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A step toward understanding gastric cancer

A step toward understanding gastric cancer

by Sanjay Mishra,Vanderbilt UniversityHistopathology of Helicobacter pylori infection in a gastric foveolar pit demonstrated in endoscopic gastric biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia.Helicobacter pylori&n

A step toward understanding gastric cancer

by Sanjay Mishra,Vanderbilt UniversityHistopathology of Helicobacter pylori infection in a gastric foveolar pit demonstrated in endoscopic gastric biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia.Helicobacter pylori&n
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 reveals persistent cancer disparities in Appalachian Kentucky

Study reveals persistent cancer disparities in Appalachian Kentucky

by Elizabeth Chapin,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study published inThe Journal of Rural Healthsheds lig

Study reveals persistent cancer disparities in Appalachian Kentucky

by Elizabeth Chapin,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study published inThe Journal of Rural Healthsheds lig
Study reveals how treatment-resistant prostate cancer provides its own hormonal fuel

Study reveals how treatment-resistant prostate cancer provides its own hormonal fuel

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University in St. LouisThin slice of a human prostate tumor. The dark staining throughout reveals the presence of histone acetylation promoting cholesterol p

Study reveals how treatment-resistant prostate cancer provides its own hormonal fuel

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University in St. LouisThin slice of a human prostate tumor. The dark staining throughout reveals the presence of histone acetylation promoting cholesterol p
Researchers identify novel oncogenic function for receptor linked to Alzheimer's disease

Researchers identify novel oncogenic function for receptor linked to Alzheimer's disease

by University of TurkuCredit: CC0 Public DomainCommon and rare SORLA single nucleotide polymorphisms have been associated with the development of Alzheimer's disease. So far, SORLA has been m

Researchers identify novel oncogenic function for receptor linked to Alzheimer's disease

by University of TurkuCredit: CC0 Public DomainCommon and rare SORLA single nucleotide polymorphisms have been associated with the development of Alzheimer's disease. So far, SORLA has been m
Targeted therapy slows progression of advanced prostate cancer

Targeted therapy slows progression of advanced prostate cancer

by European Society for Medical OncologyProf Maha Hussain, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern University, Chicago, USA, study author Credit: © European Society for Medical

Targeted therapy slows progression of advanced prostate cancer

by European Society for Medical OncologyProf Maha Hussain, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern University, Chicago, USA, study author Credit: © European Society for Medical
Cancer deaths in Italy: Environmental pollution plays an important role

Cancer deaths in Italy: Environmental pollution plays an important role

by Università di BolognaGraphical abstract. Credit:Science of The Total Environment(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158439Today, cancer represents the second leading cause of death in

Cancer deaths in Italy: Environmental pollution plays an important role

by Università di BolognaGraphical abstract. Credit:Science of The Total Environment(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158439Today, cancer represents the second leading cause of death in
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
Researchers discover how to predict the efficacy of one of the most widely used drugs against breast cancer

Researchers discover how to predict the efficacy of one of the most widely used drugs against breast cancer

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentreClinical trial tumor samples: the phosphoprofiles were independent of the study site and/or treatment arm.AClinical trial treatment and s

Researchers discover how to predict the efficacy of one of the most widely used drugs against breast cancer

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentreClinical trial tumor samples: the phosphoprofiles were independent of the study site and/or treatment arm.AClinical trial treatment and s
Studies give new insights on immunotherapy in elderly patients with advanced NSCLC

Studies give new insights on immunotherapy in elderly patients with advanced NSCLC

by European Society for Medical OncologyTwo studies to be reported at ELCC 2019 provide new insights on the efficacy and safety of immunotherapy in elderly patients with advanced non-small-cell l

Studies give new insights on immunotherapy in elderly patients with advanced NSCLC

by European Society for Medical OncologyTwo studies to be reported at ELCC 2019 provide new insights on the efficacy and safety of immunotherapy in elderly patients with advanced non-small-cell l
Study finds earlier mammograms for women with family history of breast cancer may not be needed

Study finds earlier mammograms for women with family history of breast cancer may not be needed

by Stephanie Winn,UC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study released in the journalCancerreconsiders guidelines for when to start screening with mammograms if a woman has

Study finds earlier mammograms for women with family history of breast cancer may not be needed

by Stephanie Winn,UC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study released in the journalCancerreconsiders guidelines for when to start screening with mammograms if a woman has
Study: GPs managing more skin cancer cases as cost of treatment climbs in Australia

Study: GPs managing more skin cancer cases as cost of treatment climbs in Australia

by University of Sydney(A) Proportion of different skin cancer-related conditions managed in general practice, 2000–2016. (B) Management rate per 1,000 encounters of all skin cancer-related condi

Study: GPs managing more skin cancer cases as cost of treatment climbs in Australia

by University of Sydney(A) Proportion of different skin cancer-related conditions managed in general practice, 2000–2016. (B) Management rate per 1,000 encounters of all skin cancer-related condi