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Cancers engaged in evolutionary arms race with immune system

Cancers engaged in evolutionary arms race with immune system

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchMultiplex immunohistochemistry image of T-cells infiltrating stomach tumours. Credit: Katharina von Loga, Biomedical Research CentreAggressive, highly mutated cance

Cancers engaged in evolutionary arms race with immune system

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchMultiplex immunohistochemistry image of T-cells infiltrating stomach tumours. Credit: Katharina von Loga, Biomedical Research CentreAggressive, highly mutated cance
How dangerous is it for lung cancer patients to skip radiation treatments?

How dangerous is it for lung cancer patients to skip radiation treatments?

by Cara MurezAs doctors work toward developing more personalized cancer care, a new study looks at whether lung cancer patients can miss a few days of radiation treatment and make them up with a highe

How dangerous is it for lung cancer patients to skip radiation treatments?

by Cara MurezAs doctors work toward developing more personalized cancer care, a new study looks at whether lung cancer patients can miss a few days of radiation treatment and make them up with a highe
Cancer: People living in England's poorest areas at higher risk of death—new study

Cancer: People living in England's poorest areas at higher risk of death—new study

by David Nelson,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNationally, the risk of dying from most cancers is falling thanks to improvements inscreening, diagnostics and treatment. B

Cancer: People living in England's poorest areas at higher risk of death—new study

by David Nelson,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNationally, the risk of dying from most cancers is falling thanks to improvements inscreening, diagnostics and treatment. B
Despite misperceptions, hormone therapy may actually reduce risk of lung cancer

Despite misperceptions, hormone therapy may actually reduce risk of lung cancer

by Teddy RosenbluthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAfter six years of painful injections, Stephanie Walker has had enough.Every 28 days, she drives an hour to Duke's Cancer center to get 50 mL s

Despite misperceptions, hormone therapy may actually reduce risk of lung cancer

by Teddy RosenbluthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAfter six years of painful injections, Stephanie Walker has had enough.Every 28 days, she drives an hour to Duke's Cancer center to get 50 mL s
Cardio or weights first? A kinesiologist explains how to optimize the order of your exercise routine

Cardio or weights first? A kinesiologist explains how to optimize the order of your exercise routine

by Randal Claytor,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen you enter the gym, which way should you head first? Toward the treadmills and spin studio to get your sweat on with a cardio sessi

Cardio or weights first? A kinesiologist explains how to optimize the order of your exercise routine

by Randal Claytor,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen you enter the gym, which way should you head first? Toward the treadmills and spin studio to get your sweat on with a cardio sessi
MicroRNA holds clues to why some mammals are cancer-prone

MicroRNA holds clues to why some mammals are cancer-prone

by Sheri Hall,Cornell UniversityCanine and equine mammosphere-derived epithelial cells (MDECs) respond differently to 7, 12-Dimethylbenz(a)anthracene (DMBA) and have distinct microRNA (miRNA) ex

MicroRNA holds clues to why some mammals are cancer-prone

by Sheri Hall,Cornell UniversityCanine and equine mammosphere-derived epithelial cells (MDECs) respond differently to 7, 12-Dimethylbenz(a)anthracene (DMBA) and have distinct microRNA (miRNA) ex
Unique cancer drug discovered with help from Advanced Light Source begins historical clinical trial

Unique cancer drug discovered with help from Advanced Light Source begins historical clinical trial

by Aliyah Kovner,Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryA structural map of KRAS(G12C), showing the AMG 510 molecule in the binding pocket. Amgen is a Participating Research Team member of the Ber

Unique cancer drug discovered with help from Advanced Light Source begins historical clinical trial

by Aliyah Kovner,Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryA structural map of KRAS(G12C), showing the AMG 510 molecule in the binding pocket. Amgen is a Participating Research Team member of the Ber
Routine HPV testing may be warranted for sinonasal cancers

Routine HPV testing may be warranted for sinonasal cancers

(HealthDay)—Only one in four patients with sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma (SNSCC) is tested for human papillomavirus (HPV), according to a study published online Dec. 30 inCancer.Jamie R. Oli

Routine HPV testing may be warranted for sinonasal cancers

(HealthDay)—Only one in four patients with sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma (SNSCC) is tested for human papillomavirus (HPV), according to a study published online Dec. 30 inCancer.Jamie R. Oli
Patient error makes 1 in 10 home colon cancer tests unusable

Patient error makes 1 in 10 home colon cancer tests unusable

by Dennis ThompsonAt-home tests for colon cancer make this important screening readily available to folks who can't afford or would rather not go through a colonoscopy.Unfortunately, more than 1 i

Patient error makes 1 in 10 home colon cancer tests unusable

by Dennis ThompsonAt-home tests for colon cancer make this important screening readily available to folks who can't afford or would rather not go through a colonoscopy.Unfortunately, more than 1 i
Endoscopic approaches feasible in surgery for sinonasal cancer

Endoscopic approaches feasible in surgery for sinonasal cancer

(HealthDay)—Endoscopic approaches are feasible for the surgical resection of sinonasal cancer, according to a study published online Dec. 24 inHead & Neck.Ahmed S. Abdelmeguid, M.D., Ph.D.,

Endoscopic approaches feasible in surgery for sinonasal cancer

(HealthDay)—Endoscopic approaches are feasible for the surgical resection of sinonasal cancer, according to a study published online Dec. 24 inHead & Neck.Ahmed S. Abdelmeguid, M.D., Ph.D.,
Metabolic health may play role in obesity-related cancers

Metabolic health may play role in obesity-related cancers

byLund UniversityHazard ratios (95% confidence interval) of all obesity-related cancers and common cancer forms in 400 111 men according to combinations of metabolic health status and body mass

Metabolic health may play role in obesity-related cancers

byLund UniversityHazard ratios (95% confidence interval) of all obesity-related cancers and common cancer forms in 400 111 men according to combinations of metabolic health status and body mass
Talquetamab Adverse Event Management in Myeloma Requires Early Oral, Dermatologic Interventions

Talquetamab Adverse Event Management in Myeloma Requires Early Oral, Dermatologic Interventions

August 25, 2022Lindsay FischerPatients with multiple myeloma can mitigate the common oral and dermatologic toxicities associated with talquetamab with early intervention tactics.Effective methods of m

Talquetamab Adverse Event Management in Myeloma Requires Early Oral, Dermatologic Interventions

August 25, 2022Lindsay FischerPatients with multiple myeloma can mitigate the common oral and dermatologic toxicities associated with talquetamab with early intervention tactics.Effective methods of m