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Study reveals factors that influence participation in bowel cancer screening

Study reveals factors that influence participation in bowel cancer screening

by Isabelle Dubach,University of New South WalesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new, Australian-first study by Cancer Council NSW has shed light on the factors that influence whether or not

Study reveals factors that influence participation in bowel cancer screening

by Isabelle Dubach,University of New South WalesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new, Australian-first study by Cancer Council NSW has shed light on the factors that influence whether or not
Maternal obesity may promote liver cancer

Maternal obesity may promote liver cancer

by University of GenevaCredit:JHEP Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jhepr.2024.101056Obesity, which could reach 50% of the population in certain developed countries by 2030, is a major p

Maternal obesity may promote liver cancer

by University of GenevaCredit:JHEP Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jhepr.2024.101056Obesity, which could reach 50% of the population in certain developed countries by 2030, is a major p
Many breast cancer survivors may be able to forgo mammograms in old age

Many breast cancer survivors may be able to forgo mammograms in old age

by Denise MannOlder breast cancer survivors often have other medical issues and a shorter life expectancy than younger breast cancer survivors. What's more, their cancers are often slow-growing, a

Many breast cancer survivors may be able to forgo mammograms in old age

by Denise MannOlder breast cancer survivors often have other medical issues and a shorter life expectancy than younger breast cancer survivors. What's more, their cancers are often slow-growing, a
Study overturns dogma of cancer metabolism theory

Study overturns dogma of cancer metabolism theory

by University of California, Los AngelesImage shows squamous cell skin cancer tumors with lactate production (a byproduct of glucose consumption) in purple. The tumor with lactate production bloc

Study overturns dogma of cancer metabolism theory

by University of California, Los AngelesImage shows squamous cell skin cancer tumors with lactate production (a byproduct of glucose consumption) in purple. The tumor with lactate production bloc
Clinical trial generates promising results for immunotherapy drug nivolumab in patients with advanced skin cancer

Clinical trial generates promising results for immunotherapy drug nivolumab in patients with advanced skin cancer

byWileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNumerous studies have shown that drugs called immune checkpoint inhibitors can boost the immune system's response against various cancers. Now a phase II clin

Clinical trial generates promising results for immunotherapy drug nivolumab in patients with advanced skin cancer

byWileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNumerous studies have shown that drugs called immune checkpoint inhibitors can boost the immune system's response against various cancers. Now a phase II clin
South Florida girl in need of rare blood to fight cancer

South Florida girl in need of rare blood to fight cancer

Credit: CC0 Public DomainA worldwide search is on to find blood donors with a rare genetic variation to help save a 2-year-old South Florida girl battling cancer.Zainab Mughal has neuroblastoma and ne

South Florida girl in need of rare blood to fight cancer

Credit: CC0 Public DomainA worldwide search is on to find blood donors with a rare genetic variation to help save a 2-year-old South Florida girl battling cancer.Zainab Mughal has neuroblastoma and ne
Investigators reveal changes to immune status in patient tumors after radiation

Investigators reveal changes to immune status in patient tumors after radiation

by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLittle is known about how radiation therapy to kill cancer cells affects immune cells and other components of patient tumors

Investigators reveal changes to immune status in patient tumors after radiation

by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLittle is known about how radiation therapy to kill cancer cells affects immune cells and other components of patient tumors
Long-term survey reveals worsening death rate for oral cancer in Queensland

Long-term survey reveals worsening death rate for oral cancer in Queensland

by James Cook UniversityTrends in number of cases and number of deaths during the 36-year period. Credit:Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1111/jop.13421A study

Long-term survey reveals worsening death rate for oral cancer in Queensland

by James Cook UniversityTrends in number of cases and number of deaths during the 36-year period. Credit:Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1111/jop.13421A study
Prevalence of routine breast cancer screening practices among migrant-Australian women

Prevalence of routine breast cancer screening practices among migrant-Australian women

by University of Western SydneyCredit: University of Western SydneyDespite increased awareness of the prevalence of breast cancer and importance of early detection, a Western Sydney University st

Prevalence of routine breast cancer screening practices among migrant-Australian women

by University of Western SydneyCredit: University of Western SydneyDespite increased awareness of the prevalence of breast cancer and importance of early detection, a Western Sydney University st
Salmonella exposure a risk for colon cancer, finds study

Salmonella exposure a risk for colon cancer, finds study

byUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2022.100852A new study published in the journalCell Reports Medic

Salmonella exposure a risk for colon cancer, finds study

byUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2022.100852A new study published in the journalCell Reports Medic
Research reveals promising new combination treatment for bladder cancer patients

Research reveals promising new combination treatment for bladder cancer patients

by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterCredit: OpenStax College, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsResearchers from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) shared a promising treatment

Research reveals promising new combination treatment for bladder cancer patients

by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterCredit: OpenStax College, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsResearchers from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) shared a promising treatment
Researchers develop novel approach for predicting resistance against cancer therapy

Researchers develop novel approach for predicting resistance against cancer therapy

by National University of SingaporeMultispectral microscopy with quantitative immunofluorescence is a state-of-the-art technology that can detect oncogenes simultaneously, allowing for the identi

Researchers develop novel approach for predicting resistance against cancer therapy

by National University of SingaporeMultispectral microscopy with quantitative immunofluorescence is a state-of-the-art technology that can detect oncogenes simultaneously, allowing for the identi