Cervical cancer continues to affect minoritized women disproportionately due to low screening rates and incomplete follow-ups. One key hurdle is that these women often face structural and emotional barriers to getting colposcopies, a crucial exam for detecting early signs of cervical cancer. Tried-
Early detection is key when it comes to treating prostate cancer effectively. Yet, overdiagnosing and overtreating clinically insignificant cancers is a common issue. This highlights the importance of having better tools to predict a patient's risk accurately. Recently, scientists focused on a test
Listen up, sports fans! The 85-year-old basketball commentator, Dick Vitale, is making a big comeback. He's beaten cancer and is ready to return to his beloved broadcast booth. Vitale, famous for his enthusiastic calls and unforgettable voice, faced several tough cancer diagnoses. But through it all
As the sun begins to rise at the J. P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, there's a big announcement from GSK plc. They're swooping in to acquire IDRx, a small biotech company based in Plymouth, Massachusetts. IDRx is known for their work on personalized treatments for a rare cancer called gastrointestin
Ever wondered how scientists keep an eye on cellular interactions? One fascinating approach involves using live cells as tiny detectors. Epidermal growth factor (EGF) plays a serious role in cancer development, so tracking its activity is crucial. Traditional lab methods have drawbacks, but now, the
Breast cancer is a harsh reality that many women face, and it's especially hard when it hits someone you know. In Rochester, Minnesota, Danielle Teal, a beloved community member, is bravely fighting this battle. She needs her community's support, just as she's supported others in the past. Danielle
Did you know that where you live can affect your chances of getting lung cancer screened? The U. S. Preventive Services Task Force says people who smoke a lot and are over a certain age should get checked every year. But how easy is it to get this screening? Researchers checked if living in rural ar
Imagine you're battling metastatic breast cancer (mBC). You're wondering if a supervised exercise program could do more than just keep you active. Researchers decided to test this idea. They conducted a study called the PREFERABLE-EFFECT trial. This trial compared a 9-month exercise program with usu
Imagine a tiny, smart nanoparticle that can carry both light-activated and regular cancer drugs. This is exactly what scientists have been exploring. They combined a liposome, a type of tiny fat particle, with a red blood cell membrane to create a unique nanocarrier. This nanoparticle can hold two p
Macrophages, often called TAMs (tumor-associated macrophages), are crucial immune cells hanging out in the tumor's neighborhood, or what we call the tumor microenvironment. In cervical cancer, they play a big role. They can either help the cancer grow, spread, and find new blood vessels, or they can
