Early Detection of Lung Cancer
Machine Learning Machine learning is a method that allows computers to learn how to predict certain outcomes. In lung cancer, researchers are using computer algorithms to create computer-aided programs that are better able
New blood test could detect more than 20 types of cancer
A new blood test could detect more than 20 types of cancer, allowing cases to be identified and treated far earlier. Experts said the breakthrough - which spots
Cancer: The tests you need to know about
For bile duct cancer Helen Moremont, of the charity AMMF, says if you have symptoms of bile duct cancer that don’t improve, ask your GP to run a
High Risk Neuroblastoma Tandem Transplant
For many children with advanced forms of neuroblastoma, receiving two separate stem cell transplants as part of their treatment is more beneficial than receiving one. That’s according to the results of
Colorectal Cancer in African Americans
Colorectal cancer incidence and mortality are higher among African American men and women than among men and women of other racial and ethnic groups. To explore the possibility
What is Cordotomy?
Cordotomy is a less common surgical procedure that is used to relieve pain by cutting certain nerves in the spinal cord. This blocks pain and also hot/cold feelings. This
Patient Navigators can help address Cancer Health Disparities
Studies suggest that the differences observed in cancer incidence and mortality between various population groups are the result of a complex interplay of genetic, environmental, and social factors.
Molecular Switch Links High-Fat Diet to Prostate Cancer Metastasis
A new study in mice has revealed a molecular link between a high-fat diet and the growth and spread of prostate cancer. The findings raise the possibility that
Pinpointing Recurrent Prostate Cancer
NCI-supported researchers are developing new imaging techniques to improve the diagnosis of recurrent prostate cancer. A protein called prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) is found in large amounts—and
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