Immunotherapy has been making waves in the treatment of esophageal cancer, especially when used after initial chemoradiation. But what about patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma who've had a different combo—immunochemotherapy before surgery? Does adjuvant immunotherapy (AIT) still matter
Imagine you're Kate Middleton, dealing with a tough 2024 that included cancer treatment. Now, a psychic named Mystic Meg says you're not out of the woods yet. She predicts health challenges will hit again in the summer of 2025. Kate might face issues due to her ambitious nature, as a Capricorn. The
Triple-negative breast cancer, one of the toughest types to treat, can spread to places like your lungs. Scientists have struggled to understand how this happens until now. They’ve discovered that a process called palmitoylation is to blame. In this process, a molecule named GRK6 gets tagged with fa
Have you heard that doctors sometimes recommend HPV vaccines to patients who already have HPV-related gynecologic cancers? This practice is quite common, but is it backed by solid evidence? Let's explore what the European Society of Gynecological Oncology (ESGO) has to say about it. Women who devel
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, will be slowly returning to public life after a year-long battle with cancer. But fans might not see her at every event they’re hoping for. A royal expert says her return will be “staggered, ” meaning she’ll miss some events while attending others. This isn’t w
The year 2024 has been tough for some of our favorite celebrities. Health issues don't spare anyone, not even the rich and famous, it seems. Let's look at a few stars who've had to deal with health scares and accidents this year. Princess Kate and King Charles III both had serious medical issues. T
Sure, talking with your family about colon polyps might seem awkward, but it could save a life. Dr. Shukla, a colon and rectal surgeon, wants you to chat about this stuff openly. Start colonoscopies at 45, or earlier if your family's had trouble. Got a polyp? Ask if it's an adenoma and how big. This
Imagine you're a healthcare provider in China, trying to figure out the best treatment for advanced stomach cancer. A recent study, RATIONALE-305, found that combining a drug called tislelizumab with chemo works better than chemo alone. Now, researchers wanted to know if this combo is worth the extr
Imagine you're battling advanced malignant melanoma or non-small cell lung cancer. Doctors might use immune checkpoint inhibitors, like those targeting PD-1, to help your body fight the disease. But here’s the thing: only about 20-40% of patients actually see real benefits. So, scientists set out to
2024 has been a wild ride for medical advancements! Imagine shrinking cancer tumors with pills or genetically engineered superhero cells? Or replacing a heart valve without opening up the chest? These weren't possible two decades ago. But what made 2024 special? Let's dive in! First, GLP-1 drugs, o
