Unraveling of genetic mechanism behind tumor formation may improve targeted treatment for cancer patients

by Rutgers Cancer Institute of New JerseyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGenetic alterations in the FGFR2 gene occur in various cancer types and represent a promising target for therapies. However, c

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Unraveling of genetic mechanism behind tumor formation may improve targeted treatment for cancer patients

by Rutgers Cancer Institute of New JerseyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGenetic alterations in the FGFR2 gene occur in various cancer types and represent a promising target for therapies. However, c

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Mayo Clinic Minute: Learning the 'ABCDEs' of melanoma

by Alex OsiadaczMelanoma. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/National Cancer InstituteMelanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops in cells that produce your skin's pigment. Regular skin checks can help

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Mayo Clinic Minute: Learning the 'ABCDEs' of melanoma

by Alex OsiadaczMelanoma. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/National Cancer InstituteMelanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops in cells that produce your skin's pigment. Regular skin checks can help

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International study designed to identify melanoma patients with high-risk disease

byH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteMelanoma. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/National Cancer InstituteThe use of additional adjuvant therapy beyond initial treatment has greatly im

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International study designed to identify melanoma patients with high-risk disease

byH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteMelanoma. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/National Cancer InstituteThe use of additional adjuvant therapy beyond initial treatment has greatly im

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Potential new treatment for angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: AI-generated imageA type of blood cell cancer called angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma (AITL) can develop as mutations accumulate with age in the stem cells from

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Potential new treatment for angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: AI-generated imageA type of blood cell cancer called angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma (AITL) can develop as mutations accumulate with age in the stem cells from

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Researchers identify an Achilles' heel in neuroblastoma

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineThe image shows magnified neuroblastoma cells. Credit: Baylor College of MedicineNeuroblastoma, a childhood cancer that develops from neural cells on the

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Researchers identify an Achilles' heel in neuroblastoma

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineThe image shows magnified neuroblastoma cells. Credit: Baylor College of MedicineNeuroblastoma, a childhood cancer that develops from neural cells on the

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Skin cancer cells harness nerve cell gene to drill through and invade new tissues

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchMelanoma cell growing into a soft hydrogel. Credit: Professor Chris BakalMelanoma skin cancer cells harness a gene usually used by growing nerves to escape from the

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Skin cancer cells harness nerve cell gene to drill through and invade new tissues

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchMelanoma cell growing into a soft hydrogel. Credit: Professor Chris BakalMelanoma skin cancer cells harness a gene usually used by growing nerves to escape from the

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Online testing tool identifies people likely to benefit from genetic testing for inherited risk for certain cancers

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn online tool developed by researchers and physicians at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute can accurately and rapidly identify people

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Online testing tool identifies people likely to benefit from genetic testing for inherited risk for certain cancers

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn online tool developed by researchers and physicians at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute can accurately and rapidly identify people

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Increased utilization of stereotactic body radiotherapy has decreased treatment disparities for early-stage NSCLC

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe use of Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) for patients with non-small cell lung cancer can reduce trea

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Increased utilization of stereotactic body radiotherapy has decreased treatment disparities for early-stage NSCLC

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe use of Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) for patients with non-small cell lung cancer can reduce trea

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Hormonal breast cancer treatment reduces long-term risk of recurrence

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTo investigate the long-term benefit of hormone-lowering treatment, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have done a 20-year follow-up of

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Hormonal breast cancer treatment reduces long-term risk of recurrence

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTo investigate the long-term benefit of hormone-lowering treatment, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have done a 20-year follow-up of

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Collagen a key player in breast cancer metastasis

byGarvan Institute of Medical ResearchCollagen fibers running through a cancer tumor, created using a multiphoton microscope. The coloring is a visual representation of how collagen fibers are o

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Collagen a key player in breast cancer metastasis

byGarvan Institute of Medical ResearchCollagen fibers running through a cancer tumor, created using a multiphoton microscope. The coloring is a visual representation of how collagen fibers are o

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Study offers insights into how pancreatic cancer develops

byWashington University School of MedicineA new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has revealed the details of two key transition points in the development of pancr

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Study offers insights into how pancreatic cancer develops

byWashington University School of MedicineA new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has revealed the details of two key transition points in the development of pancr

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Consumer health: What is lung cancer screening, and who needs it?

by Laurel KellyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. Lung cancer claims more lives each year than co

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Consumer health: What is lung cancer screening, and who needs it?

by Laurel KellyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. Lung cancer claims more lives each year than co

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