CAR T Cells Targeting GD2 Feasible, Safe for Pediatric Neuroblastoma
THURSDAY, April 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-expressing T cells that target the disialoganglioside GD2 expressed on tumor cells (GD2-CAR T cells) are feasible and safe for children with heavily pretreated neuroblastoma, …
Learn MoreCAR-T Therapy Helps Kids Battling Deadly Nervous System Tumors
THURSDAY, April 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A therapy that arms the immune system to find and destroy tumor cells has shown early promise against a rare and aggressive childhood cancer.Experts called the findings “promising.” But they cautioned that m…
Learn MorePhysical Activity May Prevent Colon Cancer Recurrence
THURSDAY, April 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Postoperative physical activity is associated with improved disease-free survival for stage III colon cancer, according to a study published online March 6 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.Justin C….
Learn MoreRisk for Cervical Cancer Higher in Women With Mental Illness
THURSDAY, April 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Women with severe mental illness have lower rates of cancer screening and experience a higher risk for cervical neoplasia, according to a study published in the April issue of The Lancet Public Health.Kejia …
Learn MoreTargeted Ultrasound Alone Found to Be Accurate Breast Imaging Modality
WEDNESDAY, April 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For women aged 30 years or older with focal breast complaints, targeted ultrasound (US) is an accurate breast imaging modality, according to a study published online April 4 in Radiology.Linda Appelman, M.D…
Learn MoreJohnson & Johnson Agrees to $8.9 Billion Settlement in Talcum Powder Lawsuit
WEDNESDAY, April 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Tens of thousands of people suing Johnson & Johnson may get some relief after the company announced Tuesday that it will pay $8.9 billion to settle lawsuits that have been going for more than a decade.The s…
Learn MoreLa mayoría de los hombres con un cáncer de próstata de bajo riesgo prescinden ahora de una cirugía inmediata
MARTES, 4 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — En la última década, cada vez más estadounidenses con un cáncer de próstata temprano han postergado la radiación y la cirugía, las opciones estándar de tratamiento, indica una nueva investigación.Más bien…
Learn MoreHugh Jackman urge el uso del protector solar tras un susto con el cáncer de piel
MARTES, 4 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — El actor Hugh Jackman está ofreciendo una advertencia sobre el daño por el sol y el cáncer de piel tras someterse a dos biopsias.Jackman usaba una venda en la nariz en un video que publicó en su cuenta de…
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