A new blood test has been developed which could “transform” how the NHS monitors and treats breast cancer. The test can identify what type of cancer without the need for a full biopsy meaning patients ...

INSUFFICIENT endometrial biopsy may be linked to a small but measurable increase in the risk of endometrial cancer, according to a nationwide Danish cohort study. The findings highlight the importance ...

In multiple myeloma, abnormal plasma cells build up inside bone marrow -- the spongy tissue inside large bones where blood cells are produced. Over time, myeloma cells cause damage to bones, kidneys, ...

Angus Chen covers all issues broadly related to cancer including drugs, policy, science, and equity. He joined STAT in 2021 after covering health and science at NPR and NPR affiliate stations. His ...

This meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the value of indocyanine green (ICG) in guiding sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) for patients with oral cavity cancer. An electronic database search ...

A prostate biopsy is when a doctor removes small samples of tissue from your prostate to test for cancer. Your doctor will order one if the results from a screening (a blood test or a digital rectal ...

Fig 1. Summary of key recommendations. ALN, axillary lymph node; ALND, axillary lymph node dissection; CDK, cyclin-dependent kinase; cm, centimeter; H, high; HER2 ...

ASCO Guidelines provide recommendations with comprehensive review and analyses of the relevant literature for each recommendation, following the guideline development process as outlined in the ASCO ...

What Is a Breast Biopsy? A breast biopsy is a procedure in which your doctor takes out cells or a small piece of tissue from part of your breast. They look at it under a microscope for signs of cancer ...

A brain biopsy is used to help diagnose brain lesions. Samples may be taken from the gray matter, white matter, or other sites. Brain biopsies can be done using a minimally invasive or open approach.

Doctors can perform a biopsy to help diagnose oral cancer. This involves collecting cells from part of the mouth and sending them for analysis under a microscope. A doctor may recommend a biopsy if a ...

San Diego — A liquid biopsy assay that combines a microRNA signature and a well-known biomarker for pancreatic cancer has demonstrated an accuracy of 97% for detecting stage I/II pancreatic ductal ...