Researchers at UVA Cancer Center have unveiled important new insights into how hormones known as androgens act on our cells – and the discovery could boost efforts to develop better treatments for prostate, ovarian and breast cancers. Bryce M. Paschal,…
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Study describes differences between mutation profile of acral nevi and acral melanoma
Melanocytic nevi, or moles, are nonmalignant growths that arise from pigment producing cells of the skin. They are mostly found in sun-exposed areas; however, they also can be found in sun-protected areas, such as the palms, soles of feet and…
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Inflammasomes could play an important role in the development of obesity-related colon cancer
New research presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (held online, 10-13 May) finds evidence that structures called inflammasomes (a part of the innate immune system that helps to regulate inflammation) could play an important role in the development…
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Study quantifies the true incidence of venous thromboembolism post esophagectomy
A new study presented today at the AATS 101st Annual Meeting, found that the percentage of patients undergoing esophagectomy for cancer who suffer Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) post-operatively is much higher than previously reported, with as many as 24 percent suffering…
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Thousands of men to trial new home test kit for prostate cancer
Thousands of men worldwide are to receive a home test kit for prostate cancer – thanks to pioneering research from the University of East Anglia and the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH). Image Credit: University of East Anglia The…
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Cancer rates in medieval Britain around ten times higher than previously thought, study suggests
The first study to use X-rays and CT scans to detect evidence of cancer among the skeletal remains of a pre-industrial population suggests that between 9-14% of adults in medieval Britain had the disease at the time of their death….
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What May's Cancer Horoscope Predictions Mean for You
Read what your sign's 2021 horoscope predictions have in store for you or check out the Cancer personality profile. Happy May, cute Cancer! The end of April asked you to go easier on yourself and let go of lingering regrets. While it's important…
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Personalized cancer vaccines for breast, pancreatic cancers show promise
The COVID-19 vaccines — designed using bits of genetic information that prime our immune systems to recognize and fight off viral infections — have become lifesavers in the global fight to end the pandemic. Now, new research from Washington University…
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Defects in specific goblet cells may be a factor contributing to ulcerative colitis
There are many variants of "goblet cells" in the intestines and they seem to have different functions, according to a new study from the University of Gothenburg. The study indicates that defects in goblet cells of a particular type may…
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Study analyzes trends in age at natural menopause and reproductive life span among US women
As females age, their bodies typically undergo two significant changes that generally occur during adolescence and middle age. The first, known as menarche, is the time during puberty when a girl begins having monthly menstruation cycles, which often tends to…
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