For many children with advanced forms of neuroblastoma, receiving two separate stem cell transplants as part of their treatment is more beneficial than receiving one. That’s according to the results of an NCI-supported clinical trial […]
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TMIST (Tomosynthesis Mammographic Imaging Screening Trial)
The Trial TMIST is a randomized breast screening trial that will help researchers learn about the best ways to find breast cancer in women who have no symptoms. It compares two types of Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved digital […]
Selpercatinib Shows Promise against Lung Cancers with Alterations in RET Gene
The investigational drug selpercatinib may benefit patients with lung cancer whose tumors have alterations in the RET gene, according to preliminary results from a clinical trial. About 2% of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) […]
After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Men May Be More Likely to Die than Women
Men may be more likely than women to die after being diagnosed with breast cancer, particularly during the first 5 years after diagnosis, a new study suggests. In the study, the 5-year overall […]
Wei Zhang: The Art of Precision
“The essence of precision medicine, in particular precision oncology, is to make cancer management more precise based on genomic mapping and molecular characterization of the unique tumors for each patient,” says Dr. […]
Cellanyx: Harnessing the Power of Live Primary Cell Phenomics
Cellanyx, a Massachusetts-based diagnostic company, has developed proprietary live tumor cell phenotypic biomarker tests to improve cancer risk-stratification and allow informed clinical decision making. Their unique approach provides quantitative and actionable information […]
African American Men More Likely to Die from Low-Grade Prostate Cancer
For African American men, the risk of dying from low-grade prostate cancer is double that of men of other races, a new study has found. But, despite the difference, the risk is still small. […]
NuView Life Sciences: Precision Cancer Diagnostics
NuView Life Sciences is a biotechnology company based in Park City, Utah that is focused on precision cancer diagnostics and therapeutics improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs. Founded in 2005, their […]