Researchers from Clarkson University and the University of Massachusetts Amherst have discovered breast cancer biomarkers in breast milk that could eventually lead to a blood test for better screening for the disease in all risk and age groups, as the biomarkers are...
Finding cancer at the earliest stage possible, before it can spread, can significantly boost a patient’s chances of survival. However, it isn’t always easy as some cancers don’t produce any symptoms until it is too late for treatment to be successful. A new screening...
A new form of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) that makes cancerous tissue glow in medical images could help doctors more accurately detect and track the progression of cancer over time. The innovation, developed by researchers at the University of Waterloo, creates...
Certain cancer patients now have access to a new treatment option and companion diagnostic. On March 11, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved olaparib (Lynparza, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, LP) for treating adults with deleterious or suspected deleterious...