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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
Researchers advance role of circulating tumor DNA to detect early melanoma growth

Researchers advance role of circulating tumor DNA to detect early melanoma growth

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineEvidence of disease activity detected in circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) predicts radiographic melanoma progression. Credit: Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cance

Researchers advance role of circulating tumor DNA to detect early melanoma growth

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineEvidence of disease activity detected in circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) predicts radiographic melanoma progression. Credit: Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cance
Researchers take new AI approach to analyzing tumors

Researchers take new AI approach to analyzing tumors

by Karolinska InstitutetIdeas from community ecology can complement clustering-based approaches in interpreting multiplex histology data.a–cClustering can identify the cellular and ph

Researchers take new AI approach to analyzing tumors

by Karolinska InstitutetIdeas from community ecology can complement clustering-based approaches in interpreting multiplex histology data.a–cClustering can identify the cellular and ph
First-line pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy may benefit patients with advanced biliary tract cancers

First-line pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy may benefit patients with advanced biliary tract cancers

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe addition of pembrolizumab (Keytruda) to gemcitabine and cisplatin improved overall survival in patients with untrea

First-line pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy may benefit patients with advanced biliary tract cancers

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe addition of pembrolizumab (Keytruda) to gemcitabine and cisplatin improved overall survival in patients with untrea
Diabetes drug may prevent liver cancer

Diabetes drug may prevent liver cancer

by Meredith Jackson,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes might help prevent patients from developing liver cancers.In a study published thi

Diabetes drug may prevent liver cancer

by Meredith Jackson,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes might help prevent patients from developing liver cancers.In a study published thi
More aggressive treatment doesn't impact quality of life for metastatic colorectal cancer patients, says new study

More aggressive treatment doesn't impact quality of life for metastatic colorectal cancer patients, says new study

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNewresearchin the October 2023 issue ofJournal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Networkfinds that

More aggressive treatment doesn't impact quality of life for metastatic colorectal cancer patients, says new study

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNewresearchin the October 2023 issue ofJournal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Networkfinds that
Polybrominated diphenyl ether linked to increased risk for cancer mortality

Polybrominated diphenyl ether linked to increased risk for cancer mortality

by Elana GotkinePolybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) exposure is associated with an increased risk for cancer mortality, according to a studypublishedinJAMA Network Open.Buyun Liu, M

Polybrominated diphenyl ether linked to increased risk for cancer mortality

by Elana GotkinePolybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) exposure is associated with an increased risk for cancer mortality, according to a studypublishedinJAMA Network Open.Buyun Liu, M
Researchers map genetic signature of precursor to liver cancer

Researchers map genetic signature of precursor to liver cancer

by Curtin UniversityProfessor Nina Tirnitz-Parker and Dr. Rodrigo Carlessi, from Curtin University. Credit: Curtin UniversityResearchers at Curtin University have identified the genetic signature

Researchers map genetic signature of precursor to liver cancer

by Curtin UniversityProfessor Nina Tirnitz-Parker and Dr. Rodrigo Carlessi, from Curtin University. Credit: Curtin UniversityResearchers at Curtin University have identified the genetic signature
Too often, women aren't told of sexual side effects of cancer treatments

Too often, women aren't told of sexual side effects of cancer treatments

by Cara MurezWhen a man has cancer in an area that affects sexual function, his doctor is likely to discuss it with him.But the same is not true for a woman who has cancer in a sex organ, according to

Too often, women aren't told of sexual side effects of cancer treatments

by Cara MurezWhen a man has cancer in an area that affects sexual function, his doctor is likely to discuss it with him.But the same is not true for a woman who has cancer in a sex organ, according to
Genetic breast cancer study alters guidelines in Sweden

Genetic breast cancer study alters guidelines in Sweden

by Lund UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBRCA1 and BRCA2 are well-known breast cancer genes associated with a significantly increased risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Howev

Genetic breast cancer study alters guidelines in Sweden

by Lund UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBRCA1 and BRCA2 are well-known breast cancer genes associated with a significantly increased risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Howev
Aspirin could play valuable role as additional treatment for cancer

Aspirin could play valuable role as additional treatment for cancer

by Cardiff UniversityCoated aspirin tablets. Image: Wikimedia Commons.Regular use of aspirin could help in the treatment of some cancers, finds a new review of 71 medical studies.Thesystema

Aspirin could play valuable role as additional treatment for cancer

by Cardiff UniversityCoated aspirin tablets. Image: Wikimedia Commons.Regular use of aspirin could help in the treatment of some cancers, finds a new review of 71 medical studies.Thesystema
Gray hair and wrinkles at an early age lead researchers to potential new treatment for rare cancer

Gray hair and wrinkles at an early age lead researchers to potential new treatment for rare cancer

by University of CopenhagenSchematic representation of the PandaOmics application for a rapid biomarker discovery and target characterization in cancer. Gene expression signatures have been exami

Gray hair and wrinkles at an early age lead researchers to potential new treatment for rare cancer

by University of CopenhagenSchematic representation of the PandaOmics application for a rapid biomarker discovery and target characterization in cancer. Gene expression signatures have been exami