The program in Augusta will let Maine oncologists share their methods and ideas for patient treatments.
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Colorectal cancer rates rising sharply among Gen X and millennials
One explanation might be the same factors that have contributed to the obesity epidemic – changes in diet, a sedentary lifestyle, excess weight and low fiber consumption.
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Gene therapy to fight blood cancer succeeds in major study
One hopeful sign is that 36 percent of non-Hodgkin lymphoma study patients were in complete remission at six months.
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Bridging chasms: An open letter in support of science
Why do we believe cancer research but not climate research?
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Northeast shines in showing decline of melanoma cases and deaths
A study involving nine states suggests the results could link to strong prevention efforts in the region, like public sunscreen dispensers.
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UNE researcher discovers potential blood test for aggressive breast cancers
Srinidi Mohan, an associate professor of pharmacy, happened upon a promising molecular marker while doing unrelated research on nutritional supplements.
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As turkey farmer fights cancer, his birds couldn’t be in better hands
In the years since Scott Greaney of Mercer got cancer, relatives have pulled their weight.
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Cancer ‘moonshot’ panel names top 10 ways to speed research
One of the most significant initiatives calls for the creation of a network to offer comprehensive genetic profiling of patients’ cancerous tumors.
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Military identifies 6 toxic foam sites on Colorado base
PFCs, which are linked to cancers and other illnesses, may have entered drinking water in two communities.
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World Health Organization: No link between coffee and cancer
However, drinking very hot beverages may raise the risk of esophageal cancer.