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Researchers identify innovative strategy with potential to enhance bowel cancer treatment

Researchers identify innovative strategy with potential to enhance bowel cancer treatment

by University of GalwayGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112475Researchers at University of Galway studying cell interactions in bowel cancer h

Researchers identify innovative strategy with potential to enhance bowel cancer treatment

by University of GalwayGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112475Researchers at University of Galway studying cell interactions in bowel cancer h
Chemotherapy can be a challenging treatment—here's how to deal with some of the side-effects

Chemotherapy can be a challenging treatment—here's how to deal with some of the side-effects

by Justin Stebbing,The ConversationCredit: Ivan Samkov from PexelsChemotherapy is a powerful cancer medication—but it can also be a very challenging treatment. It works by killing fast-growing c

Chemotherapy can be a challenging treatment—here's how to deal with some of the side-effects

by Justin Stebbing,The ConversationCredit: Ivan Samkov from PexelsChemotherapy is a powerful cancer medication—but it can also be a very challenging treatment. It works by killing fast-growing c
Moles on the body largely influenced by genetics, finds new study

Moles on the body largely influenced by genetics, finds new study

by King's College LondonMelanoma. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/National Cancer InstituteA study published this week in the journalPigment Cell & Melanoma Researchhas found that g

Moles on the body largely influenced by genetics, finds new study

by King's College LondonMelanoma. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/National Cancer InstituteA study published this week in the journalPigment Cell & Melanoma Researchhas found that g
Using AI during cancer-screening results in more recommended controls

Using AI during cancer-screening results in more recommended controls

by Mathilde Coraline Aarvold Bakke,University of OsloGraphical abstract. Credit:Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2022.08.022A polyp is a small growt

Using AI during cancer-screening results in more recommended controls

by Mathilde Coraline Aarvold Bakke,University of OsloGraphical abstract. Credit:Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2022.08.022A polyp is a small growt
Patients treated outside NCI centers less likely to receive high-cost lung cancer drugs

Patients treated outside NCI centers less likely to receive high-cost lung cancer drugs

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusUniversity of Colorado Cancer Center Deputy Director and Associate Dean for Research at the Colorado School of Public Health. Credit: University of Colorado Cancer Ce

Patients treated outside NCI centers less likely to receive high-cost lung cancer drugs

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusUniversity of Colorado Cancer Center Deputy Director and Associate Dean for Research at the Colorado School of Public Health. Credit: University of Colorado Cancer Ce
New research sheds light on how mesothelioma develops

New research sheds light on how mesothelioma develops

byUniversity of MarylandAn asbestos fiber (stained blue) in lung tissue being surrounded by macrophages. Credit: Centers for Disease Control and PreventionMesothelioma has been a high-profile di

New research sheds light on how mesothelioma develops

byUniversity of MarylandAn asbestos fiber (stained blue) in lung tissue being surrounded by macrophages. Credit: Centers for Disease Control and PreventionMesothelioma has been a high-profile di
Study uncovers genetic cancer risks in 550 patients

Study uncovers genetic cancer risks in 550 patients

by Susan Murphy,Mayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainCurrent screening protocols fail to catch a notable number of people carrying genetic mutations associated with hereditary breast and ovarian

Study uncovers genetic cancer risks in 550 patients

by Susan Murphy,Mayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainCurrent screening protocols fail to catch a notable number of people carrying genetic mutations associated with hereditary breast and ovarian
Researchers invent a new class of AI to improve cancer research and treatments

Researchers invent a new class of AI to improve cancer research and treatments

by Colette Gallagher,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicMayo Clinic researchers recently invented a new class of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms called hypothesis-driven AI that are a signifi

Researchers invent a new class of AI to improve cancer research and treatments

by Colette Gallagher,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicMayo Clinic researchers recently invented a new class of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms called hypothesis-driven AI that are a signifi
Team studies association between tumor mutations and meningioma recurrence in Grade I/II disease

Team studies association between tumor mutations and meningioma recurrence in Grade I/II disease

by Impact JournalsAdjusted progression-free survival hazard ratios for genes examined. Credit: 2022 Dullea et al.A new research paper titled "Association between tumor mutations and meningioma re

Team studies association between tumor mutations and meningioma recurrence in Grade I/II disease

by Impact JournalsAdjusted progression-free survival hazard ratios for genes examined. Credit: 2022 Dullea et al.A new research paper titled "Association between tumor mutations and meningioma re
Genetic test improves clinical care for children with cancer in England

Genetic test improves clinical care for children with cancer in England

byWellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhole genome sequencing has improved clinical care of some children with cancer in England by informing individual patient care

Genetic test improves clinical care for children with cancer in England

byWellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhole genome sequencing has improved clinical care of some children with cancer in England by informing individual patient care
New study uncovers key culprit behind pediatric brain cancer metastasis

New study uncovers key culprit behind pediatric brain cancer metastasis

byUniversity of Pittsburgha, A heatmap of gene expression in the four MB subgroups (G3, group 4 (G4), SHH and WNT) and in unaffected (normal) tissues. Twofold change; false discovery rate (FDR) 

New study uncovers key culprit behind pediatric brain cancer metastasis

byUniversity of Pittsburgha, A heatmap of gene expression in the four MB subgroups (G3, group 4 (G4), SHH and WNT) and in unaffected (normal) tissues. Twofold change; false discovery rate (FDR) 
Research extends hope for gastric cancer patients with peritoneal metastasis

Research extends hope for gastric cancer patients with peritoneal metastasis

byDuke-NUS Medical SchoolProfessor Jimmy So, National University Cancer Institute, Singapore; Dr Yong Wei Peng, National University Cancer Institute, Singapore; Dr Raghav Sundar, National Univer

Research extends hope for gastric cancer patients with peritoneal metastasis

byDuke-NUS Medical SchoolProfessor Jimmy So, National University Cancer Institute, Singapore; Dr Yong Wei Peng, National University Cancer Institute, Singapore; Dr Raghav Sundar, National Univer