Mutations in BRCA2—a gene known to repair damaged DNA and suppress tumor formation—can predict an individual's predisposition ...

Objectives The administration of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) to patients with metastatic prostate cancer might be associated with some adverse effects such as anaemia; however, few studies have ...

It’s important to understand how radiation therapy fits into your treatment plan so you can make choices about your care. Surgery is part of breast cancer treatment for most people. Your doctor may ...

it has not been widely used as a routine treatment for colorectal cancer (CRC), and the characteristics of changes in the tumor microenvironment (TME) after PDT have not been fully elucidated. This ...

possibly making her the longest-surviving patient with cancer who received this tailored treatment, researchers report February 17 in Nature Medicine. As part of a clinical trial, the girl ...

Part B covers radiation therapy in an outpatient clinic. Learn more about Medicare coverage for cancer treatments. Those with Original Medicare are eligible to purchase a Medicare Part D plan ...

What makes cancer cells weak A new approach in the fight against therapy resistance Date: February 25, 2025 Source: University of Graz Summary: One particular challenge in the treatment of cancer ...

Senior doctors responsible for monitoring cancer care in England and Wales are concerned failings in NHS services are contributing to up to half of patients not getting the right treatment for ...

This type of treatment uses hormones or hormone-blocking drugs to treat cancer. It’s not the same as the hormone therapy given to ease the symptoms of menopause (menopausal hormone therapy). Hormone ...

Sometimes, both brachytherapy and external beam radiation therapy are used. The external beam radiation is usually given first, followed by brachytherapy. The stage and grade of the cancer are used to ...