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'You have lung cancer' UK patients told in Xmas error

'You have lung cancer' UK patients told in Xmas error

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA doctors' surgery in England has apologised after sending patients a text telling them they had advanced lung cancer instead of wishing them a merry Christmas, re

'You have lung cancer' UK patients told in Xmas error

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA doctors' surgery in England has apologised after sending patients a text telling them they had advanced lung cancer instead of wishing them a merry Christmas, re
An under-the-radar immune cell shows potential in fight against cancer

An under-the-radar immune cell shows potential in fight against cancer

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne of the rarest of immune cells, unknown to scientists a decade ago, might prove to be a potent weapon in stopping cancer from spreadin

An under-the-radar immune cell shows potential in fight against cancer

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne of the rarest of immune cells, unknown to scientists a decade ago, might prove to be a potent weapon in stopping cancer from spreadin
Shortages of essential medicines for pediatric cancer patients threaten outcomes

Shortages of essential medicines for pediatric cancer patients threaten outcomes

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainShortages of essential chemotherapy drugs for children undergoing cancer treatment has been an increasingly frequent obstacle for patients an

Shortages of essential medicines for pediatric cancer patients threaten outcomes

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainShortages of essential chemotherapy drugs for children undergoing cancer treatment has been an increasingly frequent obstacle for patients an
Researchers show potential liver cancer treatment by targeting cancer stem-like cells

Researchers show potential liver cancer treatment by targeting cancer stem-like cells

by National University of SingaporeLiver cancer stem-like cells grown as tumourspheres that are sensitive to JAK/STAT small molecule inhibitors. Credit: National University of SingaporeLiver canc

Researchers show potential liver cancer treatment by targeting cancer stem-like cells

by National University of SingaporeLiver cancer stem-like cells grown as tumourspheres that are sensitive to JAK/STAT small molecule inhibitors. Credit: National University of SingaporeLiver canc
Immune system B-cells can help predict HER2-positive breast cancer treatment response

Immune system B-cells can help predict HER2-positive breast cancer treatment response

byUNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Credit: NCI Ce

Immune system B-cells can help predict HER2-positive breast cancer treatment response

byUNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Credit: NCI Ce
Researchers show that using a tumor's own bacteria is a promising anticancer therapy

Researchers show that using a tumor's own bacteria is a promising anticancer therapy

by Japan Advanced Institute of Science and TechnologyA bacterial consortium consisting of A-gyo, UN-gyo, and AUN has high anticancer efficacy, triggering the immune system to attack tumor cells. Credi

Researchers show that using a tumor's own bacteria is a promising anticancer therapy

by Japan Advanced Institute of Science and TechnologyA bacterial consortium consisting of A-gyo, UN-gyo, and AUN has high anticancer efficacy, triggering the immune system to attack tumor cells. Credi
New review on p53 biology and reactivation in blood cancers

New review on p53 biology and reactivation in blood cancers

byKarolinska InstitutetA simplified scheme of p53 regulation in cells upon stress and the drugs currently evaluated in clinical trials for p53 reactivation for improved therapy in MDS and AML. C

New review on p53 biology and reactivation in blood cancers

byKarolinska InstitutetA simplified scheme of p53 regulation in cells upon stress and the drugs currently evaluated in clinical trials for p53 reactivation for improved therapy in MDS and AML. C
New study shows recently diagnosed adult cancer survivors at higher risk for bone fractures

New study shows recently diagnosed adult cancer survivors at higher risk for bone fractures

byAmerican Cancer SocietyAdult cancer survivors at increased risk for bone fractures. Credit: American Cancer SocietyAdult cancer survivors, particularly those diagnosed within five years and/or

New study shows recently diagnosed adult cancer survivors at higher risk for bone fractures

byAmerican Cancer SocietyAdult cancer survivors at increased risk for bone fractures. Credit: American Cancer SocietyAdult cancer survivors, particularly those diagnosed within five years and/or
Studies give new insights on immunotherapy in elderly patients with advanced NSCLC

Studies give new insights on immunotherapy in elderly patients with advanced NSCLC

by European Society for Medical OncologyTwo studies to be reported at ELCC 2019 provide new insights on the efficacy and safety of immunotherapy in elderly patients with advanced non-small-cell l

Studies give new insights on immunotherapy in elderly patients with advanced NSCLC

by European Society for Medical OncologyTwo studies to be reported at ELCC 2019 provide new insights on the efficacy and safety of immunotherapy in elderly patients with advanced non-small-cell l
Leukemia, lymphoma squarely in sights of new class of drugs

Leukemia, lymphoma squarely in sights of new class of drugs

by Will Sansom,University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioCredit: CC0 Public DomainUT Health San Antonio researchers, working with collaborators at the University of Florida, have d

Leukemia, lymphoma squarely in sights of new class of drugs

by Will Sansom,University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioCredit: CC0 Public DomainUT Health San Antonio researchers, working with collaborators at the University of Florida, have d
New study shows substantial racial and ethnic disparities among survivors of second primary cancers in the US

New study shows substantial racial and ethnic disparities among survivors of second primary cancers in the US

by American Cancer SocietyResearchers highlight the need for more research to address survival disparities among multiple primary cancer survivors. Credit: American Cancer SocietyIn new findings

New study shows substantial racial and ethnic disparities among survivors of second primary cancers in the US

by American Cancer SocietyResearchers highlight the need for more research to address survival disparities among multiple primary cancer survivors. Credit: American Cancer SocietyIn new findings
Potential therapeutic target for small cell lung cancer discovered

Potential therapeutic target for small cell lung cancer discovered

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityGraphic model showing how POU2AF2 establishes the poised enhancer via SWI/SNF activity-dependent recruitment of the Polycomb complex in SCLC-P subtype ce

Potential therapeutic target for small cell lung cancer discovered

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityGraphic model showing how POU2AF2 establishes the poised enhancer via SWI/SNF activity-dependent recruitment of the Polycomb complex in SCLC-P subtype ce