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Analysis of radiotherapy and locoregional recurrence in RxPONDER patients

Analysis of radiotherapy and locoregional recurrence in RxPONDER patients

by SWOG Cancer Research NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn analysis of data on the use of radiation therapy in a large clinical trial of patients with HR+, HER2- breast cancer who had one to

Analysis of radiotherapy and locoregional recurrence in RxPONDER patients

by SWOG Cancer Research NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn analysis of data on the use of radiation therapy in a large clinical trial of patients with HR+, HER2- breast cancer who had one to
For first time in 40 years, cure for acute leukemia within reach

For first time in 40 years, cure for acute leukemia within reach

by Tali Aronsky,Hebrew University of JerusalemBone marrow aspirate showing acute myeloid leukemia. Several blasts have Auer rods. Credit: WikipediaAcute myeloid leukemia is one of the most aggre

For first time in 40 years, cure for acute leukemia within reach

by Tali Aronsky,Hebrew University of JerusalemBone marrow aspirate showing acute myeloid leukemia. Several blasts have Auer rods. Credit: WikipediaAcute myeloid leukemia is one of the most aggre
Enfortumab Vedotin Plus Pembrolizumab Generates Survival Benefit in Previously Untreated

Enfortumab Vedotin Plus Pembrolizumab Generates Survival Benefit in Previously Untreated

September 22, 2023Chris RyanTreatment with the combination of enfortumab Vedotin and pembrolizumab led to an improvement in overall survival and progression-free survival compared with chemotherapy in

Enfortumab Vedotin Plus Pembrolizumab Generates Survival Benefit in Previously Untreated

September 22, 2023Chris RyanTreatment with the combination of enfortumab Vedotin and pembrolizumab led to an improvement in overall survival and progression-free survival compared with chemotherapy in
Novel drug shows promising efficacy for patients with multiple myeloma

Novel drug shows promising efficacy for patients with multiple myeloma

by Jenny Owen,Emory UniversityScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDResults of an international clin

Novel drug shows promising efficacy for patients with multiple myeloma

by Jenny Owen,Emory UniversityScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDResults of an international clin
Localizing BRCA gene mutations to better treat ovarian cancer

Localizing BRCA gene mutations to better treat ovarian cancer

byUniversity of GenevaDistribution of mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2. A. Graphical summary of BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations. Mutation plot was generated using cBioPortal MutationMapper tool. Black = n

Localizing BRCA gene mutations to better treat ovarian cancer

byUniversity of GenevaDistribution of mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2. A. Graphical summary of BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations. Mutation plot was generated using cBioPortal MutationMapper tool. Black = n
Scientists uncover a missing link between poor diet and higher cancer risk

Scientists uncover a missing link between poor diet and higher cancer risk

byNational University of SingaporeGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.03.006A research team from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has unearthed

Scientists uncover a missing link between poor diet and higher cancer risk

byNational University of SingaporeGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.03.006A research team from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has unearthed
Study examines causes of death in US breast cancer survivors

Study examines causes of death in US breast cancer survivors

byWileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSurvival rates for patients with breast cancer have improved significantly in the last four decades, and many patients will eventually die from non-cancer-related

Study examines causes of death in US breast cancer survivors

byWileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSurvival rates for patients with breast cancer have improved significantly in the last four decades, and many patients will eventually die from non-cancer-related
Intestinal microorganisms influence white blood cell levels, study finds

Intestinal microorganisms influence white blood cell levels, study finds

by Hokkaido UniversityUnder normal conditions (steady state) neutrophils regulate the gut microbiota. When the number of neutrophils drops (neutropenia), the composition of the gut microbiota cha

Intestinal microorganisms influence white blood cell levels, study finds

by Hokkaido UniversityUnder normal conditions (steady state) neutrophils regulate the gut microbiota. When the number of neutrophils drops (neutropenia), the composition of the gut microbiota cha
Change in breast density over time linked to cancer risk

Change in breast density over time linked to cancer risk

by Tamara Bhandari,Washington University in St. LouisChange in Mammographic Density (MD) for the Case Breast in Case Patients and Control Participants Over Time. Credit:JAMA Oncology

Change in breast density over time linked to cancer risk

by Tamara Bhandari,Washington University in St. LouisChange in Mammographic Density (MD) for the Case Breast in Case Patients and Control Participants Over Time. Credit:JAMA Oncology
Potential new treatment for angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma

Potential new treatment for angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: AI-generated imageA type of blood cell cancer called angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma (AITL) can develop as mutations accumulate with age in the stem cells from

Potential new treatment for angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: AI-generated imageA type of blood cell cancer called angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma (AITL) can develop as mutations accumulate with age in the stem cells from
Universal genetic testing may improve risk stratification and treatment for rare and lethal cancer

Universal genetic testing may improve risk stratification and treatment for rare and lethal cancer

Esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) is a highly lethal cancer, with a five-year survival rate of less than 20 percent. Although a precursor lesion to EAC, called Barrett's esophagus (BE), is present i

Universal genetic testing may improve risk stratification and treatment for rare and lethal cancer

Esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) is a highly lethal cancer, with a five-year survival rate of less than 20 percent. Although a precursor lesion to EAC, called Barrett's esophagus (BE), is present i