Have you ever thought about how tiny particles could help fight cancer? Meet gold-infused copper nanodots, also known as Au-doped Cu1. 92S nanodots. These tiny powerhouses have a unique ability to absorb laser light and convert it into heat, which can kill cancer cells. But that's not all! They also
Biliary tract cancer, or BTC, starts in the bile ducts inside the liver (intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma), the main ducts near the liver (extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma), or the gallbladder (gallbladder cancer). Because symptoms are often vague and there are no routine screenings, most patients don
Scientists have been puzzled by the relationship between certain enzymes and cancer. They decided to study mice missing these enzymes to find out more. Over a long period, they noticed that female mice without the DASPO enzyme lived shorter lives. These mice also had strange growths in their liver,
You might think that with school-based programs, most girls in rich countries get the HPV vaccine. But surprisingly, some don't. This could keep the gap in cervical cancer rates between different groups going. Let's dive into the reasons why this happens. Imagine a group of girls in a high-income c
In the vibrant landscape of Spain, a fresh focus is emerging around breast and gynecological cancer tests. Designed to detect individuals at risk, these tests are delivering more than just genetic insights. They’re also shedding light on the healthcare system’s responses. Talking to medical professi
Ever wondered if your daily coffee or tea habit could do more than just wake you up? A new study suggests it might also help protect against certain cancers. Researchers from the US dug into data from 14 previous studies, involving over 25, 000 people, to see what habits stood out among those with h
Breast cancer patients face a complex health system, making timely diagnosis and treatment challenging. Digital navigation tools can help, but finding affordable solutions in Malaysia’s public sector is tough. So, researchers at the University of Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) created JURNI, a virtual
Cancer remains a significant global health concern, with head and neck cancers, like nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), being particularly common in East Asia. Scientists have long known that the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA load and the systemic immune inflammation (SII) index can help predict how NPC
Chronic pain is a common problem for breast cancer survivors. It's important to understand that physical, psychological, and social factors all play a role in pain management. To tackle this issue effectively, healthcare professionals need to work together and use different approaches. That's why we
Metastatic breast cancer is serious business. It's when cancer spreads from the breast to other parts of the body. There are two main types: hormone receptor-positive (HR+) and triple-negative (TN). For a long time, chemotherapy (CT) has been the standard treatment. But now, antibody-drug conjugates
