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Novel inherited variants may raise risk for Hodgkin lymphoma

Novel inherited variants may raise risk for Hodgkin lymphoma

Novel coding and noncoding gene variants have been identified that may increase the risk for developing Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), according to a study published online Aug. 20 inBlood.Jamie E. Fler

Novel inherited variants may raise risk for Hodgkin lymphoma

Novel coding and noncoding gene variants have been identified that may increase the risk for developing Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), according to a study published online Aug. 20 inBlood.Jamie E. Fler
Breast cancer risk models may incorrectly classify many women

Breast cancer risk models may incorrectly classify many women

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBreast cancer risk estimates for individual women vary substantially depending on which risk assessment model is used, an

Breast cancer risk models may incorrectly classify many women

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBreast cancer risk estimates for individual women vary substantially depending on which risk assessment model is used, an
Study finds non-Hodgkins lymphoma treatment also targets related forms of lymphoma

Study finds non-Hodgkins lymphoma treatment also targets related forms of lymphoma

by Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchHelicobacter-infected Nlrc5mø-KOmice develop precursor lesions to gastric B-cell MALT lymphoma. Representative H&E-stained sections of gastric tis

Study finds non-Hodgkins lymphoma treatment also targets related forms of lymphoma

by Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchHelicobacter-infected Nlrc5mø-KOmice develop precursor lesions to gastric B-cell MALT lymphoma. Representative H&E-stained sections of gastric tis
Research team identifies a potential strategy in fight against brain cancer

Research team identifies a potential strategy in fight against brain cancer

by Virginia TechA microscope image of brain cancer cells, a glioma tumor type known as anaplastic astrocytoma. Credit: Wikimedia/ CC BY-SA 3.0Scientists with the Virginia Tech Carilion Research I

Research team identifies a potential strategy in fight against brain cancer

by Virginia TechA microscope image of brain cancer cells, a glioma tumor type known as anaplastic astrocytoma. Credit: Wikimedia/ CC BY-SA 3.0Scientists with the Virginia Tech Carilion Research I
Fungal association with tumors may predict worse outcomes

Fungal association with tumors may predict worse outcomes

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeColonies of Candida tropicalis. Credit: Jennifer Conrad and the Iliev labThe presence of some fungal species in tumors predicts—and may even help drive—worse cance

Fungal association with tumors may predict worse outcomes

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeColonies of Candida tropicalis. Credit: Jennifer Conrad and the Iliev labThe presence of some fungal species in tumors predicts—and may even help drive—worse cance
Cancer screening rates decline when patients see doctors later in day

Cancer screening rates decline when patients see doctors later in day

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainCompared to patients who see their primary care doctor earlier in the day, cancer screening rates decline

Cancer screening rates decline when patients see doctors later in day

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainCompared to patients who see their primary care doctor earlier in the day, cancer screening rates decline
AI's ability to detect tumor cells could be key to more accurate bone cancer prognoses

AI's ability to detect tumor cells could be key to more accurate bone cancer prognoses

byKyushu UniversityResearchers from Kyushu University, Japan have developed a novel deep-learning model which can accurately estimate viable tumor cell density from pathological images of osteos

AI's ability to detect tumor cells could be key to more accurate bone cancer prognoses

byKyushu UniversityResearchers from Kyushu University, Japan have developed a novel deep-learning model which can accurately estimate viable tumor cell density from pathological images of osteos
Dietary supplement helps combat resistance in breast cancer, finds study

Dietary supplement helps combat resistance in breast cancer, finds study

byUniversity of BaselCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany cancer therapies do not produce the hoped-for results. A common reason for this is that the tumors develop resistance to the medicatio

Dietary supplement helps combat resistance in breast cancer, finds study

byUniversity of BaselCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany cancer therapies do not produce the hoped-for results. A common reason for this is that the tumors develop resistance to the medicatio
New tool to predict people's risk of developing lung cancer within the next ten years

New tool to predict people's risk of developing lung cancer within the next ten years

by Jane Icke,University of NottinghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Nottingham have helped to develop a new tool called "CanPredict," which is able t

New tool to predict people's risk of developing lung cancer within the next ten years

by Jane Icke,University of NottinghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Nottingham have helped to develop a new tool called "CanPredict," which is able t
Researchers study cost-effectiveness of rectal cancer treatments

Researchers study cost-effectiveness of rectal cancer treatments

by Duane Bates,University of California, Los AngelesUCLA radiation therapists review a patient’s plan before setting the patient up for treatment. Credit: University of California, Los AngelesCo

Researchers study cost-effectiveness of rectal cancer treatments

by Duane Bates,University of California, Los AngelesUCLA radiation therapists review a patient’s plan before setting the patient up for treatment. Credit: University of California, Los AngelesCo
Clinical trial: Less extensive breast cancer surgery results in fewer swollen arms

Clinical trial: Less extensive breast cancer surgery results in fewer swollen arms

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit:New England Journal of Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2313487It is possible to leave most of the lymph nodes in the armpit, even if one or two of th

Clinical trial: Less extensive breast cancer surgery results in fewer swollen arms

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit:New England Journal of Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2313487It is possible to leave most of the lymph nodes in the armpit, even if one or two of th
Do we need a new standard of care for colorectal cancer?

Do we need a new standard of care for colorectal cancer?

by University of VermontCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn recent years total neoadjuvant treatment (TNT)—a potent new treatment approach for advanced colorectal cancer that confronts tumors wit

Do we need a new standard of care for colorectal cancer?

by University of VermontCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn recent years total neoadjuvant treatment (TNT)—a potent new treatment approach for advanced colorectal cancer that confronts tumors wit