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Residual cancer linked to worse long-term outcomes: Scientists
New York, March 23: Radiotherapy may leave behind microscopic cancer even when scan images suggest the tumour is gone, and this “residual disease” is more common than expected and is linked to worse long-term outcomes, researchers have warned.
Residual cancer may hide behind clear scans, linked to worse outcomes: Study
New Delhi, March 22: While radiotherapy is a highly effective cancer treatment -- useful for about 60 per cent of all cancers -- it may lead to residual cancer that has the potential to hide behind clear scans and lead to worse outcomes, according to a study.
Exercise may boost survival in cancer patients post-treatment
New York, Feb 24: Higher levels of physical activity may not only prevent the risk of cancers but also boost survival rates in people who have undergone treatment.
Study explores role of immune cells in cancer treatment outcomes
New Delhi, Feb 18: The immune systems of cancer patients may play a significant role in their treatment outcomes, according to a study on Tuesday.