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Oncology

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Medical Notes: February 5, 2023

>> February 5, 2023

Scientists have discovered a new use for vaccines. Is it possible for doctors to care too much? And some good news for people with a sesame allergy.

topics: Allergy and Immunology| Cancer Treatment and Research| Doctors| Federal Government and Regulation| Food Industry| Government and Legislation| Health Care| News and Headlines| Nutrition and Diet| Oncology| Public Policy and Regulation| Public Safety| Research and Clinical Trials

A New Hope for Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer

>> October 9, 2022

Treatments for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer have remained the same for seventy years – until now. Scientists have created a medication, called Nubeqa, that pairs with the original treatments and helps lengthen the lifespan of patients.

topics: Cancer Treatment and Research| Chemotherapy| Children and Youth at Risk| Gender and Identity| Oncology| Patient Care and Safety| Side Effects| Treatments

Why Chemotherapy May Not Always Be the Best Option

>> August 28, 2022

Dr. Jeanne Tie created a blood test that determines whether chemotherapy is necessary for patients living with colon cancer.

topics: Alternative Medicine and Treatments| Cancer Screening| Cancer Treatment and Research| Chemotherapy| Health Care| Medical Research| Oncology| Patient Care and Safety| Radiation| Treatments

Why Beating Cancer Doesn’t Mean The Battle’s Over

>> July 31, 2022

Cancer treatments like radiation or chemotherapy elevate a patient’s risk of fatal heart disease, even decades after beating the cancer itself. Fortunately, a new medical discipline called cardio-oncology is working to reduce this heart damage in cancer patients.

topics: Cancer Treatment and Research| Cardio-oncology| Cardiology| Chemotherapy| Health Care| Oncology| Patient Care and Safety| Prevention| Radiation| Risk| Treatments
triple negative breast cancer in black women - radio health journal

Medical Notes: December 5, 2021

>> December 5, 2021

Research shows Black women have a higher risk of triple-negative breast cancers than previously known—nearly triple the risk of white women. Plus, online dating violence begins as early as age 12. And finally, science proves that when you’re nice to others, they’re more likely to be nice to you.

topics: African Americans| American Society and Culture| Behavioral Science| Cancer Treatment and Research| Children and Youth at Risk| Communication| Crime and Criminal Justice| Dating| Diagnoses| Family and Interpersonal Relationships| Health Care| Internet and Social Media| Medical Research| News and Headlines| Oncology| Psychology and Psychiatry| Public Health and Public Safety| Relationships| Research and Clinical Trials| Risk| Science| Social Science| Technology| Violence and Abuse| Vulnerable Populations| Women's Health
Advances Against Lung Cancer

Advances Against Lung Cancer

>> July 18, 2021

More people die of lung cancer than breast, prostate, and colon cancer combined. A decade ago, a lung cancer diagnosis was often a death sentence. But now treatments are being developed that mean it can often be treated, especially if screening detects it early. A patient/advocate and researcher discuss.

topics: Cancer Treatment and Research| Economics and Finance| Ethics| Medical Advancements| Medical Research| Oncology| Public Health| Public Health and Public Safety| Research and Clinical Trials

Medical Notes: Week of September 29, 2019

>> September 29, 2019

Cancer survivors having a higher risk of heart disease and other illnesses. Then, a new study shows that prescription omega 3 fatty acids can significantly reduce high triglycerides. And finally, a new study shows that being optimistic is one of the best things you can do for your lifespan.

topics: Biology| Cancer Treatment and Research| Health Care| Life Expectancy/Lifespan| News and Headlines| Obesity and Body Weight| Oncology| Pharmacology and Toxicology| Prescription Drugs| Public Health and Public Safety| Research and Clinical Trials| Smoking| Specialist
Recruiting Patients for Cancer Clinical Trials

Recruiting Patients for Cancer Clinical Trials

>> March 17, 2019

Clinical trials drive medical advancement, but cancer clinical trials seldom meet their goals in recruiting patients. Experts discuss causes, consequences, and actions being taken to meet needs.

topics: Cancer Treatment and Research| Discrimination and Racism| Federal and State Government| Federal Government| Government and Legislation| Health Care| Medical Advancements| Medical Research| Oncology| Public Health| Public Health and Public Safety| Research and Clinical Trials| Technology
Cancer Research Recruitment

Cancer Research Recruitment

>> April 9, 2017

Clinical trials drive medical advancement, but cancer clinical trials seldom meet their goals in recruiting patients.

topics: Behavioral Science| Cancer Treatment and Research| Oncology| Research and Clinical Trials

Liquid Biopsies

>> September 6, 2015

Cancer biopsies traditionally require surgery to remove a piece of tumor. But doctors are increasingly able to find evidence of cancer in the blood, eliminating the need for surgery. Researchers hope to eventually be able to use these liquid biopsies for cancer screening and early diagnosis. Experts discuss.

topics: Cancer Treatment and Research| Diagnoses| Health Care| Oncology| Research and Clinical Trials| Surgery

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