonary arteries. (Source: mobihealthnews)
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Rush Limbaugh says conventional cancer treatments FAILED, stage 4 cancer went terminal
(Natural News) Conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh recently issued an update about his cancer diagnosis, and the gist of it is that conventional cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation simply do not work. Despite undergoing aggressive treatment regimens at the hands of conventional cancer “experts,” Limbaugh’s stage 4 lung cancer went terminal. After tweaking... (Source: NaturalNews.com)
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How to Care for Your Skin During Radiation Therapy
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Proper skin care is crucial for cancer patients receiving radiation therapy, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) says. Itchiness, redness, blistering and peeling are among the skin problems that radiation therapy... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)MedWorm Message: If you are looking to buy something in the January Sales please visit TheJanuarySales.com for a directory of all the best sales in the UK. Any income gained via affiliate links keeps MedWorm running.
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How to live longer: The best time of day to exercise to reduce your cancer risk
EXERCISE is key to living a long and healthy life. But a new study has now suggested the beneficial time of day to exercise. Exercising in the early morning could reduce your risk of developing cancer. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
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My Brother Died of Brain Cancer. 20 Years Later, I Had It, Too.
I was told it didn ’t run in families. Was it just chance? (Source: NYT Health)
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pCR in HER2+ Breast Cancer Predicts Long-Term Survival pCR in HER2+ Breast Cancer Predicts Long-Term Survival
A pathologic complete response to targeted therapy in HER2-positive breast cancer portends good long-term outcomes and may be a marker of cure, according to the final results of a phase 3 trial.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
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Interval Breast Cancers Tied to Worse Outcomes
Risk for breast cancer death more than threefold higher for interval versus screen - detected cancer (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
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Insurance Tied to Odds of Cancer Surgery at High - Volume Centers
Uninsured, Medicare - , Medicaid - insured less likely to receive surgical cancer care at high - volume hospital (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
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Patients Can Read Your Clinical Notes Starting Nov 2 Patients Can Read Your Clinical Notes Starting Nov 2
Traditionally, clinical notes have been written by doctors for other doctors and various administrators, but a federal mandate now gives patients immediate and easy access too.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
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6h
Genomic differences may be key to overcoming prostate cancer disparities
(H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center& Research Institute) In a new article published in Clinical Cancer Research, Moffitt Cancer Center researchers describes the immune-oncologic differences in prostate cancer tumors of African American men and how those variations may be exploited to develop more personalized treatment approaches for this population. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
MedWorm Cancer & Oncology News
6h
MSK-led studies support the concept of 'cancer environment immunotherapy'
(Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center) Two MSK-led studies published in the journal Nature support the idea of using immunotherapy drugs to treat the environment surrounding a tumor as an indirect way to combat cancer. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
MedWorm Cancer & Oncology News
6h
Gut bacteria linked to weight gain following chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer
(Bar-Ilan University) A new study suggests that gut bacteria are partially responsible for metabolic changes that lead to weight gain following chemotherapy treatment. If the composition of intestinal bacteria may predict which women will gain weight as a result of chemotherapy, researchers say they eventually hope to identify women at risk of gaining weight and offer methods to prevent it. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
MedWorm Cancer & Oncology News
6h
Genome archeologists discover path to activate immune response against cancer
(University Health Network) Ancient embedded elements in our DNA from generations past can activate a powerful immune response to kill cancer cells like an infection. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
MedWorm Cancer & Oncology News
6h
Transcription factors may inadvertently lock in DNA mistakes
(Duke University) A team of Duke researchers has found that transcription factors have a tendency to bind strongly to " mismatched " sections of DNA, i.e. sections of the genome that were not copied correctly. The strong binding of transcription factors to these mismatched sections of regulatory DNA might be a way in which random mutations become a problem that leads to disease, including cancer. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
MedWorm Cancer & Oncology News
6h
Palliative care needed across China for everyone who needs it -- study
(University of Birmingham) Palliative care should extend across China and pay more attention to managing non-malignant disease -- integrated within the country's healthcare system and available to everyone who needs it, according to a new study. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
MedWorm Cancer & Oncology News
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Salk Institute and BridgeBio Pharma collaborate to advance therapies for genetically driven disease
(Salk Institute) The Salk Institute and BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: BBIO) today announced a three-year collaboration agreement formed to advance cutting-edge academic discoveries in genetically driven diseases toward therapeutic applications. Under the partnership, BridgeBio will help fund research programs from Salk's world-renowned innovative cancer research, with the eventual goal of developing new therapeutics for patients in need. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Study discovers potential target for treating aggressive cancer cells
(Brown University) New research by a team at Brown University finds that special filaments called vimentin may be key to the spread of some aggressive, chemo-resistant cancer cells. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
MedWorm Cancer & Oncology News
6h
ASTRO issues clinical guideline on radiation therapy for rectal cancer
(American Society for Radiation Oncology) A new clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) provides guidance for physicians who use radiation therapy to treat patients with locally advanced rectal cancer. Recommendations outline indications and best practices for pelvic radiation treatments, as well as the integration of radiation with chemotherapy and surgery for stage II-III disease. The guideline, which replaces ASTRO's 2016 guidance for rectal cancer, is published...
MedWorm Cancer & Oncology News
6h
Tumor DNA in spinal fluid could help doctors better monitor childhood brain cancer
(Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan) Researchers have demonstrated that a new liquid biopsy approach overcomes traditional barriers to quickly and efficiently diagnose and monitor high-grade pediatric gliomas. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Salk's Dannielle Engle awarded over $1 million to study tobacco use on pancreatic cancer
(Salk Institute) Salk Institute Assistant Professor Dannielle Engle has been awarded a New Investigator Award from the Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP) to examine how tobacco use promotes cellular changes that lead to pancreatic cancer. Engle will receive over $1 million over three years to develop new models for examining how tobacco carcinogens (cancer-causing substances) lead to tumor development and metastasis. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
MedWorm Cancer & Oncology News
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Highly effective tumor detection strategy for common childhood brain tumors
(Texas A&M University) A team of scientists at Texas A&M University, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital have developed a way to more accurately both detect and monitor a common type of pediatric brain cancer, setting the stage for giving clinicians a real-time view into how the cancer responds to treatment. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
MedWorm Cancer & Oncology News
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Cutting cancer off at the head
(Osaka City University) Using a 2 ml blood sample from 100 gastric cancer patients, researchers succeeded in identifying cancer cells circulating in the bloodstream and trace them back to their origin tumor by detecting an overexpression of fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR2) in both the cancer cells and the tumor. This new diagnostic method may allow for real-time detection of the growth patterns of the cancer, leading to quicker and more accurate preventative action -- essentially cutting...
