Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology is paving the way for more precise and effective cancer treatments. Discover how nanoparticles are being used to target tumors, deliver drugs, and enhance diagnostic techniques.
Cancerous breast tissue glows in new AI-enhanced MRI images
Imaging technology developed and refined at the University of Waterloo promises better detection and treatment of breast cancer by more accurately pinpointing cancerous tissue.
New technique to measure circulating tumor DNA in metastatic cancer may improve surveillance and outcomes
In metastatic cancer surveillance, monitoring the actual concentrations of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) may be critical. Researchers showed that absolute ctDNA concentration thresholds can be defined to rule out or predict impending cancer progression.
Groundbreaking Trial Involving 700,000 Women Kicks Off After AI Predicts Breast Cancer Five Years Early
Thousands of women will participate in a study to see if AI could be used for early breast cancer detection. Around 700,000 women in the UK will take part in the AI breast cancer trial, according to the DHSC. Thirty testing sites will be involved in the study, each fitted with groundbreaking AI digital screening technology. Any woman who has already booked a routine breast cancer screening with NHS will be invited to participate in the study.
Uncovering inequalities in breast cancer immunotherapy access
The study examines trends in immunotherapy treatment for triple-negative breast cancer since the new therapies were approved.
CAR T-cells enable record-breaking 18-year nerve cancer remission
CAR T-cells enable record-breaking 18-year nerve cancer remission
UChicago Medicine first in Midwest offering breakthrough treatment for cancer patients
It’s a breakthrough in cancer treatment, and UChicago Medicine is one of the first hospitals to offer it.
Accenture CEO Julie Sweet’s cancer diagnosis shows how execs should share life-altering health events
In today’s CEO Daily: Diane Brady on how CEOs should handle a cancer diagnosis.
Pittsburgh hospital using new cancer-fighting technology, machine 1 of 15 in entire country
The Elekta Unity MR-LINAC system, used at Allegheny General Hospital, combines MRI imaging with radiation therapy to target cancerous cells.
New cancer vaccine could prevent kidney cancer recurrence
A new personalized cancer vaccine has shown encouraging results in preventing the return of kidney cancer after surgery. Researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute tested the vaccine in nine patients with stage III or IV clear cell renal cell carcinoma (a form of kidney cancer).
Sweet Potato’s Underrated Vegetable Cousin Can Help Prevent Cancer And Heart Disease
If you’re a potato-loving person, then there’s probably a good chance that you like sweet potatoes too. Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of fiber, rich in beta-carotene, and their potassium content is great for kidney health and keeping blood pressure levels within a healthy range.
Research shows key cause of spread of aggressive prostate cancer
Scientists from MedUni Vienna have made an important discovery that could improve the way aggressive prostate cancer is diagnosed and treated.
Vitamin K Precursor Found to Target and Destroy Cancer Cells in Latest Research
According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in males in the United States, behind only lung cancer. Around 1 out of every 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in their lives.
