73

Oncology
Prevention and treatment of tumors, and caring for cancer patients.
Sub Categories on Oncology
Latest Articles
Study: Living in disadvantaged neighborhood shortens breast cancer survival

Study: Living in disadvantaged neighborhood shortens breast cancer survival

by Lori SolomonBreast cancer-specific survival is shorter in women from disadvantaged neighborhoods versus advantaged neighborhoods, according to a study published online April 21 inJAMA Network

Study: Living in disadvantaged neighborhood shortens breast cancer survival

by Lori SolomonBreast cancer-specific survival is shorter in women from disadvantaged neighborhoods versus advantaged neighborhoods, according to a study published online April 21 inJAMA Network
New method eradicates deadly brain tumors by 'starving' them of energy source

New method eradicates deadly brain tumors by 'starving' them of energy source

byTel Aviv UniversityDr. Lior Mayo and students. Credit: Tel Aviv UniversityA groundbreaking study at Tel Aviv University effectively eradicated glioblastoma, a highly lethal type of brain cance

New method eradicates deadly brain tumors by 'starving' them of energy source

byTel Aviv UniversityDr. Lior Mayo and students. Credit: Tel Aviv UniversityA groundbreaking study at Tel Aviv University effectively eradicated glioblastoma, a highly lethal type of brain cance
Researchers identify key metabolic regulators of drug resistance in the fight against pancreatic cancer

Researchers identify key metabolic regulators of drug resistance in the fight against pancreatic cancer

by Rebecca Brierley,University at BuffaloGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular & Cellular Proteomics(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.mcpro.2022.100409Researchers from the University at Buff

Researchers identify key metabolic regulators of drug resistance in the fight against pancreatic cancer

by Rebecca Brierley,University at BuffaloGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular & Cellular Proteomics(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.mcpro.2022.100409Researchers from the University at Buff
Genomic deletions explain why some types of melanoma resist targeted therapies

Genomic deletions explain why some types of melanoma resist targeted therapies

byCenter for Genomic RegulationCredit: CC0 Public DomainMelanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. With global incidence rates rising, new, more effective treatments are necessary to allevia

Genomic deletions explain why some types of melanoma resist targeted therapies

byCenter for Genomic RegulationCredit: CC0 Public DomainMelanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. With global incidence rates rising, new, more effective treatments are necessary to allevia
DDX41 and its unique contribution to myeloid leukemogenesis

DDX41 and its unique contribution to myeloid leukemogenesis

by Impact Journals LLCCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn an editorial paper published inOncotargettitled, "DDX41 and its unique contribution to myeloid leukemogenesis," researc

DDX41 and its unique contribution to myeloid leukemogenesis

by Impact Journals LLCCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn an editorial paper published inOncotargettitled, "DDX41 and its unique contribution to myeloid leukemogenesis," researc
Synthetic molecule proves able to mitigate heart failure in translational study

Synthetic molecule proves able to mitigate heart failure in translational study

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPThe vicious cycle of heart failure (HF). (i) Impaired aldehyde metabolism by aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2); (ii) accumulation of 4-hydroxynonenal (4-HNE), a re

Synthetic molecule proves able to mitigate heart failure in translational study

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPThe vicious cycle of heart failure (HF). (i) Impaired aldehyde metabolism by aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2); (ii) accumulation of 4-hydroxynonenal (4-HNE), a re
Study: Immunotherapy costs drive increase in Medicare spending for outpatient cancer care at the end of life

Study: Immunotherapy costs drive increase in Medicare spending for outpatient cancer care at the end of life

by American Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study finds that recent increases in Medicare spending on outpatient cancer care at the end of patients' lives

Study: Immunotherapy costs drive increase in Medicare spending for outpatient cancer care at the end of life

by American Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study finds that recent increases in Medicare spending on outpatient cancer care at the end of patients' lives
Previously unidentified proteins suggest new way to diagnose ovarian cancer

Previously unidentified proteins suggest new way to diagnose ovarian cancer

by Nagoya UniversityExtracellular vesicles (EVs) are vesicles with lipid-bilayer structures (shown in center), and three proteins expressed on small EVs called exosomes (shown in red, green, blue

Previously unidentified proteins suggest new way to diagnose ovarian cancer

by Nagoya UniversityExtracellular vesicles (EVs) are vesicles with lipid-bilayer structures (shown in center), and three proteins expressed on small EVs called exosomes (shown in red, green, blue
Novel genomics tool enables more accurate identification of rare mutations in cancer cells

Novel genomics tool enables more accurate identification of rare mutations in cancer cells

by New York Genome CenterExample of colored de Bruijn graph rendered to represent genomic data for a short region of 400 base pairs using the Lancet genomics tool developed by New York Genome Center s

Novel genomics tool enables more accurate identification of rare mutations in cancer cells

by New York Genome CenterExample of colored de Bruijn graph rendered to represent genomic data for a short region of 400 base pairs using the Lancet genomics tool developed by New York Genome Center s
AZD6738 found to slow some types of children's tumor growth in mouse models

AZD6738 found to slow some types of children's tumor growth in mouse models

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public Domain(Medical Xpress)—A team of researchers from the U.S., Germany and Japan has found that the chemical AZD6738 was able to slow some childhood type t

AZD6738 found to slow some types of children's tumor growth in mouse models

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public Domain(Medical Xpress)—A team of researchers from the U.S., Germany and Japan has found that the chemical AZD6738 was able to slow some childhood type t
The impact of cohesin mutations: Insights into a hidden regulator of alternative splicing in leukemia

The impact of cohesin mutations: Insights into a hidden regulator of alternative splicing in leukemia

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCohesin regulates alternative splicing. (A) Flowchart showing the experimental protocol, as detailed in Materials and Methods. (B) Schematic showing five different cl

The impact of cohesin mutations: Insights into a hidden regulator of alternative splicing in leukemia

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCohesin regulates alternative splicing. (A) Flowchart showing the experimental protocol, as detailed in Materials and Methods. (B) Schematic showing five different cl
Deep proteomic profiling reveals possible therapeutic targets for medulloblastoma

Deep proteomic profiling reveals possible therapeutic targets for medulloblastoma

byTranslational Genomics Research InstituteSample overview and subgroup classification. (A) Common molecular alterations and subgroup classifications of 20 MB PDX models. (B) Partial least squar

Deep proteomic profiling reveals possible therapeutic targets for medulloblastoma

byTranslational Genomics Research InstituteSample overview and subgroup classification. (A) Common molecular alterations and subgroup classifications of 20 MB PDX models. (B) Partial least squar