MedWorm Cancer & Oncology News
6h
Cancer-linked enzyme mechanism newly characterized in study
(Indiana University) A new study is the first to describe a biochemical mechanism that influences activity in a protein linked to cancer, aging, inflammatory responses and addiction-related behaviors. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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6h
It's all about the right balance
(Technische Universit ä t Dresden) Collaborative work of research groups at the University of W ü rzburg and the TU Dresden has provided important new insights for cancer research. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
MedWorm Cancer & Oncology News
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Oncotarget: quantitative ultrasound radiomics in prediction of treatment response for breast cancer
(Impact Journals LLC) The cover for Issue 42 ofOncotarget features Figure 4, " Generation of parametric and texture maps from radiofrequency data, " recently published in " Quantitative ultrasound radiomics using texture derivatives in prediction of treatment response to neo-adjuvant chemotherapy for locally advanced breast cancer " by Dasgupta, et al. which reported that to investigate quantitative ultrasound based higher-order texture derivatives in predicting the response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy...
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M üschen named to Arthur H. and Isabel Bunker Professorship at Yale
A professor of medicine and of immunobiology, Dr. Markus M üschen studies oncogenic signaling and clonal evolution in B cell malignancies. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
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CMS to delay start of RO Model for radiation therapy
The radiation oncology community has cause for celebration today as the U.S....Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: Radiology groups ask for oncology payment model delay CMS releases new payment model for radiation oncology (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account. 100% free.
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David Hung's cancer-fighting drug company inks big 'blank check' deal
A SPAC sponsored by San Francisco's EcoR1, investments from other biotech investors and a record-shattering Series A round push Nuvation Bio's funding to more than $850 million. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
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ViewRay touts MRIdian papers at ASTRO 2020
ViewRay will be showcasing the application of its MRI-guided radiation therapy...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: Blue Earth highlights talks at ASTRO 2020 ViewRay wins Ohio MRIdian Linac contract ViewRay highlights results from prostate cancer study ViewRay, VieCure team up for cancer care (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)MedWorm Message: If you are looking to buy something in the January Sales please visit TheJanuarySales.com for a directory of all the best sales in the UK. Any...
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What Are The Signs That A Lump On Your Breast Is Cancerous?
Your breasts change naturally throughout the month and it can be difficult to know what you ’re looking for when you’re checking your breasts. So, how can you tell if a breast lump is cancerous? . (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
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Study finds biopharmaceutical innovation is responsible for 35% of the increase in life expectancy from 1990 to 2015
Medicines are responsible for more than a third of the improvement in life expectancy from 1990 to 2015, according to a recentstudy published inHealth Affairs. This underscores the crucial role of biopharmaceutical innovation, as life expectancy increased 3.3 years during that time period. (Source: The Catalyst)
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MammaPrint(R) Approved for Reimbursement in Germany
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 21, 2020 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- Agendia Inc., a world leader in precision oncology for breast cancer, announced today that the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) has approved MammaPrint® , Agendia's 70-Gene Breas... Diagnostics, Oncology, Reimbursement Agendia, MammaPrint, breast cancer (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
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Rate of Injuries Increased Around Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Women with invasive cervical cancer (ICC) have an increased rate of iatrogenic and noniatrogenic injuries during diagnostic workup, according to a study published online Oct. 21 in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers&... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Interval Breast Cancers Tied to Worse Outcomes
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Interval breast cancers (IBCs) account for one-fourth of breast cancers detected in routinely screened women, according to a study published online Sept. 25 in JAMA Network Open. Saroj Niraula, M.D., from the University... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Insurance Tied to Odds of Cancer Surgery at High-Volume Centers
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Uninsured, Medicare-insured, and Medicaid-insured patients with breast, prostate, or lung cancer are less likely to receive surgical care at high-volume hospitals compared with privately insured patients, according to a... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account. 100% free.
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Clinical Drug Candidate SDX-7320 Offsets Hyperglycemia Caused by...
Preclinical data indicate that SDX-7320 inhibits tumor growth and counteracts treatment-induced metabolic dysfunction, a safety concern that can interrupt PI3K/Akt/mTOR cancer therapy and lead to...(PRWeb October 21, 2020)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/clinical_drug_candidate_sdx_7320_offsets_hyperglycemia_caused_by_pi3k_akt_mtor_cancer_therapies_and_restores_insulin_sensitivity_syndevrx_s_preclinical_studies_show/prweb17481606.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)MedWorm...
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' Impressive' Outcomes Sans Chemo in Poor-Prognosis ALL'Impressive' Outcomes Sans Chemo in Poor-Prognosis ALL
Chemo-free targeted therapy yielded high rates of molecular response,"impressive" survival at 18 months with few toxic effects in a phase 2 trial of adults with Ph+ acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
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Your face and legs can indicate your risk of 'malignant' hypertension - here's how
HIGH blood pressure is an evasive threat because it isn't usually accompanied by any symptoms. If your blood pressure is alarmingly high, however, a telltale sign may show up on your face. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
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Drug Combo May Be Safe, Effective Therapy for Rare Leukemia
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- A combination of two " targeted " therapies can beat back a rare form of blood cancer -- without the toxic effects of chemotherapy, a new study has found. In a trial of 63 patients, researchers found that the drug regimen... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Coronavirus UK warning - COVID symptoms overlap with lung cancer - which one do you have?
CORONAVIRUS remains the all-consuming topic of the day, with cases rising across all regions of the UK. A harrowing report suggests the focus on coronavirus symptoms may have come at a grave cost to lung cancer detection and survival rates. The symptoms may overlap but how can you tell the difference? (Source: Daily Express - Health)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account. 100% free.
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Imaging analysis AI startups announce 510(k)s for prostate cancer, incidental pulmonary embolism algorithms
Quantib and Ezra's automated tools support diagnosis and measurement of the prostate and prostate lesions, while Aidoc's algorithm acts as an always-on catch net for unsuspected blockage of pulmonary arteries. (Source: mobihealthnews)
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Rush Limbaugh says conventional cancer treatments FAILED, stage 4 cancer went terminal
(Natural News) Conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh recently issued an update about his cancer diagnosis, and the gist of it is that conventional cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation simply do not work. Despite undergoing aggressive treatment regimens at the hands of conventional cancer “experts,” Limbaugh’s stage 4 lung cancer went terminal. After tweaking... (Source: NaturalNews.com)
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How to Care for Your Skin During Radiation Therapy
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Proper skin care is crucial for cancer patients receiving radiation therapy, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) says. Itchiness, redness, blistering and peeling are among the skin problems that radiation therapy... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)MedWorm Message: If you are looking to buy something in the January Sales please visit TheJanuarySales.com for a directory of all the best sales in the UK. Any income gained via affiliate links keeps MedWorm running.
