Picture a haystack brimming with needles, symbolising a large number of mutations prevalent in cancer. Conventional methods prioritise the larger, more prevalent needles -the common mutations – which are easier to detect. Yet, amid this sea of mutations lie smaller and rarer needles – singleton mutations – which are often overlooked and may hold the … Read more
Today the Latin American and Caribbean Society of Medical Oncology (SLACOM) and National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) host the Latin American Regional Breast Cancer Summit: Advocating and Implementing Guideline-Concordant Cancer Care for Patients. Esteemed experts from Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Columbia, Peru, and the United States will present challenges, barriers, and potential solutions for improving access … Read more
In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers investigated whether hemodialysis (HD) can maintain elevated blood ketone levels in rats on a ketogenic diet in an effort to enhance cancer treatment efficacy potentially. Study: Experimental hemodialysis in diet-induced ketosis and the potential use of dialysis as an adjuvant cancer treatment. Image Credit: Inside Creative … Read more
Diet plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health and it can be a supportive component in managing certain health conditions but can it cure lymphoma? Lymphoma is a complex and serious form of cancer that typically requires medical treatment, such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy or immunotherapy. Can diet cure Lymphoma? Health experts reveal foods … Read more
Patients and oncologists are supportive of complementary therapies, such as nutrition counseling, exercise, massage, and mediation, for cancer treatment, according to a new survey conducted on behalf of the Healing Works Foundation. However, a disconnect exists between this growing interest and oncologists’ perceptions of patient support. One-third of oncologists said their patients lack interest in … Read more
Using previously taken diagnostic computed tomography (CT) scans in place of CT simulation scans to plan simple palliative radiation treatments can substantially reduce the time some people spend waiting for urgent treatment, improving the patient experience, a new study suggests. Patients who may benefit from this expedited process typically are experiencing pain or other debilitating … Read more
In a recent article published in JAMA Oncology, researchers evaluate whether chatbots powered by large language models (LLMs) driven by artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms could provide accurate and reliable cancer treatment recommendations. Study: Use of Artificial Intelligence Chatbots for Cancer Treatment Information. Image Credit: greenbutterfly / Shutterstock.com Background LLMs have shown promise in encoding clinical data and … Read more
The Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) formally recommend mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) and other integrative therapies to manage anxiety and depression symptoms in adults living with cancer. The guideline, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, reviews the effectiveness of integrative therapies such as yoga, relaxation, hypnosis, acupuncture, … Read more