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AI analysis of immune cells can predict breast cancer prognosis

AI analysis of immune cells can predict breast cancer prognosis

byKarolinska InstitutetDigital image analysis flowchart for classifiers development and utilization. Credit:eClinicalMedicine(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2024.102928Researchers at K

AI analysis of immune cells can predict breast cancer prognosis

byKarolinska InstitutetDigital image analysis flowchart for classifiers development and utilization. Credit:eClinicalMedicine(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2024.102928Researchers at K
Women may not recognize non-lump symptoms of breast cancer

Women may not recognize non-lump symptoms of breast cancer

by Lori SolomonFewer than half of women recognize symptoms other than a lump in the breast as a potential sign of breast cancer, according to the results of a survey commissioned by The Ohio State Uni

Women may not recognize non-lump symptoms of breast cancer

by Lori SolomonFewer than half of women recognize symptoms other than a lump in the breast as a potential sign of breast cancer, according to the results of a survey commissioned by The Ohio State Uni
In multiple myeloma, different types of blood biopsies match up well with bone marrow tests

In multiple myeloma, different types of blood biopsies match up well with bone marrow tests

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Bone marrow biopsies are the gold standard

In multiple myeloma, different types of blood biopsies match up well with bone marrow tests

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Bone marrow biopsies are the gold standard
Study finds outcomes after stem cell transplant in elderly patients with AML have improved since 2000

Study finds outcomes after stem cell transplant in elderly patients with AML have improved since 2000

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccording to astudypublished inClinical Cancer Research, among patients over 65 who received an allogeneic he

Study finds outcomes after stem cell transplant in elderly patients with AML have improved since 2000

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccording to astudypublished inClinical Cancer Research, among patients over 65 who received an allogeneic he
Many thyroid cancer survivors cite inadequate pretreatment understanding

Many thyroid cancer survivors cite inadequate pretreatment understanding

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay ReporterA considerable proportion of survivors of thyroid cancer report inadequate pretreatment understanding, according to a study published online Dec. 29 inJAMA Oto

Many thyroid cancer survivors cite inadequate pretreatment understanding

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay ReporterA considerable proportion of survivors of thyroid cancer report inadequate pretreatment understanding, according to a study published online Dec. 29 inJAMA Oto
Technique developed in mice could aid detection of cancer in dense breasts

Technique developed in mice could aid detection of cancer in dense breasts

by Georgetown University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA two-pronged approach to imaging breast density in mice, developed by researchers at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Ca

Technique developed in mice could aid detection of cancer in dense breasts

by Georgetown University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA two-pronged approach to imaging breast density in mice, developed by researchers at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Ca
Anticancer vaccines gain new lease of life with personalisation techniques

Anticancer vaccines gain new lease of life with personalisation techniques

by European Society for Medical OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAnticancer vaccines have gained a new lease of life with techniques to personalise them to individual patients. Cutting edge devel

Anticancer vaccines gain new lease of life with personalisation techniques

by European Society for Medical OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAnticancer vaccines have gained a new lease of life with techniques to personalise them to individual patients. Cutting edge devel
Hindering melanoma metastasis with an FDA-approved drug

Hindering melanoma metastasis with an FDA-approved drug

by University of PennsylvaniaMelanoma in skin biopsy with H&E stain—this case may represent superficial spreading melanoma. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0For cancer to spread, it needs a hosp

Hindering melanoma metastasis with an FDA-approved drug

by University of PennsylvaniaMelanoma in skin biopsy with H&E stain—this case may represent superficial spreading melanoma. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0For cancer to spread, it needs a hosp
Direct oral anticoagulant therapy found to be feasible for cancer patients

Direct oral anticoagulant therapy found to be feasible for cancer patients

by Lori SolomonDirect oral anticoagulant (DOAC) treatment is noninferior to low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) for preventing recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) in cancer patients, according to a

Direct oral anticoagulant therapy found to be feasible for cancer patients

by Lori SolomonDirect oral anticoagulant (DOAC) treatment is noninferior to low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) for preventing recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) in cancer patients, according to a
Study increases understanding of what makes multiple recurrent meningiomas the most aggressive form of brain tumor

Study increases understanding of what makes multiple recurrent meningiomas the most aggressive form of brain tumor

by Graciela Gutierrez,Baylor College of MedicineWES reveals a greater burden of chromosomal losses in MRMs. Credit:Science Advances(2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adn4419Researchers at B

Study increases understanding of what makes multiple recurrent meningiomas the most aggressive form of brain tumor

by Graciela Gutierrez,Baylor College of MedicineWES reveals a greater burden of chromosomal losses in MRMs. Credit:Science Advances(2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adn4419Researchers at B
Study hints at how cancer immunotherapy can be safer

Study hints at how cancer immunotherapy can be safer

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCancer immunotherapy has revolutionized treatment of many forms of cancer by unleashing the immune system response against tumor

Study hints at how cancer immunotherapy can be safer

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCancer immunotherapy has revolutionized treatment of many forms of cancer by unleashing the immune system response against tumor
Researchers discover molecular fail-safe that keeps bladder tissues from turning cancerous

Researchers discover molecular fail-safe that keeps bladder tissues from turning cancerous

by Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOver the decades, scientists have revealed many strategies our cells use to keep normal cells from becoming cancerous. Now, Fred H

Researchers discover molecular fail-safe that keeps bladder tissues from turning cancerous

by Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOver the decades, scientists have revealed many strategies our cells use to keep normal cells from becoming cancerous. Now, Fred H