Rare but important gene target found in many tumor types, suggesting new therapy possible

by Georgetown University Medical CenterStephen V. Liu, MD, an associate professor of medicine at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. Credit: Georgetown UniversityA consortium of rese

Updated on: April 20,2024 20

Rare but important gene target found in many tumor types, suggesting new therapy possible

by Georgetown University Medical CenterStephen V. Liu, MD, an associate professor of medicine at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. Credit: Georgetown UniversityA consortium of rese

Updated on:April 20,2024 20

Early genome catastrophes can cause non-smoking lung cancer

by The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)Smoking-unrelated oncogenesis of lung cancers by gene fusions. Credit: The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAI

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Early genome catastrophes can cause non-smoking lung cancer

by The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)Smoking-unrelated oncogenesis of lung cancers by gene fusions. Credit: The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAI

Updated on:April 20,2024 19

An unexpected developmental hierarchy in an unusual disease

by CeMM Research Center for Molecular Medicine of the Austrian Academy of SciencesLCH cells from a tumour biopsy, imaged with a confocal microscope. The green staining identifies the actively prolifer

Updated on: April 20,2024 12

An unexpected developmental hierarchy in an unusual disease

by CeMM Research Center for Molecular Medicine of the Austrian Academy of SciencesLCH cells from a tumour biopsy, imaged with a confocal microscope. The green staining identifies the actively prolifer

Updated on:April 20,2024 12

Early removal of slow-growing brain tumors dramatically improves survival

by Chris Lane,University College LondonGlioma (in centre of image, at top of brainstem). Credit: Wikimedia CommonsA shift in surgical practice over the last decade towards the earlier removal of

Updated on: April 20,2024 14

Early removal of slow-growing brain tumors dramatically improves survival

by Chris Lane,University College LondonGlioma (in centre of image, at top of brainstem). Credit: Wikimedia CommonsA shift in surgical practice over the last decade towards the earlier removal of

Updated on:April 20,2024 14

Early palliative care offers no extra benefit for mesothelioma patients

by Curtin UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainEarly specialist palliative care treatment does not improve the quality of life for patients diagnosed with the rare cancer mesothelioma when compared

Updated on: April 20,2024 15

Early palliative care offers no extra benefit for mesothelioma patients

by Curtin UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainEarly specialist palliative care treatment does not improve the quality of life for patients diagnosed with the rare cancer mesothelioma when compared

Updated on:April 20,2024 15

Simple blood test for early detection of breast cancer

by National Cancer Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainBreast cancer could be detected up to five years before there are any clinical signs of it, using a blood test that identifies the body&#3

Updated on: April 20,2024 12

Simple blood test for early detection of breast cancer

by National Cancer Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainBreast cancer could be detected up to five years before there are any clinical signs of it, using a blood test that identifies the body&#3

Updated on:April 20,2024 12

Breakdown of normal 3-D shape of DNA allows harmful interactions of genes in rare form of gastrointestinal stromal tumor

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMost cases of gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), a type of soft-tissue cancer (sarcoma), are caused by mutations in genes that can be

Updated on: April 20,2024 17

Breakdown of normal 3-D shape of DNA allows harmful interactions of genes in rare form of gastrointestinal stromal tumor

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMost cases of gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), a type of soft-tissue cancer (sarcoma), are caused by mutations in genes that can be

Updated on:April 20,2024 17

Infections from a diarrhea-causing parasite are on the rise in the UK, but experts aren't quite sure why

by Paul Hunter,The ConversationLaboratory notifications of Cryptosporidium species in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, by week of specimen, 2023. Credit:Eurosurveillance(2023). D

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Infections from a diarrhea-causing parasite are on the rise in the UK, but experts aren't quite sure why

by Paul Hunter,The ConversationLaboratory notifications of Cryptosporidium species in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, by week of specimen, 2023. Credit:Eurosurveillance(2023). D

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More than a third of all cancers affecting Canadians can be prevented by combination of policymaking, health education

by ElsevierCredit: CC0 Public DomainWe know that there are many ways in which cancer can be prevented, but how many cancers can we prevent? And what do we have to do to really have an impact on r

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More than a third of all cancers affecting Canadians can be prevented by combination of policymaking, health education

by ElsevierCredit: CC0 Public DomainWe know that there are many ways in which cancer can be prevented, but how many cancers can we prevent? And what do we have to do to really have an impact on r

Updated on:April 20,2024 18

Long-term study finds faster breast cancer radiation treatment as effective as long course

by McMaster UniversityTimothy Whelan is a professor of oncology at McMaster University and a radiation oncologist at the Juravinski Cancer Centre of Hamilton Health Sciences. He holds a Canada Re

Updated on: April 18,2024 20

Long-term study finds faster breast cancer radiation treatment as effective as long course

by McMaster UniversityTimothy Whelan is a professor of oncology at McMaster University and a radiation oncologist at the Juravinski Cancer Centre of Hamilton Health Sciences. He holds a Canada Re

Updated on:April 18,2024 20

Study may offer doctors a more effective way to treat neuroblastoma

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressShown is a microscopic view of a typical neuroblastoma with rosette formation. Magnified x40. Credit: Dr. Maria Tsokos, National Cancer InstituteA very large team of resea

Updated on: April 18,2024 11

Study may offer doctors a more effective way to treat neuroblastoma

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressShown is a microscopic view of a typical neuroblastoma with rosette formation. Magnified x40. Credit: Dr. Maria Tsokos, National Cancer InstituteA very large team of resea

Updated on:April 18,2024 11

Zika virus eliminates advanced human tumor in central nervous system of rodents

by FAPESPTumor sphere comprised of human medulloblastoma stemcells infected by Zika (red). Credit: HUG-CELLA Brazilian study published April 26 in the journalCancer Researchshows for

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Zika virus eliminates advanced human tumor in central nervous system of rodents

by FAPESPTumor sphere comprised of human medulloblastoma stemcells infected by Zika (red). Credit: HUG-CELLA Brazilian study published April 26 in the journalCancer Researchshows for

Updated on:April 18,2024 19