Eduard Batlle, molecular biologist: ‘Tumor cells are high-speed evolution machines’
The scientist is a recipient of Catalonia’s National Research Award who studies colon cancer metastasis
The scientist is a recipient of Catalonia’s National Research Award who studies colon cancer metastasis
An oncological experimental applied therapy, thanks to the CRIS Foundation, brought about remission in the case of a seven-year-old boy whose alternative was palliative care
Misinformation does not prevent children from sensing their disease. It is advisable to explain things to them based on their level of understanding and language. That way, they can ask questions about their cancer treatment and even be consulted in making decisions
The doctor points out that 80% of children with cancer are cured, but many have to live with the consequences
An experiment with 1,000 people from the same city that began over a decade ago reveals the unknown persistent effects of tobacco on our immune responses
The researcher outlines how to best prepare after a cancer diagnosis to cope with treatments and reduce the risks of relapse and other diseases
The stigma that still tinges the illness of rulers is breaking down, due to social changes and the evolution of the leadership model
The European Food Safety Authority has updated its assessment of dietary exposure to arsenic, as new evidence suggests it may increase cancer risks
The research, involving nine Spanish centers, seeks to identify mutations that cause a higher-than-usual incidence of cancer in about 300 families
The 75-year-old British monarch will suspend his public agenda, but will continue to ‘undertake state business and official paperwork as usual,’ Buckingham Palace said
Gabriel Rabinovich revealed the function of galectins, a protein of the immune system that is key to understanding the development of tumors
The consolidation of other immunotherapies and the rise of messenger RNA platforms have boosted scientists’ optimism. However, they point out that there won’t be a universal vaccine for cancer, but rather many highly-personalized ones
A person with illness anxiety disorder will spend a lot of time worrying and visiting clinics and hospitals
The doctor and researcher at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital in New York believes that cancer vaccines, which are still under investigation, will begin to be used in the early stages of the disease, to try to prevent relapse
Four scientists from Barcelona have created the first map of the vulnerable sites of the KRAS gene, whose mutations, often associated with smoking, cause millions of tumors
The Spanish researcher, director of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, explains the recent advances that are bringing us closer to turning cancer into a chronic disease
The ‘Beverly Hills, 90210′ and ‘Charmed’ actress, who will launch a podcast next week, says that for her, and for many sick people, working is essential: ‘We’re just so grateful for every second, every hour, every day we get to be here’
Research with animal models suggests that trans-vaccenic acid has the potential to optimize the impact of immunotherapy in oncology. Experts, however, recommend caution
This psychopathology occurs in one in 300 pregnancies and can last late into gestation or even up to the birth itself. Because of the shock for many women, who have not experienced physical changes or symptoms and have not had time to prepare for their child’s arrival, they sometimes need psychological help
The Hungarian physicist is using attosecond science to try to detect malignant tumors in such early stages that it becomes much easier to cure them
Experts explain that the danger is low but call for doctors to avoid abusing the technique and to adjust the doses insofar as possible
The country plans to immunize 7.7 million girls and adolescents against this pathogen, which causes the majority of cases of cervical cancer. About 8,000 Nigerians died from this cause in 2020, as cases are detected when they are advanced
Women face a social system full of inequalities in terms of information, control of resources and decision-making
The director of the Institute of Tumor Biology in Hamburg, Germany talks about the possibilities of liquid biopsies to detect cancer in early stages, or to know if someone is truly cured after surgery
The scientist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York says that this technique has meant ‘a total change’ many patients’ prognosis
The doctor, a scientist at Spain’s National Oncological Research Center, has just launched a spin-off on personalized oncology nutrition to help optimize the results of therapies and reduce toxicities
Research suggests that this chronic disease increases the likelihood of developing an ovarian tumor by up to three times