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How to live longer: The best time of day to exercise to reduce your cancer risk
EXERCISE is key to living a long and healthy life. But a new study has now suggested the beneficial time of day to exercise. Exercising in the early morning could reduce your risk of developing cancer. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
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My Brother Died of Brain Cancer. 20 Years Later, I Had It, Too.
I was told it didn ’t run in families. Was it just chance? (Source: NYT Health)
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pCR in HER2+ Breast Cancer Predicts Long-Term Survival pCR in HER2+ Breast Cancer Predicts Long-Term Survival
A pathologic complete response to targeted therapy in HER2-positive breast cancer portends good long-term outcomes and may be a marker of cure, according to the final results of a phase 3 trial.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
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Interval Breast Cancers Tied to Worse Outcomes
Risk for breast cancer death more than threefold higher for interval versus screen - detected cancer (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
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Insurance Tied to Odds of Cancer Surgery at High - Volume Centers
Uninsured, Medicare - , Medicaid - insured less likely to receive surgical cancer care at high - volume hospital (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
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Patients Can Read Your Clinical Notes Starting Nov 2 Patients Can Read Your Clinical Notes Starting Nov 2
Traditionally, clinical notes have been written by doctors for other doctors and various administrators, but a federal mandate now gives patients immediate and easy access too.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
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Genomic differences may be key to overcoming prostate cancer disparities
(H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center& Research Institute) In a new article published in Clinical Cancer Research, Moffitt Cancer Center researchers describes the immune-oncologic differences in prostate cancer tumors of African American men and how those variations may be exploited to develop more personalized treatment approaches for this population. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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MSK-led studies support the concept of 'cancer environment immunotherapy'
(Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center) Two MSK-led studies published in the journal Nature support the idea of using immunotherapy drugs to treat the environment surrounding a tumor as an indirect way to combat cancer. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Gut bacteria linked to weight gain following chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer
(Bar-Ilan University) A new study suggests that gut bacteria are partially responsible for metabolic changes that lead to weight gain following chemotherapy treatment. If the composition of intestinal bacteria may predict which women will gain weight as a result of chemotherapy, researchers say they eventually hope to identify women at risk of gaining weight and offer methods to prevent it. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful...
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Genome archeologists discover path to activate immune response against cancer
(University Health Network) Ancient embedded elements in our DNA from generations past can activate a powerful immune response to kill cancer cells like an infection. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Transcription factors may inadvertently lock in DNA mistakes
(Duke University) A team of Duke researchers has found that transcription factors have a tendency to bind strongly to " mismatched " sections of DNA, i.e. sections of the genome that were not copied correctly. The strong binding of transcription factors to these mismatched sections of regulatory DNA might be a way in which random mutations become a problem that leads to disease, including cancer. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Palliative care needed across China for everyone who needs it -- study
(University of Birmingham) Palliative care should extend across China and pay more attention to managing non-malignant disease -- integrated within the country's healthcare system and available to everyone who needs it, according to a new study. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Salk Institute and BridgeBio Pharma collaborate to advance therapies for genetically driven disease
(Salk Institute) The Salk Institute and BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: BBIO) today announced a three-year collaboration agreement formed to advance cutting-edge academic discoveries in genetically driven diseases toward therapeutic applications. Under the partnership, BridgeBio will help fund research programs from Salk's world-renowned innovative cancer research, with the eventual goal of developing new therapeutics for patients in need. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Study discovers potential target for treating aggressive cancer cells
(Brown University) New research by a team at Brown University finds that special filaments called vimentin may be key to the spread of some aggressive, chemo-resistant cancer cells. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)MedWorm Message: If you are looking to buy something in the January Sales please visit TheJanuarySales.com for a directory of all the best sales in the UK. Any income gained via affiliate links keeps MedWorm running.
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ASTRO issues clinical guideline on radiation therapy for rectal cancer
(American Society for Radiation Oncology) A new clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) provides guidance for physicians who use radiation therapy to treat patients with locally advanced rectal cancer. Recommendations outline indications and best practices for pelvic radiation treatments, as well as the integration of radiation with chemotherapy and surgery for stage II-III disease. The guideline, which replaces ASTRO's 2016 guidance for rectal cancer, is published...
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Tumor DNA in spinal fluid could help doctors better monitor childhood brain cancer
(Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan) Researchers have demonstrated that a new liquid biopsy approach overcomes traditional barriers to quickly and efficiently diagnose and monitor high-grade pediatric gliomas. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Salk's Dannielle Engle awarded over $1 million to study tobacco use on pancreatic cancer
(Salk Institute) Salk Institute Assistant Professor Dannielle Engle has been awarded a New Investigator Award from the Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP) to examine how tobacco use promotes cellular changes that lead to pancreatic cancer. Engle will receive over $1 million over three years to develop new models for examining how tobacco carcinogens (cancer-causing substances) lead to tumor development and metastasis. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Highly effective tumor detection strategy for common childhood brain tumors
(Texas A&M University) A team of scientists at Texas A&M University, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital have developed a way to more accurately both detect and monitor a common type of pediatric brain cancer, setting the stage for giving clinicians a real-time view into how the cancer responds to treatment. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Cutting cancer off at the head
(Osaka City University) Using a 2 ml blood sample from 100 gastric cancer patients, researchers succeeded in identifying cancer cells circulating in the bloodstream and trace them back to their origin tumor by detecting an overexpression of fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR2) in both the cancer cells and the tumor. This new diagnostic method may allow for real-time detection of the growth patterns of the cancer, leading to quicker and more accurate preventative action -- essentially cutting...
