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1 in 3 cancer articles on social media contain harmful misinformation

Posted in Medicine, Online, Science on 3rd Aug, 2021
by Alex Muller

The researchers hope their findings will aid the development of tools and behavioral interventions to counter cancer misinformation online.

Cancer research news Summary

Posted in Medicine, Science on 3rd Aug, 2021
by Alex Muller

A quick summary of some of the most important issues in oncology today

Blood test could tailor treatment after surgery

Posted in Medicine, Science on 3rd Aug, 2021
by Alex Muller

It’s difficult to know whether someone’s cancer has been completely removed, or if a little is left behind. And that distinction is crucial, because even if a small number of cancer cells remain, it could mean a patient’s cancer comes back.

Following healthy lifestyle might mitigate high genetic risk of cancer

Posted in Medicine, Science on 3rd Aug, 2021
by Alex Muller

A new study conducted by researchers from the American Association for Cancer Research explored how consumers' lifestyles can impact their risk of developing cancer, even in individuals with a high genetic risk.

New cancer treatments may be on the horizon, thanks to mRNA vaccines

Posted in Medicine, Science on 1st Aug, 2021
by Alex Muller

What we’re trying to do with the mRNA vaccine for cancer is alert the immune system to the tumor so the immune system will attack it, it’s basically biological software,”