What is a desmoid tumor? A desmoid tumor is a rare fibrous growth that can start in the arms, legs, or torso (body). They most commonly grow in the abdomen (belly). These tumors start in connective ...

Sep. 13, 2024 — A drug that delivers chemotherapy directly to tumors has shown impressive activity against some of the hardest-to-reach cancer cells: those that have spread to the brain in ...

Breast cancer occurs when breast cells develop mutations and begin to divide and multiply. People may first notice a lump in the breast, discoloration, texture changes, or other symptoms.

PET scans can light up tumors in the body and help doctors determine if they are cancerous or benign (noncancerous). The results of a PET scan help guide medical decisions. A PET scan is a type of ...

A fetus is made from a sperm cell and an egg cell. Germ cell tumors (GCTs) are also known as germ cell cancer. Germ cells later turn into either sperm in the testicles or eggs in the ovaries. Sex cord ...

The phenomenon of epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) has gained attention in the field of cancer biology for its potential contribution to the progression of carcinomas. Tumor EMT is a ...

Tumor-Induced B Cell Changes Reveal Potential Biomarker for Treatment Response in Triple Negative Breast Cancer Sep. 12, 2024 — Researchers have discovered new insights into tumor-induced B cell ...

Toni English’s medical team was giddy. It was six weeks after English had completed an experimental cancer treatment, and she had arrived at the Orlando Health Cancer Institute in Florida with ...

Share on Pinterest Mnauka honey could a natural alternative in treating breast cancer, new research suggests. Barry Batchelor – PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images About 80% of all breast ...

Cancer cells are cells gone wrong — in other words, they no longer respond to many of the signals that control cellular growth and death. Cancer cells originate within tissues and, as they grow ...

Comparison of laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation with percutaneous radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B-related hepatocellular carcinoma involving specific sites: A ...