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Gene changes may predict breast cancer relapse, study suggests

Gene changes may predict breast cancer relapse, study suggests

by University of EdinburghMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainScientists have identified genetic changes that may predict the likeliho

Gene changes may predict breast cancer relapse, study suggests

by University of EdinburghMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainScientists have identified genetic changes that may predict the likeliho
Protein could offer therapeutic target for pancreatic cancer

Protein could offer therapeutic target for pancreatic cancer

by The Francis Crick InstituteHuman pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma showing high levels of CD9 (red). Credit: Francis Crick InstituteA protein that drives growth of pancreatic cancer, and which

Protein could offer therapeutic target for pancreatic cancer

by The Francis Crick InstituteHuman pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma showing high levels of CD9 (red). Credit: Francis Crick InstituteA protein that drives growth of pancreatic cancer, and which
11 percent of cancers detected via emergency visit

11 percent of cancers detected via emergency visit

About 11 percent of cancers are diagnosed following an emergency department visit, according to a study presented at the 12th AACR Conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethn

11 percent of cancers detected via emergency visit

About 11 percent of cancers are diagnosed following an emergency department visit, according to a study presented at the 12th AACR Conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethn
Discovery of pancreatic neuroendocrine subtypes could help predict likelihood of recurrence

Discovery of pancreatic neuroendocrine subtypes could help predict likelihood of recurrence

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered two distinct subtypes of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors—known as pNETs—that have dramatically different risks

Discovery of pancreatic neuroendocrine subtypes could help predict likelihood of recurrence

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered two distinct subtypes of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors—known as pNETs—that have dramatically different risks
Researchers study how altered protein degradation contributes to the development of tumors

Researchers study how altered protein degradation contributes to the development of tumors

by Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)To ensure adequate levels of proteins in the cell, a strict quality control system is responsible for tagging the proteins with ubiquitin f

Researchers study how altered protein degradation contributes to the development of tumors

by Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)To ensure adequate levels of proteins in the cell, a strict quality control system is responsible for tagging the proteins with ubiquitin f
The blind use of AI in health care can lead to invisible discrimination

The blind use of AI in health care can lead to invisible discrimination

by University of CopenhagenCredit: CC0 Public DomainArtificial intelligence can help health care systems under pressure allocate limited resources, but also lead to more unequal access. This is d

The blind use of AI in health care can lead to invisible discrimination

by University of CopenhagenCredit: CC0 Public DomainArtificial intelligence can help health care systems under pressure allocate limited resources, but also lead to more unequal access. This is d
Boosting physical activity and curbing sitting time are highly likely to lower breast cancer risk

Boosting physical activity and curbing sitting time are highly likely to lower breast cancer risk

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBoosting physical activity levels and curbing sitting time are highly likely to lower breast cancer risk, finds research designed to str

Boosting physical activity and curbing sitting time are highly likely to lower breast cancer risk

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBoosting physical activity levels and curbing sitting time are highly likely to lower breast cancer risk, finds research designed to str
New study shows substantial racial and ethnic disparities among survivors of second primary cancers in the US

New study shows substantial racial and ethnic disparities among survivors of second primary cancers in the US

by American Cancer SocietyResearchers highlight the need for more research to address survival disparities among multiple primary cancer survivors. Credit: American Cancer SocietyIn new findings

New study shows substantial racial and ethnic disparities among survivors of second primary cancers in the US

by American Cancer SocietyResearchers highlight the need for more research to address survival disparities among multiple primary cancer survivors. Credit: American Cancer SocietyIn new findings
Immunotherapy was meant to defeat cancer—what happened to the great promise?

Immunotherapy was meant to defeat cancer—what happened to the great promise?

by Jonathan Fisher,The ConversationCredit: Ivan Samkov from PexelsIn 1893, theAmerican Journal of the Medical Sciencesreported on 10 patients whose large and hitherto incurable cance

Immunotherapy was meant to defeat cancer—what happened to the great promise?

by Jonathan Fisher,The ConversationCredit: Ivan Samkov from PexelsIn 1893, theAmerican Journal of the Medical Sciencesreported on 10 patients whose large and hitherto incurable cance
Insurance status mediates racial, ethnic inequities in cervical cancer, finds study

Insurance status mediates racial, ethnic inequities in cervical cancer, finds study

by Elana GotkineInsurance status mediates racial and ethnic inequities in advanced-stage cervical cancer diagnosis, according to a study published online March 10 inJAMA Network Open.Hunter K. H

Insurance status mediates racial, ethnic inequities in cervical cancer, finds study

by Elana GotkineInsurance status mediates racial and ethnic inequities in advanced-stage cervical cancer diagnosis, according to a study published online March 10 inJAMA Network Open.Hunter K. H
Study reports blocking key enzyme boosts anti-cancer T-cell responses and resistance to immunosuppression

Study reports blocking key enzyme boosts anti-cancer T-cell responses and resistance to immunosuppression

byLouisiana State UniversityCredit:Frontiers in ImmunologyDOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.987298A study led by LSU Health New Orleans cancer researchers describes a novel therapeutic strateg

Study reports blocking key enzyme boosts anti-cancer T-cell responses and resistance to immunosuppression

byLouisiana State UniversityCredit:Frontiers in ImmunologyDOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.987298A study led by LSU Health New Orleans cancer researchers describes a novel therapeutic strateg
COVID reforms in cancer care and research could have long-term benefits

COVID reforms in cancer care and research could have long-term benefits

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new review led by Professor James Spicer considers the reforms in cancer care and research made due to the pandemic, arguing that s

COVID reforms in cancer care and research could have long-term benefits

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new review led by Professor James Spicer considers the reforms in cancer care and research made due to the pandemic, arguing that s