Distinct microbial taxa and functional pathways are associated with oral squamous cell carcinoma
Specific Bacteria Linked to Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
This meta-analysis identifies specific microbial taxa and functional pathways associated with oral squamous cell carcinoma. The findings hig…
Researchers identified specific types of bacteria and genetic pathways that are more common in people with oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Oncoplastic breast-conserving surgery reduces risk of initial positive margins and margin-related reoperations in breast cancer
Oncoplastic surgery may reduce repeat operations for breast cancer patients
This meta-analysis of 124,903 observations found that oncoplastic breast-conserving surgery (OBCS) significantly reduces the risk of initial…
New data suggests oncoplastic surgery can lower the risk of needing extra operations after breast cancer surgery while maintaining safety le…
Idiopathic premature adrenarche is associated with higher body mass index and insulin resistance markers
Premature Adrenarche Linked to Higher Risk of Insulin Resistance
This meta-analysis examined the relationship between idiopathic premature adrenarche and metabolic markers in females post-menarche. The fin…
Women with a history of premature adrenarche may show higher levels of insulin resistance and other markers related to metabolic health.
Autoimmune gastritis and pernicious anemia are associated with increased risks of gastric neoplasms
Autoimmune gastritis and pernicious anemia linked to higher cancer risk
This meta-analysis evaluates the risk of gastric neoplasms in patients with autoimmune gastritis (AIG) and pernicious anemia (PA). The analy…
People with autoimmune gastritis or pernicious anemia face higher risks of certain stomach tumors and precancerous changes.
Exosomal miRNAs Show High Diagnostic Accuracy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Exosomal microRNAs show promise for detecting liver cancer
This meta-analysis evaluated exosomal microRNAs as non-invasive biomarkers for hepatocellular carcinoma across 1442 HCC patients, 761 health…
New data shows that specific tiny molecules in the blood could help doctors identify liver cancer more accurately in patients with liver dis…
Trastuzumab Deruxtecan Management of HER2 Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer with Visceral Crisis
Newer drug shows promise for advanced breast cancer and liver issues
A case report highlights the efficacy of trastuzumab deruxtecan in managing visceral crisis in HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer.
A new treatment approach may help patients with advanced breast cancer who are facing a sudden, serious crisis in their liver function.
PIWIL4 exhibits context-dependent roles in cancer progression and metabolic reprogramming across various cancer types
Understanding the Role of PIWIL4 Protein in Different Types of Cancer
This systematic review synthesizes the role of PIWIL4 in cancer, highlighting its regulation of cell cycle control, apoptosis, and metabolic…
Scientists are studying how the PIWIL4 protein affects cancer growth and cell behavior to find better ways to treat patients.
Lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab yields 28-month survival in BRAF wild-type anaplastic thyroid cancer
Man With Rare Thyroid Cancer Alive at 28 Months
This single case report describes a 45-year-old man with metastatic anaplastic thyroid carcinoma treated with lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab …
A 45-year-old man with anaplastic thyroid cancer saw his disease stay controlled for 28 months on two drugs.
MDT-guided perioperative strategy and staged anticoagulation manage pancreatic cancer in a patient with Moyamoya disease
Multidisciplinary Strategy Helps Manage Moyamoya Disease and Pancreatic Cancer
This case report describes a multidisciplinary team-guided perioperative strategy for a patient with Moyamoya disease and pancreatic ductal …
A specialized surgical strategy helped a patient with both Moyamoya disease and pancreatic cancer undergo surgery without any neurological c…
Self-administered ivermectin and fenbendazole in a patient with metastatic melanoma showed mixed radiographic and ctDNA responses
One man with melanoma tries antiparasitic drugs for his cancer
This case report describes a 74-year-old man with metastatic melanoma who self-administered ivermectin and fenbendazole. The patient experie…
A man with advanced melanoma saw a temporary drop in cancer markers after taking ivermectin and fenbendazole, but the results were mixed.
Nodal staging in upper eyelid Merkel cell carcinoma may influence disease-free status and survival outcomes
Eyelid cancer cases show importance of staging for survival
This case report describes 3 patients with upper eyelid Merkel cell carcinoma undergoing wide local excision and reconstruction. One patient…
A small study of eyelid cancer shows that skipping certain staging steps can lead to rapid spread and death.
Hamburg Life After Cancer Program protocol aims to improve quality of life in cancer survivors
New Program Aims to Improve Quality of Life for Cancer Survivors
This study protocol describes a single-arm intervention for 500 cancer survivors aged 18 to 65 years. The program includes patient navigatio…
A new multi-layered support program is being designed to help cancer survivors improve their quality of life through personalized care and p…