Study results show conjugate therapy produced remissions in one-third of patients with drug-resistant ovarian cancer

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteAntitumor activity of mirvetuximab soravtansine. (A) Maximum percentage change in target lesion size from baseline. Best response according to RECIST is indicated b

Updated on: January 30,2024 18

Study results show conjugate therapy produced remissions in one-third of patients with drug-resistant ovarian cancer

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteAntitumor activity of mirvetuximab soravtansine. (A) Maximum percentage change in target lesion size from baseline. Best response according to RECIST is indicated b

Updated on:January 30,2024 18

New tools to manage rare eye cancer

by University College DublinTumor secretion of IL-6, IL-13, VEGF-A, and PlGF correlate with clinical characteristics in ex vivo, control-treated, primary UM patient tumors. (A) Schematic of the e

Updated on: January 29,2024 18

New tools to manage rare eye cancer

by University College DublinTumor secretion of IL-6, IL-13, VEGF-A, and PlGF correlate with clinical characteristics in ex vivo, control-treated, primary UM patient tumors. (A) Schematic of the e

Updated on:January 29,2024 18

Novel FolRα-targeting antibody drug conjugate shows promise in recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer

by Vall d'Hebron Institute of OncologyIntermediate magnification micrograph of a low malignant potential (LMP) mucinous ovarian tumour. H&E stain. The micrograph shows: Simple mucinous epithel

Updated on: January 11,2024 10

Novel FolRα-targeting antibody drug conjugate shows promise in recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer

by Vall d'Hebron Institute of OncologyIntermediate magnification micrograph of a low malignant potential (LMP) mucinous ovarian tumour. H&E stain. The micrograph shows: Simple mucinous epithel

Updated on:January 11,2024 10

The 'Goldilocks' principle for curing brain cancer

by University of MinnesotaCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthIn the story of Goldilocks, a little girl tastes three different bowls of porridge to find which i

Updated on: April 10,2024 12

The 'Goldilocks' principle for curing brain cancer

by University of MinnesotaCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthIn the story of Goldilocks, a little girl tastes three different bowls of porridge to find which i

Updated on:April 10,2024 12

Non-invasive device more effective for early detection of lymphedema after breast cancer

byCleveland ClinicCredit: Cleveland ClinicSome breast cancer survivors may experience lymphedema, a condition that causes painful swelling of their arm or hand after undergoing surgery or radiat

Updated on: January 10,2024 10

Non-invasive device more effective for early detection of lymphedema after breast cancer

byCleveland ClinicCredit: Cleveland ClinicSome breast cancer survivors may experience lymphedema, a condition that causes painful swelling of their arm or hand after undergoing surgery or radiat

Updated on:January 10,2024 10

Potential overtreatment during life-limiting illness and end of life in older adults

by Gunilla Sonnebring,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new thesis from Karolinska Institutet advocates end-of-life care that prioritizes the highest possible quality of life, avoi

Updated on: April 22,2024 13

Potential overtreatment during life-limiting illness and end of life in older adults

by Gunilla Sonnebring,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new thesis from Karolinska Institutet advocates end-of-life care that prioritizes the highest possible quality of life, avoi

Updated on:April 22,2024 13

Germline testing underused in cancer patients

by Lori SolomonFew patients diagnosed with cancer between 2013 and 2019 in California and Georgia underwent germline testing, according to a study published online June 5 in theJournal of the Am

Updated on: January 04,2024 6

Germline testing underused in cancer patients

by Lori SolomonFew patients diagnosed with cancer between 2013 and 2019 in California and Georgia underwent germline testing, according to a study published online June 5 in theJournal of the Am

Updated on:January 04,2024 6

Study finds use of methotrexate is associated with an increased risk of skin cancer

byUniversity of GothenburgRisk of basal cell carcinoma, cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, and cutaneous malignant melanoma according to cumulative methotrexate dose for all patients. BCC basal

Updated on: January 23,2024 12

Study finds use of methotrexate is associated with an increased risk of skin cancer

byUniversity of GothenburgRisk of basal cell carcinoma, cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, and cutaneous malignant melanoma according to cumulative methotrexate dose for all patients. BCC basal

Updated on:January 23,2024 12

Improving immune checkpoint inhibitors' anti-tumor response and minimizing side effects

byTohoku UniversityMetastatic lymph node targeted immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) elicits strong therapeutic response and ameliorates ICB-induced interstitial pneumonia. Credit: Tohoku Universi

Updated on: January 07,2024 8

Improving immune checkpoint inhibitors' anti-tumor response and minimizing side effects

byTohoku UniversityMetastatic lymph node targeted immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) elicits strong therapeutic response and ameliorates ICB-induced interstitial pneumonia. Credit: Tohoku Universi

Updated on:January 07,2024 8

Study finds younger kidney cancer survivors at significant risk for heart problems

byVirginia Commonwealth UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research out of VCU Massey Cancer Center indicates that many adolescent and young adult kidney cancer survivors are at a si

Updated on: January 23,2024 18

Study finds younger kidney cancer survivors at significant risk for heart problems

byVirginia Commonwealth UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research out of VCU Massey Cancer Center indicates that many adolescent and young adult kidney cancer survivors are at a si

Updated on:January 23,2024 18

Having more babies lowers the risk of endometrial cancer, study finds

by Institute for Molecular BioscienceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Queensland research has revealed that having more babies reduces a woman's risk of endometrial cancer.Dr. Gunn-

Updated on: January 23,2024 10

Having more babies lowers the risk of endometrial cancer, study finds

by Institute for Molecular BioscienceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Queensland research has revealed that having more babies reduces a woman's risk of endometrial cancer.Dr. Gunn-

Updated on:January 23,2024 10

A new targeted treatment shows promise for select patients with stomach cancer

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn international phase 3 clinical trial, done in participation with Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian, has found tha

Updated on: January 29,2024 13

A new targeted treatment shows promise for select patients with stomach cancer

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn international phase 3 clinical trial, done in participation with Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian, has found tha

Updated on:January 29,2024 13