Cannabis Use Linked to Epigenetic Changes, Cancer Risk
(neurosciencenews.com)
Cannabis use causes cellular damage that increases the risk of highly cancerous tumors, according to a new paper published in the scientific journal Addiction Biology.
Cannabis use causes cellular damage that increases the risk of highly cancerous tumors, according to a new paper published in the scientific journal Addiction Biology.
Things I learned from my own cancer – Cory Doctorow
(pluralistic.net)
I've got cancer but it's probably (almost certainly, really) okay. Within a very short period I will no longer have cancer (at least for now). This is the best kind of cancer to have – the kind that is caught early and treated easily – but I've learned a few things on the way that I want to share with you.
I've got cancer but it's probably (almost certainly, really) okay. Within a very short period I will no longer have cancer (at least for now). This is the best kind of cancer to have – the kind that is caught early and treated easily – but I've learned a few things on the way that I want to share with you.
Study reveals links between many pesticides and prostate cancer
(medicalxpress.com)
Researchers have identified 22 pesticides consistently associated with the incidence of prostate cancer in the United States, with four of the pesticides also linked with prostate cancer mortality. The findings are published in Cancer.
Researchers have identified 22 pesticides consistently associated with the incidence of prostate cancer in the United States, with four of the pesticides also linked with prostate cancer mortality. The findings are published in Cancer.
Scientists glue two proteins together, driving cancer cells to self-destruct
(med.stanford.edu)
Stanford researchers hope new technique will flip lymphoma protein’s normal action — from preventing cell death to triggering it.
Stanford researchers hope new technique will flip lymphoma protein’s normal action — from preventing cell death to triggering it.
Artificial light at night significantly correlated for all forms of cancer
(nlm.nih.gov)
Artificial light at night (ALAN) has been linked to increased risk of cancers in body sites like the breast and colorectum. However exposure of ALAN as an environmental risk factor and its relation to cancers in humans has never been studied in detail.
Artificial light at night (ALAN) has been linked to increased risk of cancers in body sites like the breast and colorectum. However exposure of ALAN as an environmental risk factor and its relation to cancers in humans has never been studied in detail.
Scientists found a clear link between red meat and cancer
(bgr.com)
Despite clear indicators and evidence that red meat can be linked to some types of cancer, scientists have struggled to find the exact mechanism responsible for this link. Now, though, researchers may have finally made a massive breakthrough in the link between red meat and cancer.
Despite clear indicators and evidence that red meat can be linked to some types of cancer, scientists have struggled to find the exact mechanism responsible for this link. Now, though, researchers may have finally made a massive breakthrough in the link between red meat and cancer.
Low-cost, portable device can detect colorectal and prostate cancer in an hour
(medicalxpress.com)
Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have created a portable device that can detect colorectal and prostate cancer more cheaply and quickly than prevailing methods.
Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have created a portable device that can detect colorectal and prostate cancer more cheaply and quickly than prevailing methods.
Antibody Drug Conjugates: A frontier in cancer treatment
(sagelyhealth.com)
An exciting frontier in cancer treatment over 100 years in the making.
An exciting frontier in cancer treatment over 100 years in the making.
How Excessive Red Meat Consumption Increases Colorectal Cancer Risk
(nccs.com.sg)
SINGAPORE – Scientists at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) along with collaborators from the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) have uncovered a critical link between the overconsumption of red meat and an increased risk of colorectal cancer.
SINGAPORE – Scientists at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) along with collaborators from the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) have uncovered a critical link between the overconsumption of red meat and an increased risk of colorectal cancer.
Ironclad link between red meat and cancer identified
(newatlas.com)
Researchers have discovered the mechanism linking the overconsumption of red meat with colorectal cancer, as well as identifying a means of interfering with the mechanism as a new treatment strategy for this kind of cancer.
Researchers have discovered the mechanism linking the overconsumption of red meat with colorectal cancer, as well as identifying a means of interfering with the mechanism as a new treatment strategy for this kind of cancer.
