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Targeted care reverses racial/ethnic health disparities in colon cancer screening, researchers find

Targeted care reverses racial/ethnic health disparities in colon cancer screening, researchers find

by Jacqueline Mitchell,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer is a leading cancer-related cause of death in the United States, ranking third in in

Targeted care reverses racial/ethnic health disparities in colon cancer screening, researchers find

by Jacqueline Mitchell,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer is a leading cancer-related cause of death in the United States, ranking third in in
Unraveling role of tumor suppressor in gene expression and ovarian tumorigenesis

Unraveling role of tumor suppressor in gene expression and ovarian tumorigenesis

by The Wistar InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe tumor suppressor protein ARID1A controls global transcription in ovarian epithelial cells, according to new research conducted at The Wistar In

Unraveling role of tumor suppressor in gene expression and ovarian tumorigenesis

by The Wistar InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe tumor suppressor protein ARID1A controls global transcription in ovarian epithelial cells, according to new research conducted at The Wistar In
Researchers develop 'on-demand' whole tumor cell vaccine against cancer

Researchers develop 'on-demand' whole tumor cell vaccine against cancer

by Chinese Academy of SciencesStrategy of using photothermal nanoparticle-based whole tumor cell vaccine (LN-TCV) for on-demand near-infrared (NIR) manipulation of immune responses against cancer

Researchers develop 'on-demand' whole tumor cell vaccine against cancer

by Chinese Academy of SciencesStrategy of using photothermal nanoparticle-based whole tumor cell vaccine (LN-TCV) for on-demand near-infrared (NIR) manipulation of immune responses against cancer
Understanding that chronic back pain originates from within the brain could lead to quicker recovery, study finds

Understanding that chronic back pain originates from within the brain could lead to quicker recovery, study finds

by Yoni Ashar,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost people with chronic back pain naturally think their pain is caused by injuries or other problems in the body such as arthritis

Understanding that chronic back pain originates from within the brain could lead to quicker recovery, study finds

by Yoni Ashar,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost people with chronic back pain naturally think their pain is caused by injuries or other problems in the body such as arthritis
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
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
New regulator in aggressive breast cancer cells discovered

New regulator in aggressive breast cancer cells discovered

by Leibniz Institute on AgingThe protein TRPS1 controls the activity of the YAP protein in breast cancer. If YAP activity is downregulated, the survival prognosis for patients is reduced. If TRPS1 is

New regulator in aggressive breast cancer cells discovered

by Leibniz Institute on AgingThe protein TRPS1 controls the activity of the YAP protein in breast cancer. If YAP activity is downregulated, the survival prognosis for patients is reduced. If TRPS1 is
HPV vaccine eliminates advanced skin cancer in 97-year-old

HPV vaccine eliminates advanced skin cancer in 97-year-old

(HealthDay)—The 9-valent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine could be a therapeutic option for patients with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma when surgical management is not an option, according to a

HPV vaccine eliminates advanced skin cancer in 97-year-old

(HealthDay)—The 9-valent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine could be a therapeutic option for patients with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma when surgical management is not an option, according to a
High levels of depression found among Canadian older adults with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic

High levels of depression found among Canadian older adults with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic

by University of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOlder adults who have had cancer had a high risk of experiencing symptoms of depression during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic

High levels of depression found among Canadian older adults with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic

by University of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOlder adults who have had cancer had a high risk of experiencing symptoms of depression during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic
Acupuncture and acupressure may help alleviate pain and anxiety in patients undergoing surgery for gynecologic cancer

Acupuncture and acupressure may help alleviate pain and anxiety in patients undergoing surgery for gynecologic cancer

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPatients undergoing surgery for ovarian and endometrial cancers often experience anxiety and pain. A new study indicates that acupressure before surgery may help

Acupuncture and acupressure may help alleviate pain and anxiety in patients undergoing surgery for gynecologic cancer

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPatients undergoing surgery for ovarian and endometrial cancers often experience anxiety and pain. A new study indicates that acupressure before surgery may help
Study improves accuracy of breast cancer test for Ashkenazi Jewish women

Study improves accuracy of breast cancer test for Ashkenazi Jewish women

byUniversity of ManchesterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainManchester researchers have developed a way to improve the accuracy of breast cancer genetic testing for women from Ashkenazi Jewish b

Study improves accuracy of breast cancer test for Ashkenazi Jewish women

byUniversity of ManchesterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainManchester researchers have developed a way to improve the accuracy of breast cancer genetic testing for women from Ashkenazi Jewish b
COVID-19 pandemic halted breast cancer screenings for many, finds study

COVID-19 pandemic halted breast cancer screenings for many, finds study

by Andrew J. Yawn,Tulane UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted routine medical checks for many.A new study from Tulane University has found th

COVID-19 pandemic halted breast cancer screenings for many, finds study

by Andrew J. Yawn,Tulane UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted routine medical checks for many.A new study from Tulane University has found th