New study reveals real risk of breast cancer if you have BRCA gene mutation

by Aisling Hegarty and Leonie Young,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIn 2013, actress Angelina Jolie wrote an op-ed where she revealed she'd undergone a double mastectomy. Although

Updated on: May 21,2024

New study reveals real risk of breast cancer if you have BRCA gene mutation

by Aisling Hegarty and Leonie Young,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIn 2013, actress Angelina Jolie wrote an op-ed where she revealed she'd undergone a double mastectomy. Although

Updated on:May 21,2024

Changes in RECIST tumor measures correlate linearly with survival in patients treated with checkpoint inhibitors

by SWOG Cancer Research NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors (RECIST), used in many clinical trials to evaluate changes in tumor burden over time, c

Updated on: January 28,2024

Changes in RECIST tumor measures correlate linearly with survival in patients treated with checkpoint inhibitors

by SWOG Cancer Research NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors (RECIST), used in many clinical trials to evaluate changes in tumor burden over time, c

Updated on:January 28,2024

Study: More paid sick leave results in more cancer screenings

by Tulane UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor most Americans, the two major obstacles to proper medical care are time and money. And while insurance can sometimes reduce health care c

Updated on: February 18,2024

Study: More paid sick leave results in more cancer screenings

by Tulane UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor most Americans, the two major obstacles to proper medical care are time and money. And while insurance can sometimes reduce health care c

Updated on:February 18,2024

Softer tumors fuel more aggressive spread of triple-negative breast cancer, research shows

byGarvan Institute of Medical ResearchFluorescent image of cancer cells (cell nuclei in blue) stockpiling lipids in the form of lipid droplets (in red). The researchers showed these lipid drople

Updated on: April 28,2024

Softer tumors fuel more aggressive spread of triple-negative breast cancer, research shows

byGarvan Institute of Medical ResearchFluorescent image of cancer cells (cell nuclei in blue) stockpiling lipids in the form of lipid droplets (in red). The researchers showed these lipid drople

Updated on:April 28,2024

New genetic study reveals why some women get aggressive breast and ovarian cancer

byUniversity of BergenIntermediate magnification micrograph of a low malignant potential (LMP) mucinous ovarian tumour. H&E stain. The micrograph shows: Simple mucinous epithelium (right) an

Updated on: January 12,2024

New genetic study reveals why some women get aggressive breast and ovarian cancer

byUniversity of BergenIntermediate magnification micrograph of a low malignant potential (LMP) mucinous ovarian tumour. H&E stain. The micrograph shows: Simple mucinous epithelium (right) an

Updated on:January 12,2024

Cell division, DNA repair and cancer progression closely tied to CDK9 dysfunction

by Sbarro Health Research Organization (SHRO)CDK9 isoforms regulate DNA damage response.AWestern blot analysis of CDK9 in HeLa cells transfected with siRNA CDK9 (siCDK9) or control (siCTR)

Updated on: March 20,2024

Cell division, DNA repair and cancer progression closely tied to CDK9 dysfunction

by Sbarro Health Research Organization (SHRO)CDK9 isoforms regulate DNA damage response.AWestern blot analysis of CDK9 in HeLa cells transfected with siRNA CDK9 (siCDK9) or control (siCTR)

Updated on:March 20,2024

Proton therapy lowers treatment side effects in pediatric head and neck cancer patients

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainPediatric patients with head and neck cancer can be treated with proton beam therapy (PBT) instead of trad

Updated on: April 10,2024

Proton therapy lowers treatment side effects in pediatric head and neck cancer patients

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainPediatric patients with head and neck cancer can be treated with proton beam therapy (PBT) instead of trad

Updated on:April 10,2024

Sun protection low among American Indians and Alaskan natives

Skin cancer prevention is lacking among American Indian/Alaskan Native (AIAN) populations, according to a research letter published Aug. 15 in theJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology.K

Updated on: January 02,2024

Sun protection low among American Indians and Alaskan natives

Skin cancer prevention is lacking among American Indian/Alaskan Native (AIAN) populations, according to a research letter published Aug. 15 in theJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology.K

Updated on:January 02,2024

AI model predicts breast cancer risk without racial bias, researchers report

by Radiological Society of North AmericaAbnormal mammogram. Credit: RSNAA deep learning artificial intelligence (AI) model that was developed using only mammogram image biomarkers has accurately

Updated on: June 24,2024

AI model predicts breast cancer risk without racial bias, researchers report

by Radiological Society of North AmericaAbnormal mammogram. Credit: RSNAA deep learning artificial intelligence (AI) model that was developed using only mammogram image biomarkers has accurately

Updated on:June 24,2024

Thermo-chemotherapy combo eradicates primary and metastatic tumors in mice

by National Institutes of HealthThe theranostic particle is injected into the tail vein. When it reaches the breast tumor, near infrared (NIR) laser light is applied to release the chemotherapy.

Updated on: March 01,2024

Thermo-chemotherapy combo eradicates primary and metastatic tumors in mice

by National Institutes of HealthThe theranostic particle is injected into the tail vein. When it reaches the breast tumor, near infrared (NIR) laser light is applied to release the chemotherapy.

Updated on:March 01,2024

Circulating tumor cell count guidance may improve long-term outcomes for patients with metastatic breast cancer

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe use of circulating tumor cell (CTC) count to guide the choice between chemotherapy and endocrine therapy as first-

Updated on: January 22,2024

Circulating tumor cell count guidance may improve long-term outcomes for patients with metastatic breast cancer

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe use of circulating tumor cell (CTC) count to guide the choice between chemotherapy and endocrine therapy as first-

Updated on:January 22,2024

Inside the institute looking at early cancer

Updated on: July 24,2024

Inside the institute looking at early cancer

Updated on:July 24,2024