Cancer

The Revolution of CAR-T Immunotherapy for Cancer

Oct 29, 2024 · · Cancer
CAR-T therapy, short for Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell therapy, represents a revolutionary development in cancer treatment, particularly for certain types of blood cancers, like leukemia and lymphoma. Early efforts focused on understanding how T-cells, a type of white blood cell, could be engineered to target cancer cells. The foundational idea … Read More

Newsbites: Heart-healthy lifestyle; plant over animal fats; meat and type 2 diabetes

Oct 29, 2024 · · Cancer
Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Associated with Lower Cancer Risk Taking care of your cardiovascular health may lower your cancer risk, even if you have a genetic predisposition to certain cancers. A prospective cohort study looked at data on 277,000 participants. Researchers created a cardiovascular health score for each participant by comparing reported … Read More

Frontline: Cervical cancer; Beetroot juice and heart health; Body fat and muscle strength

Sep 25, 2024 · · Cancer
Simpler Screening Detects More Cervical Cancer, Precancerous Lesions Scientists have developed a new, more effective cervical cancer screening method. The WID-qCIN test detects epigenetic changes in cells, significantly improving early cancer detection. Epigenetic changes in cells refer to alterations that can be influenced by factors such as environment, lifestyle, and … Read More

Research Round Up October 2024

Sep 25, 2024 · · Cancer
• Med Diet May Help Cancer Patients Live Longer. Close adherence to a Mediterranean diet pattern of eating can help cancer survivors live longer and have lower risk of heart-related death, according to an Italian study. Researchers, having tracked 800 adult cancer patients, who provided detailed information on their eating … Read More

Acupuncture Relieves Side Effects from Breast Cancer Treatment

Aug 26, 2024 · · Cancer
In a pooled analysis of three clinical trials, acupuncture significantly reduced hot flashes and other hormonal side effects of endocrine therapy taken by women with breast cancer. The analysis of the multinational data was published in Cancer, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society. Endocrine therapy, which is crucial … Read More

The Power of Phytonutrients

Aug 26, 2024 · · Cancer
In the world of nutrition, much attention is given to macronutrients like proteins, carbohydrates, fats, as well as essential vitamins and minerals. However, an equally important group of compounds called phytonutrients (or phytochemicals) plays a crucial role in promoting health and preventing disease. These naturally occurring substances, found predominantly in … Read More

Chemo Brain

Jul 24, 2024 · · Cancer
Q: Can you recover from “chemo brain?” A: The term “chemo brain” refers to memory and thinking changes that can occur during or after cancer treatment. Chemo brain is often characterized by disorganized thinking, confusion, memory loss, and trouble concen­trating, learning, and making decisions. Though it’s most often associated with … Read More

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