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Study finds large gap in breast cancer treatment recommendations for patients aged 70 vs. 69

Study finds large gap in breast cancer treatment recommendations for patients aged 70 vs. 69

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAge-based heuristics can lead to large differences in breast cancer treatment based on small differences in chronologic

Study finds large gap in breast cancer treatment recommendations for patients aged 70 vs. 69

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAge-based heuristics can lead to large differences in breast cancer treatment based on small differences in chronologic
Cellular power-up: Stem cells provide T cells a lifeline as cancer champions

Cellular power-up: Stem cells provide T cells a lifeline as cancer champions

by University of Los AndesExperimental workflow of MitoT to native and CAR engineered T cells. Credit:Journal of Translational Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1186/s12967-024-05627-4In a pioneerin

Cellular power-up: Stem cells provide T cells a lifeline as cancer champions

by University of Los AndesExperimental workflow of MitoT to native and CAR engineered T cells. Credit:Journal of Translational Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1186/s12967-024-05627-4In a pioneerin
Researchers identify a promising new drug target for rare liver cancer

Researchers identify a promising new drug target for rare liver cancer

by Rockefeller UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs a rare and lethal liver cancer that disproportionately harms young adults, fibrolamellar carcinoma is nearly incurable. Surgery can re

Researchers identify a promising new drug target for rare liver cancer

by Rockefeller UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs a rare and lethal liver cancer that disproportionately harms young adults, fibrolamellar carcinoma is nearly incurable. Surgery can re
Some breast cancer patients with high responses to chemotherapy may not need surgery

Some breast cancer patients with high responses to chemotherapy may not need surgery

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Credit:

Some breast cancer patients with high responses to chemotherapy may not need surgery

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Credit:
Researchers discover a common link among diverse cancer types

Researchers discover a common link among diverse cancer types

by Rockefeller UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainCancer, in all its forms, seems to always involve uncontrolled cell growth; but there are thousands of ways in which cells can lose control of th

Researchers discover a common link among diverse cancer types

by Rockefeller UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainCancer, in all its forms, seems to always involve uncontrolled cell growth; but there are thousands of ways in which cells can lose control of th
Novel classification can lead to new ways to diagnose and treat cancer

Novel classification can lead to new ways to diagnose and treat cancer

by Baylor College of MedicineDr. Chad Creighton is the first author of this work. Credit: Baylor College of MedicineA novel approach to studying cancer has enabled researchers to group about 10,0

Novel classification can lead to new ways to diagnose and treat cancer

by Baylor College of MedicineDr. Chad Creighton is the first author of this work. Credit: Baylor College of MedicineA novel approach to studying cancer has enabled researchers to group about 10,0
The test that could save the life of long-time smokers

The test that could save the life of long-time smokers

by Richard Gunderman,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageA test called CT lung cancer screening could save the lives oftens of thousandsof American smokers and former smokers e

The test that could save the life of long-time smokers

by Richard Gunderman,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageA test called CT lung cancer screening could save the lives oftens of thousandsof American smokers and former smokers e
A new antibody capture method reveals G-quadruplex landscape and its regulation

A new antibody capture method reveals G-quadruplex landscape and its regulation

by Impact Journals LLCA comparative analysis of G4 landscape in cultured cells usingAbCG4-ChIP. (A) A schematic of the conventional G4-ChIP highlighting the possibilities of false positive

A new antibody capture method reveals G-quadruplex landscape and its regulation

by Impact Journals LLCA comparative analysis of G4 landscape in cultured cells usingAbCG4-ChIP. (A) A schematic of the conventional G4-ChIP highlighting the possibilities of false positive
Unique gene activity discovered in people with both stroke and cancer

Unique gene activity discovered in people with both stroke and cancer

Not all strokes have a clear-cut cause like high blood pressure or smoking. For those so-called cryptogenic strokes, new research suggests cancer might be the trigger—a finding that could potentially

Unique gene activity discovered in people with both stroke and cancer

Not all strokes have a clear-cut cause like high blood pressure or smoking. For those so-called cryptogenic strokes, new research suggests cancer might be the trigger—a finding that could potentially
Young cancer survivors in Europe get increased post-cure help

Young cancer survivors in Europe get increased post-cure help

by Anthony King,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineCredit: AI-generated imageAs medical advances in oncology enable more patients to beat tumors, greater attention is being paid t

Young cancer survivors in Europe get increased post-cure help

by Anthony King,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineCredit: AI-generated imageAs medical advances in oncology enable more patients to beat tumors, greater attention is being paid t
'RethiNKing' which immune cells are the best weapon against lung cancer

'RethiNKing' which immune cells are the best weapon against lung cancer

by Walter and Eliza Hall InstituteAustralian researchers have identified 'natural killer' cells as an important component of anti-tumour immunity to lung cancer.Image: sections of lung co

'RethiNKing' which immune cells are the best weapon against lung cancer

by Walter and Eliza Hall InstituteAustralian researchers have identified 'natural killer' cells as an important component of anti-tumour immunity to lung cancer.Image: sections of lung co
Study identifies molecular differences between primary breast cancer and its metastases

Study identifies molecular differences between primary breast cancer and its metastases

by UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterStudy design and global genomic patterns of metastatic breast tumors. a, Cohort description of the AURORA Metastatic Project. b, Diagram of the shared

Study identifies molecular differences between primary breast cancer and its metastases

by UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterStudy design and global genomic patterns of metastatic breast tumors. a, Cohort description of the AURORA Metastatic Project. b, Diagram of the shared