Innovations in the world of medicine have allowed doctors to test for a variety of cancers, but screening for multiple types of cancers at the same time, and with a single test, has been a pipe dream. That is, until now. In a recent breakthrough study, scientists have … [Read more...] about New blood test can detect more than 20 types of cancer in one go
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Researchers take a big step forward to preventing chemo-induced hair loss
Drugs used as part of cancer treatment can sometimes be so strong that they may cause permanent hair loss in some cancer patients - whose body is not able to endure those drugs. And considering that we often see our hair as an important part of our identity, suddenly losing it … [Read more...] about Researchers take a big step forward to preventing chemo-induced hair loss
Study: A healthy microbiome boosts the body’s natural cancer-fighting cells
It was only in the past few years alone that scientists began discovering interesting links between the microbial communities that call the human body home and its overall health. More specifically, it was found that having a wide variety of gut bacteria in your microbiome leads … [Read more...] about Study: A healthy microbiome boosts the body’s natural cancer-fighting cells
Ultra-sensitive “lab-on-a-chip” spots cancer in a single drop of blood
Detecting cancer in patients can be a painstaking process, one that takes time and isn’t always accurate. A new device out of the University of Kansas is set to change that completely. The device, which has been dubbed the “lab-on-a-chip”, allows doctors to detect cancer quickly … [Read more...] about Ultra-sensitive “lab-on-a-chip” spots cancer in a single drop of blood
Sequencing shark DNA could lead to better treatments for cancer
There’s no doubt that sharks are one of the most feared creatures on Earth, but they are also one of the most sophisticated and enduring ones. They are particularly good at healing themselves and resisting cancer, with some species even living to the ripe old age of 400. In an … [Read more...] about Sequencing shark DNA could lead to better treatments for cancer
