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Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Linked to Higher Patient Satisfaction

April 2025

A study from Hubei Cancer Hospital has found that breast cancer patients undergoing nipple-sparing mastectomy report significantly higher satisfaction with their breast appearance and sexual well-being than those who had skin-sparing mastectomy.

Longer Rescreening Intervals After Negative Colonoscopy for Low-Risk Individuals

A study suggests extending colonoscopy rescreening beyond 10 years for low-risk individuals, based on long-term colorectal cancer outcomes.

New Assessment Scheme Improves Tumour Segmentation in Glioblastoma Imaging

A new assessment scheme highlights the strengths and limitations of automatic tumour segmentation tools for glioblastoma on MRI.

Digital Tools Enhance Genetic Testing for Hereditary Cancer Risk

A recent study has demonstrated the effectiveness of online screening and virtual patient education tools in improving hereditary cancer risk assessments

New Compounds Show Promise in Treating Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

New compounds targeting PI3Kα show potential in treating triple-negative breast cancer, offering hope for more effective therapies.

Melanoma Tumours Thicker Than 0.8mm Increase Risk for Death

Melanomas thicker than 0.8 mm significantly increase the risk of melanoma-related death, a study of over 144,000 patients shows.

Obesity at Cancer Diagnosis Linked to Poorer Survival in Children

A study has revealed that childhood obesity at the time of cancer diagnosis is associated with lower event-free survival and overall survival rates…

New Machine Learning Tool Improves Diagnosis of Tumours

A new machine learning-based tool developed by researchers could revolutionise the way doctors diagnose tumours of unknown origin.

Environmental Metals Linked to Digestive Tract Cancers

A recent study has uncovered a potential connection between environmental metal exposure and an increased risk of digestive tract cancers…

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