oncology
Quitting smoking after cancer diagnosis significantly extends survival
Posted in Medicine, Science on 10th Oct, 2025
by Alexander Muller
A common misconception - even among some doctors - is that quitting won't help much if a person already has cancer, particularly if it's at an advanced stage.
Acidic tumor environment promotes survival and growth of cancer cells
Posted in Medicine, Science on 10th Oct, 2025
by Alexander Muller
A research team has now discovered that the acidic pH value in tumor tissue, known as acidosis, is a decisive factor in how pancreatic cancer cells adapt their energy metabolism in order to survive under these adverse conditions.
Possible over-testing for prostate cancer - study
Posted in Medicine, Science on 10th Oct, 2025
by Alexander Muller
Prostate cancer blood tests can lead to men being over-tested, while those who need help may be missed, a large study has found.
Breath Test Could Help Detect Blood Cancers
Posted in Medicine, Science on 25th Jul, 2025
by Alex Muller
The findings could enable the development of a blood cancer breathalyser, providing a rapid, low-cost way to detect disease.
Metastasis-directed radiotherapy without systemic therapy yields promising outcomes in oligometastatic ccRCC
Posted in Hardware, Medicine, Science on 25th Jul, 2025
by Alex Muller
The phase 2 trial remains ongoing, with final completion expected in September 2025.