Allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant outcomes improved from 2005 to 2019: Study

by Lori SolomonOutcomes of allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (allo-HCT) in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and second complete remission (CR2) have significantly improved over t

Updated on: February 18,2024

Allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant outcomes improved from 2005 to 2019: Study

by Lori SolomonOutcomes of allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (allo-HCT) in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and second complete remission (CR2) have significantly improved over t

Updated on:February 18,2024

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

Updated on: May 31,2024

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

Updated on:May 31,2024

BMI's relation to cancer therapy mortality risks not so straightforward, study finds

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityFor non-small cell lung cancer treatment, immunotherapy seems to pose less risk for persons under a certain BMI, while conventional chemotherapy appears optimal fo

Updated on: September 27,2024

BMI's relation to cancer therapy mortality risks not so straightforward, study finds

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityFor non-small cell lung cancer treatment, immunotherapy seems to pose less risk for persons under a certain BMI, while conventional chemotherapy appears optimal fo

Updated on:September 27,2024

High fail rate for melanoma self-checks increasing cancer risk, new study finds

bySouthern Cross UniversityCredit: ROCKETMANN TEAM from PexelsAustralians are unable to recognize malignant melanomas on their own skin, calling into question the effectiveness of national self-

Updated on: July 05,2024

High fail rate for melanoma self-checks increasing cancer risk, new study finds

bySouthern Cross UniversityCredit: ROCKETMANN TEAM from PexelsAustralians are unable to recognize malignant melanomas on their own skin, calling into question the effectiveness of national self-

Updated on:July 05,2024

Novel technology enabling sampling of liquids in confined spaces could aid early detection of cancer

by Lucas Johnson,Vanderbilt UniversityWirelessly controlled millimeter-scale soft capsules for local liquid sampling in deep, tight and tortuous body sites. Credit:Science Advances(2

Updated on: September 13,2024

Novel technology enabling sampling of liquids in confined spaces could aid early detection of cancer

by Lucas Johnson,Vanderbilt UniversityWirelessly controlled millimeter-scale soft capsules for local liquid sampling in deep, tight and tortuous body sites. Credit:Science Advances(2

Updated on:September 13,2024

Study may explain why once-promising cancer drugs failed

by Duke UniversityInvading cells (green) in the lab wormC. elegans(purple) can change their tactics to get around cancer drugs called MMP inhibitors and trespass into other tissues. T

Updated on: May 21,2024

Study may explain why once-promising cancer drugs failed

by Duke UniversityInvading cells (green) in the lab wormC. elegans(purple) can change their tactics to get around cancer drugs called MMP inhibitors and trespass into other tissues. T

Updated on:May 21,2024

Immunotherapy was meant to defeat cancer—what happened to the great promise?

by Jonathan Fisher,The ConversationCredit: Ivan Samkov from PexelsIn 1893, theAmerican Journal of the Medical Sciencesreported on 10 patients whose large and hitherto incurable cance

Updated on: November 10,2024

Immunotherapy was meant to defeat cancer—what happened to the great promise?

by Jonathan Fisher,The ConversationCredit: Ivan Samkov from PexelsIn 1893, theAmerican Journal of the Medical Sciencesreported on 10 patients whose large and hitherto incurable cance

Updated on:November 10,2024

Study: Race, ethnicity may play a role in cause of liver cancer

by University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new analysis of liver cancer has identified racial and ethnic differences and emerging trends for thi

Updated on: January 29,2024

Study: Race, ethnicity may play a role in cause of liver cancer

by University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new analysis of liver cancer has identified racial and ethnic differences and emerging trends for thi

Updated on:January 29,2024

Researchers discover method to 'turn off' mutated melanoma

by Boston University School of MedicineMelanoma in skin biopsy with H&E stain—this case may represent superficial spreading melanoma. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Melanoma is the deadliest f

Updated on: June 22,2024

Researchers discover method to 'turn off' mutated melanoma

by Boston University School of MedicineMelanoma in skin biopsy with H&E stain—this case may represent superficial spreading melanoma. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Melanoma is the deadliest f

Updated on:June 22,2024

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

Updated on: February 20,2024

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

Updated on:February 20,2024

Researchers develop modular approach to engineering immune cells

by Bara Badwan,Yale UniversityCredit: stock.adobe.comYale researchers have developed a new way to efficiently engineer immune cells, an advance which enhances the ability to fend off cancer and

Updated on: June 08,2024

Researchers develop modular approach to engineering immune cells

by Bara Badwan,Yale UniversityCredit: stock.adobe.comYale researchers have developed a new way to efficiently engineer immune cells, an advance which enhances the ability to fend off cancer and

Updated on:June 08,2024

Race/ethnicity, socioeconomics, age contribute to disparities in cancer death

by Elana GotkineFactors contributing to disparities in cancer death include race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, geographic location, and age, according to a study published online Nov. 14 inCA

Updated on: April 07,2024

Race/ethnicity, socioeconomics, age contribute to disparities in cancer death

by Elana GotkineFactors contributing to disparities in cancer death include race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, geographic location, and age, according to a study published online Nov. 14 inCA

Updated on:April 07,2024