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Researchers have identified a panel of biomarkers in serum samples that could accurately detect the early stages of pancreatic cancer.
A new study indicates that young adults surviving the disease find it difficult to attain their desired goal of getting back to normality, 2 years following their initial diagnosis.
A study has indicated that patients with advanced inoperable stage 3 lung cancer can benefit from an improved rate of survival when undergoing concurrent chemotherapy and proton therapy.
Journal Articles
In this article the authors review outcomes for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma patients and explore how identifying factors associated with disease recurrence and survival could help better stratify patients for clinical trials.
Discover the promises and limitations of peptide-based vaccines for the treatment of prostate cancer, in this commentary article from Future Science OA
In this article, the authors provide an up-to-date review of all reported genomic aberrations in the eight most common pediatric solid tumors with whole-exome sequencing or whole-genome sequencing data.
Brain and neurologic
Role of cellular prion protein in neurofibromatosis 2 tumor development uncovered
Neuroblastoma detected by novel biomarker assay with increased sensitivity
Advancing immunotherapy for high-risk neuroblastoma patients: an interview with Juliet Gray
Breast
Novel tumor-targeted MRI contrast designed, based on human proteins
Adipose tissue may reduce radiotherapy efficacy in breast cancer patients
Colorectal
Defining a strategy for oligometastic rectal cancer: an interview with Dirk Arnold
ASCO17: Global study sets risk-based standard for chemotherapy for colon cancer
Genetic test could identify individuals at high-risk of anal cancer
Endocrine
Sonogram scoring system developed for thyroid nodules to reduce biopsy rates
Low survival rates observed for specific thyroid cancers following bone metastasis
Signaling pathways in medullary thyroid carcinoma: therapeutic implications
Gastrointestinal
ESMO WCGI: Molecular changes along the upper digestive tract discovered
Gallbladder cancer: results achieved and future challenges
Q&A follow up – A closer look at: diet and mouth and gastrointestinal cancers
Genitourinary
Immunotherapy for penile cancer
European Cancer Patient Coalition's 2017 pipeline - interview with Lydia Makaroff
Gynecologic
What are the long-term benefits and harms of human papillomavirus (HPV) testing?
Renovated (nondual) approach to endometrial cancer typing: endocrine and inflammatory issues
Head and neck
European Cancer Patient Coalition's 2017 pipeline - interview with Lydia Makaroff
AACR17: Immunotherapy efficacy may be influenced by the patient’s immune system
Hematologic
T-cells lacking HDAC11 enzyme may destroy tumor cells more effectively
Lung
Concurrent chemo and proton therapy: A way forward for inoperable lung cancer patients?
ASCO17: Web-based reporting tool increases survival by up to 5 months
Pancreatic
Could a blood test lead to early detection of pancreatic cancer?
Novel strategies on the horizon for pancreatic cancer: an interview with Philip A Philip
Could immunotherapy efficacy be enhanced by reprogramming tumor blood vessels?
Prostate
Further insight into AE37 peptide vaccination in prostate cancer
Multiparametric MRI of the prostate gland: technical aspects
Rare tumors
Exploring treatment options for mesothelioma: an interview with Thomas John
An update on genomic-guided therapies for pediatric solid tumors
Biomarkers - making the early detection of mesothelioma more likely
Skin
Sanger Institute series: uncovering the genetics of cancer - an interview with David Adams
US Skin Cancer Screening Guidelines: Reviews and recommendations
Indoor tanning and melanoma: are gay and bisexual men more at risk?