New CT Scan Biomarker Predicts Gastric Cancer Outcomes

Researchers at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in Brazil have identified a new biomarker, the Visceral-Muscular Density (VMD) index, that significantly improves prognosis prediction for gastric cancer patients. By analyzing radiodensity patterns in CT scans—a standard diagnostic tool—the team discovered that VMD can distinguish between high-risk and low-risk disease progression, potentially allowing for more … Read more

Cancer Survivors Face Employment and Social Hurdles Post-Recovery

Beyond the Diagnosis: The New Frontier of Survivorship For millions, the final round of chemotherapy is hailed as a victory. But as medical advancements continue to increase survival rates, a new, complex reality is emerging: the “second diagnosis.” This isn’t a medical recurrence, but a social and economic one—the struggle to reintegrate into a workforce … Read more