New Device Aims to Use Light to Predict How Well Chemotherapy Treats Breast Cancer
Darren Roblyer, PhD, and his research team at Boston University use optical imaging, specifically diffuse optical spectrometry (DOS), to study how well chemotherapy works before surgery in women with early stage breast cancer. Their work is supported by a grant from the American Cancer Society.
FDA Approves Yescarta (Axicabtagene Ciloleucel) for Adults with Certain Lymphomas
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Yescarta (axicabtagene ciloleucel) to treat adults with certain types of large B-Cell lymphoma.
Study: Even a Little Walking May Help You Live Longer
A study led by American Cancer Society researchers has found that even low levels of walking are linked with lower mortality, which means walking may help people live longer.
How Your Weight Affects Your Risk of Breast Cancer
For women, being overweight or obese after menopause increases the risk of breast cancer . But the connection between weight and breast cancer risk is complicated.