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Cancer-linked enzyme mechanism newly characterized in study
(Indiana University) A new study is the first to describe a biochemical mechanism that influences activity in a protein linked to cancer, aging, inflammatory responses and addiction-related behaviors. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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It's all about the right balance
(Technische Universit ä t Dresden) Collaborative work of research groups at the University of W ü rzburg and the TU Dresden has provided important new insights for cancer research. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Women with cervical cancer may have increased risk of injury during diagnostic workup
(American Association for Cancer Research) Among women participating in cervical cancer screening in Sweden, those with a diagnosis of invasive cervical cancer had an increased risk of iatrogenic injuries (as a consequence of medical intervention) and non-iatrogenic injuries (caused by accidents and self-harm) requiring hospitalization. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
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Lack of Medicare CTC coverage affects people of color
The number of screening CT colonography (CTC) exams appears to decrease after...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: One-day training boosts readers' CTC performance CTC offers added value to colon cancer screening ACR, other groups lobby for CTC screening bill Why are CT colonography use rates trending downward? Can CTC improve staging for high-risk colon cancer? (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
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Science Saturday: Mining the molecular origins of breast cancer for new cures
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to focus on new strategies for prevention and early detection. Mayo Clinic Center for Regenerative Medicine and Mayo Clinic Cancer Center support stem cell biology research to uncover the molecular origins of breast cancer in order to bring new cures to the practice. Answering what are the causes of breast cancer at [...] (Source: Mayo Clinic Research News)
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How statins 'can help women survive cancer' according to latest research
Scientists in Australia have found that the cholesterol-lowering drugs, which cut their risk of heart attacks and strokes, can also halt the growth of tumours. The study involved nearly 40,000 women. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
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Serum, Saliva Bimarkers in Men With Prostate Cancer and BPH Serum, Saliva Bimarkers in Men With Prostate Cancer and BPH
This study evaluated biomarkers in saliva which might potentially be useful for noninvasive screening for early detection of prostate cancer.Laboratory Medicine (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
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BDR Pharma launches generic cancer drug in India
BDR Pharmaceuticals on Wednesday said it has launched the generic version of Lenvatinib drug for the treatment of various types of cancers in India. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)MedWorm Message: If you are looking to buy something in the January Sales please visit TheJanuarySales.com for a directory of all the best sales in the UK. Any income gained via affiliate links keeps MedWorm running.
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Christie hospital: Inside Europe's largest cancer unit
BBC Breakfast spent four days filming inside The Christie Hospital in Manchester, meeting patients and staff. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
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The problem when trying to sleep that could signal advanced prostate cancer
PROSTATE cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK, with more than 40,000 new cases diagnosed every year. Prostate cancer does not usually cause any symptoms until the cancer has advanced. When this happens, you may experience symptoms that impair your ability to sleep. (Source: Daily Express - Health)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account. 100% free.
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When Should You Screen for Prostate Cancer?
Title: When Should You Screen for Prostate Cancer?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 10/20/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/20/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Mens Health General)
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Study reveals disparities in access to high-quality surgical care
(Wiley) Among U.S. patients diagnosed with breast, prostate, lung, or colorectal cancer from 2004 to 2016, those who were uninsured or had Medicare or Medicaid were less likely than privately insured patients to receive surgical care at high-volume hospitals. The findings are published inCANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society (ACS). (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social...
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Cholesterol medications linked to lower cancer-related deaths in women
(Wiley) Among women with breast cancer, colorectal cancer, or melanoma, those who were taking cholesterol-lowering medications, were less likely to die from cancer, according to an analysis published in theBritish Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Oncotarget: Sirolimus-eluting stents -- opposite in vitro effects on the clonogenic cell potential
(Impact Journals LLC) The cover for issue 31 of Oncotarget features Figure 4, " Concentration dose-response curves of sirolimus effect [55 nM-1 nM] on the number of cells per surviving colony in U2OS cell line after 2 weeks exposure, " by Vasuri, et al. which reported that the authors evaluated the long-term effects of sirolimus on three different cell in vitro models, cultured in physiological conditions mimicking sirolimus-eluted stent, in order to clarify the effectiveness of sirolimus in blocking...
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Actor Jeff Bridges Shares Lymphoma Diagnosis
(Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
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CDC: One - Year Survival 96.1 Percent for Male Breast Cancer
Relative survival varies by stage at diagnosis, from 98.7 to 25.9 percent for localized and distant stage, respectively (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
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Linked Color Imaging Detects More Neoplastic Upper GI Lesions
More neoplastic lesions initially diagnosed in the examination group undergoing LCI first (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
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Is a Mastectomy Major Surgery?
Title: Is a Mastectomy Major Surgery?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 10/20/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/20/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
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Is Needle Localization Painful?
Title: Is Needle Localization Painful?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 10/20/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/20/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
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Is Lumpectomy a Major Surgery?
Title: Is Lumpectomy a Major Surgery?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 10/20/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/20/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
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What You Need to Know About Your Colon Cancer Risk
Title: What You Need to Know About Your Colon Cancer RiskCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/19/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/20/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
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How Many Lymph Nodes Are in Axillary Dissection?
Title: How Many Lymph Nodes Are in Axillary Dissection?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 10/19/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/19/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
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M üschen named to Arthur H. and Isabel Bunker Professorship at Yale
A professor of medicine and of immunobiology, Dr. Markus M üschen studies oncogenic signaling and clonal evolution in B cell malignancies. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
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Oncotarget: quantitative ultrasound radiomics in prediction of treatment response for breast cancer
(Impact Journals LLC) The cover for Issue 42 ofOncotarget features Figure 4, " Generation of parametric and texture maps from radiofrequency data, " recently published in " Quantitative ultrasound radiomics using texture derivatives in prediction of treatment response to neo-adjuvant chemotherapy for locally advanced breast cancer " by Dasgupta, et al. which reported that to investigate quantitative ultrasound based higher-order texture derivatives in predicting the response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy...
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CMS to delay start of RO Model for radiation therapy
The radiation oncology community has cause for celebration today as the U.S....Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: Radiology groups ask for oncology payment model delay CMS releases new payment model for radiation oncology (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account. 100% free.
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David Hung's cancer-fighting drug company inks big 'blank check' deal
A SPAC sponsored by San Francisco's EcoR1, investments from other biotech investors and a record-shattering Series A round push Nuvation Bio's funding to more than $850 million. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
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ViewRay touts MRIdian papers at ASTRO 2020
ViewRay will be showcasing the application of its MRI-guided radiation therapy...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: Blue Earth highlights talks at ASTRO 2020 ViewRay wins Ohio MRIdian Linac contract ViewRay highlights results from prostate cancer study ViewRay, VieCure team up for cancer care (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)MedWorm Message: If you are looking to buy something in the January Sales please visit TheJanuarySales.com for a directory of all the best sales in the UK. Any...
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What Are The Signs That A Lump On Your Breast Is Cancerous?
