Ethnic diversity and disparities in access to genetic testing impact prostate cancer development and treatment

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore than 1.4 million men were diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2020 globally, but the molecular characteristics of the

Updated on: January 22,2024

Ethnic diversity and disparities in access to genetic testing impact prostate cancer development and treatment

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore than 1.4 million men were diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2020 globally, but the molecular characteristics of the

Updated on:January 22,2024

Characterization of mutational 'coldspots' in the cancer genome

byInstitute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMutations are the changes in the DNA that gradually occur in human cells as they replicate, and the organi

Updated on: April 28,2024

Characterization of mutational 'coldspots' in the cancer genome

byInstitute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMutations are the changes in the DNA that gradually occur in human cells as they replicate, and the organi

Updated on:April 28,2024

Study examines trends in esophageal cancer disparities over time

by Elana GotkineFrom 1999 to 2020, age-adjusted esophageal cancer mortality decreased among Black adults but stabilized among white adults, reducing the racial mortality gap, according to a study&nbsp

Updated on: August 27,2024

Study examines trends in esophageal cancer disparities over time

by Elana GotkineFrom 1999 to 2020, age-adjusted esophageal cancer mortality decreased among Black adults but stabilized among white adults, reducing the racial mortality gap, according to a study&nbsp

Updated on:August 27,2024

Financial toxicity found to affect at least one-third of Canadian patients with cancer

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAt least one-third of Canadians diagnosed with cancer experience financial distress, called "financial toxicity,&quot

Updated on: March 20,2024

Financial toxicity found to affect at least one-third of Canadian patients with cancer

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAt least one-third of Canadians diagnosed with cancer experience financial distress, called "financial toxicity,&quot

Updated on:March 20,2024

Imaging tumor stiffness could help enhance treatment for breast and pancreatic cancer

by Institute of Cancer ResearchKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHUsing a non-invasive imaging technique that measures the stiffness of tissues gives crucial new information about

Updated on: April 07,2024

Imaging tumor stiffness could help enhance treatment for breast and pancreatic cancer

by Institute of Cancer ResearchKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHUsing a non-invasive imaging technique that measures the stiffness of tissues gives crucial new information about

Updated on:April 07,2024

Immune system boost could prevent lung cancer

by Sara Rimer,Boston UniversityIn this microscopic image of precancerous lung tissue, the hot pink cells are dividing faster than in normal lung tissue. Credit: Beane, et al.,Nature Commun

Updated on: April 18,2024

Immune system boost could prevent lung cancer

by Sara Rimer,Boston UniversityIn this microscopic image of precancerous lung tissue, the hot pink cells are dividing faster than in normal lung tissue. Credit: Beane, et al.,Nature Commun

Updated on:April 18,2024

Researchers design 'prodrug' that targets cancer cells' big appetite for glutamine, leaving healthy cells unharmed

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineSchematic showing DRP-104's bio-activation to DON in tumor and bio-inactivation to an inert metabolite in GI tissues. Credit: Jennifer E. Fairman

Updated on: February 18,2024

Researchers design 'prodrug' that targets cancer cells' big appetite for glutamine, leaving healthy cells unharmed

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineSchematic showing DRP-104's bio-activation to DON in tumor and bio-inactivation to an inert metabolite in GI tissues. Credit: Jennifer E. Fairman

Updated on:February 18,2024

From eye drops to potential leukaemia treatment

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear of patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/WikipediaAn active ingredient

Updated on: March 12,2024

From eye drops to potential leukaemia treatment

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear of patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/WikipediaAn active ingredient

Updated on:March 12,2024

Strong family history of prostate cancer linked to better survival

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchAll-cause mortality among PrCa patients, by (A) the number of affected relatives and (B) degree of FH of the affected relatives. Deg.=degree; FH=&

Updated on: January 02,2024

Strong family history of prostate cancer linked to better survival

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchAll-cause mortality among PrCa patients, by (A) the number of affected relatives and (B) degree of FH of the affected relatives. Deg.=degree; FH=&

Updated on:January 02,2024

Researchers identify innovative strategy with potential to enhance bowel cancer treatment

by University of GalwayGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112475Researchers at University of Galway studying cell interactions in bowel cancer h

Updated on: February 18,2024

Researchers identify innovative strategy with potential to enhance bowel cancer treatment

by University of GalwayGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112475Researchers at University of Galway studying cell interactions in bowel cancer h

Updated on:February 18,2024

Patients treated outside NCI centers less likely to receive high-cost lung cancer drugs

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusUniversity of Colorado Cancer Center Deputy Director and Associate Dean for Research at the Colorado School of Public Health. Credit: University of Colorado Cancer Ce

Updated on: April 23,2024

Patients treated outside NCI centers less likely to receive high-cost lung cancer drugs

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusUniversity of Colorado Cancer Center Deputy Director and Associate Dean for Research at the Colorado School of Public Health. Credit: University of Colorado Cancer Ce

Updated on:April 23,2024

Ethical issues abound in adoption of AI in cancer care

by Lori SolomonThere may be ethical barriers to the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) into cancer care, according to a studypublishedonline March 28 inJAMA Network Open.Andrew

Updated on: April 06,2024

Ethical issues abound in adoption of AI in cancer care

by Lori SolomonThere may be ethical barriers to the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) into cancer care, according to a studypublishedonline March 28 inJAMA Network Open.Andrew

Updated on:April 06,2024