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Bladder, brain, and cervical cancer risks were higher in people with MS

Oct 09, 2024
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Good News for CAR-T Therapy; Liquid Biopsy Progress; Anti-Psychotic for Brain Cancer

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Oct 04, 2024
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Colorectal Cancer Screening Uptake Tripled in 45-49 Age Group

Rates rose after USPSTF recommendation, but increase was uneven

Oct 03, 2024
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Cancer Treatment Ups CV Risk; Therapy's Next Big Thing; Nude Photos Settlement

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Sep 26, 2024
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Novel Agent Effective for Cancer Wasting Disorder

Cancer patients with cachexia added needed pounds with GDF-15 antibody

Sep 18, 2024
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Comparing Fecal Immunochemical Tests; CVD Blood Test for Women

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Study Backs Skipping 5-FU Bolus in Chemo Regimens for Gastrointestinal Cancers

No difference in overall survival with versus without bolus, less toxicity without

Sep 05, 2024
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Lasting Reductions in CRC Incidence, Death With Single Sigmoidoscopy

But editorialists call USPSTF-recommended screening option "outdated"

Aug 27, 2024
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What Do We Know About Kamala Harris' Medical History?

Almost nothing, and presidential nominees have no obligation to divulge personal health details

Aug 26, 2024
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The Global Fight Against Infection-Driven Cancers

Despite vast gains in knowledge, there's still much to do if we want to save lives

Aug 25, 2024
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Alarm Over Pharma-China Link; Taking Screening to the People; Agriculture and Cancer

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Aug 23, 2024
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Favorable Outcomes With Microwave Ablation for Colorectal Liver Metastases

Survival similar to resection with less morbidity, but editorial suggests use in select patients

Aug 22, 2024
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Doc Never Heard Patient's Screams; How Richard Simmons Died; Suicides in Physicians

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Aug 22, 2024
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