Your breasts change naturally throughout the month and it can be difficult to know what you ’re looking for when you’re checking your breasts. So, how can you tell if a breast lump is cancerous? . (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
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Study finds biopharmaceutical innovation is responsible for 35% of the increase in life expectancy from 1990 to 2015
Medicines are responsible for more than a third of the improvement in life expectancy from 1990 to 2015, according to a recentstudy published inHealth Affairs. This underscores the crucial role of biopharmaceutical innovation, as life expectancy increased 3.3 years during that time period. (Source: The Catalyst)
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MammaPrint(R) Approved for Reimbursement in Germany
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 21, 2020 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- Agendia Inc., a world leader in precision oncology for breast cancer, announced today that the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) has approved MammaPrint® , Agendia's 70-Gene Breas... Diagnostics, Oncology, Reimbursement Agendia, MammaPrint, breast cancer (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
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Rate of Injuries Increased Around Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Women with invasive cervical cancer (ICC) have an increased rate of iatrogenic and noniatrogenic injuries during diagnostic workup, according to a study published online Oct. 21 in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers&... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Interval Breast Cancers Tied to Worse Outcomes
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Interval breast cancers (IBCs) account for one-fourth of breast cancers detected in routinely screened women, according to a study published online Sept. 25 in JAMA Network Open. Saroj Niraula, M.D., from the University... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Insurance Tied to Odds of Cancer Surgery at High-Volume Centers
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Uninsured, Medicare-insured, and Medicaid-insured patients with breast, prostate, or lung cancer are less likely to receive surgical care at high-volume hospitals compared with privately insured patients, according to a... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account. 100% free.
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Clinical Drug Candidate SDX-7320 Offsets Hyperglycemia Caused by...
Preclinical data indicate that SDX-7320 inhibits tumor growth and counteracts treatment-induced metabolic dysfunction, a safety concern that can interrupt PI3K/Akt/mTOR cancer therapy and lead to...(PRWeb October 21, 2020)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/clinical_drug_candidate_sdx_7320_offsets_hyperglycemia_caused_by_pi3k_akt_mtor_cancer_therapies_and_restores_insulin_sensitivity_syndevrx_s_preclinical_studies_show/prweb17481606.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)MedWorm...
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' Impressive' Outcomes Sans Chemo in Poor-Prognosis ALL'Impressive' Outcomes Sans Chemo in Poor-Prognosis ALL
Chemo-free targeted therapy yielded high rates of molecular response,"impressive" survival at 18 months with few toxic effects in a phase 2 trial of adults with Ph+ acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
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Your face and legs can indicate your risk of 'malignant' hypertension - here's how
HIGH blood pressure is an evasive threat because it isn't usually accompanied by any symptoms. If your blood pressure is alarmingly high, however, a telltale sign may show up on your face. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
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Drug Combo May Be Safe, Effective Therapy for Rare Leukemia
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- A combination of two " targeted " therapies can beat back a rare form of blood cancer -- without the toxic effects of chemotherapy, a new study has found. In a trial of 63 patients, researchers found that the drug regimen... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Coronavirus UK warning - COVID symptoms overlap with lung cancer - which one do you have?
CORONAVIRUS remains the all-consuming topic of the day, with cases rising across all regions of the UK. A harrowing report suggests the focus on coronavirus symptoms may have come at a grave cost to lung cancer detection and survival rates. The symptoms may overlap but how can you tell the difference? (Source: Daily Express - Health)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account. 100% free.
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Imaging analysis AI startups announce 510(k)s for prostate cancer, incidental pulmonary embolism algorithms
Quantib and Ezra's automated tools support diagnosis and measurement of the prostate and prostate lesions, while Aidoc's algorithm acts as an always-on catch net for unsuspected blockage of pulmonary arteries. (Source: mobihealthnews)
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Rush Limbaugh says conventional cancer treatments FAILED, stage 4 cancer went terminal
(Natural News) Conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh recently issued an update about his cancer diagnosis, and the gist of it is that conventional cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation simply do not work. Despite undergoing aggressive treatment regimens at the hands of conventional cancer “experts,” Limbaugh’s stage 4 lung cancer went terminal. After tweaking... (Source: NaturalNews.com)
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How to Care for Your Skin During Radiation Therapy
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Proper skin care is crucial for cancer patients receiving radiation therapy, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) says. Itchiness, redness, blistering and peeling are among the skin problems that radiation therapy... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)MedWorm Message: If you are looking to buy something in the January Sales please visit TheJanuarySales.com for a directory of all the best sales in the UK. Any income gained via affiliate links keeps MedWorm running.
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How to live longer: The best time of day to exercise to reduce your cancer risk
EXERCISE is key to living a long and healthy life. But a new study has now suggested the beneficial time of day to exercise. Exercising in the early morning could reduce your risk of developing cancer. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
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My Brother Died of Brain Cancer. 20 Years Later, I Had It, Too.
I was told it didn ’t run in families. Was it just chance? (Source: NYT Health)
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pCR in HER2+ Breast Cancer Predicts Long-Term Survival pCR in HER2+ Breast Cancer Predicts Long-Term Survival
A pathologic complete response to targeted therapy in HER2-positive breast cancer portends good long-term outcomes and may be a marker of cure, according to the final results of a phase 3 trial.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
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Interval Breast Cancers Tied to Worse Outcomes
Risk for breast cancer death more than threefold higher for interval versus screen - detected cancer (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
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Insurance Tied to Odds of Cancer Surgery at High - Volume Centers
Uninsured, Medicare - , Medicaid - insured less likely to receive surgical cancer care at high - volume hospital (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
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Patients Can Read Your Clinical Notes Starting Nov 2 Patients Can Read Your Clinical Notes Starting Nov 2
Traditionally, clinical notes have been written by doctors for other doctors and various administrators, but a federal mandate now gives patients immediate and easy access too.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
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Genomic differences may be key to overcoming prostate cancer disparities
(H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center& Research Institute) In a new article published in Clinical Cancer Research, Moffitt Cancer Center researchers describes the immune-oncologic differences in prostate cancer tumors of African American men and how those variations may be exploited to develop more personalized treatment approaches for this population. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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MSK-led studies support the concept of 'cancer environment immunotherapy'
(Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center) Two MSK-led studies published in the journal Nature support the idea of using immunotherapy drugs to treat the environment surrounding a tumor as an indirect way to combat cancer. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Gut bacteria linked to weight gain following chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer
(Bar-Ilan University) A new study suggests that gut bacteria are partially responsible for metabolic changes that lead to weight gain following chemotherapy treatment. If the composition of intestinal bacteria may predict which women will gain weight as a result of chemotherapy, researchers say they eventually hope to identify women at risk of gaining weight and offer methods to prevent it. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful...
