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AAD releases new guidelines for the tx of cutaneous melanoma

AAD releases new guidelines for the tx of cutaneous melanoma

(HealthDay)—New guidelines have been released for the treatment of primary cutaneous melanoma, according to a report from the American Academy of Dermatology published online Nov. 1 in theJourna

AAD releases new guidelines for the tx of cutaneous melanoma

(HealthDay)—New guidelines have been released for the treatment of primary cutaneous melanoma, according to a report from the American Academy of Dermatology published online Nov. 1 in theJourna
Regulation and potential drug targets of tumor-associated Tregs

Regulation and potential drug targets of tumor-associated Tregs

by Science China PressRegulatory T cells (Tregs) negatively regulate the antitumour immune responses by inhibiting the function of effector T cells (CTL) and antigen presenting cells (APC). Credi

Regulation and potential drug targets of tumor-associated Tregs

by Science China PressRegulatory T cells (Tregs) negatively regulate the antitumour immune responses by inhibiting the function of effector T cells (CTL) and antigen presenting cells (APC). Credi
Lung cancer treatment shows promise in tumor models

Lung cancer treatment shows promise in tumor models

by UTSouthwestern Medical Center6TdG induces double stranded breaks and apoptosis in mouse tumors. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-44861-8A molecule

Lung cancer treatment shows promise in tumor models

by UTSouthwestern Medical Center6TdG induces double stranded breaks and apoptosis in mouse tumors. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-44861-8A molecule
Researchers identify a gene as a potential target in treatment-resistant brain cancer glioblastoma multiforme

Researchers identify a gene as a potential target in treatment-resistant brain cancer glioblastoma multiforme

by University of California, Los AngelesSingle-cell sequencing reveals the diverse functional states of glioma cells post-radiation.aUMAP plot of cell clusters from control (0 Gy) and

Researchers identify a gene as a potential target in treatment-resistant brain cancer glioblastoma multiforme

by University of California, Los AngelesSingle-cell sequencing reveals the diverse functional states of glioma cells post-radiation.aUMAP plot of cell clusters from control (0 Gy) and
Researcher unlocks mystery of 'chemo-brain,' identifies possible treatment

Researcher unlocks mystery of 'chemo-brain,' identifies possible treatment

by Saint Louis UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2022). DOI: 10.1172/JCI157738Though chemotherapy can be lifesaving, the cancer treatment often le

Researcher unlocks mystery of 'chemo-brain,' identifies possible treatment

by Saint Louis UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2022). DOI: 10.1172/JCI157738Though chemotherapy can be lifesaving, the cancer treatment often le
Activating a specific pathway in a subset of immune cells eradicates immunologically 'cold' tumors, study shows

Activating a specific pathway in a subset of immune cells eradicates immunologically 'cold' tumors, study shows

byUTSouthwestern Medical CenterThis illustration depicts a nanoparticle (purple) activating the stimulator of interferon genes (STING) proteins (yellow) in dendritic cells to recruit cytot

Activating a specific pathway in a subset of immune cells eradicates immunologically 'cold' tumors, study shows

byUTSouthwestern Medical CenterThis illustration depicts a nanoparticle (purple) activating the stimulator of interferon genes (STING) proteins (yellow) in dendritic cells to recruit cytot
2023 cisplatin shortage tied to use of alternatives for head, neck cancer

2023 cisplatin shortage tied to use of alternatives for head, neck cancer

by Lori SolomonThe 2023 cisplatin shortage led to a shift in utilization to alternative therapies for head and neck cancer (HNC), resulting in significant cost increases, according to a study presente

2023 cisplatin shortage tied to use of alternatives for head, neck cancer

by Lori SolomonThe 2023 cisplatin shortage led to a shift in utilization to alternative therapies for head and neck cancer (HNC), resulting in significant cost increases, according to a study presente
New study flips the script on liver cancer

New study flips the script on liver cancer

by University of California - San DiegoUC San Diego scientists find the protein ATF4 prevents liver damage and its progression to cancer by blocking ferroptosis, an iron-dependent form of liver c

New study flips the script on liver cancer

by University of California - San DiegoUC San Diego scientists find the protein ATF4 prevents liver damage and its progression to cancer by blocking ferroptosis, an iron-dependent form of liver c
Drugs to prevent anxiety, stress reactions and inflammation found to reduce risk of metastases after tumor surgery

Drugs to prevent anxiety, stress reactions and inflammation found to reduce risk of metastases after tumor surgery

by Tel Aviv UniversityStress responses and reciprocal stress–cancer interactions. Credit:European Journal of Surgical Oncology(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2022.10.013A short, simple an

Drugs to prevent anxiety, stress reactions and inflammation found to reduce risk of metastases after tumor surgery

by Tel Aviv UniversityStress responses and reciprocal stress–cancer interactions. Credit:European Journal of Surgical Oncology(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2022.10.013A short, simple an
Identifying drug target candidates to treat pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma tumors

Identifying drug target candidates to treat pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma tumors

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical XpressscRNAseq of RMS identifies heterogeneity recapitulating muscle developmental programs. (A) Experimental workflow. (B) UMAP plot of 48,859 RMS cells after regre

Identifying drug target candidates to treat pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma tumors

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical XpressscRNAseq of RMS identifies heterogeneity recapitulating muscle developmental programs. (A) Experimental workflow. (B) UMAP plot of 48,859 RMS cells after regre
Strain of common cold virus could revolutionize treatment of bladder cancer

Strain of common cold virus could revolutionize treatment of bladder cancer

by University of SurreyKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHA strain of the common cold virus has been found to potentially target, infect and destroy cancer cells in patients with b

Strain of common cold virus could revolutionize treatment of bladder cancer

by University of SurreyKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHA strain of the common cold virus has been found to potentially target, infect and destroy cancer cells in patients with b
Researchers first to develop comprehensive models of 'seeds and soil' as a means to combat breast cancer metastasis

Researchers first to develop comprehensive models of 'seeds and soil' as a means to combat breast cancer metastasis

by Virginia Commonwealth UniversityFrom left to right: Mohammad Alzubi, Chuck Harrell, Ph.D., and Tia Turner. Credit: VCU Massey Cancer CenterScientists at VCU Massey Cancer Center have identifie

Researchers first to develop comprehensive models of 'seeds and soil' as a means to combat breast cancer metastasis

by Virginia Commonwealth UniversityFrom left to right: Mohammad Alzubi, Chuck Harrell, Ph.D., and Tia Turner. Credit: VCU Massey Cancer CenterScientists at VCU Massey Cancer Center have identifie