“Administrative tasks” for cancer patients are linked to delayed or missed doctor visits, lab tests, prescriptions, and other services. Attempts by cancer patients to get more information about costs and health insurance coverage may...
Lorazepam used to relieve stress may cause inflammation that promotes tumor growth and shortens progression-free survival, study says. A medication commonly used to ease the stress caused by cancer diagnosis and treatment may be...
Clinical trial results suggest patients with high-risk chronic lymphocytic leukemia may benefit from a combination of two targeted therapeutics. Patients with high-risk chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) may benefit from a treatment regimen that combines...
The researchers are interested in understanding why some lesions turn into pancreatic cancer to better identify those with a high risk of the disease. A surprisingly large number of healthy people may be walking...
The 2020 death of actor Chadwick Boseman shocked the public, sparking grief in those who revered his portrayal of the Black Panther. It also raised questions about how a young man who appeared healthy...
The immune system is designed to operate like a well-oiled machine. With a myriad of distinct cell types, a handful of specialized organs, and a network of watchtowers spread throughout the body, the immune...
Drugs and mechanical ventilation appear to be effective in preventing potentially fatal damage to cardiovascular muscles, including those in the heart, after immune system is stimulated by immune checkpoint inhibitors. Doctors in France have...
A new immunotherapy targets six different viruses that can cause infections when the immune system is suppressed to allow potentially life-saving transplants, according to trial results published in the AACR journal Clinical Cancer Research.
While some people realize that drinking increases the risk of cancer, a few think it actually lowers the risk, a study finds. Many Americans are unaware of the fact that consuming alcoholic beverages of...
New findings may help physicians monitor for adverse reactions to immunotherapy and allow for early intervention. A potentially severe side effect of an immunotherapy used for some types of cancer may be linked to...
AACR Fellow Lewis C. Cantley, PhD, leads a national effort targeting triple-negative breast cancer and ovarian cancer with a novel drug combination.
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