Colorectal and pancreatic cancer rates up 10% in last 30 years, major study reveals

by Spink HealthCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0The results of a major study across 195 countries, presented today at UEG Week Barcelona 2019, indicate

Updated on: May 21,2024

Colorectal and pancreatic cancer rates up 10% in last 30 years, major study reveals

by Spink HealthCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0The results of a major study across 195 countries, presented today at UEG Week Barcelona 2019, indicate

Updated on:May 21,2024

Researchers discover a new approach to boost the immune system

by Aarhus UniversityCancer cells. Credit: Dr. Cecil Fox, National Cancer InstituteImmunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses the body's own immune system to fight tumor cells. Whil

Updated on: February 20,2024

Researchers discover a new approach to boost the immune system

by Aarhus UniversityCancer cells. Credit: Dr. Cecil Fox, National Cancer InstituteImmunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses the body's own immune system to fight tumor cells. Whil

Updated on:February 20,2024

Researchers key to advance care planning with cancer clinical trial patients

by University of Pennsylvania School of NursingConnie M. Ulrich, PhD, RN, FAAN, the Lillian S. Brunner Chair in Medical and Surgical Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing (P

Updated on: June 15,2024

Researchers key to advance care planning with cancer clinical trial patients

by University of Pennsylvania School of NursingConnie M. Ulrich, PhD, RN, FAAN, the Lillian S. Brunner Chair in Medical and Surgical Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing (P

Updated on:June 15,2024

New tumor-selective light treatment could kill breast cancer cells with greater accuracy and improve tumor control

byNational University of SingaporeGraphical abstract. Credit:ACS Nano(2023). DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c01916Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in Singapore. Treatme

Updated on: January 13,2024

New tumor-selective light treatment could kill breast cancer cells with greater accuracy and improve tumor control

byNational University of SingaporeGraphical abstract. Credit:ACS Nano(2023). DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c01916Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in Singapore. Treatme

Updated on:January 13,2024

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

Updated on: April 18,2024

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

Updated on:April 18,2024

The sugar-attaching enzyme that defines colon cancer

by American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyThe enzyme GalNAc-T6 is selectively up-regulated in colon adenocarcinomas, and its expression is associated with a cancer-like growth pat

Updated on: April 14,2024

The sugar-attaching enzyme that defines colon cancer

by American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyThe enzyme GalNAc-T6 is selectively up-regulated in colon adenocarcinomas, and its expression is associated with a cancer-like growth pat

Updated on:April 14,2024

Novel pretargeted radionuclide therapy for HER2-expressing cancers shows promise

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingTransversal (A), coronal (B), sagittal (C) nanoSPECT/CT images and maximum intensity projection (D) obtained 30 h after injection of pretargeted&nbs

Updated on: March 06,2024

Novel pretargeted radionuclide therapy for HER2-expressing cancers shows promise

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingTransversal (A), coronal (B), sagittal (C) nanoSPECT/CT images and maximum intensity projection (D) obtained 30 h after injection of pretargeted&nbs

Updated on:March 06,2024

Mortality among low-risk differentiated thyroid cancer survivors in the US

by Kathryn Ryan,Mary Ann Liebert, IncFlowchart of the study population. Credit:Thyroid(2023). DOI: 10.1089/thy.2023.0449A new study has shown that overall and cause-specific mortalit

Updated on: March 30,2024

Mortality among low-risk differentiated thyroid cancer survivors in the US

by Kathryn Ryan,Mary Ann Liebert, IncFlowchart of the study population. Credit:Thyroid(2023). DOI: 10.1089/thy.2023.0449A new study has shown that overall and cause-specific mortalit

Updated on:March 30,2024

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

Updated on: March 08,2024

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

Updated on:March 08,2024

1999 to 2018 saw increase in cancer survivors with functional limitation, finds research

by Elana GotkineFrom 1999 to 2018, there was a more than twofold increase in the number of cancer survivors reporting functional limitations, according to a research letter published online May 11 in&

Updated on: January 23,2024

1999 to 2018 saw increase in cancer survivors with functional limitation, finds research

by Elana GotkineFrom 1999 to 2018, there was a more than twofold increase in the number of cancer survivors reporting functional limitations, according to a research letter published online May 11 in&

Updated on:January 23,2024

Researchers use a new approach to hit an 'undruggable' target

by University of MichiganGraphical abstract. Credit:Nature Chemical Biology(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41589-022-01248-4The protein STAT5 has long been an appealing target against cancer, b

Updated on: February 18,2024

Researchers use a new approach to hit an 'undruggable' target

by University of MichiganGraphical abstract. Credit:Nature Chemical Biology(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41589-022-01248-4The protein STAT5 has long been an appealing target against cancer, b

Updated on:February 18,2024

Researchers characterize mechanism of action of CAR T cells

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDThe sci

Updated on: June 08,2024

Researchers characterize mechanism of action of CAR T cells

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDThe sci

Updated on:June 08,2024