USC researchers develop blood test with the potential to detect early-stage ovarian cancer

UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute receives five NCI grants

Researchers at the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences have been awarded five grants from NCI in 2024, totaling $4.6 million.

June 28, 2024

Vol.50 No.26

Clinical Roundup

AI-based blood test outperforms ultrasound in early liver cancer detection

Helio Genomics, an AI-driven healthcare company specializing in diagnostics technology and test development for cancer detection, has released results from its latest clinical trial demonstrating the superior performance of their HelioLiver Dx test compared to ultrasound.

June 14, 2024

Vol.50 No.24

Drugs & Targets

FDA advisory committee recommends approval of Shield blood test for colorectal cancer screening

FDA’s Medical Devices Advisory Committee has strongly recommended FDA approval of Guardant Health’s Shield blood test for colorectal cancer screening in adults age 45 and older who are at average risk for the disease.

May 24, 2024

Vol.50 No.21

Clinical

HRD results can vary widely, depending on what assay you choose—even as they guide treatment choices

Homologous recombination deficiency tests are used routinely in the clinic to determine which patients get PARP inhibitors.

May 17, 2024

Vol.50 No.20

By Jacquelyn Cobb

Conversation with The Cancer Letter

NCI’s Lisa McShane: We need to understand the implications of HRD assay discordance

Homologous recombination deficiency tests are available from multiple vendors, and every day they are used to determine whether patients stand to benefit from PARP inhibitors.

May 17, 2024

Vol.50 No.20

By Jacquelyn Cobb

Funding Opportunities

DoD Ovarian Cancer Research Program anticipated funding opportunities for FY24

The FY24 Defense Appropriations Act is anticipated to provide funding for the Ovarian Cancer Research Program to support patient-centered research to prevent, detect, treat, and cure ovarian cancer to enhance the health and well-being of service members, veterans, their family members, and all women impacted by this disease.

April 05, 2024

Vol.50 No.14

USC researchers develop blood test with the potential to detect early-stage ovarian cancer

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