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Uncontrolled heart risk factors common in head, neck squamous cell cancer

Uncontrolled heart risk factors common in head, neck squamous cell cancer

by Elana GotkineThe burden of suboptimally controlled cardiovascular (CV) risk factors and incident risk of stroke and myocardial infarction (MI) are considerable in patients with head and neck squamo

Uncontrolled heart risk factors common in head, neck squamous cell cancer

by Elana GotkineThe burden of suboptimally controlled cardiovascular (CV) risk factors and incident risk of stroke and myocardial infarction (MI) are considerable in patients with head and neck squamo
Expansion of cell-to-cell communication drives early development of pancreatic cancer, finds new research

Expansion of cell-to-cell communication drives early development of pancreatic cancer, finds new research

by Ian Demsky,Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterA lens into epigenetic plasticity and its consequences on tumorigenesis. A genetically engineered mouse model enabled a longitudinal view of c

Expansion of cell-to-cell communication drives early development of pancreatic cancer, finds new research

by Ian Demsky,Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterA lens into epigenetic plasticity and its consequences on tumorigenesis. A genetically engineered mouse model enabled a longitudinal view of c
Comparison of survival times of advanced cancer patients with palliative care at home and in hospital

Comparison of survival times of advanced cancer patients with palliative care at home and in hospital

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: AI-generated imageThe location where cancer patients spend their last days can affect their "quality of death." However, it remains unclear whether the l

Comparison of survival times of advanced cancer patients with palliative care at home and in hospital

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: AI-generated imageThe location where cancer patients spend their last days can affect their "quality of death." However, it remains unclear whether the l
New approaches to personalized treatment for small cell lung cancer

New approaches to personalized treatment for small cell lung cancer

by Johannes Angerer,Medical University of ViennaProteomic analysis of small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) cell lines highlights molecular heterogeneity: (A) The mRNA expression of key genes ASCL1, NEU

New approaches to personalized treatment for small cell lung cancer

by Johannes Angerer,Medical University of ViennaProteomic analysis of small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) cell lines highlights molecular heterogeneity: (A) The mRNA expression of key genes ASCL1, NEU
Researchers find protein that mediates formation of HER2-driven breast cancer

Researchers find protein that mediates formation of HER2-driven breast cancer

by Katie Pence,University of Cincinnati Academic Health CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine have identified for the first time that the

Researchers find protein that mediates formation of HER2-driven breast cancer

by Katie Pence,University of Cincinnati Academic Health CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine have identified for the first time that the
New insight into combating drug-resistant prostate cancer

New insight into combating drug-resistant prostate cancer

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandCredit:Nucleic Acids Research(2023). DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkad1126Recent research from the University of Eastern Finland sheds light on the significance of

New insight into combating drug-resistant prostate cancer

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandCredit:Nucleic Acids Research(2023). DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkad1126Recent research from the University of Eastern Finland sheds light on the significance of
Mass spectrometry can monitor treatment response in multiple myeloma

Mass spectrometry can monitor treatment response in multiple myeloma

by Elana GotkineFor patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (MM), mass spectrometry (MS) can monitor treatment response, according to a study published online Jan. 4 inBlood Cancer Journa

Mass spectrometry can monitor treatment response in multiple myeloma

by Elana GotkineFor patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (MM), mass spectrometry (MS) can monitor treatment response, according to a study published online Jan. 4 inBlood Cancer Journa
Study confirms effectiveness of newer arthritis meds

Study confirms effectiveness of newer arthritis meds

by Amy NortonNewer oral medications for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) do work quite well in the "real world," despite some doubts that they would, according to a new study.The study, of 622 adul

Study confirms effectiveness of newer arthritis meds

by Amy NortonNewer oral medications for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) do work quite well in the "real world," despite some doubts that they would, according to a new study.The study, of 622 adul
How immune cells detect and respond to mutations in cancer cells

How immune cells detect and respond to mutations in cancer cells

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDFor the first time, a r

How immune cells detect and respond to mutations in cancer cells

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDFor the first time, a r
Team identifies key driver of cancer cell death pathway that activates immune cells

Team identifies key driver of cancer cell death pathway that activates immune cells

by University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignThe research team included, from left, research scientist Chengjian Mao, graduate student Xinyi Dai, biochemistry professor David Shapiro, graduate st

Team identifies key driver of cancer cell death pathway that activates immune cells

by University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignThe research team included, from left, research scientist Chengjian Mao, graduate student Xinyi Dai, biochemistry professor David Shapiro, graduate st
'Never did I imagine that I would have to ration chemotherapy'

'Never did I imagine that I would have to ration chemotherapy'

by Mary HynesCredit: CC0 Public DomainNationwide shortages of two dozen chemotherapy drugs are leading to rationing and delays in treatment for cancer patients, local and national authorities say.&quo

'Never did I imagine that I would have to ration chemotherapy'

by Mary HynesCredit: CC0 Public DomainNationwide shortages of two dozen chemotherapy drugs are leading to rationing and delays in treatment for cancer patients, local and national authorities say.&quo
Differences found in how doctors, caregivers and patients report side effects of cancer therapy

Differences found in how doctors, caregivers and patients report side effects of cancer therapy

by Children's Hospital Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study reveals differences in how symptom toxicity is reported for children receiving cancer treatment in clinical trials. D

Differences found in how doctors, caregivers and patients report side effects of cancer therapy

by Children's Hospital Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study reveals differences in how symptom toxicity is reported for children receiving cancer treatment in clinical trials. D