Detrás de los titulares sobre el cáncer

Artículo: Las pruebas genéticas y el futuro de la medicina

An article published in Katie Couric Media discusses genetic testing and how it can impact health. The author talked with Dr. Robert Steiner, a doctor who specializes in genetics. He talked about genetic testing and how the results can affect health and change lives. (Posted 9/28/23)

Este artículo está disponible en español.

Tema: Inquietudes sobre salud sexual de hombres gay y bisexuales con cáncer de próstata

Prostate cancer therapy can affect gay and bisexual men differently than heterosexual men. Many urologists do not routinely address these unique concerns. Selecting providers who understand the concerns that are unique to gay and bisexual patients and asking questions about sexual health concerns may improve these patients' healthcare experiences. (Posted 9/21/23)

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Actualización: Nueva combinación de medicamentos como tratamiento inicial contra el cáncer de próstata metastásico

The FDA approved Lynparza (olaparib) for use earlier in treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) when added to abiraterone and prednisone for people with a BRCA mutation found through genetic or tumor testing. Lynparza combined with hormone therapy may now be used as a first-line or later treatment. (Posted 9/11/23)

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Artículo: Dan inicio estudios clínicos con prometedor medicamento para tratar el cáncer

Researchers at City of Hope are testing a new type of cancer treatment drug. When tested in animals and cells taken from human cancers, this new drug prevented the growth of many types of cancer. Initial clinical trials in people have just started. (Posted 9/7/23)

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Estudio: Las vacunas personalizadas pueden ayudar al tratamiento contra el cáncer de páncreas

Pancreatic cancer is usually diagnosed at a late stage when patients have few treatment options. Early study results showed that a pancreatic cancer vaccine delayed the return of cancer for nearly half of the participants. (Posted 8/29/23)

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Tema: Aumento de casos de cáncer colorrectal en adultos jóvenes: lo que los jóvenes millennials y de la generación Z deben saber

The rate of colorectal cancer among young adults in the US has been increasing since the 1990s. Scientists are trying to figure out why. (Posted 8/15/23)

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Tema: Relaciones sexuales e intimidad después del cáncer de mama

A breast cancer diagnosis and treatment can affect relationships with romantic partners. This review highlights two studies that looked at how people with breast cancer and their partners are affected, how they cope, how best to communicate with each other and how to talk with healthcare providers about concerns related to cancer and sexuality. (Posted 8/8/23)

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Estudio: Nueva opción de tratamiento contra el cáncer de endometrio avanzado o recurrente

If you have advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer, there is a new treatment called Jemperli (dostarlimab) that could be an option for you. This study looked at how well Jemperli worked compared to standard treatment. Based on these results, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the combination of Jemperli and chemotherapy for certain types of advanced endometrial cancer. (Posted 8/4/23)

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Tema: Disminuir el riesgo de cáncer de ovario sin tener que extirpar los ovarios

A leading ovarian cancer organization has recommended that all women who have pelvic surgery should also consider removing their fallopian tubes to reduce their risk of ovarian cancer. (Posted 7/18/23)

Estudio: Los anticonceptivos con progestina pueden aumentar un poco el riesgo de cáncer de mama

Different types of birth control carry different cancer risks. Birth control using the hormone progestin slightly increases the risk of breast cancer during use and for a few years after use. (Posted 7/10/23)

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