Cancer Listen/ˈkænsər/, known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a broad group of various diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the body through the lymphatic system or bloodstream. Not all tumors are cancerous.
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Studying naked mole-rats could be the key to breakthroughs in treating pain and cancer
The naked mole-rat is perhaps one of the most bizarre beasts on the planet. At first glance, it looks like little more than ...
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AI is already changing how cancer is diagnosed
We take a look at how artificial intelligence is impacting the ways in which cancer is diagnosed, and treated.
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Philips devs are coding algorithms that help detect cancer accurately
One in three people are expected to develop cancer during their lifetime. With the help of AI-based algorithms, pathologists ...
