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Myths about PSA tests and prostate cancer screening

Myths about PSA tests and prostate cancer screening

by Julie Grisham,Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe understanding of prostate cancer has significantly evolved in the past 15 years. However, many people

Myths about PSA tests and prostate cancer screening

by Julie Grisham,Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe understanding of prostate cancer has significantly evolved in the past 15 years. However, many people
Researchers identify novel gene networks associated with aggressive type of breast cancer

Researchers identify novel gene networks associated with aggressive type of breast cancer

by Savannah Williamson,Georgia Institute of TechnologyGene enrichment for select Basal-like network modules. Network diagram for eight nonconserved Basal-like modules that include OS genes. Node

Researchers identify novel gene networks associated with aggressive type of breast cancer

by Savannah Williamson,Georgia Institute of TechnologyGene enrichment for select Basal-like network modules. Network diagram for eight nonconserved Basal-like modules that include OS genes. Node
Arthritis linked to blood cancer mutations

Arthritis linked to blood cancer mutations

by South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of Adelaide and U.S. researchers has discovered a link between a less common form of rheumatoi

Arthritis linked to blood cancer mutations

by South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of Adelaide and U.S. researchers has discovered a link between a less common form of rheumatoi
Smoking cessation before laryngeal cancer treatment improves survival, retention of voice box, study shows

Smoking cessation before laryngeal cancer treatment improves survival, retention of voice box, study shows

byUniversity of OklahomaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a study of patients who smoked when they were diagnosed with laryngeal cancer, those who quit smoking before starting chemotherapy or

Smoking cessation before laryngeal cancer treatment improves survival, retention of voice box, study shows

byUniversity of OklahomaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a study of patients who smoked when they were diagnosed with laryngeal cancer, those who quit smoking before starting chemotherapy or
New treatment could be advance against cervical precancers

New treatment could be advance against cervical precancers

by Ernie MundellWomen who undergo regular Pap smears are no doubt familiar with the possibility of "precancerous" cells being detected.These cells—called cervical intraepithelial neoplasias

New treatment could be advance against cervical precancers

by Ernie MundellWomen who undergo regular Pap smears are no doubt familiar with the possibility of "precancerous" cells being detected.These cells—called cervical intraepithelial neoplasias
Genomic deletions explain why some types of melanoma resist targeted therapies

Genomic deletions explain why some types of melanoma resist targeted therapies

byCenter for Genomic RegulationCredit: CC0 Public DomainMelanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. With global incidence rates rising, new, more effective treatments are necessary to allevia

Genomic deletions explain why some types of melanoma resist targeted therapies

byCenter for Genomic RegulationCredit: CC0 Public DomainMelanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. With global incidence rates rising, new, more effective treatments are necessary to allevia
Caring for child with cancer increases mental health care utilization for parents

Caring for child with cancer increases mental health care utilization for parents

by Lori SolomonPrivately insured parents caring for a child with cancer have a higher likelihood of utilizing mental health (MH) care than other parents, according to a study published online in

Caring for child with cancer increases mental health care utilization for parents

by Lori SolomonPrivately insured parents caring for a child with cancer have a higher likelihood of utilizing mental health (MH) care than other parents, according to a study published online in
Liver cancer: Molecular signaling pathway of tumor development decoded

Liver cancer: Molecular signaling pathway of tumor development decoded

byMedical University of ViennaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs a malignant disease of the liver cells, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the main causes of cancer-related deaths. Whil

Liver cancer: Molecular signaling pathway of tumor development decoded

byMedical University of ViennaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs a malignant disease of the liver cells, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the main causes of cancer-related deaths. Whil
Periostin shows promise to help fight a common form of esophageal cancer

Periostin shows promise to help fight a common form of esophageal cancer

byElsevierSchematic diagram of roles of periostin (POSTN) in the esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) microenvironment. Direct contact with ESCC cells leads mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) to

Periostin shows promise to help fight a common form of esophageal cancer

byElsevierSchematic diagram of roles of periostin (POSTN) in the esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) microenvironment. Direct contact with ESCC cells leads mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) to
Characterization of mutational 'coldspots' in the cancer genome

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

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
Blood test spots early pancreatic cancers with 97% accuracy

Blood test spots early pancreatic cancers with 97% accuracy

by Dennis ThompsonA blood test appears capable of detecting early-stage pancreatic cancers with up to 97% accuracy, a new study reports.The test looks for eight small RNA particles and eight larger DN

Blood test spots early pancreatic cancers with 97% accuracy

by Dennis ThompsonA blood test appears capable of detecting early-stage pancreatic cancers with up to 97% accuracy, a new study reports.The test looks for eight small RNA particles and eight larger DN
Exploring the role of RNA modification in normal hematopoiesis and acute myeloid leukemia pathogenesis

Exploring the role of RNA modification in normal hematopoiesis and acute myeloid leukemia pathogenesis

by Cactus CommunicationsThe review sheds light on the role of post-transcriptional RNA modifications in normal hematopoietic development and acute myeloid leukemia, and highlights novel therapeutic ta

Exploring the role of RNA modification in normal hematopoiesis and acute myeloid leukemia pathogenesis

by Cactus CommunicationsThe review sheds light on the role of post-transcriptional RNA modifications in normal hematopoietic development and acute myeloid leukemia, and highlights novel therapeutic ta