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Researchers create novel compound targeting melanoma cells

Researchers create novel compound targeting melanoma cells

by Boston University School of MedicineMelanoma in skin biopsy with H&E stain—this case may represent superficial spreading melanoma. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0An international team of re

Researchers create novel compound targeting melanoma cells

by Boston University School of MedicineMelanoma in skin biopsy with H&E stain—this case may represent superficial spreading melanoma. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0An international team of re
Genetic test could help fight secondary breast cancer

Genetic test could help fight secondary breast cancer

by University of SheffieldMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainThousands of breast cancer patients at risk of developing aggressive sec

Genetic test could help fight secondary breast cancer

by University of SheffieldMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainThousands of breast cancer patients at risk of developing aggressive sec
Clinical trial of adjuvant therapy combination shows improved recurrence-free survival in liver cancer patients

Clinical trial of adjuvant therapy combination shows improved recurrence-free survival in liver cancer patients

by SingHealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn international randomized controlled trial, advised by a steering committee co-led by a senior clinician-scientist from the National Cancer Centre

Clinical trial of adjuvant therapy combination shows improved recurrence-free survival in liver cancer patients

by SingHealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn international randomized controlled trial, advised by a steering committee co-led by a senior clinician-scientist from the National Cancer Centre
Money ills add to cancer struggle

Money ills add to cancer struggle

by University of Technology, SydneyCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne in five cancer patients could be experiencing financial difficulties because of their care needs, according to new research publish

Money ills add to cancer struggle

by University of Technology, SydneyCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne in five cancer patients could be experiencing financial difficulties because of their care needs, according to new research publish
Physicians debate CRC guidelines, available screening options for younger patients

Physicians debate CRC guidelines, available screening options for younger patients

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a newAnnals of Internal Medicine"Beyond the Guidelines" feature, a primary care physician and a gastroen

Physicians debate CRC guidelines, available screening options for younger patients

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a newAnnals of Internal Medicine"Beyond the Guidelines" feature, a primary care physician and a gastroen
Deep learning and radiomics allow precise differentiation in brain tumors

Deep learning and radiomics allow precise differentiation in brain tumors

by Karl Landsteiner University of Health SciencesGeneral diagram of the proposed radiomics and radiophysiomics approach, showing the major steps: MRI data acquisition, calculation of MRI biomarker map

Deep learning and radiomics allow precise differentiation in brain tumors

by Karl Landsteiner University of Health SciencesGeneral diagram of the proposed radiomics and radiophysiomics approach, showing the major steps: MRI data acquisition, calculation of MRI biomarker map
Inhibition of histone deacetylase 2 reduces MDM2 expression and reduces tumor growth in dedifferentiated liposarcoma

Inhibition of histone deacetylase 2 reduces MDM2 expression and reduces tumor growth in dedifferentiated liposarcoma

by OncotargetElevated HDAC2 mRNA expression is poorly prognostic in DDLPS. (A) mRNA expression of HDAC2 and disease-free survival (DFS) data from 52 subjects with DDLPS from The Cancer Genome Atlas (T

Inhibition of histone deacetylase 2 reduces MDM2 expression and reduces tumor growth in dedifferentiated liposarcoma

by OncotargetElevated HDAC2 mRNA expression is poorly prognostic in DDLPS. (A) mRNA expression of HDAC2 and disease-free survival (DFS) data from 52 subjects with DDLPS from The Cancer Genome Atlas (T
Researchers pursue blood test for colorectal cancer

Researchers pursue blood test for colorectal cancer

by West Virginia UniversityBonnie's Bus is a mobile mammography unit that the WVU Cancer Institute uses to conduct breast cancer screenings across West Virginia, even in rural counties that a

Researchers pursue blood test for colorectal cancer

by West Virginia UniversityBonnie's Bus is a mobile mammography unit that the WVU Cancer Institute uses to conduct breast cancer screenings across West Virginia, even in rural counties that a
Periostin shows promise to help fight a common form of esophageal cancer

Periostin shows promise to help fight a common form of esophageal cancer

byElsevierSchematic diagram of roles of periostin (POSTN) in the esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) microenvironment. Direct contact with ESCC cells leads mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) to

Periostin shows promise to help fight a common form of esophageal cancer

byElsevierSchematic diagram of roles of periostin (POSTN) in the esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) microenvironment. Direct contact with ESCC cells leads mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) to
Expert second opinion improves reliability of melanoma diagnoses

Expert second opinion improves reliability of melanoma diagnoses

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainGetting a reliable diagnosis of melanoma can be a significant challenge for pathologists. The diagnosis relies on a pathologist&#3

Expert second opinion improves reliability of melanoma diagnoses

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainGetting a reliable diagnosis of melanoma can be a significant challenge for pathologists. The diagnosis relies on a pathologist&#3
Study reveals pathways for aggressive prostate cancer subtype

Study reveals pathways for aggressive prostate cancer subtype

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterScRNAseq of ICC/IDC-enriched and benign-enriched prostate. a Schematic of scRNAseq protocol of ICC/IDC-enriched and benign-enriched prostate. b Representati

Study reveals pathways for aggressive prostate cancer subtype

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterScRNAseq of ICC/IDC-enriched and benign-enriched prostate. a Schematic of scRNAseq protocol of ICC/IDC-enriched and benign-enriched prostate. b Representati
Study sheds new light on mechanism of breast cancer treatment resistance

Study sheds new light on mechanism of breast cancer treatment resistance

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainA study by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has illumina

Study sheds new light on mechanism of breast cancer treatment resistance

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainA study by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has illumina