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Prostate cancer rates across Europe since 1980 are ‘indicative of overdiagnosis,’ say experts
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Rates of prostate cancer across Europe since 1980 are "indicative of overdiagnosis," say researchers in a study published by The BMJ. Overdiagnosis refers to the detection of harmless cancers that are unlikely to cause symptoms or death during a patient's lifetime, which can lead to unnecessary treatment, negative impacts on quality
Screening for skin cancer: Who is at risk?
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain There are three major kinds of skin cancer—squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma and melanoma. Melanoma is the most dangerous. The first sign of melanoma is a change in an existing mole or a new, unusual-looking growth on the skin. Characteristics of a mole that may indicate melanoma are: There are
New Trials in Lung Cancer: Could Your Patients Benefit?
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£180m Cardiff cancer centre seals financial close
Contractor Sacyr UK will now start work on the 368,000 sq ft specialist cancer hospital, which is being bought forward using the Welsh Government’s new public private partnership model. Velindre University NHS Trust appointed the ACORN consortium to deliver the project 18 months ago. ACORN consortium Kajima Partnerships, Sacyr, Abrdn, Kier Facilities Services, White Arkitekter
Few Childhood Cancer Survivors Get Recommended Screenings
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Fight Cancer, Kidney Problem,Hepatitis,Diabetes, Infection,Ulcer And Pile
Eliminate all things contributing to the problem:E.g all processed foods, sugar, white flour, alcohol and caffeine, food additives, colorings and preservatives, fruit and vegetables treated with pesticides, most dairy.Steer clear of diseases.Foods that contain gluten are doing bad things to the body of many people….CONTINUE READING Patiently read . You either LEARN or UNLEARN. To
Oncology/Hematology > Other Cancers — News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues by Charles Bankhead, Senior Editor, MedPage Today September 1, 2023 How to respond to a loved one who thinks prayer will cure cancer. (New York Times Magazine) AstraZeneca has joined the legal fray in opposition to the federal government's plans to negotiate drug
Psychedelics for Cancer Stress; Sweet Anticancer Plan; Obesity and Ovarian Cancer
Oncology/Hematology > Other Cancers — News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues by Charles Bankhead, Senior Editor, MedPage Today July 21, 2023 Oncologists should "stop prevaricating and explore the use of psilocybin ... and other psychedelics to ease the often overwhelming distress faced by women with late-stage gynecological cancers," a panel of experts urged in
Breast cancer by age: Study reveals early mutations that predict patient outcomes
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A study led by researchers at Sanford Burnham Prebys has found that in young women, certain genetic mutations are associated with treatment-resistant breast cancer. These mutations are not linked to treatment-resistant breast cancer in older women. The findings, published in the journal Science Advances, could help improve precision medicine and suggest
Colon cancer: Curcumin activates tumor suppressive signaling pathway
Turmeric root. Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Colorectal cancer is one of the most common types of cancer worldwide. In more than half of all cases, an important protective mechanism in cells is inactivated by mutations—the tumor suppressor gene p53. The product of this gene, a transcription factor, induces a microRNA molecule called miR-34, which plays