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New alveolar soft-part sarcoma chip can mimic the microenvironment during angiogenesis

New alveolar soft-part sarcoma chip can mimic the microenvironment during angiogenesis

by Kyoto UniversityAngiogenic microenvironment of alveolar soft-part sarcoma (ASPS) in a microfluidic chip. Credit: KyotoU/Ryuji YokokawaCancer, the second leading cause of death worldwide, is mo

New alveolar soft-part sarcoma chip can mimic the microenvironment during angiogenesis

by Kyoto UniversityAngiogenic microenvironment of alveolar soft-part sarcoma (ASPS) in a microfluidic chip. Credit: KyotoU/Ryuji YokokawaCancer, the second leading cause of death worldwide, is mo
A blood test for colon cancer performed well in a study, expanding options for screening

A blood test for colon cancer performed well in a study, expanding options for screening

by Carla K. JohnsonThis image provided by Guardant Health in March 2024, shows packaging for their colon cancer blood test, Shield. According to a study published Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in the&nbs

A blood test for colon cancer performed well in a study, expanding options for screening

by Carla K. JohnsonThis image provided by Guardant Health in March 2024, shows packaging for their colon cancer blood test, Shield. According to a study published Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in the&nbs
Study shows improved outcomes in hospitals accredited for rectal cancer surgery

Study shows improved outcomes in hospitals accredited for rectal cancer surgery

byAmerican College of SurgeonsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHospitals accredited by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC) demonstrate

Study shows improved outcomes in hospitals accredited for rectal cancer surgery

byAmerican College of SurgeonsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHospitals accredited by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC) demonstrate
Study finds outcomes after stem cell transplant in elderly patients with AML have improved since 2000

Study finds outcomes after stem cell transplant in elderly patients with AML have improved since 2000

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccording to astudypublished inClinical Cancer Research, among patients over 65 who received an allogeneic he

Study finds outcomes after stem cell transplant in elderly patients with AML have improved since 2000

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccording to astudypublished inClinical Cancer Research, among patients over 65 who received an allogeneic he
Patient-derived organoids in human cancer: A platform for fundamental research and precision medicine

Patient-derived organoids in human cancer: A platform for fundamental research and precision medicine

by Sichuan International Medical Exchange and Promotion AssociationThe GBM organoids culture process and subsequent analysis are illustrated schematically. A rapid and dependable technique has been de

Patient-derived organoids in human cancer: A platform for fundamental research and precision medicine

by Sichuan International Medical Exchange and Promotion AssociationThe GBM organoids culture process and subsequent analysis are illustrated schematically. A rapid and dependable technique has been de
Enhanced melanoma vaccine offers improved survival for men

Enhanced melanoma vaccine offers improved survival for men

by University of VirginiaMel44 clinical trial design and long-term outcomes analysis. The Mel44 clinical trial was designed to evaluate immunologic and clinical outcomes after vaccination with ei

Enhanced melanoma vaccine offers improved survival for men

by University of VirginiaMel44 clinical trial design and long-term outcomes analysis. The Mel44 clinical trial was designed to evaluate immunologic and clinical outcomes after vaccination with ei
Malpractice trends involving active surveillance across cancers

Malpractice trends involving active surveillance across cancers

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainActive surveillance is an established practice for managing certain low-risk cancers that are unlikely to cause harm. It is an increasingly

Malpractice trends involving active surveillance across cancers

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainActive surveillance is an established practice for managing certain low-risk cancers that are unlikely to cause harm. It is an increasingly
Clinical trial shows rucaparib extends progression-free survival for uterine cancer patients

Clinical trial shows rucaparib extends progression-free survival for uterine cancer patients

by Greg Glasgow,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe results of a multisite clinical trial overseen by University of Colorado Cancer Center member Bradley Corr, MD, could offer

Clinical trial shows rucaparib extends progression-free survival for uterine cancer patients

by Greg Glasgow,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe results of a multisite clinical trial overseen by University of Colorado Cancer Center member Bradley Corr, MD, could offer
Predicting oral cancer-related mortality among adults using machine learning approach

Predicting oral cancer-related mortality among adults using machine learning approach

by International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study aiming to predict oral cancer-related mortality among adults in the United States and

Predicting oral cancer-related mortality among adults using machine learning approach

by International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study aiming to predict oral cancer-related mortality among adults in the United States and
Researchers create new tool for assessing risk of kidney injury after chemotherapy

Researchers create new tool for assessing risk of kidney injury after chemotherapy

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing patient data from six major U.S. cancer centers, Brigham researchers and collaborators developed a risk prediction model for

Researchers create new tool for assessing risk of kidney injury after chemotherapy

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing patient data from six major U.S. cancer centers, Brigham researchers and collaborators developed a risk prediction model for
Assessing breast cancer risk

Assessing breast cancer risk

by Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe genetic risk of breast cancer has been in the news lately. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center are working toward pinpoi

Assessing breast cancer risk

by Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe genetic risk of breast cancer has been in the news lately. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center are working toward pinpoi
Exploring the impact of pancreatic enzyme therapy in pediatric pancreatitis: A leap toward personalized medicine

Exploring the impact of pancreatic enzyme therapy in pediatric pancreatitis: A leap toward personalized medicine

by Ochsner Health SystemAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainA research study recently published in theAmerican Journal of G

Exploring the impact of pancreatic enzyme therapy in pediatric pancreatitis: A leap toward personalized medicine

by Ochsner Health SystemAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainA research study recently published in theAmerican Journal of G