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Genome archeologists discover path to activate immune response against cancer
(University Health Network) Ancient embedded elements in our DNA from generations past can activate a powerful immune response to kill cancer cells like an infection. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Transcription factors may inadvertently lock in DNA mistakes
(Duke University) A team of Duke researchers has found that transcription factors have a tendency to bind strongly to " mismatched " sections of DNA, i.e. sections of the genome that were not copied correctly. The strong binding of transcription factors to these mismatched sections of regulatory DNA might be a way in which random mutations become a problem that leads to disease, including cancer. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Palliative care needed across China for everyone who needs it -- study
(University of Birmingham) Palliative care should extend across China and pay more attention to managing non-malignant disease -- integrated within the country's healthcare system and available to everyone who needs it, according to a new study. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Salk Institute and BridgeBio Pharma collaborate to advance therapies for genetically driven disease
(Salk Institute) The Salk Institute and BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: BBIO) today announced a three-year collaboration agreement formed to advance cutting-edge academic discoveries in genetically driven diseases toward therapeutic applications. Under the partnership, BridgeBio will help fund research programs from Salk's world-renowned innovative cancer research, with the eventual goal of developing new therapeutics for patients in need. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Study discovers potential target for treating aggressive cancer cells
(Brown University) New research by a team at Brown University finds that special filaments called vimentin may be key to the spread of some aggressive, chemo-resistant cancer cells. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)MedWorm Message: If you are looking to buy something in the January Sales please visit TheJanuarySales.com for a directory of all the best sales in the UK. Any income gained via affiliate links keeps MedWorm running.
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ASTRO issues clinical guideline on radiation therapy for rectal cancer
(American Society for Radiation Oncology) A new clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) provides guidance for physicians who use radiation therapy to treat patients with locally advanced rectal cancer. Recommendations outline indications and best practices for pelvic radiation treatments, as well as the integration of radiation with chemotherapy and surgery for stage II-III disease. The guideline, which replaces ASTRO's 2016 guidance for rectal cancer, is published...
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Tumor DNA in spinal fluid could help doctors better monitor childhood brain cancer
(Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan) Researchers have demonstrated that a new liquid biopsy approach overcomes traditional barriers to quickly and efficiently diagnose and monitor high-grade pediatric gliomas. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Salk's Dannielle Engle awarded over $1 million to study tobacco use on pancreatic cancer
(Salk Institute) Salk Institute Assistant Professor Dannielle Engle has been awarded a New Investigator Award from the Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP) to examine how tobacco use promotes cellular changes that lead to pancreatic cancer. Engle will receive over $1 million over three years to develop new models for examining how tobacco carcinogens (cancer-causing substances) lead to tumor development and metastasis. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Highly effective tumor detection strategy for common childhood brain tumors
(Texas A&M University) A team of scientists at Texas A&M University, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital have developed a way to more accurately both detect and monitor a common type of pediatric brain cancer, setting the stage for giving clinicians a real-time view into how the cancer responds to treatment. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Cutting cancer off at the head
(Osaka City University) Using a 2 ml blood sample from 100 gastric cancer patients, researchers succeeded in identifying cancer cells circulating in the bloodstream and trace them back to their origin tumor by detecting an overexpression of fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR2) in both the cancer cells and the tumor. This new diagnostic method may allow for real-time detection of the growth patterns of the cancer, leading to quicker and more accurate preventative action -- essentially cutting...
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Cancer-linked enzyme mechanism newly characterized in study
(Indiana University) A new study is the first to describe a biochemical mechanism that influences activity in a protein linked to cancer, aging, inflammatory responses and addiction-related behaviors. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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It's all about the right balance
(Technische Universit ä t Dresden) Collaborative work of research groups at the University of W ü rzburg and the TU Dresden has provided important new insights for cancer research. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Women with cervical cancer may have increased risk of injury during diagnostic workup
(American Association for Cancer Research) Among women participating in cervical cancer screening in Sweden, those with a diagnosis of invasive cervical cancer had an increased risk of iatrogenic injuries (as a consequence of medical intervention) and non-iatrogenic injuries (caused by accidents and self-harm) requiring hospitalization. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
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Lack of Medicare CTC coverage affects people of color
The number of screening CT colonography (CTC) exams appears to decrease after...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: One-day training boosts readers' CTC performance CTC offers added value to colon cancer screening ACR, other groups lobby for CTC screening bill Why are CT colonography use rates trending downward? Can CTC improve staging for high-risk colon cancer? (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
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Science Saturday: Mining the molecular origins of breast cancer for new cures
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to focus on new strategies for prevention and early detection. Mayo Clinic Center for Regenerative Medicine and Mayo Clinic Cancer Center support stem cell biology research to uncover the molecular origins of breast cancer in order to bring new cures to the practice. Answering what are the causes of breast cancer at [...] (Source: Mayo Clinic Research News)
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How statins 'can help women survive cancer' according to latest research
Scientists in Australia have found that the cholesterol-lowering drugs, which cut their risk of heart attacks and strokes, can also halt the growth of tumours. The study involved nearly 40,000 women. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
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Serum, Saliva Bimarkers in Men With Prostate Cancer and BPH Serum, Saliva Bimarkers in Men With Prostate Cancer and BPH
This study evaluated biomarkers in saliva which might potentially be useful for noninvasive screening for early detection of prostate cancer.Laboratory Medicine (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
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BDR Pharma launches generic cancer drug in India
BDR Pharmaceuticals on Wednesday said it has launched the generic version of Lenvatinib drug for the treatment of various types of cancers in India. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
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Christie hospital: Inside Europe's largest cancer unit
BBC Breakfast spent four days filming inside The Christie Hospital in Manchester, meeting patients and staff. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
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The problem when trying to sleep that could signal advanced prostate cancer
PROSTATE cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK, with more than 40,000 new cases diagnosed every year. Prostate cancer does not usually cause any symptoms until the cancer has advanced. When this happens, you may experience symptoms that impair your ability to sleep. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
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When Should You Screen for Prostate Cancer?
Title: When Should You Screen for Prostate Cancer?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 10/20/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/20/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Mens Health General)
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Study reveals disparities in access to high-quality surgical care
(Wiley) Among U.S. patients diagnosed with breast, prostate, lung, or colorectal cancer from 2004 to 2016, those who were uninsured or had Medicare or Medicaid were less likely than privately insured patients to receive surgical care at high-volume hospitals. The findings are published inCANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society (ACS). (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social...
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Cholesterol medications linked to lower cancer-related deaths in women
(Wiley) Among women with breast cancer, colorectal cancer, or melanoma, those who were taking cholesterol-lowering medications, were less likely to die from cancer, according to an analysis published in theBritish Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
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Oncotarget: Sirolimus-eluting stents -- opposite in vitro effects on the clonogenic cell potential
(Impact Journals LLC) The cover for issue 31 of Oncotarget features Figure 4, " Concentration dose-response curves of sirolimus effect [55 nM-1 nM] on the number of cells per surviving colony in U2OS cell line after 2 weeks exposure, " by Vasuri, et al. which reported that the authors evaluated the long-term effects of sirolimus on three different cell in vitro models, cultured in physiological conditions mimicking sirolimus-eluted stent, in order to clarify the effectiveness of sirolimus in blocking...
