Frameshift Mutations in Blood: A Promising Biomarker for Lynch Syndrome Surveillance

Sep 30, 2024 | Cancer, Research

Lynch syndrome is an inherited condition that significantly increases the risk of developing colorectal cancer and other cancers. People with Lynch syndrome have mutations in genes responsible for DNA mismatch repair, leading to a high rate of genetic errors called...

Ankle Tumors: Understanding the Types and Importance of Timely Diagnosis

Sep 26, 2024 | Cancer, Conditions

The human ankle, while small in structure, plays a pivotal role in mobility, carrying the weight of the body through daily activities. Yet, like any other part of the musculoskeletal system, it is vulnerable to the development of tumors. Ankle tumors are rare, but...

Angiosarcoma of the Liver: A Rare but Aggressive Cancer

Sep 26, 2024 | Conditions, Cancer

Angiosarcoma of the liver is a rare but highly aggressive form of cancer that originates in the endothelial cells lining the blood vessels of the liver. Though accounting for less than 2% of all primary liver cancers, this malignancy carries a particularly grim...

Multi-Cancer Detection (MCD) Testing

Sep 25, 2024 | Cancer

Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but early detection has long been recognized as a key to improving survival rates. Traditionally, cancer screenings have been limited to specific tests like mammograms or colonoscopies, each aimed at...

The Alarming Rise of Early-Onset Cancer: Metabolic Resilience and Its Impact on Health

Sep 11, 2024 | Cancer

Over the past 30 years, early-onset cancer diagnoses in people aged 18 to 49 have risen by a staggering 79%. This surge in cancer rates among younger adults raises important questions about the factors driving this trend. While genetics play a role, lifestyle and...

Lung Cancer in Non-Smokers: Causes, Risks, and Treatment Strategies

Aug 25, 2024 | Cancer

Lung cancer has long been associated with smoking, but a significant number of cases now arise in individuals who have never smoked, highlighting a critical shift in the epidemiology of this disease. This emerging category, known as lung cancer in individuals who have...