New prostate cancer urine test has high diagnostic accuracy
Apr 22, 2024
A higher AUROC was seen for the 18-gene MPS2 model compared with current guideline-endorsed biomarkers.
Virtual sessions lessen seniors’ cancer pain, study finds
By
Aaron Dorman
Apr 10, 2024
A 10-minute VR session was able to provide lasting pain relief for cancer patients, offering an alternative to opioids, a new study showed.
Biden makes another push for cancer moonshot initiative
Sep 13, 2022
The president likened JFK’s space race to his own effort to slash cancer rates by 50% in the next 25 years.
Low prostate cancer-specific mortality seen for men with localized disease
Mar 13, 2023
Prostate cancer-specific mortality was low for men randomly assigned to active monitoring, prostatectomy or radiotherapy.
Stage shift seen with CT screening for lung cancer in the U.S.
Mar 31, 2022
A stage shift toward Stage I I non-small cell lung cancer was observed following the introduction of low-dose computed tomography screening for lung cancer.
Does cancer protect against Alzheimer’s?
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 09, 2016
New research explores whether what causes cancer in some people may protect them from developing Alzheimer’s disease.
Model estimates mortality risk in adults with dementia
Oct 14, 2022
A mortality prediction may help guide treatment and advance care planning for community-dwelling older adults with dementia.
Decrease in new cancer diagnoses seen in 2020
Sep 28, 2023
Lower observed-to-expected ratios were seen for cases diagnosed at localized versus advanced stages.
Cancer patients with breakthrough COVID-19 remain at risk for severe outcomes
Dec 27, 2021
No significant difference was observed in 30-day mortality for fully vaccinated versus unvaccinated cancer patients with COVID-19.
Senior living celebrates ‘big wins’ in proposed $1.7 trillion omnibus package
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 21, 2022
Senior living advocates are claiming “major victories” for the industry following the release of the proposed $1.7 trillion congressional year-end spending bill on Monday.