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Researchers discover cell 'crosstalk' that triggers cancer cachexia

Researchers discover cell 'crosstalk' that triggers cancer cachexia

byUniversity of OklahomaGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2024.03.009New research from the University of Oklahoma reveals a previously unknown chain

Researchers discover cell 'crosstalk' that triggers cancer cachexia

byUniversity of OklahomaGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2024.03.009New research from the University of Oklahoma reveals a previously unknown chain
Genomic sequencing panels to personalize cancer treatment beneficial in only 5% of the patients, finds study

Genomic sequencing panels to personalize cancer treatment beneficial in only 5% of the patients, finds study

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreThe use of these panels following the recommended clinical criteria increases the efficacy of treatments and patient survival. Credit: underbau / CNI

Genomic sequencing panels to personalize cancer treatment beneficial in only 5% of the patients, finds study

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreThe use of these panels following the recommended clinical criteria increases the efficacy of treatments and patient survival. Credit: underbau / CNI
Study suggests tumor mutational load may be useful metric to predict response to checkpoint-inhibitor immunotherapy

Study suggests tumor mutational load may be useful metric to predict response to checkpoint-inhibitor immunotherapy

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA large team of researchers affiliated with Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Weill Cornell Medical Center and Columbia University Medical Center has

Study suggests tumor mutational load may be useful metric to predict response to checkpoint-inhibitor immunotherapy

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA large team of researchers affiliated with Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Weill Cornell Medical Center and Columbia University Medical Center has
New study finds disparities caused by algorithm in health care systems

New study finds disparities caused by algorithm in health care systems

by Drew Wiseman, Huntsman Cancer InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainPatients from historically medically underserved groups, including patients of color and those who are Spanish-speaking, have less ca

New study finds disparities caused by algorithm in health care systems

by Drew Wiseman, Huntsman Cancer InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainPatients from historically medically underserved groups, including patients of color and those who are Spanish-speaking, have less ca
Tumor resistance is promoted by anti-cancer protein

Tumor resistance is promoted by anti-cancer protein

by Champalimaud Centre for the UnknownCredit: CC0 Public DomainLack of oxygen, or hypoxia, is a biological stressor that occurs under various conditions such as wound healing and stroke. To rescue the

Tumor resistance is promoted by anti-cancer protein

by Champalimaud Centre for the UnknownCredit: CC0 Public DomainLack of oxygen, or hypoxia, is a biological stressor that occurs under various conditions such as wound healing and stroke. To rescue the
Study shows benefit of universal genetic testing after breast cancer diagnosis

Study shows benefit of universal genetic testing after breast cancer diagnosis

byWalter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchClassification of 31 participants found to carry pathogenic gene variants, by gene, estimated risk of having a pathogenic gene variant,* and

Study shows benefit of universal genetic testing after breast cancer diagnosis

byWalter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchClassification of 31 participants found to carry pathogenic gene variants, by gene, estimated risk of having a pathogenic gene variant,* and
Researchers develop new one-two punch against melanoma in mouse model

Researchers develop new one-two punch against melanoma in mouse model

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Kimmel Cancer CenterResearchers at the Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy at Johns Hopkins and the Johns Hopkins University

Researchers develop new one-two punch against melanoma in mouse model

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Kimmel Cancer CenterResearchers at the Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy at Johns Hopkins and the Johns Hopkins University
Killing pancreatic cancer with T cells that supercharge themselves

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

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
Novel pretargeted radionuclide therapy for HER2-expressing cancers shows promise

Novel pretargeted radionuclide therapy for HER2-expressing cancers shows promise

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingTransversal (A), coronal (B), sagittal (C) nanoSPECT/CT images and maximum intensity projection (D) obtained 30 h after injection of pretargeted&nbs

Novel pretargeted radionuclide therapy for HER2-expressing cancers shows promise

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingTransversal (A), coronal (B), sagittal (C) nanoSPECT/CT images and maximum intensity projection (D) obtained 30 h after injection of pretargeted&nbs
Overweight before age 40 increases cancer risk

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

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
Researchers uncover how breast cancer cells become resistant to therapy

Researchers uncover how breast cancer cells become resistant to therapy

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAbout one-fourth of recurrent estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancers lose ER expression, which renders them res

Researchers uncover how breast cancer cells become resistant to therapy

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAbout one-fourth of recurrent estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancers lose ER expression, which renders them res
Care at high-volume radiation treatment centers tied to higher survival

Care at high-volume radiation treatment centers tied to higher survival

by Lori SolomonAmong men with very high-risk prostate cancer, higher radiation facility case volume is independently associated with longer overall survival, according to a study published online Aug.

Care at high-volume radiation treatment centers tied to higher survival

by Lori SolomonAmong men with very high-risk prostate cancer, higher radiation facility case volume is independently associated with longer overall survival, according to a study published online Aug.