Serum microRNA analysis facilitates decision-making between active surveillance and immediate surgery for low-risk #thyroid #tumors

Objective: To develop a practical and cost-effective test to distinguish patients with malignant thyroid nodules eligible for active surveillance from those requiring immediate surgery.Methods: This prospective observational study included patients with malignant thyroid nodules (3 to 15 mm) who were assigned to either an Active Surveillance Group (n = 30) or a Surgery Group (n… Continue reading Serum microRNA analysis facilitates decision-making between active surveillance and immediate surgery for low-risk #thyroid #tumors

#Cruciferous #vegetables intake and risk of #colon #cancer: a dose–response meta-analysis

Colon cancer (CC) is the third most diagnosed malignancy and second leading cause of cancer mortality globally, with ~ 1.9 million new cases and 903,859 deaths annually (Bray et al. in CA Cancer J Clin 68(6):394–424, 2018). Diet represents a key modifiable risk factor for CC pathogenesis (Herr and Buchler in Cancer Treat Rev 36:377–383, 2010). Cruciferous… Continue reading #Cruciferous #vegetables intake and risk of #colon #cancer: a dose–response meta-analysis

#Sucralose consumption ablates #cancer immunotherapy response through #microbiome disruption

Gut microbiota composition is directly associated with response to immunotherapies in cancer. How the diet impacts the gut microbiota and downstream immune responses to cancer remains unclear. Here, we show that consumption of a common non-nutritive sweetener, sucralose, modifies microbiome composition, restricts T cell metabolism and function, and limits immunotherapy response in preclinical models of… Continue reading #Sucralose consumption ablates #cancer immunotherapy response through #microbiome disruption

Association between ultra-processed #food consumption and #lung #cancer risk: a population-based cohort study

Background The evidence on associations between ultra-processed foods (UPF) and lung cancer risk is limited and inconsistent.Research question Are UPF associated with an increased risk of lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC)?Methods Data of participants in this study were collected from the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal and Ovarian (PLCO)… Continue reading Association between ultra-processed #food consumption and #lung #cancer risk: a population-based cohort study

Body #mass index and #breast cancer risk among #postmenopausal women with and without cardiometabolic diseases: Findings from two prospective cohort studies in Europe

BackgroundAdiposity, measured by body mass index (BMI), is a known risk factor for postmenopausal breast cancer. However, whether the association of BMI with breast cancer risk differs among women with and without cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) or type 2 diabetes (T2D) is uncertain.MethodsThis study used individual participant data from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and… Continue reading Body #mass index and #breast cancer risk among #postmenopausal women with and without cardiometabolic diseases: Findings from two prospective cohort studies in Europe

Structured #Exercise after Adjuvant Chemotherapy for #Colon #Cancer

Preclinical and observational studies suggest that exercise may improve cancer outcomes. However, definitive level 1 evidence is lacking.MethodsIn this phase 3, randomized trial conducted at 55 centers, we assigned patients with resected colon cancer who had completed adjuvant chemotherapy to participate in a structured exercise program (exercise group) or to receive health-education materials alone (health-education… Continue reading Structured #Exercise after Adjuvant Chemotherapy for #Colon #Cancer

Mammographic classification of interval breast cancers and #artificial intelligence performance

European studies suggest artificial intelligence (AI) can reduce interval breast cancers (IBCs). However, research on IBC classification and AI’s effectiveness in the U.S., particularly using digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) and annual screening, is limited. We aimed to mammographically classify IBCs and assess AI performance using a 12-month screening interval.MethodsFrom digital mammography (DM) and DBT screening… Continue reading Mammographic classification of interval breast cancers and #artificial intelligence performance

Integrative analysis reveals therapeutic potential of #pyrvinium pamoate in #Merkel cell carcinoma

Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC) is an aggressive neuroendocrine cutaneous malignancy arising from either ultraviolet-induced mutagenesis or Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV) integration. Despite extensive research, our understanding of the molecular mechanisms driving the transition from normal cells to MCC remains limited. To address this knowledge gap, we assessed the impact of inducible MCPyV T antigens on… Continue reading Integrative analysis reveals therapeutic potential of #pyrvinium pamoate in #Merkel cell carcinoma

Repeated #COVID-19 #Vaccination as a Poor Prognostic Factor in Pancreatic #Cancer: A Retrospective, Single-Center Cohort Study

AbstractThe COVID-19 vaccine is a significant technological advancement with widespread global use. However, its effect on cancer immunity, particularly with repeated vac-cinations, remains unclear. We aimed to investigate the relationship between repeated vaccinations and pancreatic cancer (PC) prognosis. Additionally, we examined serum IgG4 levels, known to be an immune suppressor and increased with repeated vac-cinations.… Continue reading Repeated #COVID-19 #Vaccination as a Poor Prognostic Factor in Pancreatic #Cancer: A Retrospective, Single-Center Cohort Study