CAR T-cell Therapy for Breast Cancer: Early Trials Show Promise, but Challenges Remain
Currently, 16 active phase I/II clinical trials are investigating CAR T-cell therapy for various solid tumors, including breast cancer, primarily in the US, focusing on safety and feasibility; results are preliminary, showing some encouraging but limited data, with no phase III trials yet.
CAR T-cell Therapy for Breast Cancer: Early Trials Show Promise, but Challenges Remain
Currently, 16 active phase I/II clinical trials are investigating CAR T-cell therapy for various solid tumors, including breast cancer, primarily in the US, focusing on safety and feasibility; results are preliminary, showing some encouraging but limited data, with no phase III trials yet.
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40% Bias Score
Cancer Diagnoses Rising Sharply Among Young US Women
A new American Cancer Society report reveals a sharp increase in cancer diagnoses among young women in the US, particularly breast and thyroid cancers, highlighting the need for increased awareness, early detection, and research into prevention.
Cancer Diagnoses Rising Sharply Among Young US Women
A new American Cancer Society report reveals a sharp increase in cancer diagnoses among young women in the US, particularly breast and thyroid cancers, highlighting the need for increased awareness, early detection, and research into prevention.
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28% Bias Score
UMC Utrecht Improves Breast Cancer Detection for Women with Dense Breast Tissue
UMC Utrecht is conducting a seven-year trial using additional scans (shortened MRI or contrast mammograms) for breast cancer detection in women with dense breast tissue, addressing the higher cancer risk and detection difficulty in this group.
UMC Utrecht Improves Breast Cancer Detection for Women with Dense Breast Tissue
UMC Utrecht is conducting a seven-year trial using additional scans (shortened MRI or contrast mammograms) for breast cancer detection in women with dense breast tissue, addressing the higher cancer risk and detection difficulty in this group.
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32% Bias Score
UMC Utrecht Research Seeks to Improve Breast Cancer Detection in Women with Dense Breast Tissue
The UMC Utrecht launched a study to improve early breast cancer detection in women with dense breast tissue, who have a higher risk and are often missed by mammograms; the study explores faster, cheaper MRI and contrast mammography options.
UMC Utrecht Research Seeks to Improve Breast Cancer Detection in Women with Dense Breast Tissue
The UMC Utrecht launched a study to improve early breast cancer detection in women with dense breast tissue, who have a higher risk and are often missed by mammograms; the study explores faster, cheaper MRI and contrast mammography options.
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52% Bias Score
Danielle Fishel Completes Cancer Treatment
Danielle Fishel, the "Boy Meets World" actress, announced the completion of her active cancer treatment for DCIS, a form of breast cancer, on her podcast, "Pod Meets World". She received radiation therapy but not surgery or chemotherapy and will now start Tamoxifen.
Danielle Fishel Completes Cancer Treatment
Danielle Fishel, the "Boy Meets World" actress, announced the completion of her active cancer treatment for DCIS, a form of breast cancer, on her podcast, "Pod Meets World". She received radiation therapy but not surgery or chemotherapy and will now start Tamoxifen.
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8% Bias Score
AI and Laser Analysis Improve Early Breast Cancer Detection
Researchers developed a 98% accurate, non-invasive laser analysis and machine learning method for detecting stage 1a breast cancer, surpassing liquid biopsy; AI is also improving mammogram analysis, increasing detection rates and offering hope for better patient outcomes.
AI and Laser Analysis Improve Early Breast Cancer Detection
Researchers developed a 98% accurate, non-invasive laser analysis and machine learning method for detecting stage 1a breast cancer, surpassing liquid biopsy; AI is also improving mammogram analysis, increasing detection rates and offering hope for better patient outcomes.
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28% Bias Score
Cancer Diagnoses Rise Among Young Women in US, Underscoring Health Disparities
A new American Cancer Society report reveals a rising trend of cancer diagnoses among younger women in the US, particularly breast and thyroid cancers, highlighting disparities in mortality rates between Black and White women and underscoring the need for enhanced research and tailored treatment app...
Cancer Diagnoses Rise Among Young Women in US, Underscoring Health Disparities
A new American Cancer Society report reveals a rising trend of cancer diagnoses among younger women in the US, particularly breast and thyroid cancers, highlighting disparities in mortality rates between Black and White women and underscoring the need for enhanced research and tailored treatment app...
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32% Bias Score
Cancer Diagnoses Rise Sharply Among Young US Women
A new American Cancer Society report reveals a rising trend of cancer diagnoses among younger women in the US, particularly breast and thyroid cancers, highlighting disparities in outcomes for Black women and the importance of early detection and patient advocacy.
Cancer Diagnoses Rise Sharply Among Young US Women
A new American Cancer Society report reveals a rising trend of cancer diagnoses among younger women in the US, particularly breast and thyroid cancers, highlighting disparities in outcomes for Black women and the importance of early detection and patient advocacy.
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44% Bias Score
Utrecht Study Seeks to Improve Breast Cancer Detection in Women with Dense Tissue
The UMC Utrecht launched a study to improve breast cancer detection in women with dense breast tissue, who have a higher risk and often have tumors missed on mammograms; a 68-year-old woman's case highlights this issue, prompting research into faster and cheaper MRI and contrast mammograms.
Utrecht Study Seeks to Improve Breast Cancer Detection in Women with Dense Tissue
The UMC Utrecht launched a study to improve breast cancer detection in women with dense breast tissue, who have a higher risk and often have tumors missed on mammograms; a 68-year-old woman's case highlights this issue, prompting research into faster and cheaper MRI and contrast mammograms.
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44% Bias Score
Linda Nolan, Singer and Nolan Sister, Dies at 65
Linda Nolan, a member of the 1970s pop group the Nolans, died at age 65 on January 15, 2024, after a long battle with cancer that initially began in 2005 and resurfaced in 2017, ultimately spreading to her brain; her death prompted grief from fellow entertainers and fans and highlights the devastati...
Linda Nolan, Singer and Nolan Sister, Dies at 65
Linda Nolan, a member of the 1970s pop group the Nolans, died at age 65 on January 15, 2024, after a long battle with cancer that initially began in 2005 and resurfaced in 2017, ultimately spreading to her brain; her death prompted grief from fellow entertainers and fans and highlights the devastati...
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16% Bias Score
Spousal Abuse and Abandonment Plague Egyptian Breast Cancer Patients
A study in Egypt reveals that 31% of women diagnosed with breast cancer experience spousal abandonment, 17% divorce, and 3% physical abuse, highlighting the devastating societal impacts exacerbated by misinformation and cultural norms.
Spousal Abuse and Abandonment Plague Egyptian Breast Cancer Patients
A study in Egypt reveals that 31% of women diagnosed with breast cancer experience spousal abandonment, 17% divorce, and 3% physical abuse, highlighting the devastating societal impacts exacerbated by misinformation and cultural norms.
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56% Bias Score
Mammogram Misses 4cm Breast Cancer Due to Dense Breast Tissue
A 58-year-old woman was diagnosed with stage 1 invasive ductal carcinoma after a mammogram failed to detect 4cm tumors in her dense breasts, highlighting the limitations of current breast cancer screening methods and prompting calls for improved protocols.
Mammogram Misses 4cm Breast Cancer Due to Dense Breast Tissue
A 58-year-old woman was diagnosed with stage 1 invasive ductal carcinoma after a mammogram failed to detect 4cm tumors in her dense breasts, highlighting the limitations of current breast cancer screening methods and prompting calls for improved protocols.
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52% Bias Score