Liver cancer recurrence higher for patients with diabetes and/or obesity
The risk of recurrence of a type of liver cancer is significantly higher among patients with diabetes or who are obese, a new study shows.
New drug proves effective in treating cancer-related wasting disease
New Pfizer drug shows effectiveness in treating cancer-related wasting disease or cachexia.
Liver transplantation may be better for colorectal cancer that has spread to liver
For patients whose colorectal cancer is under control, but have tumors in their livers, transplantation appears to offer longer survival
'Chemo-brain' may be connected to your gut
CANCER DIGEST – July 7, 2024 – Chemo-brain may be related to intestinal disruptions of the microbiome caused by chemotherapy.
Certain class of diabetes drugs may reduce colorectal cancer risk
CANCER DIGEST – Dec. 9, 2023 – People who take type 2 diabetes drugs such as Trulicity®, Victoza®, Ozempic®, or Rybelsus® may have a...
New drug aims to slow spread of pancreatic cancer
CANCER DIGEST – Nov. 18, 2023 – Scientists have found a drug that disrupts the genetic changes that strengthen pancreatic cancer cells as...
