| Cancer Information Highlights |
| From the National Cancer Institute |
| Updating you about cancer causes, prevention, screening, treatment, coping, and more |
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| New from NCI |
| Stress-Induced Immune Changes May Help Cancer Spread |
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Stress-induced hormones called glucocorticoids can cause biological changes that help create friendly environments for cancer cells to form metastatic tumors. Read more about this study in mice.
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| Rusfertide Cuts the Number of Blood Draws Needed to Treat Polycythemia Vera |
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In a clinical trial, adding rusfertide to treatment for polycythemia vera cut blood draw rates from nine to less than one per year. The finding may improve the quality of life for those who manage the blood cancer with frequent blood draws.
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Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer
This updated page explains the types of cancers that are most common in teens and young adults, tips on finding a doctor, and basics about treatment. It also covers coping, fertility issues, and survivorship.
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Drug Combination May Work Against Cancers with TP53 Mutations
Researchers have found a drug combination that kills cancer cells with mutations in the TP53 gene. Such mutations are found in more than half of all cancers, including most colorectal and pancreatic cancers.
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| Childhood Heart Tumors |
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This recently updated page provides information on childhood heart tumors. It covers types, causes and risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
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