cancer

Smoking continues to be the leading risk factor for cancer globally

Published on: August 22, 2022
16:58

By: Pavel López Lazo

Washington, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) Smoking is considered as the leading risk factor for cancer worldwide, according to a study published in The Lancet journal.

Dairy increases risks for prostate cancer

Published on: June 9, 2022
19:10

By: Pavel López Lazo

Washington, Jun 9 (Prensa Latina) People with higher intakes of dairy foods, especially milk, face a significantly higher risk of prostate cancer compared to people with lower intakes, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Cuba joins international call for World No Tobacco Day

Published on: May 31, 2022
13:34

By: Aleynes Palacios Hurtado

Havana, May 31 (Prensa Latina) Cuba on Tuesday joined the international call for the World No Tobacco Day to raise awareness about the harmful and lethal effects of consumption, Minister of Public Health Jose Angel Portal said.

Breakthroughs in oncological drugs revealed at Cuban congress

Published on: April 29, 2022
14:00

By: Aleynes Palacios Hurtado

Havana, Apr 29 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban drugs Savax and CIMAvax-EGF, now in clinical trials, have been added to the portfolio of pioneering Cuban products to treat cancer, which is the second major cause of death in Cuba.

Cuba’s immunology at the forefront against cancer, Covid-19 and more

Published on: April 29, 2022
13:40

By: Ana Luisa Brown

Havana, Apr 29 (Prensa Latina) The contributions of Cuba's immunology are vital today in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, but also in the treatment of types of cancer with its own vaccines and monoclonal antibodies.

Covid-19, cancer and agricultural biotechnology focus BioHabana 2022

Published on: April 27, 2022
07:38

By: Ileana Ferrer Fonte

Havana, Apr 27 (Prensa Latina) Experiences on the control and management of Covid-19, cancer immunotherapy and agricultural biotechnology on Wednesday focus the debates of the BioHabana 2022 International Congress, scheduled until Friday.

Scientists find cause of prostate cancer metastasis

Published on: April 5, 2022
17:37

By: Pavel López Lazo

Washington, Apr 5 (Prensa Latina) Scientists have discovered specific changes in a protein that drives the growth and spread of prostate cancer, affecting 20% of patients with incurable metastasis prostate cancer.

Scientists find molecule from deep-sea microbe to fight off cancer

Published on: March 31, 2022
18:02

By: Pavel López Lazo

Washington, March 31 (Prensa Latina) Researchers from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California in San Diego, United States, revealed that a marine bacterium produces a powerful anti-cancer molecule, a scientific publication reported Thursday.

Cuba prioritizes healthcare for children and adolescents with cancer

Published on: February 15, 2022
18:19

By: Pavel López Lazo

Havana, Feb 15 (Prensa Latina) Cuba´s Public Health Ministry (MINSAP, in Spanish) on Tuesday reaffirmed healthcare for children and adolescents with cancer among top priorities, on the occasion of the World Cancer Day.

PAHO urges to improve survival of children with cancer

Published on: February 15, 2022
17:23

By: Pavel López Lazo

Washington, Feb 15 (Prensa Latina) The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) on Tuesday urged to improve the survival of children and adolescents with cancer, whose rate in Latin America and the Caribbean is 55%.

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