Aug. 4, 2021 — Gaming technology has inspired a new virtual cancer tracker that developers have named Theia after the Greek goddess of sight and clairvoyance. Two-dimensional technology can already generate models from sets of data from millions of cells. But a pivot to three-dimensional cancer modeling will allow researchers to extract insights not … Read more
By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Feb. 24, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Battling cancer is tough in normal times, but many U.S. cancer survivors are concerned the coronavirus pandemic will interfere with their care and put their health at risk, a new study finds. “This study demonstrates the importance of clear communication between health … Read more
SOURCES: April Curtis, breast cancer patient. Breastcancer.org: “Medical Cannabis.” Donald Abrams, MD, integrative oncologist and professor emeritus at the University of California San Francisco Osher Center for Integrative Medicine. National Conference of State Legislatures: “Deep Dive: Marijuana,” “State Medical Marijuana Laws.” Marisa Weiss, MD, director of Breast Radiation Oncology at Lankenau Medical Center in … Read more
SOURCES: Johns Hopkins Medicine: “Side Effects from Breast Cancer Treatment.” Marisa C. Weiss, MD, chief medical officer and founder, Breastcancer.org; director of breast radiation oncology, Lankenau Medical Center, Wynnewood, PA. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: “Cannabis (Marijuana) and Cannabinoids: What You Need to Know.” PBS NewsHour: “Is CBD legal? Here’s what you need … Read more
On an average cancer patient visits to hospitals have substantially declined by 64% after the outbreak. (Representational image: Reuters photo) The novel coronavirus disease or the COVID-19 pandemic initiated a national lockdown in India and rest of the world, bringing up massive challenges for the treatment of cancer patients. The pandemic has spread rapidly worldwide, … Read more