Medical News on Cancer
New antibody uses one-two punch to potentially treat blood cancers
Jun 27, 2017
Researchers have developed a two-pronged approach to blood cancer treatment: 1) attacking cancer cells directly and/or 2) driving them from the nurturing bone marrow environment into the peripheral... Read More
HPV testing leads to earlier detection and treatment of cervical pre-cancer
Jun 23, 2017
Women who receive human papillomavirus (HPV) testing, in addition to a pap smear, receive a faster, more complete diagnosis of possible cervical precancer, according to a study of over 450,000 women... Read More
Scientists uncover potential mechanism for HPV-induced skin cancer
Jun 22, 2017
Scientists have identified a molecular pathway by which some types of human papilloma virus (HPV) might increase the risk of skin cancer, particularly in people with the rare genetic disorder... Read More
Breast and ovarian cancers: Large study improves estimates of genetic risk
Jun 20, 2017
Carriers of faulty BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes have higher risk for breast and ovarian cancer. Now, a large prospective study improves estimates of those risks. Read More
Ovarian cancer drug delivers 'very promising' results in early trial
Jun 06, 2017
Drug that mimics action of folic acid shrinks half of tumours.A new targeted treatment for ovarian cancer has shown 'very promising' results in an early clinical trial - shrinking tumours in... Read More
New tech promises easier cervical cancer screening
Jun 01, 2017
Duke University researchers have developed a handheld device for cervical cancer screening that promises to do away with uncomfortable speculums and high-cost colposcopes. Read More
What are the effects of surgical menopause?
May 29, 2017
The menopause occurs when a woman has not had a period for over 12 months and marks the end of female fertility. An oophorectomy is a surgical procedure in which a woman's ovaries are removed, prompting menopause. This MNT Knowledge Center article explains more about this surgery and its side effects. Read More
Study: A new way to slow cancer cell growth
May 29, 2017
Cancer is an extremely complex disease, but its definition is quite simple: the abnormal and uncontrollable growth of cells. Read More
Women should continue cervical cancer screening as they approach age 65
May 03, 2017
Cervical cancer is often thought of as a disease that primarily affects young women. Because of this, many older women fail to keep up with appropriate screening as they age. Read More
Robot radiology: Low-cost AI could screen for cervical cancer better than humans
Apr 27, 2017
Artificial intelligence - commonly known as A.I. - is already exceeding human abilities. Self-driving cars use A.I. to perform some tasks more safely than people. E-commerce companies use A.I. Read More
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