28 stories tagged #oncology

  1. AI Achieves Expert-Level Accuracy in Early Gastric Cancer Detection
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    AI Achieves Expert-Level Accuracy in Early Gastric Cancer Detection

    New AI models match expert endoscopists in diagnosing early gastric cancer from endoscopy images, signaling a significant advancement in early detection and patient outcomes.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  2. Gilead Acquires Arcellx for $7.8 Billion to Boost Cancer Therapy Pipeline
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    Gilead Acquires Arcellx for $7.8 Billion to Boost Cancer Therapy Pipeline

    Gilead Sciences is acquiring Arcellx for $7.8 billion, aiming to fast-track its CAR-T cancer therapy for multiple myeloma and enhance its technology platform.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  3. Metastatic Breast Cancer: Biomarker Differences Challenge Treatment
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    Metastatic Breast Cancer: Biomarker Differences Challenge Treatment

    New research reveals significant biomarker heterogeneity in metastatic invasive lobular carcinoma, impacting treatment decisions and highlighting the need for comprehensive monitoring strategies.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  4. Post-Diagnosis Exercise Slashes Cancer Mortality Risk
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    Post-Diagnosis Exercise Slashes Cancer Mortality Risk

    New research reveals physical activity after a cancer diagnosis significantly lowers mortality rates across multiple cancer types, even for previously inactive individuals.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  5. CAR T Therapy: 4-1BB Design Dominates Leukemia Treatment
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    CAR T Therapy: 4-1BB Design Dominates Leukemia Treatment

    New meta-analysis reveals 4-1BB CAR T constructs offer superior efficacy and safety for relapsed B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  6. Genetic Obesity Risk Linked to Higher Breast Cancer Death Rates
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    Genetic Obesity Risk Linked to Higher Breast Cancer Death Rates

    New research reveals a genetic predisposition to higher body weight significantly increases mortality risk for breast cancer survivors, emphasizing personalized lifestyle interventions.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  7. Focal Therapy Matches Surgery for Recurrent Prostate Cancer, With Fewer Complications
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    Focal Therapy Matches Surgery for Recurrent Prostate Cancer, With Fewer Complications

    New study indicates salvage focal therapy offers comparable long-term cancer control to surgery for radiorecurrent prostate cancer, significantly reducing perioperative risks.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  8. Head and Neck Cancer: Immunotherapy and Oncolytic Viruses Reshape Treatment
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    Head and Neck Cancer: Immunotherapy and Oncolytic Viruses Reshape Treatment

    Explore the cutting edge of head and neck cancer treatment, focusing on immunotherapy and oncolytic viruses, with insights from leading oncologist Kevin Harrington.

    3mo ago 1 min read