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More cases of breast cancer detected with the help of AI

More cases of breast cancer detected with the help of AI

by Karolinska InstitutetMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainOne radiologist supported by AI detected more cases of breast cancer in sc

More cases of breast cancer detected with the help of AI

by Karolinska InstitutetMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainOne radiologist supported by AI detected more cases of breast cancer in sc
Potential new series of drugs targeting cancer-driving protein BCL6

Potential new series of drugs targeting cancer-driving protein BCL6

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchThe BCL6 BTB domain dimer (in grey/green) and compound hits in pink, superimposed on each other in the main compound binding site. Credit: Dr Rob van Montfort lab /

Potential new series of drugs targeting cancer-driving protein BCL6

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchThe BCL6 BTB domain dimer (in grey/green) and compound hits in pink, superimposed on each other in the main compound binding site. Credit: Dr Rob van Montfort lab /
On the trail of missing genes and cancer clues

On the trail of missing genes and cancer clues

byLa Jolla Institute for ImmunologyThe image on the left shows an eight-cell blastomere developed from mouse embryonic stem cells with normal TET function. The image on the right shows the conse

On the trail of missing genes and cancer clues

byLa Jolla Institute for ImmunologyThe image on the left shows an eight-cell blastomere developed from mouse embryonic stem cells with normal TET function. The image on the right shows the conse
A new natural killer cell therapy product with promising anticancer effects

A new natural killer cell therapy product with promising anticancer effects

by DGIST (Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology)Schematic diagram of the MBP technology in NK cells and expected role in the tumor site. (A) Schematic illustration of cytokine engineered

A new natural killer cell therapy product with promising anticancer effects

by DGIST (Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology)Schematic diagram of the MBP technology in NK cells and expected role in the tumor site. (A) Schematic illustration of cytokine engineered
Study explores current pharmacy practice in cardio-oncology

Study explores current pharmacy practice in cardio-oncology

by Milana Madzarac,University of WaterlooCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA structured support system for oncology patients is one of the most important aspects during a difficult time in someo

Study explores current pharmacy practice in cardio-oncology

by Milana Madzarac,University of WaterlooCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA structured support system for oncology patients is one of the most important aspects during a difficult time in someo
Promising new treatment for rare pregnancy cancer leads to remission in patients

Promising new treatment for rare pregnancy cancer leads to remission in patients

by Maxine Myers,Imperial College LondonCredit: Imperial College LondonAn immunotherapy drug can be used to cure women of a rare type of cancer arising from pregnancy when existing treatments hav

Promising new treatment for rare pregnancy cancer leads to remission in patients

by Maxine Myers,Imperial College LondonCredit: Imperial College LondonAn immunotherapy drug can be used to cure women of a rare type of cancer arising from pregnancy when existing treatments hav
Researchers discover possible new treatment strategy for lung cancer

Researchers discover possible new treatment strategy for lung cancer

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteLung CA seen on CXR. Credit:CC BY-SA 4.0James Heilman, MD/WikipediaLung cancer is the second most common cancer found in both m

Researchers discover possible new treatment strategy for lung cancer

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteLung CA seen on CXR. Credit:CC BY-SA 4.0James Heilman, MD/WikipediaLung cancer is the second most common cancer found in both m
Researchers develop AI platform to rapidly identify optimal personalised drug combinations for myeloma patients

Researchers develop AI platform to rapidly identify optimal personalised drug combinations for myeloma patients

by National University of SingaporeA multidisciplinary team of researchers from NUShas developed an AI technology platform that could enable doctors to prescribe personalised treatments for

Researchers develop AI platform to rapidly identify optimal personalised drug combinations for myeloma patients

by National University of SingaporeA multidisciplinary team of researchers from NUShas developed an AI technology platform that could enable doctors to prescribe personalised treatments for
Long-lasting radionuclide therapy for advanced neuroendocrine tumors proves effective

Long-lasting radionuclide therapy for advanced neuroendocrine tumors proves effective

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingScans were done at 2, 24, 72, 120 and 168 hours after the administration of177Lu-DOTA-EB-TATE. The radiopharmaceutical cleared from the blood

Long-lasting radionuclide therapy for advanced neuroendocrine tumors proves effective

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingScans were done at 2, 24, 72, 120 and 168 hours after the administration of177Lu-DOTA-EB-TATE. The radiopharmaceutical cleared from the blood
Longer exclusive breastfeeding may lower risk for childhood hematologic cancers

Longer exclusive breastfeeding may lower risk for childhood hematologic cancers

by Lori SolomonExclusive breastfeeding duration of at least three months may decrease the risk for childhood hematologic cancers, according to a study published online March 26 inJAMA Network Op

Longer exclusive breastfeeding may lower risk for childhood hematologic cancers

by Lori SolomonExclusive breastfeeding duration of at least three months may decrease the risk for childhood hematologic cancers, according to a study published online March 26 inJAMA Network Op
What do you know about these three rare childhood cancers?

What do you know about these three rare childhood cancers?

by Laurel KellyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildhood cancer rates have been rising slightly for the past few decades, and about 10,470 children in the U.S. under the age of 15 will be diagnosed

What do you know about these three rare childhood cancers?

by Laurel KellyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildhood cancer rates have been rising slightly for the past few decades, and about 10,470 children in the U.S. under the age of 15 will be diagnosed
Selective nodal radiation may be a more effective approach in cancer treatment

Selective nodal radiation may be a more effective approach in cancer treatment

byCU Anschutz Medical CampusENI ablates the immune response to combined radiation and immunotherapy. A Schematic of the experimental design for gross tumor irradiation with or without elective n

Selective nodal radiation may be a more effective approach in cancer treatment

byCU Anschutz Medical CampusENI ablates the immune response to combined radiation and immunotherapy. A Schematic of the experimental design for gross tumor irradiation with or without elective n