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Second primary malignancies represent small proportion of adverse events after CAR T-cell therapy

Second primary malignancies represent small proportion of adverse events after CAR T-cell therapy

by Elana GotkineSecond primary malignancies (SPMs) represent a small proportion of adverse events (AEs) reported by patients receiving chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR T-cell) therapy, according

Second primary malignancies represent small proportion of adverse events after CAR T-cell therapy

by Elana GotkineSecond primary malignancies (SPMs) represent a small proportion of adverse events (AEs) reported by patients receiving chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR T-cell) therapy, according
Researchers identify a potential new target for head and neck cancer immunotherapy

Researchers identify a potential new target for head and neck cancer immunotherapy

by University of California - San DiegoCorrelation between TERT and T/B cell infiltrate varies across solid cancers and predicts survival. (A) Spearman correlation between TERT mRNA expression an

Researchers identify a potential new target for head and neck cancer immunotherapy

by University of California - San DiegoCorrelation between TERT and T/B cell infiltrate varies across solid cancers and predicts survival. (A) Spearman correlation between TERT mRNA expression an
Some cancer immunotherapy treatments may damage fertility

Some cancer immunotherapy treatments may damage fertility

by Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered that some immunotherapy treatments used to treat cancer can cause fertility damage.It means these treatments could

Some cancer immunotherapy treatments may damage fertility

by Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered that some immunotherapy treatments used to treat cancer can cause fertility damage.It means these treatments could
High ambient temperature in pregnancy associated with childhood leukemia

High ambient temperature in pregnancy associated with childhood leukemia

byYale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs climate change warms the planet, high ambient temperatures are expected to be more common and intense over the coming decades in the U.S. and

High ambient temperature in pregnancy associated with childhood leukemia

byYale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs climate change warms the planet, high ambient temperatures are expected to be more common and intense over the coming decades in the U.S. and
New study shows substantial racial and ethnic disparities among survivors of second primary cancers in the US

New study shows substantial racial and ethnic disparities among survivors of second primary cancers in the US

by American Cancer SocietyResearchers highlight the need for more research to address survival disparities among multiple primary cancer survivors. Credit: American Cancer SocietyIn new findings

New study shows substantial racial and ethnic disparities among survivors of second primary cancers in the US

by American Cancer SocietyResearchers highlight the need for more research to address survival disparities among multiple primary cancer survivors. Credit: American Cancer SocietyIn new findings
Over half of English patients with NSCLC in areas with low socio-economic levels do not receive anti-cancer therapies

Over half of English patients with NSCLC in areas with low socio-economic levels do not receive anti-cancer therapies

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNovel anti-cancer therapies were not accessible to more than half of the patients in England who were diagnose

Over half of English patients with NSCLC in areas with low socio-economic levels do not receive anti-cancer therapies

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNovel anti-cancer therapies were not accessible to more than half of the patients in England who were diagnose
Plasma growth hormone is a potential biomarker of response to atezolizumab and bevacizumab in advanced HCC patients

Plasma growth hormone is a potential biomarker of response to atezolizumab and bevacizumab in advanced HCC patients

by Impact Journals LLCOverall survival- log rank test was used; fifteen of the 19 GH-high patients died, the median OS was 9.26 months (95% CI: 7.59, 14.59). Credit: 2022 Mohamed et al.A new research

Plasma growth hormone is a potential biomarker of response to atezolizumab and bevacizumab in advanced HCC patients

by Impact Journals LLCOverall survival- log rank test was used; fifteen of the 19 GH-high patients died, the median OS was 9.26 months (95% CI: 7.59, 14.59). Credit: 2022 Mohamed et al.A new research
A hidden route for fatty acids can make cancers resistant to therapy

A hidden route for fatty acids can make cancers resistant to therapy

by VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Killer T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHFatty acid metabolism is an essential process in tumor growth and proliferation. Despite attempt

A hidden route for fatty acids can make cancers resistant to therapy

by VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Killer T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHFatty acid metabolism is an essential process in tumor growth and proliferation. Despite attempt
Study: Immunotherapy costs drive increase in Medicare spending for outpatient cancer care at the end of life

Study: Immunotherapy costs drive increase in Medicare spending for outpatient cancer care at the end of life

by American Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study finds that recent increases in Medicare spending on outpatient cancer care at the end of patients' lives

Study: Immunotherapy costs drive increase in Medicare spending for outpatient cancer care at the end of life

by American Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study finds that recent increases in Medicare spending on outpatient cancer care at the end of patients' lives
Medicaid expansion in Southern states associated with earlier and more comprehensive breast cancer treatment

Medicaid expansion in Southern states associated with earlier and more comprehensive breast cancer treatment

byAmerican College of SurgeonsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in a Southern state that expanded access to Medicaid were more likely to receive tr

Medicaid expansion in Southern states associated with earlier and more comprehensive breast cancer treatment

byAmerican College of SurgeonsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in a Southern state that expanded access to Medicaid were more likely to receive tr
Age, cancer type affect COVID-19 vaccine uptake in cancer patients

Age, cancer type affect COVID-19 vaccine uptake in cancer patients

by Elana GotkineFor patients with cancer, age, cancer type, and comorbidity are associated with differential COVID-19 vaccine uptake rates, according to a study published online March 15 inCance

Age, cancer type affect COVID-19 vaccine uptake in cancer patients

by Elana GotkineFor patients with cancer, age, cancer type, and comorbidity are associated with differential COVID-19 vaccine uptake rates, according to a study published online March 15 inCance
Too often, women aren't told of sexual side effects of cancer treatments

Too often, women aren't told of sexual side effects of cancer treatments

by Cara MurezWhen a man has cancer in an area that affects sexual function, his doctor is likely to discuss it with him.But the same is not true for a woman who has cancer in a sex organ, according to

Too often, women aren't told of sexual side effects of cancer treatments

by Cara MurezWhen a man has cancer in an area that affects sexual function, his doctor is likely to discuss it with him.But the same is not true for a woman who has cancer in a sex organ, according to