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Skin Changes and Hair Loss: Key Indicators and Side Effects of Breast Cancer
health10 days ago

Skin Changes and Hair Loss: Key Indicators and Side Effects of Breast Cancer

Breast cancer often manifests through skin changes rather than lumps, with up to 10% of patients diagnosed this way. Inflammatory breast cancer, a rare aggressive form, frequently presents as persistent rashes or orange-peel skin texture. Treatment side effects, including radiation-induced skin irritation and chemotherapy-related hair loss, affect the vast majority of patients. Early dermatological consultation and scalp cooling techniques can mitigate these impacts.

via AOL.com|
#breast-cancer#dermatology#hair-loss
Dual Preclinical Studies Identify SET Protein and Calcium Channels as New Targets for Glioblastoma
health-and-medicine1 month ago

Dual Preclinical Studies Identify SET Protein and Calcium Channels as New Targets for Glioblastoma

Two independent preclinical studies have identified distinct biological mechanisms that could improve treatment outcomes for glioblastoma, the most lethal form of brain cancer. Researchers at Ohio State University found that blocking the SET protein restores the activity of the PP2A enzyme, making tumor cells more vulnerable to radiation. Simultaneously, scientists at the University of Virginia discovered that inhibiting T-Type calcium channels disrupts tumor growth and connections with surrounding nerve cells. Both approaches aim to sensitize cancer cells to existing therapies rather than replacing them, though neither is yet ready for human clinical trials.

via Science Daily|
#calcium-channels#cancer-research#glioblastoma
Western Pennsylvania patient joins GammaTile brain-implant trial after tumor removal
health2 months ago

Western Pennsylvania patient joins GammaTile brain-implant trial after tumor removal

A Beaver County man, Tony Parise, is among Western Pennsylvania’s first participants in a national Phase 3 trial of GammaTile, radioactive tiles implanted at brain-tumor surgery to deliver immediate radiation. The approach aims to reduce local recurrence and avoid delays in postoperative treatment, with AHN enrolling six patients and early results suggesting comparable safety to standard radiation.

via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|
#brain-metastases#brain-tumor#clinical-trial
Netanyahu reveals successful radiotherapy for early-stage prostate cancer
politics5 months ago

Netanyahu reveals successful radiotherapy for early-stage prostate cancer

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a routine checkup found an early-stage malignant prostate tumor that was treated with radiotherapy, leaving no trace of cancer. He did not specify when the treatment occurred and said he delayed releasing his medical report by two months to avoid Iranian propaganda. The report also notes he is in good health; Netanyahu previously had prostate surgery in 2024 and a pacemaker implanted in 2023, with Israel’s elections due in October.

via The Guardian|
#elections#israel#netanyahu
health-and-wellness9 months ago

Two-dose radiation could redefine prostate cancer treatment

A Rabin Medical Center study suggests prostate cancer patients could be treated with only two radiation doses instead of five, potentially changing the global standard of care. The ongoing trial of over 100 participants aims to preserve effectiveness and avoid increased side effects through highly focused, personalized radiotherapy, with early patient improvements reported amid Israel's relatively high incidence of prostate cancer.

via jpost.com|
#clinical-study#health-and-wellness#prostate-cancer
Colleen Hoover Shares Cancer Diagnosis, Nearing End of Radiation
entertainment9 months ago

Colleen Hoover Shares Cancer Diagnosis, Nearing End of Radiation

Colleen Hoover revealed she has cancer and is closing in on finishing radiation after a treatment that began in December; she said the cancer was removed by surgery and she would not undergo chemotherapy, noting health setbacks that caused her to miss promo duties for Regretting You. Hoover, who has been filming Reminders of Him in Canada, also mentioned her next book, Woman Down, due January 13, and urged fans to listen to their bodies as she navigates the quick radiation experience.

via Deadline|
#cancer-diagnosis#colleen-hoover#entertainment