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Researchers find strategy to reduce treatment-related complication for blo
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Washington [US], January 10 (ANI): A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine by researchers of the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center sheds light on preventing a treatment-related complication of blood stem cell transplantation for blood cance
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Gut microbe plays key role in development of some breast cancers
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Washington [US], January 10 (ANI): A recent study has found a new microbe in the colon which is generally associated with the development of colon cancer and colitis along with playing an important role in the development of some kinds of breast cancer. Short-term exposure to B. fragilis tox
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Risk of prostate cancer may decrease with Mediterranean diet: Study
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Washington [US], January 10 (ANI): Men with localised prostate cancer who reported a baseline dietary pattern that more closely follows the key principles of a Mediterranean-style diet fared better over the course of their disease, suggest the findings of a new study.
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Telangana Health Minister inaugurates reconstructed oncology centre at Hyd
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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], January 9 (ANI): Telangana Health Minister Etela Rajender on Saturday inaugurated the reconstructed oncology centre at Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) in Hyderabad.
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Tissue Healing linked with brain cancer: Study
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Toronto [Canada], January 9 (ANI): A brain injury can be anything from trauma to infection or stroke. Regarding the same, a team of Toronto scientists have found that the healing process following a brain injury could spur tumour growth when new cells generate to replace those lost to the in
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Risk of developing pancreatic cancer increases due to Opioid use
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Washington [US], January 9 (ANI): A new study has revealed that opioid use may be a risk factor contributing to the increasing incidences of pancreatic cancer.
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Scientists develop tool for treating diverse tumour cells found in metasta
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Washington [US], January 9 (ANI): After defining extensive cellular heterogeneity, researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center developed a tool that might be useful in stratifying patients with gastric cancer and directing them for more effective treatment strategies.
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Alex Trebek's final 'Jeopardy!' episode airs, features touching tribute
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Washington [US], January 9 (ANI): American game show 'Jeopardy!' aired its final episode featuring its iconic host Alex Trebek, who passed away at 80-years-old in November after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
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Ind vs Aus: Hosts pay tribute to Jane McGrath on third day of Pink Test
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Sydney [Australia], January 9 (ANI): To mark Jane McGrath Day, celebrated each year on Day 3 of the Pink Test in the Australian cricket calendar as the entire Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) turns pink to raise money for the McGrath Foundation, Alison Szwajcer, Jane's breast care nurse, is curre
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Mediterranean diet may decrease risk of prostate cancer progression
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Washington [US], January 9 (ANI): In a study to examine a Mediterranean diet in relation to prostate cancer progression in men on active surveillance, researchers found that men with localized prostate cancer who reported a baseline dietary pattern that more closely follows the key principle
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IU research findings could reduce treatment-related complication for blood
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Washington [US], January 8 (ANI): Researchers at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center published promising findings in the New England Journal of Medicine on preventing a common complication to lifesaving blood stem cell transplantation in leukemia.
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Gut microbe may promote breast cancers
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 7 (ANI): A microbe found in the colon and commonly associated with the development of colitis and colon cancer also may play a role in the development of some breast cancers, according to new research from investigators with the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and
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