PET scans play a crucial role in identifying tumors within the body, enabling doctors to differentiate between cancerous and benign growths. These imaging tests provide detailed information about the size, location, and nature of tumors, aiding medical professionals in making informed decisions regarding treatment options. By utilizing a combination of PET and CT scans, physicians
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Diffuse midline glioma (DMG) is a rare and aggressive form of brain tumor that predominantly affects children and young adults. These tumors arise within the central nervous system (CNS), encompassing the brain and spinal cord. Classified as malignant and fast-growing, DMGs pose a significant challenge when it comes to treatment and management. Despite its rarity,
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a type of lung cancer that can significantly increase the risk of developing pneumonia in affected individuals. This is primarily due to the weakened immune system caused by cancer itself, as well as structural changes to the lungs that can make them more susceptible to infections. Research indicates that
Breast cancer is a disease that can return even after a mastectomy, a surgical procedure that involves the removal of breast tissue and sometimes nearby tissues. There are three types of breast cancer recurrence: local, regional, and distant. Local recurrence involves the cancer growing in the surgical scar tissue, chest wall, or mastectomy flap skin.
A recent population-wide observational study presented at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID 2024) in Barcelona, Spain, has shed light on the association between tuberculosis (TB) and cancer. The study revealed that individuals with current or previous TB are more likely to be diagnosed with various types of cancer, including lung,
Dr. Gary Gibbon, a 69-year-old pulmonologist-allergist-immunologist from Santa Monica, faced a dire situation when he was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer that had spread to the point of causing irreparable damage to his liver. Despite the grim prognosis, Gibbon refused to give up hope and sought out a cutting-edge solution that would ultimately save his
Prostate cancer is a common issue for older men, with approximately 300,000 new cases in the U.S. each year. However, not all prostate cancers require treatment or even need to be biopsied. A new meta-analysis by investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital suggests that combining MRI of the prostate findings with prostate-specific antigen (PSA) density
Recent research conducted at UVA Cancer Center has shown that a second-generation melanoma vaccine has significantly improved long-term survival rates for melanoma patients in comparison to the first-generation vaccine. This new vaccine has proven to be particularly beneficial for male patients, raising important questions about the implications for the development of other cancer vaccines in
In a groundbreaking study conducted by a team of researchers led by Professor Josep Suñé-Suso from Keele University, a new method for identifying single cancer cells in blood samples has been discovered. This groundbreaking discovery has the potential to revolutionize cancer treatment by allowing for more personalized and targeted therapies for patients. The team of
In the battle against cancer, researchers worldwide are constantly seeking new ways to understand the complexities of the human immune system. A team of scientists from Arizona State University has taken a groundbreaking step by developing an AI-based learning tool named HLA Inception. This innovative tool has provided fresh insights into how an individual’s immune