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Detecting breast cancer earlier with 3D X-rays

Detecting breast cancer earlier with 3D X-rays

by Werner Siefer,ETH ZurichComparison of conventional computed tomography with the new GI-CT images. The increased image quality of the GI-CT is particularly evident for small features (indicate

Detecting breast cancer earlier with 3D X-rays

by Werner Siefer,ETH ZurichComparison of conventional computed tomography with the new GI-CT images. The increased image quality of the GI-CT is particularly evident for small features (indicate
New immune system understanding may help doctors target cancer

New immune system understanding may help doctors target cancer

by Garth Sundem,CU Anschutz Medical CampusPaul Norman, PhD. Credit: University of Colorado Cancer CenterYour immune system's natural killer cells recognize and attack two major kinds of dang

New immune system understanding may help doctors target cancer

by Garth Sundem,CU Anschutz Medical CampusPaul Norman, PhD. Credit: University of Colorado Cancer CenterYour immune system's natural killer cells recognize and attack two major kinds of dang
Appendiceal cancer gets its own preclinical model

Appendiceal cancer gets its own preclinical model

byUniversity of California - San DiegoConfocal image of a living tissue slice derived from a patient tumor with metastatic appendiceal cancer (mucinous carcinomatosis peritonei). Immunofluoresce

Appendiceal cancer gets its own preclinical model

byUniversity of California - San DiegoConfocal image of a living tissue slice derived from a patient tumor with metastatic appendiceal cancer (mucinous carcinomatosis peritonei). Immunofluoresce
Performance in physical tests can help manage treatment for metastatic lung cancer

Performance in physical tests can help manage treatment for metastatic lung cancer

byFAPESPCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study of patients with metastatic lung cancer by researchers based in Brazil and the United States has found that their performance in simple physical

Performance in physical tests can help manage treatment for metastatic lung cancer

byFAPESPCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study of patients with metastatic lung cancer by researchers based in Brazil and the United States has found that their performance in simple physical
Novel technology enabling sampling of liquids in confined spaces could aid early detection of cancer

Novel technology enabling sampling of liquids in confined spaces could aid early detection of cancer

by Lucas Johnson,Vanderbilt UniversityWirelessly controlled millimeter-scale soft capsules for local liquid sampling in deep, tight and tortuous body sites. Credit:Science Advances(2

Novel technology enabling sampling of liquids in confined spaces could aid early detection of cancer

by Lucas Johnson,Vanderbilt UniversityWirelessly controlled millimeter-scale soft capsules for local liquid sampling in deep, tight and tortuous body sites. Credit:Science Advances(2
Major progress in curing brain tumors by blocking certain functions in cells with a docked molecule

Major progress in curing brain tumors by blocking certain functions in cells with a docked molecule

by University of GothenburgThe researchers’ molecule Z4P inhibits one of the mechanisms that regulate protein production in a cancer cell. This inhibition causes the cancer cell to die. Three pic

Major progress in curing brain tumors by blocking certain functions in cells with a docked molecule

by University of GothenburgThe researchers’ molecule Z4P inhibits one of the mechanisms that regulate protein production in a cancer cell. This inhibition causes the cancer cell to die. Three pic
Disease progression, adverse radiation effects found to be low in patients undergoing preoperative SRS

Disease progression, adverse radiation effects found to be low in patients undergoing preoperative SRS

by Atrium Health Wake Forest BaptistCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCancer that spreads to the brain from another part of the body such as lung or breast is called a metastatic brain tumor. As metas

Disease progression, adverse radiation effects found to be low in patients undergoing preoperative SRS

by Atrium Health Wake Forest BaptistCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCancer that spreads to the brain from another part of the body such as lung or breast is called a metastatic brain tumor. As metas
Researchers develop an improved hereditary cancer test

Researchers develop an improved hereditary cancer test

by University of British ColumbiaCredit:Cell Genomics(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.xgen.2022.100233Researchers at the BC Cancer Research Institute have made an advancement in genetic testing

Researchers develop an improved hereditary cancer test

by University of British ColumbiaCredit:Cell Genomics(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.xgen.2022.100233Researchers at the BC Cancer Research Institute have made an advancement in genetic testing
Inflammatory-nutritional score helps predict survival in new multiple myeloma

Inflammatory-nutritional score helps predict survival in new multiple myeloma

by Elana GotkineFor patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM), a nomogram based on the inflammatory-nutritional score (INS) may help to predict survival, according to a study published onl

Inflammatory-nutritional score helps predict survival in new multiple myeloma

by Elana GotkineFor patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM), a nomogram based on the inflammatory-nutritional score (INS) may help to predict survival, according to a study published onl
Early trial results show benefits of FGFR inhibitors and PARP/ATR inhibitor combinations in multiple tumor types

Early trial results show benefits of FGFR inhibitors and PARP/ATR inhibitor combinations in multiple tumor types

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center presented promising findings from multiple c

Early trial results show benefits of FGFR inhibitors and PARP/ATR inhibitor combinations in multiple tumor types

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center presented promising findings from multiple c
Researchers move closer to 'magic' cancer treatment

Researchers move closer to 'magic' cancer treatment

by Brent Wittmeier,University of AlbertaU of A researcher Khaled Barakat with the IBM supercomputer his team used to develop a small molecule that could help the body fight cancer by allowing th

Researchers move closer to 'magic' cancer treatment

by Brent Wittmeier,University of AlbertaU of A researcher Khaled Barakat with the IBM supercomputer his team used to develop a small molecule that could help the body fight cancer by allowing th
Wear and tear from lifelong stress can increase cancer mortality

Wear and tear from lifelong stress can increase cancer mortality

byMedical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityDr. Justin X. Moore. Credit: Mike Holahan, Augusta UniversityThe wear and tear on the body from chronic and lifelong stress can also lead to an

Wear and tear from lifelong stress can increase cancer mortality

byMedical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityDr. Justin X. Moore. Credit: Mike Holahan, Augusta UniversityThe wear and tear on the body from chronic and lifelong stress can also lead to an