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Experimental blood test improves early detection of pancreatic cancer

Experimental blood test improves early detection of pancreatic cancer

byVan Andel Research InstitutePancreatic tissue with the biomarker CA199.STRA in yellow. Credit: Haab Lab, Van Andel InstituteAn experimental blood test detects early-stage pancreatic cancer mor

Experimental blood test improves early detection of pancreatic cancer

byVan Andel Research InstitutePancreatic tissue with the biomarker CA199.STRA in yellow. Credit: Haab Lab, Van Andel InstituteAn experimental blood test detects early-stage pancreatic cancer mor
How genetics play a role in developing melanoma

How genetics play a role in developing melanoma

byCleveland ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent study from Cleveland Clinic shows that melanoma, which is the most serious type of skin cancer, isn't just caused by environmental

How genetics play a role in developing melanoma

byCleveland ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent study from Cleveland Clinic shows that melanoma, which is the most serious type of skin cancer, isn't just caused by environmental
Cancer study may accidentally help researchers create usable blood stem cells

Cancer study may accidentally help researchers create usable blood stem cells

by Garth Sundem,CU Anschutz Medical CampusBone marrow aspirate showing acute myeloid leukemia. Several blasts have Auer rods. Credit: WikipediaA massive research effort over more than a quarter

Cancer study may accidentally help researchers create usable blood stem cells

by Garth Sundem,CU Anschutz Medical CampusBone marrow aspirate showing acute myeloid leukemia. Several blasts have Auer rods. Credit: WikipediaA massive research effort over more than a quarter
Tiny, implantable therapeutic sponge device helps kill cancer in mice

Tiny, implantable therapeutic sponge device helps kill cancer in mice

by Wayne Lewis,University of California, Los AngelesThe SymphNode device (left), contains nanoparticles (red dots) that release a drug that blocks the activity of regulatory T cells (green), whi

Tiny, implantable therapeutic sponge device helps kill cancer in mice

by Wayne Lewis,University of California, Los AngelesThe SymphNode device (left), contains nanoparticles (red dots) that release a drug that blocks the activity of regulatory T cells (green), whi
One in six premenopausal early breast cancer patients do not adhere to hormonal therapy

One in six premenopausal early breast cancer patients do not adhere to hormonal therapy

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyLead author Barbara Pistilli, a medical oncologist at Institut Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France. Credit: European Society for Medical OncologyNearly one i

One in six premenopausal early breast cancer patients do not adhere to hormonal therapy

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyLead author Barbara Pistilli, a medical oncologist at Institut Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France. Credit: European Society for Medical OncologyNearly one i
Circular RNA limits skin cancer spread

Circular RNA limits skin cancer spread

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA mysterious piece of genetic material restrains the spread of skin cancer cells, but is frequently lost as they mature, a new study finds.Published

Circular RNA limits skin cancer spread

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA mysterious piece of genetic material restrains the spread of skin cancer cells, but is frequently lost as they mature, a new study finds.Published
'Cure or nothing' doesn't capture the realities of modern cancer research and treatment

'Cure or nothing' doesn't capture the realities of modern cancer research and treatment

by Paul Workman,Institute of Cancer ResearchAbiraterone was the first treatment shown to be effective in men with advanced prostate cancer. Credit: Institute of Cancer ResearchCancer was in the

'Cure or nothing' doesn't capture the realities of modern cancer research and treatment

by Paul Workman,Institute of Cancer ResearchAbiraterone was the first treatment shown to be effective in men with advanced prostate cancer. Credit: Institute of Cancer ResearchCancer was in the
Inflammation and cancer: Identifying the role of copper paves the way for new therapeutic applications

Inflammation and cancer: Identifying the role of copper paves the way for new therapeutic applications

byCNRSCD44 mediates copper uptake.a, Experimental setup used to generate inflammatory monocyte-derived macrophages (MDMs).b, Flow cytometry of CD44 in MDMs. Data are representative o

Inflammation and cancer: Identifying the role of copper paves the way for new therapeutic applications

byCNRSCD44 mediates copper uptake.a, Experimental setup used to generate inflammatory monocyte-derived macrophages (MDMs).b, Flow cytometry of CD44 in MDMs. Data are representative o
Investing just $40 million new dollars in lung cancer research related to women has dramatic impact on US economy

Investing just $40 million new dollars in lung cancer research related to women has dramatic impact on US economy

by BurnessCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDoubling the funding for research focused on women and lung cancer will have enormous economic impacts for families and the nation, according to anew r

Investing just $40 million new dollars in lung cancer research related to women has dramatic impact on US economy

by BurnessCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDoubling the funding for research focused on women and lung cancer will have enormous economic impacts for families and the nation, according to anew r
Enzyme that protects against viruses could fuel cancer evolution

Enzyme that protects against viruses could fuel cancer evolution

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeA three-dimensional image of a cancer cell's nucleus obtained by Dr. Faltas and his team shows the APOBEC3G protein (green) inside the nucleus (blue). Credit:

Enzyme that protects against viruses could fuel cancer evolution

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeA three-dimensional image of a cancer cell's nucleus obtained by Dr. Faltas and his team shows the APOBEC3G protein (green) inside the nucleus (blue). Credit:
Radiation/cisplatin combination established as standard of care for HPV+ oral cancer

Radiation/cisplatin combination established as standard of care for HPV+ oral cancer

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCombinations of radiation and chemotherapy drugs have been shown to cure HPV-related head and neck cancer with a high success rate. A new phase III trial

Radiation/cisplatin combination established as standard of care for HPV+ oral cancer

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCombinations of radiation and chemotherapy drugs have been shown to cure HPV-related head and neck cancer with a high success rate. A new phase III trial
Uptake of HIV prevention medication doubles with mix of digital health interventions, study finds

Uptake of HIV prevention medication doubles with mix of digital health interventions, study finds

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA UCLA Health-led study found a combination of interventions of one-on-one telehealth coaching, peer support forums, and a

Uptake of HIV prevention medication doubles with mix of digital health interventions, study finds

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA UCLA Health-led study found a combination of interventions of one-on-one telehealth coaching, peer support forums, and a