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New study presents evidence for 'tough conversations' around racism in access to cancer care

New study presents evidence for 'tough conversations' around racism in access to cancer care

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research in the November 2022 issue ofJNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Networkhas examined w

New study presents evidence for 'tough conversations' around racism in access to cancer care

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research in the November 2022 issue ofJNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Networkhas examined w
Novel pretargeted radionuclide therapy for HER2-expressing cancers shows promise

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

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
Overweight before age 40 increases cancer risk

Overweight before age 40 increases cancer risk

by Kim E. Andreassen,University of BergenObesity is a risk factor for many types of cancer. Credit: Colourbox.In an international study, lead by the University of Bergen, the researchers wanted

Overweight before age 40 increases cancer risk

by Kim E. Andreassen,University of BergenObesity is a risk factor for many types of cancer. Credit: Colourbox.In an international study, lead by the University of Bergen, the researchers wanted
Cellular origins of pediatric brain tumors identified

Cellular origins of pediatric brain tumors identified

by McGill UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA research team led by Dr. Claudia Kleinman, an investigator at the Lady Davis Institute at the Jewish General Hospital, together with Dr. Nada Jabado

Cellular origins of pediatric brain tumors identified

by McGill UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA research team led by Dr. Claudia Kleinman, an investigator at the Lady Davis Institute at the Jewish General Hospital, together with Dr. Nada Jabado
Study discovers triple immunotherapy combination as possible treatment for pancreatic cancer

Study discovers triple immunotherapy combination as possible treatment for pancreatic cancer

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainResearchers at The University of Texa

Study discovers triple immunotherapy combination as possible treatment for pancreatic cancer

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainResearchers at The University of Texa
Neurofeedback shows promise for addressing 'chemo brain' in pilot study

Neurofeedback shows promise for addressing 'chemo brain' in pilot study

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainRestoring normal functioning in the brains of cancer patients through neurofeedback could potentially alleviate the mental foggine

Neurofeedback shows promise for addressing 'chemo brain' in pilot study

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainRestoring normal functioning in the brains of cancer patients through neurofeedback could potentially alleviate the mental foggine
Novel immune inhibitor associated with glioma progression

Novel immune inhibitor associated with glioma progression

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityCAFs are enriched in pediatric HGG relative to LGG and NB. (A) UMAP clustering from 21 pediatric brain samples . (B) The frequency of CAFs is a function

Novel immune inhibitor associated with glioma progression

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityCAFs are enriched in pediatric HGG relative to LGG and NB. (A) UMAP clustering from 21 pediatric brain samples . (B) The frequency of CAFs is a function
Key human bladder cancer genes pinpointed in cats and dogs

Key human bladder cancer genes pinpointed in cats and dogs

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainKey bladder cancer genes have been uncovered through studying the cancers in cats and dogs, in a significant stride for finding

Key human bladder cancer genes pinpointed in cats and dogs

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainKey bladder cancer genes have been uncovered through studying the cancers in cats and dogs, in a significant stride for finding
Researchers identify immune cell that helps kill bladder cancer tumors

Researchers identify immune cell that helps kill bladder cancer tumors

by The Mount Sinai HospitalMyeloid immune cells alongsidered blood cells in an electron micrograph of human blood. Credit: National Cancer InstituteMount Sinai researchers have made two imp

Researchers identify immune cell that helps kill bladder cancer tumors

by The Mount Sinai HospitalMyeloid immune cells alongsidered blood cells in an electron micrograph of human blood. Credit: National Cancer InstituteMount Sinai researchers have made two imp
New technique adds to the expanding suite of TAPS capabilities

New technique adds to the expanding suite of TAPS capabilities

byLudwig Cancer ResearchDevelopment of wglrTAPS. (A) Schematic representation of the wglrTAPS. (B) Sequence length distribution of wglrTAPS HiFi read. (C) Conversion rate of wglrTAPS at methylat

New technique adds to the expanding suite of TAPS capabilities

byLudwig Cancer ResearchDevelopment of wglrTAPS. (A) Schematic representation of the wglrTAPS. (B) Sequence length distribution of wglrTAPS HiFi read. (C) Conversion rate of wglrTAPS at methylat
Sniffing out disease with smartphones

Sniffing out disease with smartphones

by CORDISCredit: CC0 Public DomainGastric cancer, also known as stomach cancer, is the fifth most common cause of cancer-related deaths in Europe. Because of the lack of early signs specifically

Sniffing out disease with smartphones

by CORDISCredit: CC0 Public DomainGastric cancer, also known as stomach cancer, is the fifth most common cause of cancer-related deaths in Europe. Because of the lack of early signs specifically
Lung cancer screening more cost effective when using risk model-based strategies, study shows

Lung cancer screening more cost effective when using risk model-based strategies, study shows

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRisk model-based lung cancer screening strategies, which select individuals based on personal risk, are more co

Lung cancer screening more cost effective when using risk model-based strategies, study shows

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRisk model-based lung cancer screening strategies, which select individuals based on personal risk, are more co