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Actor Jeff Bridges Shares Lymphoma Diagnosis
(Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
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CDC: One - Year Survival 96.1 Percent for Male Breast Cancer
Relative survival varies by stage at diagnosis, from 98.7 to 25.9 percent for localized and distant stage, respectively (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
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Linked Color Imaging Detects More Neoplastic Upper GI Lesions
More neoplastic lesions initially diagnosed in the examination group undergoing LCI first (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
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Is a Mastectomy Major Surgery?
Title: Is a Mastectomy Major Surgery?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 10/20/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/20/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
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Is Needle Localization Painful?
Title: Is Needle Localization Painful?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 10/20/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/20/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
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Is Lumpectomy a Major Surgery?
Title: Is Lumpectomy a Major Surgery?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 10/20/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/20/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
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What You Need to Know About Your Colon Cancer Risk
Title: What You Need to Know About Your Colon Cancer RiskCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/19/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/20/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
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How Many Lymph Nodes Are in Axillary Dissection?
Title: How Many Lymph Nodes Are in Axillary Dissection?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 10/19/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/19/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
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M üschen named to Arthur H. and Isabel Bunker Professorship at Yale
A professor of medicine and of immunobiology, Dr. Markus M üschen studies oncogenic signaling and clonal evolution in B cell malignancies. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
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CMS to delay start of RO Model for radiation therapy
The radiation oncology community has cause for celebration today as the U.S....Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: Radiology groups ask for oncology payment model delay CMS releases new payment model for radiation oncology (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account. 100% free.
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David Hung's cancer-fighting drug company inks big 'blank check' deal
A SPAC sponsored by San Francisco's EcoR1, investments from other biotech investors and a record-shattering Series A round push Nuvation Bio's funding to more than $850 million. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
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ViewRay touts MRIdian papers at ASTRO 2020
ViewRay will be showcasing the application of its MRI-guided radiation therapy...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: Blue Earth highlights talks at ASTRO 2020 ViewRay wins Ohio MRIdian Linac contract ViewRay highlights results from prostate cancer study ViewRay, VieCure team up for cancer care (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)MedWorm Message: If you are looking to buy something in the January Sales please visit TheJanuarySales.com for a directory of all the best sales in the UK. Any...
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What Are The Signs That A Lump On Your Breast Is Cancerous?
Your breasts change naturally throughout the month and it can be difficult to know what you ’re looking for when you’re checking your breasts. So, how can you tell if a breast lump is cancerous? . (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
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Study finds biopharmaceutical innovation is responsible for 35% of the increase in life expectancy from 1990 to 2015
Medicines are responsible for more than a third of the improvement in life expectancy from 1990 to 2015, according to a recentstudy published inHealth Affairs. This underscores the crucial role of biopharmaceutical innovation, as life expectancy increased 3.3 years during that time period. (Source: The Catalyst)
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MammaPrint(R) Approved for Reimbursement in Germany
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 21, 2020 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- Agendia Inc., a world leader in precision oncology for breast cancer, announced today that the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) has approved MammaPrint® , Agendia's 70-Gene Breas... Diagnostics, Oncology, Reimbursement Agendia, MammaPrint, breast cancer (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
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Rate of Injuries Increased Around Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Women with invasive cervical cancer (ICC) have an increased rate of iatrogenic and noniatrogenic injuries during diagnostic workup, according to a study published online Oct. 21 in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers&... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Interval Breast Cancers Tied to Worse Outcomes
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Interval breast cancers (IBCs) account for one-fourth of breast cancers detected in routinely screened women, according to a study published online Sept. 25 in JAMA Network Open. Saroj Niraula, M.D., from the University... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Insurance Tied to Odds of Cancer Surgery at High-Volume Centers
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Uninsured, Medicare-insured, and Medicaid-insured patients with breast, prostate, or lung cancer are less likely to receive surgical care at high-volume hospitals compared with privately insured patients, according to a... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account. 100% free.
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Clinical Drug Candidate SDX-7320 Offsets Hyperglycemia Caused by...
Preclinical data indicate that SDX-7320 inhibits tumor growth and counteracts treatment-induced metabolic dysfunction, a safety concern that can interrupt PI3K/Akt/mTOR cancer therapy and lead to...(PRWeb October 21, 2020)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/clinical_drug_candidate_sdx_7320_offsets_hyperglycemia_caused_by_pi3k_akt_mtor_cancer_therapies_and_restores_insulin_sensitivity_syndevrx_s_preclinical_studies_show/prweb17481606.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
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' Impressive' Outcomes Sans Chemo in Poor-Prognosis ALL'Impressive' Outcomes Sans Chemo in Poor-Prognosis ALL
Chemo-free targeted therapy yielded high rates of molecular response,"impressive" survival at 18 months with few toxic effects in a phase 2 trial of adults with Ph+ acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
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Your face and legs can indicate your risk of 'malignant' hypertension - here's how
HIGH blood pressure is an evasive threat because it isn't usually accompanied by any symptoms. If your blood pressure is alarmingly high, however, a telltale sign may show up on your face. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
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Drug Combo May Be Safe, Effective Therapy for Rare Leukemia
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- A combination of two " targeted " therapies can beat back a rare form of blood cancer -- without the toxic effects of chemotherapy, a new study has found. In a trial of 63 patients, researchers found that the drug regimen... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Coronavirus UK warning - COVID symptoms overlap with lung cancer - which one do you have?
CORONAVIRUS remains the all-consuming topic of the day, with cases rising across all regions of the UK. A harrowing report suggests the focus on coronavirus symptoms may have come at a grave cost to lung cancer detection and survival rates. The symptoms may overlap but how can you tell the difference? (Source: Daily Express - Health)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account. 100% free.
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Imaging analysis AI startups announce 510(k)s for prostate cancer, incidental pulmonary embolism algorithms
Quantib and Ezra's automated tools support diagnosis and measurement of the prostate and prostate lesions, while Aidoc's algorithm acts as an always-on catch net for unsuspected blockage of pulmonary arteries. (Source: mobihealthnews)
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Rush Limbaugh says conventional cancer treatments FAILED, stage 4 cancer went terminal
(Natural News) Conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh recently issued an update about his cancer diagnosis, and the gist of it is that conventional cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation simply do not work. Despite undergoing aggressive treatment regimens at the hands of conventional cancer “experts,” Limbaugh’s stage 4 lung cancer went terminal. After tweaking... (Source: NaturalNews.com)
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How to Care for Your Skin During Radiation Therapy
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Proper skin care is crucial for cancer patients receiving radiation therapy, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) says. Itchiness, redness, blistering and peeling are among the skin problems that radiation therapy... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)MedWorm Message: If you are looking to buy something in the January Sales please visit TheJanuarySales.com for a directory of all the best sales in the UK. Any income gained via affiliate links keeps MedWorm running.
