MRI can save rectal cancer patients from surgery, study suggests

Published Date: 23 Oct 2024

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can spare many patients with rectal cancer from invasive surgery that can carry lifelong side effects, new research indicates.

Read Full News

Latest News

Leukemia cells evade treatment by reshaping their mitochondria, researchers discover

Researchers from Rutgers Health and other institutions have discovered why a powerful leukemia drug eventually fails in most patients—and found a potential way to overcome that resistance.

Dense breasts: What it means and what women can do about screening

About half of women over 40 have dense breasts. The denser the breast tissue, the more difficult it is to spot cancer on a standard mammogram. Having dense breast tissue can make it harder to detect cancer and sometimes leads ...

Chemotherapy combination boosts overall survival in patients with EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer

In recent research, treatment with osimertinib plus a platinum–pemetrexed chemotherapy combination resulted in statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in overall survival in patients with newly diagnosed ...

Should the UK introduce targeted prostate cancer screening? The case for and against

Former UK prime minister Rishi Sunak has called for a targeted prostate cancer screening program for men most at high risk of the disease, reviving a national debate on how to save more lives and tackle health inequalities ...

Tumor infiltration of major blood vessels, not metastasis, may be primary cause of cancer death

The ultimate cause of death from cancer may not be metastatic disease, as researchers have long surmised, but an infiltration of tumors into major blood vessels that cause blood clots and multiorgan failure, a one-of-a-kind ...

High-speed whole-body SPECT tracks tumor evolution to optimize prostate cancer treatment

A new fast and convenient approach to scintigraphy-based monitoring allows physicians to efficiently and reliably assess prostate cancer progression or regression during treatment. With this strong prognostic information, ...

Todays Updates

Oral drug combination extends progression-free survival in advanced ER-positive breast cancer

Patients with estrogen-receptor-positive HER-2-negative advanced breast cancer showed significantly improved progression-free survival when treated with an oral combination regimen that includes giredestrant, a novel, next-generation ...

Todays Updates

Oral drug combination extends progression-free survival in advanced ER-positive breast cancer

Patients with estrogen-receptor-positive HER-2-negative advanced breast cancer showed significantly improved progression-free survival when treated with an oral combination regimen that includes giredestrant, a novel, next-generation ...

Latest News

Researchers from Rutgers Health and other institutions have discovered why a powerful leukemia drug eventually fails in most patients—and found a potential way to overcome that resistance.

About half of women over 40 have dense breasts. The denser the breast tissue, the more difficult it is to spot cancer on a standard mammogram. Having dense breast tissue can make it harder to detect cancer and sometimes leads ...

In recent research, treatment with osimertinib plus a platinum–pemetrexed chemotherapy combination resulted in statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in overall survival in patients with newly diagnosed ...

Former UK prime minister Rishi Sunak has called for a targeted prostate cancer screening program for men most at high risk of the disease, reviving a national debate on how to save more lives and tackle health inequalities ...

The ultimate cause of death from cancer may not be metastatic disease, as researchers have long surmised, but an infiltration of tumors into major blood vessels that cause blood clots and multiorgan failure, a one-of-a-kind ...

A new fast and convenient approach to scintigraphy-based monitoring allows physicians to efficiently and reliably assess prostate cancer progression or regression during treatment. With this strong prognostic information, ...

News All Time

Nuclear missile workers are contracting cancer: They blame the bases

At a memorial service in 2022, veteran Air Force Capt. Monte Watts bumped into a fellow former Minuteman III nuclear missile operator, who told him that she had non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Immune cell homing hydrogel-based platform captures dendritic cells to process mRNA from cancer vaccines

A research team led by Cancer Center at Illinois (CCIL) member Hua Wang has published new research detailing a new mRNA cancer vaccine platform. The study introduces an immune cell homing hydrogel-based platform designed ...

A radiotheranostic approach designed to combat aggressive cancers

UCLA scientists, together with a team of international collaborators, have identified a promising new treatment strategy that can detect, kill and reprogram aggressive, treatment-resistant tumors like osteosarcomas and glioblastoma.

Exercise may help breast cancer survivors manage weight

New UBC Okanagan research shows that exercise can do more than improve the strength and cardiovascular endurance of women who have survived breast cancer.

Study recommends new grading system for invasive squamous cell carcinoma of the lung

Invasive lung squamous cell carcinoma (LUSC) accounts for approximately one-quarter of all lung cancers, but therapeutic options for LUSC remain limited, primarily due to the absence of well-defined, targetable molecular ...

Q&A: Breast cancer facts that could save lives

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spotlight a disease that will affect hundreds of thousands of Americans this year. In the U.S., a new case of breast cancer is diagnosed about every two minutes, with more ...

Neural networks and label-free microscopy enable accurate detection of pancreatic tumors

Pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (PNENs) are a rare form of cancer that affects hormone-producing cells in the pancreas. Although uncommon, their incidence has been rising steadily over the past few decades.

Lesser-known lobular breast cancer on the rise in U.S. women

The American Cancer Society has released a report on occurrence and outcomes in the United States for this subtype of breast cancer. Findings show an estimated 33,600 women will be diagnosed with lobular breast cancer or ...

Patients value communication skills from cancer surgeons across six key areas, according to research

Facing a cancer diagnosis can be one of the most stressful times for patients and their loved ones. When seeking a surgeon for treatment, providing emotional support and helping patients manage expectations are among the ...

Drop in credit score after cancer diagnosis linked to increased mortality

Patients with cancer whose credit scores decline after their diagnosis face a significantly higher risk of mortality, providing the first objective data linking financial health to physical survival.

A healthier lifestyle after bowel screening shown to prevent bowel cancer

If you adopt a healthier lifestyle after bowel screening, it can lower your risk of both bowel cancer and other chronic diseases, a new study shows.

