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Longer Exclusive Breastfeeding May Lower Risk for Childhood Hematologic Cancers
THURSDAY, March 28, 2024 – Exclusive breastfeeding duration of at least three months may decrease the risk for childhood hematologic cancers, according to a study published online March 26 in JAMA ...
Catherine, Princess of Wales, Announces She Has Cancer
FRIDAY, March 22, 2024 – Catherine, Princess of Wales, announced Friday that she has been diagnosed with cancer and has begun chemotherapy treatments. The news, which she disclosed in a video...
ChatGPT Performs Well in Answering Genetic Testing Questions
FRIDAY, March 22, 2024 -- ChatGPT accurately answers questions about genetic syndromes, genetic testing, and counseling, according to a study presented at the Society of Gynecologic Oncology Annual ...
Robotic Surgical Approach Safe, Feasible for Gallbladder Cancer
WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2024 – For patients undergoing gallbladder cancer surgery, robotic-assisted surgery has comparable oncological outcomes to open surgery, according to a review published online...
Second Primary Malignancies Represent Small Proportion of Adverse Events After CAR T-Cell Therapy
WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2024 – Second primary malignancies (SPMs) represent a small proportion of adverse events (AEs) reported by patients receiving chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR T-cell)...
Genetic Factors Influence Subsequent Cancer Risk in Childhood Cancer Survivors
MONDAY, March 18, 2024 – Polygenic risk scores (PRSs) derived from the general population are associated with a subsequent risk for certain cancers among survivors of childhood cancer, with an...
EPA Issues Final Rule Banning Asbestos
MONDAY, March 18, 2024 – The last remnants of asbestos use in the United States have now been banned by the Environmental Protection Agency. While the known carcinogen has already been largely...
Cell-Free DNA Test Has 83.1 Percent Sensitivity for Detection of CRC
FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 – A cell-free DNA (cfDNA) blood-based test has sensitivity of 83.1 percent for detection of colorectal cancer and specificity of 89.6 percent for any advanced neoplasia,...
New Immune-Focused Therapy, CAR T Cell Therapy, Shrinks Aggressive Brain Tumors
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 – Delivering dual-targeted, immune-focused CAR T cancer therapy via a patient's spinal fluid quickly shrank deadly brain tumors, researchers report. CAR T therapy harnesses...
Childhood Cancer Survivors Have High Risk for Mortality After Cardiovascular Events
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 – Childhood cancer survivors have a high risk for mortality after major cardiovascular events, according to a study published in the Feb. 27 issue of the Journal of the...
Metabolic Syndrome Score Trajectories Associated With Risk for Cancer
MONDAY, March 11, 2024 – Metabolic syndrome (MetS) score trajectories are associated with a subsequent risk for cancer, according to a study published online March 11 in Cancer. Li Deng, Ph.D., from...
Neoadjuvant Chemo Adds Significant Treatment Benefit in Penile Cancer
THURSDAY, March 7, 2024 – Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) with lymphadenectomy for locally advanced penile squamous cell carcinoma (PSCC) is well tolerated and improves outcomes, according to a study...
Ultraprocessed Foods Increase Risk for Broad Range of Poor Health Outcomes
THURSDAY, March 7, 2024 – Greater exposure to ultraprocessed food is associated with a higher risk for a range of adverse health outcomes, such as mortality, cancer, and metabolic health, according...
Carcinogen Benzene Can Form in Some Acne Treatments: Report
THURSDAY, March 7, 2024 – Some acne treatments may may banish blemishes but carry hidden dangers: A new report reveals high levels of the carcinogen benzene can form in products that contain the...
Additional Benefit Seen for Colonoscopy Versus Sigmoidoscopy
TUESDAY, March 5, 2024 – There may be a limited additional colorectal cancer (CRC) screening benefit for colonoscopy compared with sigmoidoscopy, according to a study published online Feb. 29 in...
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