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Breast cancer patients to be evaluated for genetic testing

Breast cancer patients to be evaluated for genetic testing

byVanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccording to a statement on behalf of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) published Dec. 13 in the organiz

Breast cancer patients to be evaluated for genetic testing

byVanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccording to a statement on behalf of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) published Dec. 13 in the organiz
FDA approves new treatment for advanced melanoma

FDA approves new treatment for advanced melanoma

by Robin FosterThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a novel treatment for advanced melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer.Amtagvi, made by Iovance Biotherapeutics Inc., becomes th

FDA approves new treatment for advanced melanoma

by Robin FosterThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a novel treatment for advanced melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer.Amtagvi, made by Iovance Biotherapeutics Inc., becomes th
Scientists find new marker that predicts early recurrence of breast cancer

Scientists find new marker that predicts early recurrence of breast cancer

byMedical College of WisconsinPD-L2 immunostaining in ER+ breast cancer. (A-C; brown signal) Immunohistochemistry of PD-L2 using diaminobenzidine chromogen and (D-F; red signal) immunofluorescen

Scientists find new marker that predicts early recurrence of breast cancer

byMedical College of WisconsinPD-L2 immunostaining in ER+ breast cancer. (A-C; brown signal) Immunohistochemistry of PD-L2 using diaminobenzidine chromogen and (D-F; red signal) immunofluorescen
Deep learning–based virtual staining of tissue facilitates rapid assessment of breast cancer biomarker

Deep learning–based virtual staining of tissue facilitates rapid assessment of breast cancer biomarker

byUCLA Engineering Institute for Technology AdvancementVirtual HER2 staining of unlabeled breast tissue sections using deep learning. Credit: Ozcan Lab @ UCLA.Breast cancer is one the leading ca

Deep learning–based virtual staining of tissue facilitates rapid assessment of breast cancer biomarker

byUCLA Engineering Institute for Technology AdvancementVirtual HER2 staining of unlabeled breast tissue sections using deep learning. Credit: Ozcan Lab @ UCLA.Breast cancer is one the leading ca
Scientists develop mathematical model to evaluate potential cancer treatment protocols

Scientists develop mathematical model to evaluate potential cancer treatment protocols

by Luke Auburn,Rochester Institute of TechnologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Rochester Institute of Technology scientist helped develop a new mathematical model that could aid doctors and

Scientists develop mathematical model to evaluate potential cancer treatment protocols

by Luke Auburn,Rochester Institute of TechnologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Rochester Institute of Technology scientist helped develop a new mathematical model that could aid doctors and
A treatment for metastasis? Using ferroptosis to attack migrating cancer cells

A treatment for metastasis? Using ferroptosis to attack migrating cancer cells

byFriedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–NurnbergZeb1 regulates the expression of enzymes crucial for adjusting the PUFA:MUFA ratio in phospholipids. Credit:Nature Cell Biology(2024

A treatment for metastasis? Using ferroptosis to attack migrating cancer cells

byFriedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–NurnbergZeb1 regulates the expression of enzymes crucial for adjusting the PUFA:MUFA ratio in phospholipids. Credit:Nature Cell Biology(2024
Mailed orders found to double liver cancer screening rates

Mailed orders found to double liver cancer screening rates

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLiver cancer screening among patients with cirrhosis almost doubled when they were mailed a signe

Mailed orders found to double liver cancer screening rates

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLiver cancer screening among patients with cirrhosis almost doubled when they were mailed a signe
Why early treatment of esophageal cancer is critical

Why early treatment of esophageal cancer is critical

by DeeDee Stiepan,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo Clinic News NetworkEsophageal cancer, which is cancer that occurs in the esophagus—a long, hollow tube that runs from your throat to your stomach—is on

Why early treatment of esophageal cancer is critical

by DeeDee Stiepan,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo Clinic News NetworkEsophageal cancer, which is cancer that occurs in the esophagus—a long, hollow tube that runs from your throat to your stomach—is on
Researchers develop innovative technique for distinguishing tumor from normal tissue

Researchers develop innovative technique for distinguishing tumor from normal tissue

byMass General BrighamThe images show clusters of colorectal cancer cells metastasized to the liver, resected from a patient at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). The cells are visible as red

Researchers develop innovative technique for distinguishing tumor from normal tissue

byMass General BrighamThe images show clusters of colorectal cancer cells metastasized to the liver, resected from a patient at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). The cells are visible as red
Cellular 'waste product' rejuvenates cancer-fighting immune cells

Cellular 'waste product' rejuvenates cancer-fighting immune cells

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterUT Southwestern Simmons Cancer Center found that lactate, a metabolic byproduct produced by cells during strenuous exercise, can rejuvenate immune cells that figh

Cellular 'waste product' rejuvenates cancer-fighting immune cells

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterUT Southwestern Simmons Cancer Center found that lactate, a metabolic byproduct produced by cells during strenuous exercise, can rejuvenate immune cells that figh
Measuring tumor infiltrating lymphocytes predicts long term outcomes for type of early breast cancer

Measuring tumor infiltrating lymphocytes predicts long term outcomes for type of early breast cancer

byQueen Mary, University of LondonBenefit of radiotherapy in preventing IBE by CPath TIL categories. Credit:The Lancet Digital Health(2024). DOI: 10.1016/S2589-7500(24)00116-XResearc

Measuring tumor infiltrating lymphocytes predicts long term outcomes for type of early breast cancer

byQueen Mary, University of LondonBenefit of radiotherapy in preventing IBE by CPath TIL categories. Credit:The Lancet Digital Health(2024). DOI: 10.1016/S2589-7500(24)00116-XResearc