Biotech designed first-of-its-kind therapy for rare cancer; waits for patients
(inquirer.com)
Within the next couple of weeks, the first blood samples from patients will arrive at the loading dock of Adaptimmune, a biotechnology company headquartered on the northeastern edge of the Navy Yard.
Within the next couple of weeks, the first blood samples from patients will arrive at the loading dock of Adaptimmune, a biotechnology company headquartered on the northeastern edge of the Navy Yard.
Breast cancer rates rise, especially among women under 50
(usatoday.com)
Over the past decade, breast cancer rates have risen by 1% a year, with the steepest increase occurring in women younger than 50, according to a new report published by the American Cancer Society Tuesday.
Over the past decade, breast cancer rates have risen by 1% a year, with the steepest increase occurring in women younger than 50, according to a new report published by the American Cancer Society Tuesday.
Ask HN: Going to oncology (just for adjuvant chemo) how to prepare mentally?
(ycombinator.com)
I had an orchidectomy due to a non-seminoma. Because of the histopathology results, just to be safe I'm going to have 1 round of adjuvant chemo (BEP regimen) in 10 days.
I had an orchidectomy due to a non-seminoma. Because of the histopathology results, just to be safe I'm going to have 1 round of adjuvant chemo (BEP regimen) in 10 days.
Key Role of Blue-Rich Light at Night Is Featured in Breast Cancer Awareness Mnth
(wsav.com)
Breast cancer increases with use of electric light at night
Breast cancer increases with use of electric light at night
Cooking items in your home are linked to cancer-causing chemicals
(pennlive.com)
A new study found that black-colored plastic kitchen utensils and takeout containers, among other items, may contain cancer-causing chemicals.
A new study found that black-colored plastic kitchen utensils and takeout containers, among other items, may contain cancer-causing chemicals.
The 'plant-like' structure in humans that could block tumours
(smh.com.au)
Australian scientists have made the world-first discovery of a plant-like protein in human cells, which could become a powerful drug target for controlling tumour growth and treating cancer.
Australian scientists have made the world-first discovery of a plant-like protein in human cells, which could become a powerful drug target for controlling tumour growth and treating cancer.
EPA to Withdraw Approval for Plastic-Based Fuels That Are Likely to Cause Cancer
(propublica.org)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is planning to withdraw and reconsider its approval for Chevron to produce 18 plastic-based fuels, including some that an internal agency assessment found are highly likely to cause cancer.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is planning to withdraw and reconsider its approval for Chevron to produce 18 plastic-based fuels, including some that an internal agency assessment found are highly likely to cause cancer.
Bacteria involved in gum disease linked to increased risk of head, neck cancer
(medicalxpress.com)
More than a dozen bacterial species among the hundreds that live in people's mouths have been linked to a collective 50% increased chance of developing head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), a new study shows.
More than a dozen bacterial species among the hundreds that live in people's mouths have been linked to a collective 50% increased chance of developing head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), a new study shows.
Giving T cells extra batteries supercharges them against cancer
(newatlas.com)
T cells are our first line of defense against cancer, but the battle tends to exhaust them. Now, scientists have found a way to give them extra “batteries” to keep them fighting longer, with promising early results in mice.
T cells are our first line of defense against cancer, but the battle tends to exhaust them. Now, scientists have found a way to give them extra “batteries” to keep them fighting longer, with promising early results in mice.
The unknowns surrounding the mysterious rise of cancer in young adults
(elpais.com)
The increase in cancer among young adults has oncologists on edge. So much so that the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) congress, held recently in Barcelona, gave a talk on the subject to a packed room.
The increase in cancer among young adults has oncologists on edge. So much so that the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) congress, held recently in Barcelona, gave a talk on the subject to a packed room.
mRNA cancer vaccine shows potential for advanced stage cancer patients
(kcl.ac.uk)
Interim data from the Phase I dose escalation part of the mRNA cancer immunotherapy (mRNA-4359), show promise in patients with advanced solid cancers.
Interim data from the Phase I dose escalation part of the mRNA cancer immunotherapy (mRNA-4359), show promise in patients with advanced solid cancers.