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Endometrial Cancer
Relevance: High
Quality of Writing: Medium-High
Article : Genetic testing and the future of medicine
Relevance: High
Quality of Writing: Medium-High
Most relevant for: People interested in genetic testing.
An article published in Katie Couric Media discusses genetic testing and how it can impact health. The author talked with Dr. Robert Steiner, a doctor who specializes in genetics. He talked about genetic testing and how the results can affect health and change lives. (Posted 9/28/23)
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Read MoreRelevance: Medium-Low
Quality of Writing: Medium
Research Timeline: Animal Studies
View Related Clinical TrialsArticle : Promising drug for cancer treatment begins clinical trials
Relevance: Medium-Low
Quality of Writing: Medium
Research Timeline: Animal Studies
View Related Clinical TrialsMost relevant for: People with solid tumors.
Researchers at City of Hope are testing a new type of cancer treatment drug. When tested in animals and cells taken from human cancers, this new drug prevented the growth of many types of cancer. Initial clinical trials in people have just started. (Posted 9/7/23)
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Read MoreRelevance: Medium-High
Strength of Science: High
Research Timeline: Post Approval
View Related Clinical TrialsStudy : New treatment option for advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer
Relevance: Medium-High
Strength of Science: High
Research Timeline: Post Approval
View Related Clinical TrialsMost relevant for: People with advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer
If you have advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer, there is a new treatment called Jemperli (dostarlimab) that could be an option for you. This study looked at how well Jemperli worked compared to standard treatment. Based on these results, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the combination of Jemperli and chemotherapy for certain types of advanced endometrial cancer. (Posted 8/4/23)
Este artículo está disponible en español.
Read MoreRelevance: Medium
Topic : Impact of new laws on cancer treatment during pregnancy
Relevance: Medium
Most relevant for: People who have cancer who are pregnant
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2022 that abortion is no longer a protected right under the Constitution. This landmark decision leaves regulation of abortion to the states. Cancer treatment during pregnancy may now be impacted in states that have abortion bans or limitations. (Posted 5/31/23)
Este artículo está disponible en español.
Read MoreRelevance: Medium
Strength of Science: Medium-High
Research Timeline: Human Research
Study : Hair straightening products linked to small increased risk of endometrial cancer
Relevance: Medium
Strength of Science: Medium-High
Research Timeline: Human Research
Most relevant for: People who use hair straightening products
Many people use products to straighten their hair. Use of these products, especially frequent use, is linked to a small increase in endometrial cancer. (Posted 4/18/23)
Este artículo está disponible en español.
Read MoreStudy : Increasing soy in your diet may lower your cancer risk
Most relevant for: People interested in reducing cancer risk
This study looked at a link between a diet rich in soy and cancer risk. With the addition of more recent literature, this study suggests that soy lowers the risk of cancer in the general population. (Posted 2/24/23)
Este artículo está disponible en español.
Read MoreTopic : Cancer disparities in American Indian and Alaska Native populations
Most relevant for: Americans Indians and Alaska Natives
The American Cancer Society released a special section in their 2022 Cancer Facts & Figures report that discussed cancer disparities in American Indian and Alaska Native populations in the United States. This review highlights the special section’s main points, including disparities in cancer screening, diagnosis and survival rates in native communities, as well as factors contributing to those disparities. (Posted 12/20/22)
Este artículo está disponible en español.
Read MoreRelevance: Medium-High
Strength of Science: High
Research Timeline: Post Approval
Guideline : Guidelines on exercise, diet, and weight during cancer treatment
Relevance: Medium-High
Strength of Science: High
Research Timeline: Post Approval
Most relevant for: People currently undergoing treatment for cancer
Most professional guidelines on exercise, diet and weight management have focused on the health of the general population and cancer survivors. The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has now published evidence-based recommendations for exercise, diet and weight specifically for people who are in active treatment for cancer. (Posted 11/29/22) Este artículo está disponible en español.
Read MoreRelevance: Medium-High
Strength of Science: High
Research Timeline: Post Approval
View Related Clinical TrialsStudy : Resistant starch may help prevent some cancers in people with Lynch syndrome
Relevance: Medium-High
Strength of Science: High
Research Timeline: Post Approval
View Related Clinical TrialsMost relevant for: People with Lynch syndrome and people with a personal and/or family history that suggests Lynch syndrome
This study looked at whether a type of nutrient known as resistant starch could lower the risk of cancers in people with Lynch Syndrome. Researchers found that resistant starch can reduce the risk of non-colorectal cancers but not colorectal cancer. (Posted 10/17/22)
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Read MoreRelevance: Medium-High
Strength of Science: Medium-High
Study : Teens and young adults respond well to learning about familial cancer risk
Relevance: Medium-High
Strength of Science: Medium-High
Most relevant for: Mothers who have had genetic testing for BRCA1 or BRCA2 whether or not they have been diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer
Little is known about how awareness of hereditary cancer in a high-risk family affects the quality of life of teens and young adults. This study looked at the lifestyle choices, cancer awareness and quality of life of adolescents and young adults whose mothers had undergone testing for a BRCA mutation. (Posted 10/11/2022) Este artículo está disponible en español.
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