Sniffing out disease with smartphones

by CORDISCredit: CC0 Public DomainGastric cancer, also known as stomach cancer, is the fifth most common cause of cancer-related deaths in Europe. Because of the lack of early signs specifically

Updated on: May 09,2024

Sniffing out disease with smartphones

by CORDISCredit: CC0 Public DomainGastric cancer, also known as stomach cancer, is the fifth most common cause of cancer-related deaths in Europe. Because of the lack of early signs specifically

Updated on:May 09,2024

New method predicts the right treatment for breast cancer patients

byKarolinska InstitutetThe researchers developed and tested whole-tumor cell culture models derived from breast cancer patients that can predict how the tumors will respond to different treatmen

Updated on: January 13,2024

New method predicts the right treatment for breast cancer patients

byKarolinska InstitutetThe researchers developed and tested whole-tumor cell culture models derived from breast cancer patients that can predict how the tumors will respond to different treatmen

Updated on:January 13,2024

New study brings personalized immunotherapy prescriptions a step closer

byUniversity of BathCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a step likely to advance personalized cancer treatment, scientists have—for the first time—shown in patients that levels of biomarkers ar

Updated on: January 13,2024

New study brings personalized immunotherapy prescriptions a step closer

byUniversity of BathCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a step likely to advance personalized cancer treatment, scientists have—for the first time—shown in patients that levels of biomarkers ar

Updated on:January 13,2024

Killing pancreatic cancer with T cells that supercharge themselves

by University of California, San FranciscoTherapeutic T cells engineered with tumor-triggered IL-2 production infiltrate and clear immune-excluded tumors. (A) We hypothesized that cell autonomous

Updated on: February 18,2024

Killing pancreatic cancer with T cells that supercharge themselves

by University of California, San FranciscoTherapeutic T cells engineered with tumor-triggered IL-2 production infiltrate and clear immune-excluded tumors. (A) We hypothesized that cell autonomous

Updated on:February 18,2024

Researchers use AI to understand lung cancer cell vulnerabilities

by University of MontanaMark Grimes, a researcher and University of Montana biology professor, uses AI to learn more about lung cancer vulnerabilities. Credit: University of Montana photo by Tomm

Updated on: February 18,2024

Researchers use AI to understand lung cancer cell vulnerabilities

by University of MontanaMark Grimes, a researcher and University of Montana biology professor, uses AI to learn more about lung cancer vulnerabilities. Credit: University of Montana photo by Tomm

Updated on:February 18,2024

Experts advise against routine testing for prostate cancer

by British Medical JournalMicrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit: Wikipedia,CC BY-SA 3.0Routine testing for prostate cancer is n

Updated on: April 07,2024

Experts advise against routine testing for prostate cancer

by British Medical JournalMicrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit: Wikipedia,CC BY-SA 3.0Routine testing for prostate cancer is n

Updated on:April 07,2024

Living close to urban green spaces is associated with decreased breast cancer risk

by Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)Credit: CC0 Public DomainAn increasing number of studies are reporting the health benefits of contact with urban green spaces. A new study from the B

Updated on: April 07,2024

Living close to urban green spaces is associated with decreased breast cancer risk

by Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)Credit: CC0 Public DomainAn increasing number of studies are reporting the health benefits of contact with urban green spaces. A new study from the B

Updated on:April 07,2024

Study could explain link between high-cholesterol diet and colon cancer

by University of California, Los AngelesA pale-blue stain shows stem cells multiplying in a mouse's intestine. Credit: Tontonoz lab/UCLANew UCLA research could help explain the link between a

Updated on: June 28,2024

Study could explain link between high-cholesterol diet and colon cancer

by University of California, Los AngelesA pale-blue stain shows stem cells multiplying in a mouse's intestine. Credit: Tontonoz lab/UCLANew UCLA research could help explain the link between a

Updated on:June 28,2024

HPV immunization program cuts pre-cancer rates by more than half

by University of British ColumbiaGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaA school-based human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization program in British Columbia, Canada, is dramatically reducing rat

Updated on: March 01,2024

HPV immunization program cuts pre-cancer rates by more than half

by University of British ColumbiaGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaA school-based human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization program in British Columbia, Canada, is dramatically reducing rat

Updated on:March 01,2024

Country-specific norms created for cancer-related quality of life

(HealthDay)—Country-specific norms have been established for the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) questionnaire to measure the self-reported quality of life of cancer

Updated on: April 14,2024

Country-specific norms created for cancer-related quality of life

(HealthDay)—Country-specific norms have been established for the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) questionnaire to measure the self-reported quality of life of cancer

Updated on:April 14,2024

Study shows improved outcomes in hospitals accredited for rectal cancer surgery

byAmerican College of SurgeonsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHospitals accredited by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC) demonstrate

Updated on: March 30,2024

Study shows improved outcomes in hospitals accredited for rectal cancer surgery

byAmerican College of SurgeonsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHospitals accredited by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC) demonstrate

Updated on:March 30,2024

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

Updated on: March 14,2024

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

Updated on:March 14,2024