Blood cancers can be tough to beat. But there is hope. One method that has shown promise is allogeneic peripheral-blood stem-cell transplantation. This is a fancy way of saying using stem cells from a matched related donor. This process is often used after a patient has gone through myeloablative conditioning. That is a strong treatment to wipe out the diseased bo...
Ovarian cancer is a serious health issue. It is the fifth most common cancer in women. It is also the leading cause of death from gynecological cancers. The disease often goes undetected until it has spread. This makes it tough to treat. Doctors have been looking into ways to improve outcomes for patients. One approach is cytoreductive surgery. This involves r...
Caring for a child with cancer is a journey filled with emotional highs and lows. It is not just about the medical treatments but also about the mental and financial strain on the caregivers. This study looked into how often caregivers of children with cancer feel anxious or depressed. It also explored how they handle these tough times. Financial worries are a big p...
A new gene is getting attention in the fight against throat cancer. This gene, DSC2, might change how doctors treat a specific type of throat cancer. This type is called locally advanced laryngeal and hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. These cancers are tough to treat. Traditional methods often cause serious problems with how the larynx works. ...
The world of cancer treatment is a complex battlefield. One key player in this fight is the tumor microenvironment (TME). This is the area around a tumor, where various cells and substances interact. These interactions can greatly influence how cancer develops and responds to treatment. The TME is a dynamic place, constantly changing and adapting. It includes blood v...
Thermal ablation is a big word. But it just means using heat to treat something. In this case, it is being used to treat cervical precancer. This is a serious issue in low- and middle-income countries. These places often struggle with limited medical resources. But there is some good news. Over the last ten years, thermal ablation devices have gotten a makeover. They...
Two big names in the medical world are teaming up to fight cancer. Bristol-Myers Squibb and BioNTech have struck a deal worth up to 11. 1 billion dollars. This is a huge amount of money. The deal is all about a new type of cancer treatment. This treatment uses the body's own immune system to fight tumors. It's like teaching the body to recognize and attack cancer ...
Colorectal cancer is a significant health issue in the United States, ranking as the second leading cause of cancer deaths. This year, over 150, 000 new cases are expected, with nearly 53, 000 fatalities. This is a stark reminder of the urgent need for effective prevention and treatment strategies. Recent studies presented at a major oncology conference ha...
Cancer patients face many challenges, but one often overlooked issue is the heightened risk of fractures. These breaks can seriously affect a person's daily life, leading to health problems, even death, and a decline in their ability to function normally. So, what makes cancer patients more likely to experience fractures? Several factors come into play. First, cance...
Breast cancer treatment has seen a shift towards personalized medicine. This approach focuses on tailoring therapy to the specific biology of an individual's tumor. The goal is to find the most effective treatment for each person's unique cancer subtype. However, the success of this therapy relies heavily on the patient's commitment to the treatment plan. This commit...