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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
Adhering to global health recommendations reduces cancer risk

Adhering to global health recommendations reduces cancer risk

byNewcastle UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who adhere to global Cancer Prevention Recommendations are putting themselves at lower risk of developing the disease, new research confirms

Adhering to global health recommendations reduces cancer risk

byNewcastle UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who adhere to global Cancer Prevention Recommendations are putting themselves at lower risk of developing the disease, new research confirms
Aerobic activity can reduce the risk of metastatic cancer by 72%

Aerobic activity can reduce the risk of metastatic cancer by 72%

by Tel Aviv UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study at Tel Aviv University found that aerobic exercise can reduce the risk of metastatic cancer by 72%. According to the researchers

Aerobic activity can reduce the risk of metastatic cancer by 72%

by Tel Aviv UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study at Tel Aviv University found that aerobic exercise can reduce the risk of metastatic cancer by 72%. According to the researchers
Research identifies a new drug candidate to starve and suffocate breast cancer cell stem growth

Research identifies a new drug candidate to starve and suffocate breast cancer cell stem growth

by University of SalfordMichael P. Lisanti. Credit: University of SalfordScientists have identified a new drug candidate that is able starve and suffocate cancer stem cells, paving the way for ne

Research identifies a new drug candidate to starve and suffocate breast cancer cell stem growth

by University of SalfordMichael P. Lisanti. Credit: University of SalfordScientists have identified a new drug candidate that is able starve and suffocate cancer stem cells, paving the way for ne
Immune system B-cells can help predict HER2-positive breast cancer treatment response

Immune system B-cells can help predict HER2-positive breast cancer treatment response

byUNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Credit: NCI Ce

Immune system B-cells can help predict HER2-positive breast cancer treatment response

byUNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Credit: NCI Ce
First major study of proteins in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia

First major study of proteins in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia

by Lund UniversityA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear of patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/WikipediaThe most common form of childhood ca

First major study of proteins in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia

by Lund UniversityA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear of patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/WikipediaThe most common form of childhood ca
Vaccine boosts response of engineered T cells, may help eradicate solid tumors

Vaccine boosts response of engineered T cells, may help eradicate solid tumors

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainEngineering T cells to destroy cancer cells has shown success in treating some types of cancer, such as leukemia and lymphoma. How

Vaccine boosts response of engineered T cells, may help eradicate solid tumors

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainEngineering T cells to destroy cancer cells has shown success in treating some types of cancer, such as leukemia and lymphoma. How
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
Potential melanoma target bypasses therapeutic resistance to immune checkpoint blockers

Potential melanoma target bypasses therapeutic resistance to immune checkpoint blockers

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamConstitutive activation of JAK1/2 in IFNγR1KOmelanoma cells. a Identification of a JAK1/2-centric network of activated protein tyrosine ki

Potential melanoma target bypasses therapeutic resistance to immune checkpoint blockers

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamConstitutive activation of JAK1/2 in IFNγR1KOmelanoma cells. a Identification of a JAK1/2-centric network of activated protein tyrosine ki
Study shows checkpoint inhibitor prolongs survival in patients with certain head and neck cancers

Study shows checkpoint inhibitor prolongs survival in patients with certain head and neck cancers

by Anne Doerr,Yale UniversityCredit: stock.adobe.comThe checkpoint inhibitor pembrolizumab (Keytruda) increases the survival time of patients with advanced head and neck cancers, according to a

Study shows checkpoint inhibitor prolongs survival in patients with certain head and neck cancers

by Anne Doerr,Yale UniversityCredit: stock.adobe.comThe checkpoint inhibitor pembrolizumab (Keytruda) increases the survival time of patients with advanced head and neck cancers, according to a
Two drugs are better than one in fight against leukaemia

Two drugs are better than one in fight against leukaemia

by FreshscienceDr Laura Eadie at work in the SAHMRI Leukaemia Research Laboratory. Credit: SAHMRIAdelaide scientists have devised a way to enhance the effectiveness of a patient's leukaemia treatm

Two drugs are better than one in fight against leukaemia

by FreshscienceDr Laura Eadie at work in the SAHMRI Leukaemia Research Laboratory. Credit: SAHMRIAdelaide scientists have devised a way to enhance the effectiveness of a patient's leukaemia treatm
New molecular blocker halts breast cancer metastasis, says study

New molecular blocker halts breast cancer metastasis, says study

byBar-Ilan UniversityA cell-permeable peptide derived from the second proline-rich region of Pyk2 blocks spontaneous lung metastasis in an immune-competent xenograft mouse model. Credit:On

New molecular blocker halts breast cancer metastasis, says study

byBar-Ilan UniversityA cell-permeable peptide derived from the second proline-rich region of Pyk2 blocks spontaneous lung metastasis in an immune-competent xenograft mouse model. Credit:On