Analysis of NRG trial in limited-stage small cell lung cancer suggests QOL benefit with twice- vs. once-daily radiation

Previously, the primary endpoint results of the NRG-LU005 study assessing the addition of the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to standard of care concurrent chemoradiation for limited-state small cell lung cancer were reported ...

Herpes virus-based vaccine shows promise in targeting tumors without side effects

The Herpes simplex virus is a widespread virus that often causes cold sores, and most people carry it. By removing a virulence gene, i.e. a gene that makes the virus harmful to humans, the herpes virus can be repurposed as ...

Zebrafish models offer fast, effective guidance for personalized therapies for kids with high-risk cancer

Molecular profiling has transformed cancer care, but 30% of high-risk pediatric cancers do not have actionable therapeutic targets, limiting personalized treatment options and negatively affecting survival outcomes.

Women who miss their first mammogram face higher risk of breast cancer death, study finds

Women who miss their first mammogram run a higher risk of being diagnosed with advanced breast cancer and dying from the disease. This is shown in a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in BMJ.

Cancer deaths expected to rise to over 18 million in 2050, nearly 75% more than in 2024

There has been a rapid increase in the global number of cancer cases and deaths between 1990 and 2023, despite advances in cancer treatment and efforts to tackle cancer risk factors over that same time period.

Limits to Anti-Nausea Pill Coverage Wear on Cancer Patients and Doctors

Two medications might work better for breast cancers that are resistant to one.

Participate and win cash vouchers

Get updates on the latest events happening around the world

2.

Le cancer et le COVID ont conduit le patient à une double transplantation de poumon.

3.

Through Consolidation Durvalumab, Limited-Stage SCLC Receives a New Standard of Care.

4.

Distribution of fat could influence cancer risk, study suggests

5.

For the first time in humans, a chemotherapy drug reaches the brain.

1.

Uncovering the Reality of Colon Cancer: A Look at Real Images

2.

Uncovering the Subtle Signs of Prostate Cancer: Early Detection is Key

3.

Targeting BRAF V600E in mCRC: FOLFOX, Cetuximab & Encorafenib Strategies

4.

Precision Medicine and Genomics: Revolutionizing Healthcare Through Personalized Treatment

5.

Unravelling the Mysteries of Monoclonal Gammopathy

1.

International Lung Cancer Congress®

2.

Genito-Urinary Oncology Summit 2026

3.

Future NRG Oncology Meeting

4.

ISMB 2026 (Intelligent Systems for Molecular Biology)

5.

Annual International Congress on the Future of Breast Cancer East

1.

Understanding the causes of anemia in adults beyond nutritional deficiencies

2.

Efficient Management of First line ALK-rearranged NSCLC - Part IV

3.

Revolutionizing Treatment of ALK Rearranged NSCLC with Lorlatinib - Part VIII

4.

A Continuation to The Evolving Landscape of First-Line Treatment for Urothelial Carcinoma

5.

Recent Data Analysis for First-Line Treatment of ALK+ NSCLC: A Continuation

Fastest Growing Medical Platform for Doctors

Address :
Hidoc Dr. Inc. | Delaware C Corp | 1309 Coffeen Ave. Suite 1200, Sheridan WY, 82801

Phone :
+1-415-463-3094

Email :
anishagadia@hidoc.co

Quick Links

Drug Database Drug Interaction Diseases Database

KOL Videos Knowledge Hub Quizzes

Medical Updates Events About Us

Terms & Conditions - LLP | Inc. | Privacy Policy - LLP | Inc. | Account Deactivation

MRI can save rectal cancer patients from surgery, study suggests

Latest News

Leukemia cells evade treatment by reshaping their mitochondria, researchers discover

Dense breasts: What it means and what women can do about screening

Chemotherapy combination boosts overall survival in patients with EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer

Should the UK introduce targeted prostate cancer screening? The case for and against

Tumor infiltration of major blood vessels, not metastasis, may be primary cause of cancer death

High-speed whole-body SPECT tracks tumor evolution to optimize prostate cancer treatment

Todays Updates

Oral drug combination extends progression-free survival in advanced ER-positive breast cancer

Todays Updates

Oral drug combination extends progression-free survival in advanced ER-positive breast cancer

Latest News

News All Time

Nuclear missile workers are contracting cancer: They blame the bases

Immune cell homing hydrogel-based platform captures dendritic cells to process mRNA from cancer vaccines

A radiotheranostic approach designed to combat aggressive cancers

Exercise may help breast cancer survivors manage weight

Study recommends new grading system for invasive squamous cell carcinoma of the lung

Q&A: Breast cancer facts that could save lives

Neural networks and label-free microscopy enable accurate detection of pancreatic tumors

Lesser-known lobular breast cancer on the rise in U.S. women

Patients value communication skills from cancer surgeons across six key areas, according to research

Drop in credit score after cancer diagnosis linked to increased mortality

A healthier lifestyle after bowel screening shown to prevent bowel cancer

Analysis of NRG trial in limited-stage small cell lung cancer suggests QOL benefit with twice- vs. once-daily radiation

Herpes virus-based vaccine shows promise in targeting tumors without side effects

Zebrafish models offer fast, effective guidance for personalized therapies for kids with high-risk cancer

Women who miss their first mammogram face higher risk of breast cancer death, study finds

Cancer deaths expected to rise to over 18 million in 2050, nearly 75% more than in 2024

Recommended News For You

BTK Inhibitor Active in Half of Patients With Richter Transformation

Study indicates that exercise can help colon cancer survivors live as long as matched individuals

In Acute Leukemia With Heavily Pretreated Patients, Menin Inhibitor Yields 63 Percent ORR.