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Study uncovers unknown interaction between leukemic cells and immune cells

Study uncovers unknown interaction between leukemic cells and immune cells

by Karl Landsteiner University of Health SciencesAcute myelocytic leukemia (AML). Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe protein STAT3 helps the immune system to recognize leukemic cells. This interact

Study uncovers unknown interaction between leukemic cells and immune cells

by Karl Landsteiner University of Health SciencesAcute myelocytic leukemia (AML). Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe protein STAT3 helps the immune system to recognize leukemic cells. This interact
AI-driven attention mechanisms aid in streamlining cancer pathology reporting

AI-driven attention mechanisms aid in streamlining cancer pathology reporting

by Mark Alewine,Oak Ridge National LaboratoryCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainArtificial Intelligence researchers have taken a major step forward in using AI in the fight against cancer.In partn

AI-driven attention mechanisms aid in streamlining cancer pathology reporting

by Mark Alewine,Oak Ridge National LaboratoryCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainArtificial Intelligence researchers have taken a major step forward in using AI in the fight against cancer.In partn
Study finds females have lower salivary flow than males before and after radiation therapy for head, neck cancer

Study finds females have lower salivary flow than males before and after radiation therapy for head, neck cancer

byUniversity of ConnecticutCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainReduced salivary flow, or hyposalivation, can cause an increased risk for tooth decay and other mouth conditions. Measuring salivary

Study finds females have lower salivary flow than males before and after radiation therapy for head, neck cancer

byUniversity of ConnecticutCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainReduced salivary flow, or hyposalivation, can cause an increased risk for tooth decay and other mouth conditions. Measuring salivary
Quitting smoking early linked with improved survival rates for people diagnosed with lung cancer

Quitting smoking early linked with improved survival rates for people diagnosed with lung cancer

byHarvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQuitting smoking early was associated with higher survival rates following a lung cancer diagnosis, according to a new

Quitting smoking early linked with improved survival rates for people diagnosed with lung cancer

byHarvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQuitting smoking early was associated with higher survival rates following a lung cancer diagnosis, according to a new
Does weight loss surgery affect colorectal cancer risk?

Does weight loss surgery affect colorectal cancer risk?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough colorectal cancer is associated with obesity, it is unclear if weight loss surgery impacts the incidence of these tumors. Results from a new study publis

Does weight loss surgery affect colorectal cancer risk?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough colorectal cancer is associated with obesity, it is unclear if weight loss surgery impacts the incidence of these tumors. Results from a new study publis
Policies favoring high-volume hospitals may disadvantage rural cancer patients

Policies favoring high-volume hospitals may disadvantage rural cancer patients

by University of PittsburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients with cancer who live in rural Pennsylvania counties appear to know that they may have better outcomes if they receive their ca

Policies favoring high-volume hospitals may disadvantage rural cancer patients

by University of PittsburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients with cancer who live in rural Pennsylvania counties appear to know that they may have better outcomes if they receive their ca
New research: Immune cells that fight cancer become exhausted within hours of first encountering tumors

New research: Immune cells that fight cancer become exhausted within hours of first encountering tumors

by Mary Philip and Michael Rudloff,The ConversationThis microscopy image shows a cytotoxic T cell (blue) attacking a cancer cell (green) by releasing toxic chemicals (red). Credit:Alex Rit

New research: Immune cells that fight cancer become exhausted within hours of first encountering tumors

by Mary Philip and Michael Rudloff,The ConversationThis microscopy image shows a cytotoxic T cell (blue) attacking a cancer cell (green) by releasing toxic chemicals (red). Credit:Alex Rit
Adding pembrolizumab to chemo improves survival in cervical cancer, finds study

Adding pembrolizumab to chemo improves survival in cervical cancer, finds study

by Elana GotkineFor women with persistent, recurrent, or metastatic cervical cancer, adding pembrolizumab to chemotherapy, with or without bevacizumab, is associated with improved overall and progress

Adding pembrolizumab to chemo improves survival in cervical cancer, finds study

by Elana GotkineFor women with persistent, recurrent, or metastatic cervical cancer, adding pembrolizumab to chemotherapy, with or without bevacizumab, is associated with improved overall and progress
Formalized education on breast cancer survivorship can help nurses provide more streamlined care, study finds

Formalized education on breast cancer survivorship can help nurses provide more streamlined care, study finds

byUniversity of MissouriPink ribbon. Credit: University of MissouriBy 2040, an estimated 26 million Americans will be living as survivors of cancer. While advances in technology and medical trea

Formalized education on breast cancer survivorship can help nurses provide more streamlined care, study finds

byUniversity of MissouriPink ribbon. Credit: University of MissouriBy 2040, an estimated 26 million Americans will be living as survivors of cancer. While advances in technology and medical trea
Genetic variation explains racial disparity in esophageal cancer cases

Genetic variation explains racial disparity in esophageal cancer cases

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: Pradipta Ghosh et al,JCI Insight(2022). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.161334Esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) is a type of cancer affecting the

Genetic variation explains racial disparity in esophageal cancer cases

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: Pradipta Ghosh et al,JCI Insight(2022). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.161334Esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) is a type of cancer affecting the
Role of cancer protein ARID1A at intersection of genome stability and tumor suppression

Role of cancer protein ARID1A at intersection of genome stability and tumor suppression

by The Wistar InstituteRugang Zhang, Ph.D., The Wistar Institute. Credit: The Wistar InstituteThe ARID1A tumor suppressor protein is required to maintain telomere cohesion and correct chromosome

Role of cancer protein ARID1A at intersection of genome stability and tumor suppression

by The Wistar InstituteRugang Zhang, Ph.D., The Wistar Institute. Credit: The Wistar InstituteThe ARID1A tumor suppressor protein is required to maintain telomere cohesion and correct chromosome
Living alone doesn't have to mean being lonely, says study

Living alone doesn't have to mean being lonely, says study

by Sebastian Hollstein, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität JenaLiving alone does not necessarily mean isolation and loneliness, according to a recent study by the University of Jena. Credit: Jens Meyer/Un

Living alone doesn't have to mean being lonely, says study

by Sebastian Hollstein, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität JenaLiving alone does not necessarily mean isolation and loneliness, according to a recent study by the University of Jena. Credit: Jens Meyer/Un