A misdiagnosis should have cost three times father from England, his leg. Even worse: The man suffers from terminal cancer. Today he is convinced: Would…
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A gut feeling: Microbiome changes may mean early detection of colorectal cancer
The gut has a population of organisms that live within in it, called the gut microbiome, which are linked to human health and disease. Recent…
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How a virus that infects 50% of people is helping develop new cancer treatments
Most of us have heard of viruses such as measles and mumps—not to mention the more serious HIV and Ebola. But who has heard of…
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Three-drug combination helps curb the growth of deadly type of skin cancer
A UCLA-led research team has pinpointed a three-drug combination that could prove to be an effective new therapy for people with a specific type of…
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Marcia Cross says anal cancer likely linked to husband's throat cancer
What is oral HPV and why is it increasing the risk of oral cancer in men? A new study shows 11 million men were actively…
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Q&A: Tanning beds raise risk for skin cancer
Dear Mayo Clinic: My daughter and her friends are all talking about going to a tanning bed. I suggested to my daughter that she get…
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Choosing the right drug to fight cancer
Canadian researchers have discovered a molecular indicator of a mechanism that drives cancer progression, giving doctors the possibility of using precision medicine, that is, choosing…
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Technology better than tape measure for identifying lymphedema risk
Bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) is better than a tape measure for assessing a woman’s risk for developing lymphedema after breast cancer surgery, according to interim results…
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Tens of thousands of cancer tumors by these foods
What is the role of our diet in the development of cancer? According to a new study, our diet may have a greater influence on…
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Stem cell differences could explain why women are more likely to develop adrenal cancer
Scientists have discovered a potential biological reason why women are more likely to develop adrenal disorders, including cancer. According to the researchers, the answer could…
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