The 5-year survival rate for localized eye melanoma is about 84-percent, however, if the cancer spreads, the survival rate drops to 18-percent. This is why early intervention is key! Here’s what you need to know about eye cancer.
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In an amazing twist of fate, the aggressive cervical cancer tumor that killed Henrietta Lacks, a 31-year old African American mother, became an essential tool that helped the biomedical field flourish in the 20th century. As a cancer researcher who uses HeLa cells in my everyday work, even I sometimes find it hard to believe. […]
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When you hear the word “nanomedicine,” it might call to mind scenarios like those in the 1966 movie “Fantastic Voyage.” The film portrays a medical team shrunken down to ride a microscopic robotic ship through a man’s body to clear a blood clot in his brain. Nanomedicine has not reached that level of sophistication yet. […]
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If detected and treated early, leiomyosarcoma can be cured. However, when the cancer is detected in the later stages, the treatment is more difficult and the prognosis is not always good. This is why it’s important to get informed.
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Undergoing any type of surgery is tough on the body, and even more so if it’s for serious conditions, such as cancer. But getting in shape before surgery – known as prehabilitation – can significantly improve patients’ recovery, for example by reducing how long they need to stay in hospital afterwards. We conducted a review […]
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If someone you know recently received a cancer diagnosis, then you might be wondering how to support them. Every friendship is different, but here are some ideas to help you approach the situation and show you care.
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