Exposure to radiation from head or neck CT imaging increased risk for childhood brain tumors, according to results of a ...

New research from Emory University and international organizations could be a breakthrough in treating childhood brain cancer ...

You might have an MRI scan or a CT scan if the biopsy shows you have cancer. The scan will show where the cancer is and how big it is. This helps your doctor decide which treatment you need.

Multi-site blinded validation of a deep learning approach for clinical-grade MSI/dMMR detection in colorectal cancer from H&E-stained pathology images. Comparing utility of pMMR versus dMMR tumors for ...

A chest computed tomography (CT) was remarkable for a large anterior mediastinal mass abutting the pericardium, which was deemed to most likely represent a germ cell tumor, although lymphoma could not ...

a needle is used to obtain tissue that is checked in a lab for signs of cancer or other diseases. A stereotactic needle biopsy uses 3D and computer technology, such as CT and MRI scans, to guide the ...

Accurate detection and segmentation of lung tumors on CT scans is critical for monitoring cancer progression, evaluating treatment responses and planning radiation therapy. Currently, experienced ...

When a child develops a brain tumor, early diagnosis is essential. Alan Cohen, M.D., director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, shares the most common signs and symptoms ...

The TP53 gene is a gene that is mutated in many cancers. It is the most common gene mutation found in cancer cells. A tumor-suppressor gene, TP53 codes for a protein that inhibits the development and ...

Scientists in China have developed a modified virus found in birds that causes cancer cells to produce sugars the immune system can easily recognize and attack. The experimental therapy was tested ...

The tissue adjacent to a tumor behaves differently than areas farther away: The tumor’s cancerous cells influence their surroundings, blocking the body’s immune defenses and creating a sort of haven ...