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Cancer deaths in Italy: Environmental pollution plays an important role

Cancer deaths in Italy: Environmental pollution plays an important role

by Università di BolognaGraphical abstract. Credit:Science of The Total Environment(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158439Today, cancer represents the second leading cause of death in

Cancer deaths in Italy: Environmental pollution plays an important role

by Università di BolognaGraphical abstract. Credit:Science of The Total Environment(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158439Today, cancer represents the second leading cause of death in
Study reveals proton beam therapy may shorten breast cancer treatment

Study reveals proton beam therapy may shorten breast cancer treatment

by Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicIn a randomized trial, published inThe Lancet Oncology,Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers uncover evidence supporting a shorter treat

Study reveals proton beam therapy may shorten breast cancer treatment

by Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicIn a randomized trial, published inThe Lancet Oncology,Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers uncover evidence supporting a shorter treat
Researchers use a new approach to hit an 'undruggable' target

Researchers use a new approach to hit an 'undruggable' target

by University of MichiganGraphical abstract. Credit:Nature Chemical Biology(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41589-022-01248-4The protein STAT5 has long been an appealing target against cancer, b

Researchers use a new approach to hit an 'undruggable' target

by University of MichiganGraphical abstract. Credit:Nature Chemical Biology(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41589-022-01248-4The protein STAT5 has long been an appealing target against cancer, b
Early genome catastrophes can cause non-smoking lung cancer

Early genome catastrophes can cause non-smoking lung cancer

by The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)Smoking-unrelated oncogenesis of lung cancers by gene fusions. Credit: The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAI

Early genome catastrophes can cause non-smoking lung cancer

by The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)Smoking-unrelated oncogenesis of lung cancers by gene fusions. Credit: The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAI
Existing cancer drugs have potential to benefit thousands more patients, research shows

Existing cancer drugs have potential to benefit thousands more patients, research shows

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchSF3B1 hotspot mutations confer sensitivity to PARP inhibition by eliciting a defective replication stress response. Credit:Nature Genetics(2023). DOI: 1

Existing cancer drugs have potential to benefit thousands more patients, research shows

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchSF3B1 hotspot mutations confer sensitivity to PARP inhibition by eliciting a defective replication stress response. Credit:Nature Genetics(2023). DOI: 1
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
Following the tumour DNA trail to crack the secrets of personalised medicine

Following the tumour DNA trail to crack the secrets of personalised medicine

by European Society for Medical OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIndividualised therapies that target the specific genetic features of tumours have the potential to transform cancer diagnosis, tr

Following the tumour DNA trail to crack the secrets of personalised medicine

by European Society for Medical OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIndividualised therapies that target the specific genetic features of tumours have the potential to transform cancer diagnosis, tr
New tumor-selective light treatment could kill breast cancer cells with greater accuracy and improve tumor control

New tumor-selective light treatment could kill breast cancer cells with greater accuracy and improve tumor control

byNational University of SingaporeGraphical abstract. Credit:ACS Nano(2023). DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c01916Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in Singapore. Treatme

New tumor-selective light treatment could kill breast cancer cells with greater accuracy and improve tumor control

byNational University of SingaporeGraphical abstract. Credit:ACS Nano(2023). DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c01916Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in Singapore. Treatme
An AI model reveals how the body's defense system recognizes skin cancer

An AI model reveals how the body's defense system recognizes skin cancer

byUniversity of HelsinkiMicrograph of malignant melanoma. Cytology specimen. Field stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaResearchers from the University of Helsinki, HUS Comprehensive Cancer Center, A

An AI model reveals how the body's defense system recognizes skin cancer

byUniversity of HelsinkiMicrograph of malignant melanoma. Cytology specimen. Field stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaResearchers from the University of Helsinki, HUS Comprehensive Cancer Center, A
Researchers report on ctDNA-based detection of residual disease prognostic for resected CRC

Researchers report on ctDNA-based detection of residual disease prognostic for resected CRC

by Elana GotkineFor patients with radically resected, stage II to IV colorectal cancer (CRC), circulating tumor (ct)DNA-based detection of molecular residual disease (MRD) in response to adjuvant chem

Researchers report on ctDNA-based detection of residual disease prognostic for resected CRC

by Elana GotkineFor patients with radically resected, stage II to IV colorectal cancer (CRC), circulating tumor (ct)DNA-based detection of molecular residual disease (MRD) in response to adjuvant chem
With vibrator used in cell phones, researchers develop 3D tumor spheroids to screen for anti-cancer drugs

With vibrator used in cell phones, researchers develop 3D tumor spheroids to screen for anti-cancer drugs

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCredit:Device(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.device.2024.100255Depending on their location, cancer cells within a three-dimensional (3D) tumor structure can have

With vibrator used in cell phones, researchers develop 3D tumor spheroids to screen for anti-cancer drugs

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCredit:Device(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.device.2024.100255Depending on their location, cancer cells within a three-dimensional (3D) tumor structure can have
Scrapping England's cancer plan is 'a catastrophic decision that will cost lives' warn experts

Scrapping England's cancer plan is 'a catastrophic decision that will cost lives' warn experts

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe UK government's proposal to roll England's long term plan for cancer into one strategy covering all major conditions, such a

Scrapping England's cancer plan is 'a catastrophic decision that will cost lives' warn experts

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe UK government's proposal to roll England's long term plan for cancer into one strategy covering all major conditions, such a