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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
Study finds earlier mammograms for women with family history of breast cancer may not be needed

Study finds earlier mammograms for women with family history of breast cancer may not be needed

by Stephanie Winn,UC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study released in the journalCancerreconsiders guidelines for when to start screening with mammograms if a woman has

Study finds earlier mammograms for women with family history of breast cancer may not be needed

by Stephanie Winn,UC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study released in the journalCancerreconsiders guidelines for when to start screening with mammograms if a woman has
Research suggests a new approach for treatment-resistant breast cancers

Research suggests a new approach for treatment-resistant breast cancers

by Louisiana State UniversityCB-103 shows synergy with paclitaxel and fulvestrant in breast cancer cell lines. TNBC (HCC1187) and ER+ BC (MCF-7) cells were treated with combinations of CB-103 (15

Research suggests a new approach for treatment-resistant breast cancers

by Louisiana State UniversityCB-103 shows synergy with paclitaxel and fulvestrant in breast cancer cell lines. TNBC (HCC1187) and ER+ BC (MCF-7) cells were treated with combinations of CB-103 (15
A novel method to better predict the outgrowth of ductal carcinoma in situ

A novel method to better predict the outgrowth of ductal carcinoma in situ

by Netherlands Cancer InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.04.002An international team of researchers led by the Netherlands Cancer Institu

A novel method to better predict the outgrowth of ductal carcinoma in situ

by Netherlands Cancer InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.04.002An international team of researchers led by the Netherlands Cancer Institu
Researchers characterize mechanism of action of CAR T cells

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

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
A simple text could make the difference between life and death

A simple text could make the difference between life and death

by University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA Ph.D. researcher from the University of South Australia is testing whether smartphone text messages can encourage cancer patients to tak

A simple text could make the difference between life and death

by University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA Ph.D. researcher from the University of South Australia is testing whether smartphone text messages can encourage cancer patients to tak
Many breast cancer survivors may be able to forgo mammograms in old age

Many breast cancer survivors may be able to forgo mammograms in old age

by Denise MannOlder breast cancer survivors often have other medical issues and a shorter life expectancy than younger breast cancer survivors. What's more, their cancers are often slow-growing, a

Many breast cancer survivors may be able to forgo mammograms in old age

by Denise MannOlder breast cancer survivors often have other medical issues and a shorter life expectancy than younger breast cancer survivors. What's more, their cancers are often slow-growing, a
The hitchhiker's guide to defeating glioblastoma

The hitchhiker's guide to defeating glioblastoma

by Brigham and Women's HospitalGlioblastoma (histology slide). Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0In cancer therapeutics research, microRNAs—tiny strings of nucleotides that get churned out inside

The hitchhiker's guide to defeating glioblastoma

by Brigham and Women's HospitalGlioblastoma (histology slide). Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0In cancer therapeutics research, microRNAs—tiny strings of nucleotides that get churned out inside
Study: Mitochondria engage the integrated stress response to promote tumor growth

Study: Mitochondria engage the integrated stress response to promote tumor growth

by Impact Journals LLCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new editorial paper, titled "Mitochondria engage the integrated stress response to promote tumor growth," was published inOncot

Study: Mitochondria engage the integrated stress response to promote tumor growth

by Impact Journals LLCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new editorial paper, titled "Mitochondria engage the integrated stress response to promote tumor growth," was published inOncot
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
Care at high-volume radiation treatment centers tied to higher survival

Care at high-volume radiation treatment centers tied to higher survival

by Lori SolomonAmong men with very high-risk prostate cancer, higher radiation facility case volume is independently associated with longer overall survival, according to a study published online Aug.

Care at high-volume radiation treatment centers tied to higher survival

by Lori SolomonAmong men with very high-risk prostate cancer, higher radiation facility case volume is independently associated with longer overall survival, according to a study published online Aug.
Study shines light on impact of environment on neurocognitive outcomes in survivors of pediatric brain tumors

Study shines light on impact of environment on neurocognitive outcomes in survivors of pediatric brain tumors

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTo gain a clearer understanding of the differences between childhood cancer patients when it comes to the impact of ra

Study shines light on impact of environment on neurocognitive outcomes in survivors of pediatric brain tumors

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTo gain a clearer understanding of the differences between childhood cancer patients when it comes to the impact of ra