Melanoma is the fifth most common cancer in men and the seventh most common cancer in women. It is estimated that 68,130 people in the United States were diagnosed in 2010, and 8,700 died.
Appendiceal cancer (malignancies of the appendix, a small tissue pouch that is part of the gastrointestinal tract) is very rare, occurring in perhaps one or two people per 1 million per year. Prognoses are mixed, with a 5-year survival rate of 67 to 97 per cent for low-grade tumours detected early, but much lower for advanced cases that may have spread to other parts of the body.
Chicago [US], October 23 (ANI): According to a study, a group of researchers discovered that common and rare gene defects influence radiation resistance and sensitivity, paving the possibility for more personalised and effective cancer treatment.
Chicago [US], October 20 (ANI): A recent study revealed that frequent and unusual gene abnormalities influence radiation resistance and sensitivity, paving the way for more personalised and effective radiotherapy for cancer patients.
London [England], October 1 (ANI): The researchers have identified immune cell types that could be targeted to create particular immunotherapies for chemotherapy-resistant breast tumours.
London [England], September 26 (ANI): Immune cell types that could be targeted to develop specific immunotherapies in chemotherapy-resistant breast cancers have been identified by the investigators.