August 14, 2020 | HealthClot

Study uses a statistical approach to reveal patterns of cancer incidence

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August 14, 2020
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Study uses a statistical approach to reveal patterns of cancer incidence Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Aug 13 2020 QUT researchers have used nationwide cancer mapping statistics to develop a new mathematical model so health professionals can further question patterns relating to the disease. Epidemiologists use disease atlases to identify disease prevalence and mortality rates and […]

Tiny packages of materials released by tumors may serve as biomarkers for detecting cancers

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August 14, 2020
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Tiny packages of materials released by tumors may serve as biomarkers for detecting cancers Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Aug 13 2020 Because cancer is easier to successfully treat when it’s caught early, a major goal in cancer research is to develop new ways to find tumors at early stages, before they start to spread. One […]

This healthcare startup makes cancer treatment accessible and affordable for rural India

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August 14, 2020
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This healthcare startup makes cancer treatment accessible and affordable for rural India Working as a senior consultant for Capgemini in the US, Ajay Balai was visiting India when one of his relatives was diagnosed with cancer. Despite being in a developed city like Pune, he quickly realised cancer treatment facilities and services were scattered and […]

Dabrafenib Plus Trametinib Elicits Encouraging Responses in BRAF V600E-Mutant Tumors

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August 14, 2020
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Dabrafenib Plus Trametinib Elicits Encouraging Responses in BRAF V600E-Mutant Tumors The combination of dabrafenib (Tafinlar) and trametinib (Mekinist) elicited favorable response rates in a mixed histology cohort of pretreated patients with solid tumors, lymphomas, and multiple myeloma whose tumors harbored a BRAF V600 mutation, meeting the primary end point of the NCI-MATCH EAY131-H trial.1 Results […]