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Discovery adds to evidence that some children are predisposed to develop leukemia

Discovery adds to evidence that some children are predisposed to develop leukemia

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalCharles Mullighan, MBBS, M.D., Michelle Churchman Ph.D., Max Qian PhD, Jun Yang Ph.D. Credit: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital / Seth DixonSt.

Discovery adds to evidence that some children are predisposed to develop leukemia

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalCharles Mullighan, MBBS, M.D., Michelle Churchman Ph.D., Max Qian PhD, Jun Yang Ph.D. Credit: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital / Seth DixonSt.
Five things to do in your 20s and 30s to reduce your risk of preventable cancer

Five things to do in your 20s and 30s to reduce your risk of preventable cancer

by Sarah Allinson,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMost of us don't think about cancer when we're in our 20s and 30s. But recent research has shown that people born after 1990 a

Five things to do in your 20s and 30s to reduce your risk of preventable cancer

by Sarah Allinson,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMost of us don't think about cancer when we're in our 20s and 30s. But recent research has shown that people born after 1990 a
Researchers identify a protein that promotes cancer metastasis, providing a new potential treatment target

Researchers identify a protein that promotes cancer metastasis, providing a new potential treatment target

by City University of Hong KongThey also demonstrated that LH1 could bind and stabilize Septin2 (SEPT2), a protein that plays an essential role in preparing the cells for high mechanical migratio

Researchers identify a protein that promotes cancer metastasis, providing a new potential treatment target

by City University of Hong KongThey also demonstrated that LH1 could bind and stabilize Septin2 (SEPT2), a protein that plays an essential role in preparing the cells for high mechanical migratio
Attacking metastatic prostate cancer early with combination treatment approach improves outcomes in preliminary study

Attacking metastatic prostate cancer early with combination treatment approach improves outcomes in preliminary study

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesProstate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image GalleryA team of UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center investigators has shown the combina

Attacking metastatic prostate cancer early with combination treatment approach improves outcomes in preliminary study

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesProstate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image GalleryA team of UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center investigators has shown the combina
A cell surface marker for identifying tumor-initiating cells in pancreatic cancer

A cell surface marker for identifying tumor-initiating cells in pancreatic cancer

by Kumamoto UniversityROR1 is a cell surface receptor that promotes hyperproliferation, metastasis, and relapse in PDAC when highly expressed. Suppressing ROR1 reduces PDAC growth. Credit: Masaya

A cell surface marker for identifying tumor-initiating cells in pancreatic cancer

by Kumamoto UniversityROR1 is a cell surface receptor that promotes hyperproliferation, metastasis, and relapse in PDAC when highly expressed. Suppressing ROR1 reduces PDAC growth. Credit: Masaya
Travel time for breast cancer screening remains long for many women in the US, new study shows

Travel time for breast cancer screening remains long for many women in the US, new study shows

by American Cancer SocietyA new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society shows travel time to the nearest mammography facility is long for a considerable proportion of women in the

Travel time for breast cancer screening remains long for many women in the US, new study shows

by American Cancer SocietyA new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society shows travel time to the nearest mammography facility is long for a considerable proportion of women in the
Promising new pancreatic cancer treatment moves forward

Promising new pancreatic cancer treatment moves forward

by Huntsman Cancer InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainEven among cancers, pancreatic cancer is an especially sinister form of disease. The one-year survival rate is extremely low, and treatment progres

Promising new pancreatic cancer treatment moves forward

by Huntsman Cancer InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainEven among cancers, pancreatic cancer is an especially sinister form of disease. The one-year survival rate is extremely low, and treatment progres
Clinical social worker offers advice on the right way to talk with someone who has cancer

Clinical social worker offers advice on the right way to talk with someone who has cancer

by Jason Howland, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe holidays are a joyous occasion for most people. But for someone with cancer or other serious illness, it can be a time o

Clinical social worker offers advice on the right way to talk with someone who has cancer

by Jason Howland, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe holidays are a joyous occasion for most people. But for someone with cancer or other serious illness, it can be a time o
Immune landscape and response to oncolytic virus-based immunotherapy

Immune landscape and response to oncolytic virus-based immunotherapy

by Frontiers JournalsCredit:Frontiers of Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1007/s11684-023-1048-0Oncolytic virus (OV)-based immunotherapy has emerged as a promising strategy for cancer treatment, of

Immune landscape and response to oncolytic virus-based immunotherapy

by Frontiers JournalsCredit:Frontiers of Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1007/s11684-023-1048-0Oncolytic virus (OV)-based immunotherapy has emerged as a promising strategy for cancer treatment, of
Researchers leverage cell self-destruction to treat brain tumors

Researchers leverage cell self-destruction to treat brain tumors

by University of North Carolina Health CareAn MRI showing glioblastoma pre- and post-operation. Credit: Dominique Higgins, MD, PhDGlioblastoma is the most common type of brain tumor in adults. Th

Researchers leverage cell self-destruction to treat brain tumors

by University of North Carolina Health CareAn MRI showing glioblastoma pre- and post-operation. Credit: Dominique Higgins, MD, PhDGlioblastoma is the most common type of brain tumor in adults. Th
Long-term study finds faster breast cancer radiation treatment as effective as long course

Long-term study finds faster breast cancer radiation treatment as effective as long course

by McMaster UniversityTimothy Whelan is a professor of oncology at McMaster University and a radiation oncologist at the Juravinski Cancer Centre of Hamilton Health Sciences. He holds a Canada Re

Long-term study finds faster breast cancer radiation treatment as effective as long course

by McMaster UniversityTimothy Whelan is a professor of oncology at McMaster University and a radiation oncologist at the Juravinski Cancer Centre of Hamilton Health Sciences. He holds a Canada Re