Tag: Oncology
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India Faces a Grim Forecast: Cancer Cases Could Reach 2 Million by 2040
Overview: A Growing Challenge India is projected to become the country with the third-highest cancer prevalence globally, after China and the United States. A recent briefing by Jitendra Singh, the Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, shed light on alarming trajectory estimates that could see India tally roughly 2 million cancer cases by…
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India’s Cancer Burden to Reach 2 Million by 2040: A Wake‑Up Call for Policy Action
Overview: A Growing Challenge India is facing a looming cancer crisis, with government data pointing to a projection of around 2 million cancer cases by 2040. This stark estimate was shared by Jitendra Singh, the Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, during a session with Parliament. The figure places India among the countries…
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New SkylineDx Data Show Merlin CP-GEP Test Improves Melanoma Risk Stratification
Introduction: A new benchmark in melanoma risk assessment Recent analyses from SkylineDx present compelling evidence that the Merlin CP-GEP Test offers superior metastatic-risk stratification for melanoma compared with benchmarks released by a major competitor. In a field where precise risk categorization directly informs surgical decisions and patient outcomes, these findings could influence standard-of-care considerations for…
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SkylineDx Data Underscores Merlin CP-GEP Test’s Superior Melanoma Risk Stratification
New Findings Highlight Merlin CP-GEP Test Performance Fresh data from SkylineDx indicate that the Merlin CP-GEP test offers superior metastatic-risk stratification for melanoma and more accurate prediction of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) outcomes than rival benchmarks. In a landscape where accurate risk stratification informs crucial treatment decisions, these results position Merlin CP-GEP as a…
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New blood test can detect and monitor lung cancer in real time
Revolutionizing lung cancer care with a real-time blood test A promising breakthrough from UK researchers promises to transform how clinicians detect and monitor lung cancer. The new blood test, described as a form of liquid biopsy, aims to provide real-time insights into tumor activity. By analyzing circulating tumor signals in a patient’s blood, doctors could…
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Targeted mRNA Vaccines: Train Immune System to Fight Cancer
What are targeted mRNA vaccines and why do they matter for cancer? Cancer remains one of the leading health challenges worldwide, capable of adapting and hiding from conventional treatments. Targeted mRNA vaccines offer a new approach by teaching the immune system to recognize and destroy cancer cells specifically, while sparing healthy tissue. Unlike traditional chemotherapy,…
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Targeted mRNA Vaccines for Cancer: Training the Immune System to Destroy Tumors
What Are Targeted mRNA Vaccines for Cancer? Targeted messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines are a cutting-edge form of cancer immunotherapy. Unlike traditional treatments that attack tumors directly with chemotherapy or radiation, these vaccines aim to train the patient’s own immune system to recognize and destroy cancer cells. By delivering genetic instructions to cells, mRNA vaccines prompt…
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Targeted mRNA Vaccines: Training the Immune System to Fight Cancer
Introduction: A New Approach to Cancer Treatment Cancer remains a formidable health challenge worldwide. Traditional therapies like chemotherapy and radiation can fight tumors but often bring significant side effects and uneven success. A new era in cancer care is emerging: targeted mRNA vaccines that train the immune system to recognize and destroy cancer cells. By…
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Shorter Hormone Therapy May Be Enough for Many Men with Prostate Cancer
New Insights into Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer When managing prostate cancer, androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) has long been a standard approach to slow tumor growth by lowering testosterone levels. A recent study, co-led by investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, points to a pivotal shift in how clinicians may approach the…
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Bezuclastinib Peaks in GIST: Positive PEAK Phase 3 Results for KIT Exon 17/18 Mutants
New Phase 3 data positions Bezuclastinib as a potential new standard for KIT Exon 17/18 mutant GIST In a pivotal development for patients with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs), Bezuclastinib demonstrated positive outcomes in the PEAK Phase 3 study focusing on KIT exon 17/18 mutant disease. GISTs are driven by complex mutations in the KIT…