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New study supports saving more lung tissue in lung cancer surgeries

New study supports saving more lung tissue in lung cancer surgeries

byUniversity of Chicago Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe traditional treatment for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer is a lobectomy, where a surgeon eradicates cancerous t

New study supports saving more lung tissue in lung cancer surgeries

byUniversity of Chicago Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe traditional treatment for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer is a lobectomy, where a surgeon eradicates cancerous t
Research raises hope for new therapies for chordoma, a rare bone cancer

Research raises hope for new therapies for chordoma, a rare bone cancer

by Tom Ulrich,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Susanna M. Hamilton, Broad CommunicationsChordoma is literally a one in a million cancer, with few effective treatment options. A new unde

Research raises hope for new therapies for chordoma, a rare bone cancer

by Tom Ulrich,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Susanna M. Hamilton, Broad CommunicationsChordoma is literally a one in a million cancer, with few effective treatment options. A new unde
Liver cancer 'signature' in gut holds clues to cancer risk

Liver cancer 'signature' in gut holds clues to cancer risk

by Caroline Tang,University of New South WalesCredit: Thirdman from PexelsPeople with non-alcohol-related liver cancer have a unique gut microbiome profile which could help predict disease risk,

Liver cancer 'signature' in gut holds clues to cancer risk

by Caroline Tang,University of New South WalesCredit: Thirdman from PexelsPeople with non-alcohol-related liver cancer have a unique gut microbiome profile which could help predict disease risk,
New computer platform helps match patients with cancer to trials of targeted therapy

New computer platform helps match patients with cancer to trials of targeted therapy

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteMatchMiner overview of data flow and modes of use. a) Data inputs from patients and trials are utilized by the MatchEngine to match patients to trials. b) Shown are

New computer platform helps match patients with cancer to trials of targeted therapy

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteMatchMiner overview of data flow and modes of use. a) Data inputs from patients and trials are utilized by the MatchEngine to match patients to trials. b) Shown are
New radiation technology raises a stir

New radiation technology raises a stir

by Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO)Credit: Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO)Nothing less than a breakthrough. That's how researchers at UMC Utrecht

New radiation technology raises a stir

by Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO)Credit: Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO)Nothing less than a breakthrough. That's how researchers at UMC Utrecht
Lymphoma patients at high risk of infections after diagnosis

Lymphoma patients at high risk of infections after diagnosis

byUppsala UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:HemaSphere(2024). DOI: 10.1002/hem3.121Every year, around 100 people are affected by mantle cell lymphoma. A study at Uppsala Universit

Lymphoma patients at high risk of infections after diagnosis

byUppsala UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:HemaSphere(2024). DOI: 10.1002/hem3.121Every year, around 100 people are affected by mantle cell lymphoma. A study at Uppsala Universit
Dangerous skin tumor now has treatment guidelines

Dangerous skin tumor now has treatment guidelines

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt starts as a yellow or shiny bump on the eyelids, face or body that grows and doesn't go away, unlike a pimple.The bump is sebaceous carci

Dangerous skin tumor now has treatment guidelines

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt starts as a yellow or shiny bump on the eyelids, face or body that grows and doesn't go away, unlike a pimple.The bump is sebaceous carci
Pediatric brain cancer is rare. A doctor explains why some kids are more vulnerable than others

Pediatric brain cancer is rare. A doctor explains why some kids are more vulnerable than others

by Wendy RudermanCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe odds that a doctor will diagnose your child with pediatric cancer are slim, and the chances of a brain cancer diagnosis are even smaller.Each yea

Pediatric brain cancer is rare. A doctor explains why some kids are more vulnerable than others

by Wendy RudermanCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe odds that a doctor will diagnose your child with pediatric cancer are slim, and the chances of a brain cancer diagnosis are even smaller.Each yea
How 'paralyzed' immune cells can be reactivated against brain tumors

How 'paralyzed' immune cells can be reactivated against brain tumors

by German Cancer Research CenterGlioma of the left parietal lobe. CT scan with contrast enhancement. Credit: Mikhail Kalinin/CC BY-SA 3.0Brain tumor cells with a certain common mutation reprogram

How 'paralyzed' immune cells can be reactivated against brain tumors

by German Cancer Research CenterGlioma of the left parietal lobe. CT scan with contrast enhancement. Credit: Mikhail Kalinin/CC BY-SA 3.0Brain tumor cells with a certain common mutation reprogram
New study may advance use of spinal cord stimulation for chemotherapy-related pain and cancer treatment

New study may advance use of spinal cord stimulation for chemotherapy-related pain and cancer treatment

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine say they have evidence from a new study in rats that spin

New study may advance use of spinal cord stimulation for chemotherapy-related pain and cancer treatment

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine say they have evidence from a new study in rats that spin
To rev-up CAR T-cell therapy, inhibit the SUSD2 membrane protein, study suggests

To rev-up CAR T-cell therapy, inhibit the SUSD2 membrane protein, study suggests

byOhio State University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInhibiting a particular protein in cancer-killing immune cells might improve the long-term effectiveness of CAR T-cell and

To rev-up CAR T-cell therapy, inhibit the SUSD2 membrane protein, study suggests

byOhio State University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInhibiting a particular protein in cancer-killing immune cells might improve the long-term effectiveness of CAR T-cell and
Super-soldier T-cells fight cancer better after a transformational DNA delivery

Super-soldier T-cells fight cancer better after a transformational DNA delivery

by Andy Tay,The ConversationCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsI enjoy online shopping. However, I often find myself fussing about the delivery options during checkout. This is because not all d

Super-soldier T-cells fight cancer better after a transformational DNA delivery

by Andy Tay,The ConversationCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsI enjoy online shopping. However, I often find myself fussing about the delivery options during checkout. This is because not all d