Research finds global surge in cancers among the under 50s over past three decades

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere's been a striking 79% increase in new cases of cancer among the under 50s around the world over the past three decades (1990–2

Updated on: January 23,2024

Research finds global surge in cancers among the under 50s over past three decades

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere's been a striking 79% increase in new cases of cancer among the under 50s around the world over the past three decades (1990–2

Updated on:January 23,2024

Researchers discover a signaling molecule in neuroblastoma immunosuppression and aggressiveness

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe MYCN oncoprotein (proteins related to the growth of cancer cells) plays a key role in starting, advancing and making it

Updated on: March 20,2024

Researchers discover a signaling molecule in neuroblastoma immunosuppression and aggressiveness

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe MYCN oncoprotein (proteins related to the growth of cancer cells) plays a key role in starting, advancing and making it

Updated on:March 20,2024

Incidence of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma up in the U.S.

The overall incidence of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) increased in the United States from 2000 to 2018, according to a research letter published online Sept. 1 inJAMA Oncology.Zhuo Ran Cai,

Updated on: January 02,2024

Incidence of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma up in the U.S.

The overall incidence of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) increased in the United States from 2000 to 2018, according to a research letter published online Sept. 1 inJAMA Oncology.Zhuo Ran Cai,

Updated on:January 02,2024

Null result in nicotinamide (vitamin B3) skin cancer trial of organ-transplant recipients

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressMicrograph of malignant melanoma. Cytology specimen. Field stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaA one-year, placebo-controlled trial of oral nicotinamide (vitamin B3) ther

Updated on: January 02,2024

Null result in nicotinamide (vitamin B3) skin cancer trial of organ-transplant recipients

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressMicrograph of malignant melanoma. Cytology specimen. Field stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaA one-year, placebo-controlled trial of oral nicotinamide (vitamin B3) ther

Updated on:January 02,2024

Researchers discover a new way to improve the assessment of prostate cancer aggressiveness

by Queen's University BelfastCredit: Queen's University BelfastResearchers from Queen's University Belfast have discovered a new way to predict the aggressiveness and future behavior

Updated on: June 19,2024

Researchers discover a new way to improve the assessment of prostate cancer aggressiveness

by Queen's University BelfastCredit: Queen's University BelfastResearchers from Queen's University Belfast have discovered a new way to predict the aggressiveness and future behavior

Updated on:June 19,2024

New study outlines how brain cancer cells take mitochondria from healthy cells to grow and survive

byCleveland ClinicThis is an astrocyte, labeled with GFAP (red), Focal Adhesion Kinase (FAK) green, and nuclear stain To-Pro (blue). Credit: Ivey and MacLean at TNPRC. Via Wikipedia.Glioblastoma

Updated on: January 12,2024

New study outlines how brain cancer cells take mitochondria from healthy cells to grow and survive

byCleveland ClinicThis is an astrocyte, labeled with GFAP (red), Focal Adhesion Kinase (FAK) green, and nuclear stain To-Pro (blue). Credit: Ivey and MacLean at TNPRC. Via Wikipedia.Glioblastoma

Updated on:January 12,2024

Experimental drug trial seeks to improve treatment for head and neck cancer

by Cancer Research UKCredit: Cancer Research UKA trial to test an experimental drug in patients with head and neck cancer launches in the UK today (Friday), through the Combinations Alliance – a

Updated on: May 21,2024

Experimental drug trial seeks to improve treatment for head and neck cancer

by Cancer Research UKCredit: Cancer Research UKA trial to test an experimental drug in patients with head and neck cancer launches in the UK today (Friday), through the Combinations Alliance – a

Updated on:May 21,2024

Two types of HPV linked to cervical cancer have declined since the advent of the HPV vaccine

by American Association for Cancer ResearchElectron micrograph of a negatively stained human papilloma virus (HPV) which occurs in human warts. Credit: public domainAn analysis of cervical precan

Updated on: April 01,2024

Two types of HPV linked to cervical cancer have declined since the advent of the HPV vaccine

by American Association for Cancer ResearchElectron micrograph of a negatively stained human papilloma virus (HPV) which occurs in human warts. Credit: public domainAn analysis of cervical precan

Updated on:April 01,2024

In multiple myeloma, different types of blood biopsies match up well with bone marrow tests

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Bone marrow biopsies are the gold standard

Updated on: April 23,2024

In multiple myeloma, different types of blood biopsies match up well with bone marrow tests

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Bone marrow biopsies are the gold standard

Updated on:April 23,2024

Scientists develop a rapid gene-editing screen to find effects of cancer mutations

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyDNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many genetic mutations and variations. Credit: NIHTumors can carry mutations in hundreds of different gen

Updated on: March 20,2024

Scientists develop a rapid gene-editing screen to find effects of cancer mutations

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyDNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many genetic mutations and variations. Credit: NIHTumors can carry mutations in hundreds of different gen

Updated on:March 20,2024

Advancing towards a novel, highly accurate method for cervical cancer screening

byFujita Health UniversityAfter a preliminary screening round, researchers identified a set of microRNAs (miRNAs) and cytokines that are abnormally expressed in serum and mucus samples in cases

Updated on: August 28,2024

Advancing towards a novel, highly accurate method for cervical cancer screening

byFujita Health UniversityAfter a preliminary screening round, researchers identified a set of microRNAs (miRNAs) and cytokines that are abnormally expressed in serum and mucus samples in cases

Updated on:August 28,2024

Study weighs risks and benefits of phase I trials in pediatric cancer

by Public Library of ScienceSystematic review and meta-analysis finds 1 in 10 children who enroll in pediatric phase I cancer trials are improved after the trial, and 1 in 50 die from drug-relate

Updated on: June 28,2024

Study weighs risks and benefits of phase I trials in pediatric cancer

by Public Library of ScienceSystematic review and meta-analysis finds 1 in 10 children who enroll in pediatric phase I cancer trials are improved after the trial, and 1 in 50 die from drug-relate

Updated on:June 28,2024