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Key discovery advances fight to reduce breast cancer recurrence

Key discovery advances fight to reduce breast cancer recurrence

byDuke-NUS Medical SchoolLoss of Gα13 in ER+ breast cancer cells leads to increased cell growth and tumour development, suggesting that Gα13 may suppress tumours in this subtype of cancer. Credi

Key discovery advances fight to reduce breast cancer recurrence

byDuke-NUS Medical SchoolLoss of Gα13 in ER+ breast cancer cells leads to increased cell growth and tumour development, suggesting that Gα13 may suppress tumours in this subtype of cancer. Credi
New tool combines evolution and AI to predict prostate cancer recurrence more than a decade ahead

New tool combines evolution and AI to predict prostate cancer recurrence more than a decade ahead

New tool combines evolution and AI to predict prostate cancer recurrence more than a decade aheadbyInstitute of Cancer ResearchStudy design. Credit:Nature Cancer(2024). DOI: 10.1038/

New tool combines evolution and AI to predict prostate cancer recurrence more than a decade ahead

New tool combines evolution and AI to predict prostate cancer recurrence more than a decade aheadbyInstitute of Cancer ResearchStudy design. Credit:Nature Cancer(2024). DOI: 10.1038/
Combining neurologic and blood pressure drugs reduces breast tumor development in mice

Combining neurologic and blood pressure drugs reduces breast tumor development in mice

byGeorgetown University Medical CenterCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthAdding a medication used to treat epilepsy, bipolar disorder and migraines to a blood

Combining neurologic and blood pressure drugs reduces breast tumor development in mice

byGeorgetown University Medical CenterCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthAdding a medication used to treat epilepsy, bipolar disorder and migraines to a blood
Clinical trial shows significant disease-free survival for patients diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer

Clinical trial shows significant disease-free survival for patients diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer

byYale UniversityDFS per investigator assessment. Kaplan-Meier estimates of duration of (A) DFS in patients with stage II-IIIA disease and (B) in the overall population (stage IB-IIIA) by sevent

Clinical trial shows significant disease-free survival for patients diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer

byYale UniversityDFS per investigator assessment. Kaplan-Meier estimates of duration of (A) DFS in patients with stage II-IIIA disease and (B) in the overall population (stage IB-IIIA) by sevent
Boosting immunotherapy in non-responsive cancer cells

Boosting immunotherapy in non-responsive cancer cells

by Surabhi Chandra,Indian Institute of ScienceAvik Chattopadhyay working in the lab. Credit: Nikita RamtekeCancer immunotherapy primes a patient's immune system to better find and destroy ca

Boosting immunotherapy in non-responsive cancer cells

by Surabhi Chandra,Indian Institute of ScienceAvik Chattopadhyay working in the lab. Credit: Nikita RamtekeCancer immunotherapy primes a patient's immune system to better find and destroy ca
Researchers find a common immune system mechanism between pregnancy and cancer

Researchers find a common immune system mechanism between pregnancy and cancer

by Nicole Fawcett,University of MichiganCredit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.06.012To understand why some cancers successfully circumvent the immune system to grow unchecked,

Researchers find a common immune system mechanism between pregnancy and cancer

by Nicole Fawcett,University of MichiganCredit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.06.012To understand why some cancers successfully circumvent the immune system to grow unchecked,
Researchers unlock cancer cells' feeding mechanism, central to tumor growth

Researchers unlock cancer cells' feeding mechanism, central to tumor growth

by University of CincinnatiAtsuo Sasaki, Ph.D., associate professor at the UC College of Medicine Credit: Colleen Kelley / UC Creative ServicesAn international team led by researchers from the Un

Researchers unlock cancer cells' feeding mechanism, central to tumor growth

by University of CincinnatiAtsuo Sasaki, Ph.D., associate professor at the UC College of Medicine Credit: Colleen Kelley / UC Creative ServicesAn international team led by researchers from the Un
Improving emotional well-being, quality of sleep, and decision making in patients at risk for breast cancer

Improving emotional well-being, quality of sleep, and decision making in patients at risk for breast cancer

byTel Aviv UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study conducted at Tel Aviv University has determined that use of the Inquiry Based Stress Reduction (IBSR) technique among women with

Improving emotional well-being, quality of sleep, and decision making in patients at risk for breast cancer

byTel Aviv UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study conducted at Tel Aviv University has determined that use of the Inquiry Based Stress Reduction (IBSR) technique among women with
COVID-19 antiviral treatment should be taken for longer, says study

COVID-19 antiviral treatment should be taken for longer, says study

by University College LondonViral and spike antibody dynamics in molnupiravir (purple) and Usual Care (gray) arms. a) Median viral load ±95%CI with time, below limit of quantification (BLOQ) meas

COVID-19 antiviral treatment should be taken for longer, says study

by University College LondonViral and spike antibody dynamics in molnupiravir (purple) and Usual Care (gray) arms. a) Median viral load ±95%CI with time, below limit of quantification (BLOQ) meas
Cancer patients should be told more about their fertility options

Cancer patients should be told more about their fertility options

by Medical Journal of AustraliaCredit: Drew Hays/UnsplashFertility preservation care for people with cancer is "often underimplemented" with barriers needing to be overcome, according to aut

Cancer patients should be told more about their fertility options

by Medical Journal of AustraliaCredit: Drew Hays/UnsplashFertility preservation care for people with cancer is "often underimplemented" with barriers needing to be overcome, according to aut
Study in mice examines impact of reused cooking oil on breast cancer progression

Study in mice examines impact of reused cooking oil on breast cancer progression

by Sharita Forrest ,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignThe compounds in frying oils that are repeatedly reheated to high temperatures may trigger cell proliferation and metastases i

Study in mice examines impact of reused cooking oil on breast cancer progression

by Sharita Forrest ,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignThe compounds in frying oils that are repeatedly reheated to high temperatures may trigger cell proliferation and metastases i
Physical exercise prevents nerve damage during chemotherapy, sports scientist shows

Physical exercise prevents nerve damage during chemotherapy, sports scientist shows

byUniversity of BaselSports therapy to combat side effects: Fiona Streckmann with a patient during a neurological examination. A tuning fork is used to test vibration sensation, which can be alt

Physical exercise prevents nerve damage during chemotherapy, sports scientist shows

byUniversity of BaselSports therapy to combat side effects: Fiona Streckmann with a patient during a neurological examination. A tuning fork is used to test vibration sensation, which can be alt