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Mar 20 2025HEALTH

Missouri's Colorectal Cancer Screening Gap

Cancer is a major health issue in the United States. It is the second leading cause of death. One type of cancer that can be caught early is colorectal cancer. Screening tests can find this cancer early. They can also stop it from developing by removing precancerous polyps. The goal is to have 68. 3

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Mar 18 2025HEALTH

Rapid Cancer Growth During Immune Therapy

Cancer treatment has seen a big change with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). These drugs help the body's immune system fight cancer. But, some patients see their cancer grow quickly. This is called hyperprogressive disease (HPD). It's a big problem for doctors and patients. It's important t

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Mar 16 2025HEALTH

Prostate Cancer Treatment: The Importance of Quality Assurance

Prostate cancer treatment has seen significant advancements, with prostate brachytherapy emerging as a key method. This procedure uses ultrasound to precisely place radioactive seeds into the prostate. The success of this treatment heavily relies on the accuracy of the ultrasound equipment. This is

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Mar 11 2025SCIENCE

Gold Nanoparticles and Metal-Organic Frameworks: A Powerful Duo in Cancer Therapy

Cancer treatment is a tough battle, but scientists have found a way to make it easier. They created a new tool called MA@E, which is a special kind of liposome. Liposomes are tiny bubbles that can carry medicines inside them. These liposomes are super stable and can carry two powerful weapons: gold

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Mar 11 2025HEALTH

Sleep Patterns and Cancer: What's the Connection?

Cancer is a complex disease influenced by many factors, including lifestyle choices. Sleep, a crucial part of our daily routine, has been under the microscope for its potential role in cancer risk. Most studies have focused on how long we sleep, but recent attention has shifted to when we sleep and

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Mar 11 2025HEALTH

A Kidney Cancer Journey: When Tumors Collide

Cancer is a complex disease. It can spread from one part of the body to another. This is called metastasis. But sometimes, cancer takes a strange turn. It can move from one tumor to another. This is called tumor-to-tumor metastasis (TTM). It's very rare. Only a handful of cases have been documented.

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Mar 05 2025HEALTH

Cancer Survivors: The Big Picture

Cancer survivor research is a big deal. It's all about understanding what happens to people after they've been treated for cancer. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has been funding some major studies to figure this out. These studies are called Cancer Epidemiology Survivor Cohorts (CESCs). They'r

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Mar 05 2025HEALTH

Spirituality: A Hidden Weapon for Cancer Survivors

Cancer is a formidable challenge. It tops the list of illnesses and causes of death globally. Medical breakthroughs have prolonged lives, but the journey can still be tough. This is where spirituality steps in. It's about discovering meaning, feeling connected, and having faith. It's a universal exp

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Mar 04 2025HEALTH

Fighting Back: New Challenges in Early Cancer Treatment

Cancer treatment has seen a big change with the introduction of neoadjuvant immunotherapy. This approach is used before surgery or other main treatments. It has shown promise in fighting several types of cancer, like melanoma, lung, bladder, colorectal, and breast cancer. The idea is to boost the bo

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Mar 01 2025HEALTH

What Happens When Prostate MRI Shows Suspicious Lesions But Biopsies Are Clean?

Prostate cancer screening can be confusing. Sometimes, MRI scans show suspicious areas, but biopsies come back clean. What does this mean for patients? Doctors don't have clear guidelines for follow-ups in these cases. So, what happens next? Researchers wanted to find out the risk of finding signifi

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