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How to live longer: The best time of day to exercise to reduce your cancer risk
EXERCISE is key to living a long and healthy life. But a new study has now suggested the beneficial time of day to exercise. Exercising in the early morning could reduce your risk of developing cancer. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
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My Brother Died of Brain Cancer. 20 Years Later, I Had It, Too.
I was told it didn ’t run in families. Was it just chance? (Source: NYT Health)
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pCR in HER2+ Breast Cancer Predicts Long-Term Survival pCR in HER2+ Breast Cancer Predicts Long-Term Survival
A pathologic complete response to targeted therapy in HER2-positive breast cancer portends good long-term outcomes and may be a marker of cure, according to the final results of a phase 3 trial.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
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Interval Breast Cancers Tied to Worse Outcomes
Risk for breast cancer death more than threefold higher for interval versus screen - detected cancer (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
MedWorm Cancer & Oncology News
6h
Insurance Tied to Odds of Cancer Surgery at High - Volume Centers
Uninsured, Medicare - , Medicaid - insured less likely to receive surgical cancer care at high - volume hospital (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
MedWorm Cancer & Oncology News
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Patients Can Read Your Clinical Notes Starting Nov 2 Patients Can Read Your Clinical Notes Starting Nov 2
Traditionally, clinical notes have been written by doctors for other doctors and various administrators, but a federal mandate now gives patients immediate and easy access too.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
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6h
Genomic differences may be key to overcoming prostate cancer disparities
(H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center& Research Institute) In a new article published in Clinical Cancer Research, Moffitt Cancer Center researchers describes the immune-oncologic differences in prostate cancer tumors of African American men and how those variations may be exploited to develop more personalized treatment approaches for this population. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
MedWorm Cancer & Oncology News
6h
MSK-led studies support the concept of 'cancer environment immunotherapy'
(Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center) Two MSK-led studies published in the journal Nature support the idea of using immunotherapy drugs to treat the environment surrounding a tumor as an indirect way to combat cancer. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
MedWorm Cancer & Oncology News
6h
Gut bacteria linked to weight gain following chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer
(Bar-Ilan University) A new study suggests that gut bacteria are partially responsible for metabolic changes that lead to weight gain following chemotherapy treatment. If the composition of intestinal bacteria may predict which women will gain weight as a result of chemotherapy, researchers say they eventually hope to identify women at risk of gaining weight and offer methods to prevent it. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
MedWorm Cancer & Oncology News
6h
Genome archeologists discover path to activate immune response against cancer
(University Health Network) Ancient embedded elements in our DNA from generations past can activate a powerful immune response to kill cancer cells like an infection. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
MedWorm Cancer & Oncology News
6h
Transcription factors may inadvertently lock in DNA mistakes
(Duke University) A team of Duke researchers has found that transcription factors have a tendency to bind strongly to " mismatched " sections of DNA, i.e. sections of the genome that were not copied correctly. The strong binding of transcription factors to these mismatched sections of regulatory DNA might be a way in which random mutations become a problem that leads to disease, including cancer. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
MedWorm Cancer & Oncology News
6h
Palliative care needed across China for everyone who needs it -- study
(University of Birmingham) Palliative care should extend across China and pay more attention to managing non-malignant disease -- integrated within the country's healthcare system and available to everyone who needs it, according to a new study. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
MedWorm Cancer & Oncology News
6h
Salk Institute and BridgeBio Pharma collaborate to advance therapies for genetically driven disease
(Salk Institute) The Salk Institute and BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: BBIO) today announced a three-year collaboration agreement formed to advance cutting-edge academic discoveries in genetically driven diseases toward therapeutic applications. Under the partnership, BridgeBio will help fund research programs from Salk's world-renowned innovative cancer research, with the eventual goal of developing new therapeutics for patients in need. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
MedWorm Cancer & Oncology News
6h
Study discovers potential target for treating aggressive cancer cells
(Brown University) New research by a team at Brown University finds that special filaments called vimentin may be key to the spread of some aggressive, chemo-resistant cancer cells. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
MedWorm Cancer & Oncology News
6h
ASTRO issues clinical guideline on radiation therapy for rectal cancer
(American Society for Radiation Oncology) A new clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) provides guidance for physicians who use radiation therapy to treat patients with locally advanced rectal cancer. Recommendations outline indications and best practices for pelvic radiation treatments, as well as the integration of radiation with chemotherapy and surgery for stage II-III disease. The guideline, which replaces ASTRO's 2016 guidance for rectal cancer, is published...
MedWorm Cancer & Oncology News
6h
Tumor DNA in spinal fluid could help doctors better monitor childhood brain cancer
(Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan) Researchers have demonstrated that a new liquid biopsy approach overcomes traditional barriers to quickly and efficiently diagnose and monitor high-grade pediatric gliomas. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
MedWorm Cancer & Oncology News
6h
Salk's Dannielle Engle awarded over $1 million to study tobacco use on pancreatic cancer
(Salk Institute) Salk Institute Assistant Professor Dannielle Engle has been awarded a New Investigator Award from the Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP) to examine how tobacco use promotes cellular changes that lead to pancreatic cancer. Engle will receive over $1 million over three years to develop new models for examining how tobacco carcinogens (cancer-causing substances) lead to tumor development and metastasis. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
MedWorm Cancer & Oncology News
6h
Highly effective tumor detection strategy for common childhood brain tumors
(Texas A&M University) A team of scientists at Texas A&M University, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital have developed a way to more accurately both detect and monitor a common type of pediatric brain cancer, setting the stage for giving clinicians a real-time view into how the cancer responds to treatment. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
MedWorm Cancer & Oncology News
6h
Cutting cancer off at the head
(Osaka City University) Using a 2 ml blood sample from 100 gastric cancer patients, researchers succeeded in identifying cancer cells circulating in the bloodstream and trace them back to their origin tumor by detecting an overexpression of fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR2) in both the cancer cells and the tumor. This new diagnostic method may allow for real-time detection of the growth patterns of the cancer, leading to quicker and more accurate preventative action -- essentially cutting...
MedWorm Cancer & Oncology News
6h
Cancer-linked enzyme mechanism newly characterized in study
(Indiana University) A new study is the first to describe a biochemical mechanism that influences activity in a protein linked to cancer, aging, inflammatory responses and addiction-related behaviors. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
MedWorm Cancer & Oncology News
6h
It's all about the right balance
(Technische Universit ä t Dresden) Collaborative work of research groups at the University of W ü rzburg and the TU Dresden has provided important new insights for cancer research. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
MedWorm Cancer & Oncology News
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