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Sharp pain in your feet? Researchers test promising therapy for cancer patients' neuropathy

Sharp pain in your feet? Researchers test promising therapy for cancer patients' neuropathy

by Leslie Orr,University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA wearable, app-controlled wireless device that stimulates nerves in the legs and feet may help individuals

Sharp pain in your feet? Researchers test promising therapy for cancer patients' neuropathy

by Leslie Orr,University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA wearable, app-controlled wireless device that stimulates nerves in the legs and feet may help individuals
New computational tool identifies novel targets for cancer immunotherapy

New computational tool identifies novel targets for cancer immunotherapy

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaIRIS: A big-data informed computational platform for discovering AS-derived cancer immunotherapy targets. Overall workflow of IRIS, computational modules

New computational tool identifies novel targets for cancer immunotherapy

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaIRIS: A big-data informed computational platform for discovering AS-derived cancer immunotherapy targets. Overall workflow of IRIS, computational modules
Study explores new tracer in prostate cancer hunt

Study explores new tracer in prostate cancer hunt

by Paul Mayne,University of Western OntarioWestern Oncology professor Glenn Bauman leads a multi-centre trial registry testing the use of a new imaging tracer for more precise detection and trea

Study explores new tracer in prostate cancer hunt

by Paul Mayne,University of Western OntarioWestern Oncology professor Glenn Bauman leads a multi-centre trial registry testing the use of a new imaging tracer for more precise detection and trea
Researchers map DNA damage links to onset of skin cancer, melanoma

Researchers map DNA damage links to onset of skin cancer, melanoma

by Washington State UniversityDNA damage resulting in multiple broken chromosomes. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A critical link in mapping recurrent mutations of melanoma—the most serious form o

Researchers map DNA damage links to onset of skin cancer, melanoma

by Washington State UniversityDNA damage resulting in multiple broken chromosomes. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A critical link in mapping recurrent mutations of melanoma—the most serious form o
Study brings insight to kidney cancer with gene mutation

Study brings insight to kidney cancer with gene mutation

by Anna Megdell,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from clinicians and researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, U-M Department of Pathology

Study brings insight to kidney cancer with gene mutation

by Anna Megdell,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from clinicians and researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, U-M Department of Pathology
Novel theranostic approach for treating pancreatic cancer patients shows promise

Novel theranostic approach for treating pancreatic cancer patients shows promise

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging(A)18FDG PET before177Lu-3BP-227 therapy. Red oval: primary tumor; arrows: liver metastases. (B, upper panel) Axial CT section; primary

Novel theranostic approach for treating pancreatic cancer patients shows promise

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging(A)18FDG PET before177Lu-3BP-227 therapy. Red oval: primary tumor; arrows: liver metastases. (B, upper panel) Axial CT section; primary
Researchers call for major re-think on sun safety

Researchers call for major re-think on sun safety

by Australian National UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainMost Australians are familiar with the 'slip, slop, slap' message, but new research suggests we're not taking sun safety seri

Researchers call for major re-think on sun safety

by Australian National UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainMost Australians are familiar with the 'slip, slop, slap' message, but new research suggests we're not taking sun safety seri
Neuroblastoma study identifies new subgroups with distinct prognoses and potential vulnerabilities to therapies

Neuroblastoma study identifies new subgroups with distinct prognoses and potential vulnerabilities to therapies

byUniversity of SouthamptonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have identified new variations in neuroblastoma that could lead to a more accurate prognosis and better-targeted treatmen

Neuroblastoma study identifies new subgroups with distinct prognoses and potential vulnerabilities to therapies

byUniversity of SouthamptonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have identified new variations in neuroblastoma that could lead to a more accurate prognosis and better-targeted treatmen
A liquid biopsy test can identify patients who may respond to immune checkpoint blockade

A liquid biopsy test can identify patients who may respond to immune checkpoint blockade

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new liquid biopsy test could detect microsatellite instability (MSI) and tumor mutational burden (TMB), indicating that it co

A liquid biopsy test can identify patients who may respond to immune checkpoint blockade

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new liquid biopsy test could detect microsatellite instability (MSI) and tumor mutational burden (TMB), indicating that it co
New bacterial therapy approach to treat lung cancer

New bacterial therapy approach to treat lung cancer

by Holly Evarts,Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied ScienceFluorescence microscopy image of lung cancer cells stained with antibodies against proteins involved in cellular grow

New bacterial therapy approach to treat lung cancer

by Holly Evarts,Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied ScienceFluorescence microscopy image of lung cancer cells stained with antibodies against proteins involved in cellular grow
The connection between diet, obesity, and cancer: Nutrition experts explore the evidence

The connection between diet, obesity, and cancer: Nutrition experts explore the evidence

by ElsevierObesity is associated with increased risk of developing and dying from the following cancers: breast (in postmenopausal women), ovarian, liver, gallbladder, kidney (renal cell), colon,

The connection between diet, obesity, and cancer: Nutrition experts explore the evidence

by ElsevierObesity is associated with increased risk of developing and dying from the following cancers: breast (in postmenopausal women), ovarian, liver, gallbladder, kidney (renal cell), colon,
Proton radiotherapy treats esophageal cancer for first time in Switzerland

Proton radiotherapy treats esophageal cancer for first time in Switzerland

by Paul Scherrer InstituteGantry 3 at the Center for Proton Therapy at PSI. With the help of this rotating treatment apparatus, cancer patients are irradiated with protons to destroy tumours. Cre

Proton radiotherapy treats esophageal cancer for first time in Switzerland

by Paul Scherrer InstituteGantry 3 at the Center for Proton Therapy at PSI. With the help of this rotating treatment apparatus, cancer patients are irradiated with protons to destroy tumours. Cre