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AI model predicts breast cancer risk without racial bias, researchers report

AI model predicts breast cancer risk without racial bias, researchers report

by Radiological Society of North AmericaAbnormal mammogram. Credit: RSNAA deep learning artificial intelligence (AI) model that was developed using only mammogram image biomarkers has accurately

AI model predicts breast cancer risk without racial bias, researchers report

by Radiological Society of North AmericaAbnormal mammogram. Credit: RSNAA deep learning artificial intelligence (AI) model that was developed using only mammogram image biomarkers has accurately
Novel PET radiotracer successfully detects multiple cancers, offers potential for new targeted radionuclide therapy

Novel PET radiotracer successfully detects multiple cancers, offers potential for new targeted radionuclide therapy

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingMaximum-intensity projection images of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG), 68Ga-FAP-2286, and 68Ga-FAPI-46 PET/CT imaging in seven patients with different

Novel PET radiotracer successfully detects multiple cancers, offers potential for new targeted radionuclide therapy

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingMaximum-intensity projection images of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG), 68Ga-FAP-2286, and 68Ga-FAPI-46 PET/CT imaging in seven patients with different
Vaginal cancer incidence increasing globally

Vaginal cancer incidence increasing globally

by Lori SolomonThe incidence of vaginal cancer is increasing globally, according to a studypublishedonline June 25 inBJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.Junj

Vaginal cancer incidence increasing globally

by Lori SolomonThe incidence of vaginal cancer is increasing globally, according to a studypublishedonline June 25 inBJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.Junj
Treatment of aggressive breast cancer: Discovery of a new protein involved in the development of metastases

Treatment of aggressive breast cancer: Discovery of a new protein involved in the development of metastases

JANUARY 31, 2024byCNRSIllustration of the invasive capacity of breast cancer cells with (on) and without (off) SMYD2 expression; Scale bar: 10µm. Credit: Casanova et al.A protein found abundantl

Treatment of aggressive breast cancer: Discovery of a new protein involved in the development of metastases

JANUARY 31, 2024byCNRSIllustration of the invasive capacity of breast cancer cells with (on) and without (off) SMYD2 expression; Scale bar: 10µm. Credit: Casanova et al.A protein found abundantl
AAFP still recommends CRC screening from age 50 to 75

AAFP still recommends CRC screening from age 50 to 75

(HealthDay)—In accordance with the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) does not intend to change its recommendations for colorectal cancer sc

AAFP still recommends CRC screening from age 50 to 75

(HealthDay)—In accordance with the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) does not intend to change its recommendations for colorectal cancer sc
Researchers show xCT protein is key link in inhibiting pancreatic cancer growth and limiting mood disturbances

Researchers show xCT protein is key link in inhibiting pancreatic cancer growth and limiting mood disturbances

by Vrije Universiteit BrusselCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe xCT protein, which plays an important role as a transport molecule in cells, could play a part in cancer treatment in the future, rese

Researchers show xCT protein is key link in inhibiting pancreatic cancer growth and limiting mood disturbances

by Vrije Universiteit BrusselCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe xCT protein, which plays an important role as a transport molecule in cells, could play a part in cancer treatment in the future, rese
Scientists create cost-effective, easy-to-use test to categorize a child's cancer and guide better treatment

Scientists create cost-effective, easy-to-use test to categorize a child's cancer and guide better treatment

bySt. Jude Children's Research Hospital(L to R) Co-corresponding author Jeff Klco, MD, PhD, St. Jude Department of Pathology, co-corresponding author Xiaotu Ma, PhD, St. Jude Department of C

Scientists create cost-effective, easy-to-use test to categorize a child's cancer and guide better treatment

bySt. Jude Children's Research Hospital(L to R) Co-corresponding author Jeff Klco, MD, PhD, St. Jude Department of Pathology, co-corresponding author Xiaotu Ma, PhD, St. Jude Department of C
Immunotherapy targeting cancer fusion protein may hold key to treating rare liver cancer

Immunotherapy targeting cancer fusion protein may hold key to treating rare liver cancer

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFibrolamellar carcinoma (FLC) is a rare liver cancer with a poor prognosis if not addressed early with surgery. The d

Immunotherapy targeting cancer fusion protein may hold key to treating rare liver cancer

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFibrolamellar carcinoma (FLC) is a rare liver cancer with a poor prognosis if not addressed early with surgery. The d
Research offers insight into improving efficacy of PD-L1 immunotherapy for cancer patients

Research offers insight into improving efficacy of PD-L1 immunotherapy for cancer patients

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusPD-L1 interactome graphic. Credit: CU Anschutz Medical CampusA new study published in theJNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institutebrings researchers

Research offers insight into improving efficacy of PD-L1 immunotherapy for cancer patients

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusPD-L1 interactome graphic. Credit: CU Anschutz Medical CampusA new study published in theJNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institutebrings researchers
Study supports germline testing for all metastatic breast cancer patients

Study supports germline testing for all metastatic breast cancer patients

by Tom Wilemon,Vanderbilt University Medical CenterThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Image c

Study supports germline testing for all metastatic breast cancer patients

by Tom Wilemon,Vanderbilt University Medical CenterThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Image c
How music can help boost cognition in cancer patients and COVID-19 survivors

How music can help boost cognition in cancer patients and COVID-19 survivors

by Tina Meketa,University of South FloridaCredit: University of South FloridaIn a first-of-its-kind study, University of South Florida researchers are finding that music can help boost cognition

How music can help boost cognition in cancer patients and COVID-19 survivors

by Tina Meketa,University of South FloridaCredit: University of South FloridaIn a first-of-its-kind study, University of South Florida researchers are finding that music can help boost cognition
Study finds senescent immune cells promote lung tumor growth

Study finds senescent immune cells promote lung tumor growth

by Mayo ClinicGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.05.006Macrophages are a type of white blood cell that are among the body's first line of defe

Study finds senescent immune cells promote lung tumor growth

by Mayo ClinicGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.05.006Macrophages are a type of white blood cell that are among the body's first line of defe