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Diversity is everyone's responsibility: Researchers outline a path to representation in cancer clinical trials

Diversity is everyone's responsibility: Researchers outline a path to representation in cancer clinical trials

byAmerican Society of HematologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study published today inBlood Advancesoutlines practical strategies for promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and acc

Diversity is everyone's responsibility: Researchers outline a path to representation in cancer clinical trials

byAmerican Society of HematologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study published today inBlood Advancesoutlines practical strategies for promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and acc
Ultra-low dose radiation achieves complete response in 90% of patients with orbital indolent B-cell lymphomas

Ultra-low dose radiation achieves complete response in 90% of patients with orbital indolent B-cell lymphomas

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center3D rendering of a B cell. Credit: Blausen.com staff (2014). "Medical gallery of Blausen Medical 2014". WikiJournal of Medicine 1 (2).

Ultra-low dose radiation achieves complete response in 90% of patients with orbital indolent B-cell lymphomas

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center3D rendering of a B cell. Credit: Blausen.com staff (2014). "Medical gallery of Blausen Medical 2014". WikiJournal of Medicine 1 (2).
Ultrafine particles can change defense against lung cancer

Ultrafine particles can change defense against lung cancer

by Graciela Gutierrez,Baylor College of MedicinenCB accelerates NSCLC development and metastasis in mice. (A) Schematic diagram of nCB exposure in Pts4d/dmice. Three-month-old Pts4d/d&nbsp

Ultrafine particles can change defense against lung cancer

by Graciela Gutierrez,Baylor College of MedicinenCB accelerates NSCLC development and metastasis in mice. (A) Schematic diagram of nCB exposure in Pts4d/dmice. Three-month-old Pts4d/d&nbsp
Causes and Risk Factors of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Causes and Risk Factors of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Causes and Risk Factors of Non-Small Cell Lung CancerByLynne Eldridge, MDUpdated on July 16, 2021Medically reviewed byDoru Paul, MDWhile the exact causes ofnon-small cell

Causes and Risk Factors of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Causes and Risk Factors of Non-Small Cell Lung CancerByLynne Eldridge, MDUpdated on July 16, 2021Medically reviewed byDoru Paul, MDWhile the exact causes ofnon-small cell
Aspirin could reduce ovarian cancer rates for those at higher genetic risk

Aspirin could reduce ovarian cancer rates for those at higher genetic risk

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study published inJAMA Network Opensuggests that frequent aspirin use reduces the risk of nonmucinous ovarian cancer,

Aspirin could reduce ovarian cancer rates for those at higher genetic risk

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study published inJAMA Network Opensuggests that frequent aspirin use reduces the risk of nonmucinous ovarian cancer,
Cancer patients can now use skin creams during radiation therapy

Cancer patients can now use skin creams during radiation therapy

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCancer patients can now use skin creams during radiation therapy. Credit: Penn MedicineContrary to the advice most cancer patients

Cancer patients can now use skin creams during radiation therapy

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCancer patients can now use skin creams during radiation therapy. Credit: Penn MedicineContrary to the advice most cancer patients
Men often confused about prostate cancer screening, survey shows

Men often confused about prostate cancer screening, survey shows

by Ernie MundellA new survey finds the majority of American men believe the first step inprostate cancerscreening is an invasive rectal exam by their doctor.That's not true, but mistak

Men often confused about prostate cancer screening, survey shows

by Ernie MundellA new survey finds the majority of American men believe the first step inprostate cancerscreening is an invasive rectal exam by their doctor.That's not true, but mistak
Obesity-cancer connection discovery suggests strategies for improving immunotherapy

Obesity-cancer connection discovery suggests strategies for improving immunotherapy

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterImmunofluorescence image shows macrophages (red) in human clear cell renal cell carcinoma, the most common type of kidney cancer in adults. Credit: Jackie B

Obesity-cancer connection discovery suggests strategies for improving immunotherapy

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterImmunofluorescence image shows macrophages (red) in human clear cell renal cell carcinoma, the most common type of kidney cancer in adults. Credit: Jackie B
Cancer therapy may be aided by induced macropinocytosis, a rare form of cell death

Cancer therapy may be aided by induced macropinocytosis, a rare form of cell death

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamMohammad Athar. Credit: UABIn laboratory experiments, a metabolic inhibitor was able to kill a variety of human cancer cells of the skin, breast

Cancer therapy may be aided by induced macropinocytosis, a rare form of cell death

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamMohammad Athar. Credit: UABIn laboratory experiments, a metabolic inhibitor was able to kill a variety of human cancer cells of the skin, breast
Study finds early switch to oral antibiotic therapy for S. aureus bloodstream infections is safe, effective

Study finds early switch to oral antibiotic therapy for S. aureus bloodstream infections is safe, effective

by University of CologneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study shows efficacy and safety of oral antibiotic therapy, in the form of pills, for Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections.

Study finds early switch to oral antibiotic therapy for S. aureus bloodstream infections is safe, effective

by University of CologneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study shows efficacy and safety of oral antibiotic therapy, in the form of pills, for Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections.
Single-cell 'atlas' reveals origin of an aggressive brain tumor

Single-cell 'atlas' reveals origin of an aggressive brain tumor

byCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterChartshows that mice with reduced activity of either the SOX11 or HNRNOH1 genes had longer survival times when induced to develop medullo

Single-cell 'atlas' reveals origin of an aggressive brain tumor

byCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterChartshows that mice with reduced activity of either the SOX11 or HNRNOH1 genes had longer survival times when induced to develop medullo
More breast cancer patients can choose smaller surgery

More breast cancer patients can choose smaller surgery

by Carla K. JohnsonA technician displays images of a mammogram scan on a computer screen at a hospital in Odessa, Texas, on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021. A study discussed Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at the San

More breast cancer patients can choose smaller surgery

by Carla K. JohnsonA technician displays images of a mammogram scan on a computer screen at a hospital in Odessa, Texas, on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021. A study discussed Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at the San