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Researchers to investigate screening for prostate cancer using MRI—potentially replacing the PSA test

Researchers to investigate screening for prostate cancer using MRI—potentially replacing the PSA test

by Medical Research CouncilCredit: Medical Research CouncilA new clinical study will test for the first time if MRI scans can be used for population screening to detect prostate cancer more accur

Researchers to investigate screening for prostate cancer using MRI—potentially replacing the PSA test

by Medical Research CouncilCredit: Medical Research CouncilA new clinical study will test for the first time if MRI scans can be used for population screening to detect prostate cancer more accur
Study analyses how far people will travel for specialist cancer care

Study analyses how far people will travel for specialist cancer care

by University College LondonCredit: Keith Sergeant Source:FlickrPeople are willing to travel 75 minutes longer for specialist cancer surgery if it reduces their risk of complications

Study analyses how far people will travel for specialist cancer care

by University College LondonCredit: Keith Sergeant Source:FlickrPeople are willing to travel 75 minutes longer for specialist cancer surgery if it reduces their risk of complications
New research reviews myeloid-derived suppressor cells in cancer, autoimmune diseases, and more

New research reviews myeloid-derived suppressor cells in cancer, autoimmune diseases, and more

by Impact Journals LLCMDSCs generated by obesity migrate to lymphoid organ and TME. Credit: 2022 Shibata et al.A new review titled "Myeloid-derived suppressor cells: Cancer, autoimmune diseases,

New research reviews myeloid-derived suppressor cells in cancer, autoimmune diseases, and more

by Impact Journals LLCMDSCs generated by obesity migrate to lymphoid organ and TME. Credit: 2022 Shibata et al.A new review titled "Myeloid-derived suppressor cells: Cancer, autoimmune diseases,
Tumor-induced B cell changes reveal potential biomarker for treatment response in triple negative breast cancer

Tumor-induced B cell changes reveal potential biomarker for treatment response in triple negative breast cancer

byBaylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions have discovered new insights into tumor-induced B cell chang

Tumor-induced B cell changes reveal potential biomarker for treatment response in triple negative breast cancer

byBaylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions have discovered new insights into tumor-induced B cell chang
Exercise can reduce severity of breast cancer treatment side effects

Exercise can reduce severity of breast cancer treatment side effects

by Edith Cowan UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBreast cancer is the most common form of the disease among women; in Australia, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer b

Exercise can reduce severity of breast cancer treatment side effects

by Edith Cowan UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBreast cancer is the most common form of the disease among women; in Australia, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer b
Novel anti-cancer nanomedicine for efficient chemotherapy

Novel anti-cancer nanomedicine for efficient chemotherapy

by University of HelsinkiThe new exosome-based nanomedicines enhanced tumor accumulation, extravasation from blood vessels and penetration into deep tumor parenchyma after intravenous administrat

Novel anti-cancer nanomedicine for efficient chemotherapy

by University of HelsinkiThe new exosome-based nanomedicines enhanced tumor accumulation, extravasation from blood vessels and penetration into deep tumor parenchyma after intravenous administrat
Researchers find genetic pathways to individualized treatment for advanced prostate cancer

Researchers find genetic pathways to individualized treatment for advanced prostate cancer

by Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicResearchers at Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine have uncovered genetic clues to why tumors resist a specific therapy used for treating advanced pros

Researchers find genetic pathways to individualized treatment for advanced prostate cancer

by Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicResearchers at Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine have uncovered genetic clues to why tumors resist a specific therapy used for treating advanced pros
Researchers identify neurotransmitter that helps cancers progress

Researchers identify neurotransmitter that helps cancers progress

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineUsing human cancer cells, tumor and blood samples from cancer patients, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have uncovered the role of a neurotrans

Researchers identify neurotransmitter that helps cancers progress

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineUsing human cancer cells, tumor and blood samples from cancer patients, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have uncovered the role of a neurotrans
Researcher looks at molecular changes for clues to disparities in breast cancer outcomes

Researcher looks at molecular changes for clues to disparities in breast cancer outcomes

by Medical University of South CarolinaPeggi Angel, Ph.D., is in looking at how socioeconomic stressors may influence metabolic processes that could in turn create a "tumor permissive"

Researcher looks at molecular changes for clues to disparities in breast cancer outcomes

by Medical University of South CarolinaPeggi Angel, Ph.D., is in looking at how socioeconomic stressors may influence metabolic processes that could in turn create a "tumor permissive"
ASCO: Pembrolizumab superior for initial Tx of advanced NSCLC

ASCO: Pembrolizumab superior for initial Tx of advanced NSCLC

(HealthDay)—For patients with programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1)-expressing locally advanced or metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), pembrolizumab is associated with better overall survival t

ASCO: Pembrolizumab superior for initial Tx of advanced NSCLC

(HealthDay)—For patients with programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1)-expressing locally advanced or metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), pembrolizumab is associated with better overall survival t
New test predicts chance of living more than a year on targeted breast cancer treatment

New test predicts chance of living more than a year on targeted breast cancer treatment

by Institute of Cancer ResearchBreast cancer cells stained for DNA (red), NFkB (green), and a reactive oxygen species probe (blue). Credit: Julia Sero / the ICR, 2011A new test could pick out wom

New test predicts chance of living more than a year on targeted breast cancer treatment

by Institute of Cancer ResearchBreast cancer cells stained for DNA (red), NFkB (green), and a reactive oxygen species probe (blue). Credit: Julia Sero / the ICR, 2011A new test could pick out wom
A new strategy 'raises the volume' of gut-body communication

A new strategy 'raises the volume' of gut-body communication

by Ana María Rodríguez, Ph.d.,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainThroughout the gastrointestinal tract there are specialized hormone-producing cells called enteroendocrine cells

A new strategy 'raises the volume' of gut-body communication

by Ana María Rodríguez, Ph.d.,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainThroughout the gastrointestinal tract there are specialized hormone-producing cells called enteroendocrine cells