Dr. Christopher Flowers discusses MRD testing in cancer care, why this is an important concept to understand and how it relates to recurrence in patients. Minimal residual disease (MRD) refers to the ...

data carry great appeal. They promise to provide a robust foundation for the advancement of a systems-level understanding of the basic biological principles and processes that underlie the ...

Food insecurity and malnutrition in cancer patients can lead to poor treatment outcomes, including increased hospital admissions and reduced treatment tolerance. The NOURISH trial provides food bags ...

While breast cancer is rare in men, the disease can affect men too. Men can also have breast lumps and should get a prompt medical evaluation for any lump or change in the appearance of their chest or ...

WASHINGTON, Jan 5 — The US Surgeon General on Friday said all alcoholic drinks, whether beer, wine or spirits, should carry a label warning that consumption increases the risk of cancer. A link ...

Remission can be complete or partial. Partial remission means reduced symptoms and a break from treatment, as long as the disease doesn’t return, while complete remission shows no signs of the ...

Over 99% of cervical cancer cases are linked to persistent high-risk HPV infections, which are transmitted through sexual activity. Routine HPV testing every 3-5 years for women aged 25-65 helps ...

There are several types of kidney (renal) cancer. Each type is potentially curable if it’s found and treated early before the cancer has a chance to spread. Kidney cancer is categorized in stages from ...

Survival rates can give you an idea of what percentage of people with the same type and stage of cancer are still alive a certain amount of time (usually 5 years) after they were diagnosed. They can’t ...

Jan. 22, 2025 — Despite significant therapeutic advances, breast cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related death in women. Treatment typically involves surgery and follow-up hormone ...