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Expert second opinion improves reliability of melanoma diagnoses

Expert second opinion improves reliability of melanoma diagnoses

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainGetting a reliable diagnosis of melanoma can be a significant challenge for pathologists. The diagnosis relies on a pathologist&#3

Expert second opinion improves reliability of melanoma diagnoses

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainGetting a reliable diagnosis of melanoma can be a significant challenge for pathologists. The diagnosis relies on a pathologist&#3
Adhering to global health recommendations reduces cancer risk

Adhering to global health recommendations reduces cancer risk

byNewcastle UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who adhere to global Cancer Prevention Recommendations are putting themselves at lower risk of developing the disease, new research confirms

Adhering to global health recommendations reduces cancer risk

byNewcastle UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who adhere to global Cancer Prevention Recommendations are putting themselves at lower risk of developing the disease, new research confirms
New blood test developed to diagnose ovarian cancer

New blood test developed to diagnose ovarian cancer

by Brigham and Women's HospitalIntermediate magnification micrograph of a low malignant potential (LMP) mucinous ovarian tumour. H&E stain. The micrograph shows: Simple mucinous epitheliu

New blood test developed to diagnose ovarian cancer

by Brigham and Women's HospitalIntermediate magnification micrograph of a low malignant potential (LMP) mucinous ovarian tumour. H&E stain. The micrograph shows: Simple mucinous epitheliu
HPV vaccine eliminates advanced skin cancer in 97-year-old

HPV vaccine eliminates advanced skin cancer in 97-year-old

(HealthDay)—The 9-valent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine could be a therapeutic option for patients with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma when surgical management is not an option, according to a

HPV vaccine eliminates advanced skin cancer in 97-year-old

(HealthDay)—The 9-valent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine could be a therapeutic option for patients with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma when surgical management is not an option, according to a
Subtyping of breast cancer cell lines reveals insights into cancer-relevant genes

Subtyping of breast cancer cell lines reveals insights into cancer-relevant genes

by Manuela Schüngel, Leibniz-Institut DSMZ-Deutsche Sammlung von Mikroorganismen und Zellkulturen GmbHWaterfall plot depicting recurrent non-synonymous mutations in BC cell lines. Mutations were calle

Subtyping of breast cancer cell lines reveals insights into cancer-relevant genes

by Manuela Schüngel, Leibniz-Institut DSMZ-Deutsche Sammlung von Mikroorganismen und Zellkulturen GmbHWaterfall plot depicting recurrent non-synonymous mutations in BC cell lines. Mutations were calle
Can physical exercise enhance the effect of chemotherapy against breast cancer?

Can physical exercise enhance the effect of chemotherapy against breast cancer?

byKarolinska InstitutetSchematic presentation of published evidence regarding physical activity and breast cancer. Credit:PLOS ONE(2022). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0274804Approximate

Can physical exercise enhance the effect of chemotherapy against breast cancer?

byKarolinska InstitutetSchematic presentation of published evidence regarding physical activity and breast cancer. Credit:PLOS ONE(2022). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0274804Approximate
New study estimates preventable cancer burden linked to poor diet in the US

New study estimates preventable cancer burden linked to poor diet in the US

by Tufts UniversityA new study estimates that 5.2 percent of new invasive cancer cases reported in 2015 are associated with poor diets. Credit: Nako Kobayashi/Tufts UniversityA new modeling study

New study estimates preventable cancer burden linked to poor diet in the US

by Tufts UniversityA new study estimates that 5.2 percent of new invasive cancer cases reported in 2015 are associated with poor diets. Credit: Nako Kobayashi/Tufts UniversityA new modeling study
Researchers uncover new targets for breast cancers resistant to standard therapies

Researchers uncover new targets for breast cancers resistant to standard therapies

by Leslie Cantu,Medical University of South CarolinaSOC therapy commonly induces DNA damage, BRCAness and toxic PARP1 trapping, leading to transcriptional blockage and growth inhibition in ER+ b

Researchers uncover new targets for breast cancers resistant to standard therapies

by Leslie Cantu,Medical University of South CarolinaSOC therapy commonly induces DNA damage, BRCAness and toxic PARP1 trapping, leading to transcriptional blockage and growth inhibition in ER+ b
Study shines light on cancer survival and a key gene mutation

Study shines light on cancer survival and a key gene mutation

by University of TorontoScientists and doctors have known about the p53 gene for a long time, and that it plays a role in halting tumour growth. Credit: Hush Naidoo via UnsplashUniversity of Toro

Study shines light on cancer survival and a key gene mutation

by University of TorontoScientists and doctors have known about the p53 gene for a long time, and that it plays a role in halting tumour growth. Credit: Hush Naidoo via UnsplashUniversity of Toro
Many breast cancer survivors may be able to forgo mammograms in old age

Many breast cancer survivors may be able to forgo mammograms in old age

by Denise MannOlder breast cancer survivors often have other medical issues and a shorter life expectancy than younger breast cancer survivors. What's more, their cancers are often slow-growing, a

Many breast cancer survivors may be able to forgo mammograms in old age

by Denise MannOlder breast cancer survivors often have other medical issues and a shorter life expectancy than younger breast cancer survivors. What's more, their cancers are often slow-growing, a
A chemistry pioneer works to improve a flawed test for a common cancer

A chemistry pioneer works to improve a flawed test for a common cancer

by Clare Milliken,Northwestern UniversityKelleher says top-down proteomics provides a more comprehensiveunderstanding of human proteins than bottom-up proteomics, which is both imprecise a

A chemistry pioneer works to improve a flawed test for a common cancer

by Clare Milliken,Northwestern UniversityKelleher says top-down proteomics provides a more comprehensiveunderstanding of human proteins than bottom-up proteomics, which is both imprecise a
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