Algorithm helps guide cancer treatment using circulating tumor DNA from blood samples

byPeter MacCallum Cancer CentreCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA breakthrough by researchers at Peter Mac will allow scientists to detect, analyze and profile cancer tumors in patients via a si

Updated on: December 20,2024

Algorithm helps guide cancer treatment using circulating tumor DNA from blood samples

byPeter MacCallum Cancer CentreCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA breakthrough by researchers at Peter Mac will allow scientists to detect, analyze and profile cancer tumors in patients via a si

Updated on:December 20,2024

Even low levels of arsenic in drinking water raise kidney cancer risk, new study finds

by Ann Kellett,Texas A&M UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research findings from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health indicate that exposure to even low levels

Updated on: December 20,2024

Even low levels of arsenic in drinking water raise kidney cancer risk, new study finds

by Ann Kellett,Texas A&M UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research findings from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health indicate that exposure to even low levels

Updated on:December 20,2024

Researchers map genetic variants associated with pancreatic cancer in Brazilian patients

Researchers map genetic variants associated with pancreatic cancer in Brazilian patientsby Karina Ninni,FAPESPSolar explosion graph depicting spectrum of PGVs and VUSs in pancreatic cancer patie

Updated on: December 20,2024

Researchers map genetic variants associated with pancreatic cancer in Brazilian patients

Researchers map genetic variants associated with pancreatic cancer in Brazilian patientsby Karina Ninni,FAPESPSolar explosion graph depicting spectrum of PGVs and VUSs in pancreatic cancer patie

Updated on:December 20,2024

Abnormal prenatal blood test results could indicate hidden maternal cancers

byNIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human DevelopmentCredit: Josh Willink from PexelsResearchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found previously undet

Updated on: December 20,2024

Abnormal prenatal blood test results could indicate hidden maternal cancers

byNIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human DevelopmentCredit: Josh Willink from PexelsResearchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found previously undet

Updated on:December 20,2024

First look at neuron–tumor connections in brain illuminates formation and spread of gliomas

by Stephanie Dutchen,Harvard Medical SchoolResearchers revealed which neurons in a mouse brain, shown in red, connect to a human glioma, shown in green. Image: Annie Hsieh. Credit:Proceedi

Updated on: December 20,2024

First look at neuron–tumor connections in brain illuminates formation and spread of gliomas

by Stephanie Dutchen,Harvard Medical SchoolResearchers revealed which neurons in a mouse brain, shown in red, connect to a human glioma, shown in green. Image: Annie Hsieh. Credit:Proceedi

Updated on:December 20,2024

Imaging technique allows rapid assessment of ovarian cancer subtypes and their response to treatment

byUniversity of CambridgeThese images, from a small-scale unpublished study in human ovarian cancer patients, were created using a technique called hyperpolarized carbon-13 imaging that allows d

Updated on: December 19,2024

Imaging technique allows rapid assessment of ovarian cancer subtypes and their response to treatment

byUniversity of CambridgeThese images, from a small-scale unpublished study in human ovarian cancer patients, were created using a technique called hyperpolarized carbon-13 imaging that allows d

Updated on:December 19,2024

Prior authorization delays lead to serious harm for people with cancer, nationwide survey finds

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: American Society for Radiation OncologyA new nationwide survey of more than 750 radiation oncologists confirms that prior authorization harms peo

Updated on: December 19,2024

Prior authorization delays lead to serious harm for people with cancer, nationwide survey finds

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: American Society for Radiation OncologyA new nationwide survey of more than 750 radiation oncologists confirms that prior authorization harms peo

Updated on:December 19,2024

Cell-based immunotherapy shows promise in early clinical trial for breast cancer

byKent State UniversityBreast imaging of one trial patient before (left image) and after (right image) six weeks of experimental immunotherapy. Note diminution of area of disease (dense white ar

Updated on: December 19,2024

Cell-based immunotherapy shows promise in early clinical trial for breast cancer

byKent State UniversityBreast imaging of one trial patient before (left image) and after (right image) six weeks of experimental immunotherapy. Note diminution of area of disease (dense white ar

Updated on:December 19,2024

New toolkit to support the collection of cancer-patient-reported outcome measures

byUniversity of Strathclyde, GlasgowCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new Scotland-wide toolkit is supporting the collection of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) to understand the impac

Updated on: December 19,2024

New toolkit to support the collection of cancer-patient-reported outcome measures

byUniversity of Strathclyde, GlasgowCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new Scotland-wide toolkit is supporting the collection of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) to understand the impac

Updated on:December 19,2024

Enzyme identified as new therapeutic target for 'cold' tumors

by Rebecca Dzombak,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study from the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center may have—at last—cracked the cold case of immunothera

Updated on: December 19,2024

Enzyme identified as new therapeutic target for 'cold' tumors

by Rebecca Dzombak,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study from the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center may have—at last—cracked the cold case of immunothera

Updated on:December 19,2024

Clinical trial demonstrates efficacy and tolerability of new drug for hemophilia patients

bySaarland UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor people with the bleeding disorder hemophilia, life can seem like one continuous state of alertness. If they accidentally cut their finger while

Updated on: December 18,2024

Clinical trial demonstrates efficacy and tolerability of new drug for hemophilia patients

bySaarland UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor people with the bleeding disorder hemophilia, life can seem like one continuous state of alertness. If they accidentally cut their finger while

Updated on:December 18,2024

Anemia in children in foster care connected to other diagnoses, researchers find

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Kindel Media from PexelsChildren in or adopted from the Pennsylvania foster care system with anemia may have greater odds of certain developmental and beha

Updated on: May 05,2024

Anemia in children in foster care connected to other diagnoses, researchers find

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Kindel Media from PexelsChildren in or adopted from the Pennsylvania foster care system with anemia may have greater odds of certain developmental and beha

Updated on:May 05,2024