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Nudging both clinicians and patients may increase serious illness conversations

Nudging both clinicians and patients may increase serious illness conversations

by Lori SolomonCombining clinician- and patient-directed nudges may help to promote serious illness conversations (SICs) in cancer care, according to a studypublishedonline July 1 in

Nudging both clinicians and patients may increase serious illness conversations

by Lori SolomonCombining clinician- and patient-directed nudges may help to promote serious illness conversations (SICs) in cancer care, according to a studypublishedonline July 1 in
Inhibition of ribosome biogenesis as a novel approach for multi-stage cancer treatment

Inhibition of ribosome biogenesis as a novel approach for multi-stage cancer treatment

by Uppsala UniversityCredit: Uppsala UniversityNearly 90 percent of all cancer patient deaths are due to metastasis. A study from Uppsala University shows that a process that allows the cells to

Inhibition of ribosome biogenesis as a novel approach for multi-stage cancer treatment

by Uppsala UniversityCredit: Uppsala UniversityNearly 90 percent of all cancer patient deaths are due to metastasis. A study from Uppsala University shows that a process that allows the cells to
Researchers uncover key to greater efficacy in cancer treatment

Researchers uncover key to greater efficacy in cancer treatment

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Mount Sinai and IBM have discovered a novel clue in explaining how cancer cells with identical genomes can respond differently

Researchers uncover key to greater efficacy in cancer treatment

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Mount Sinai and IBM have discovered a novel clue in explaining how cancer cells with identical genomes can respond differently
Researchers characterize mechanism of action of CAR T cells

Researchers characterize mechanism of action of CAR T cells

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDThe sci

Researchers characterize mechanism of action of CAR T cells

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDThe sci
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
App an effective tool to record sun exposure

App an effective tool to record sun exposure

by Queensland University of TechnologyCredit: Queensland University of TechnologyA smartphone app is an accessible tool that reliably measures the amount of exposure to the sun's skin-damagin

App an effective tool to record sun exposure

by Queensland University of TechnologyCredit: Queensland University of TechnologyA smartphone app is an accessible tool that reliably measures the amount of exposure to the sun's skin-damagin
Fred Hutch researchers engineer complex immunotherapy that may target relapsing leukemia

Fred Hutch researchers engineer complex immunotherapy that may target relapsing leukemia

by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research CenterDr. Marie Bleakley, a pediatric oncologist and researcher at Fred Hutch, is advancing a new approach to genetically engineer T cells. Credit: Fred HutchOc

Fred Hutch researchers engineer complex immunotherapy that may target relapsing leukemia

by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research CenterDr. Marie Bleakley, a pediatric oncologist and researcher at Fred Hutch, is advancing a new approach to genetically engineer T cells. Credit: Fred HutchOc
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
New details revealed to explain how tumors recruit blood vessels

New details revealed to explain how tumors recruit blood vessels

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study by University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers helps explain

New details revealed to explain how tumors recruit blood vessels

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study by University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers helps explain
Drug turns cancer gene into 'eat me' flag for immune system

Drug turns cancer gene into 'eat me' flag for immune system

by Robin Marks,University of California, San FranciscoMicroscopy of a lung tumor biopsy. Credit: Lin MaTumor cells are notoriously good at evading the human immune system; they put up physical w

Drug turns cancer gene into 'eat me' flag for immune system

by Robin Marks,University of California, San FranciscoMicroscopy of a lung tumor biopsy. Credit: Lin MaTumor cells are notoriously good at evading the human immune system; they put up physical w
Five ways research can prevent cancer

Five ways research can prevent cancer

by Sophia Lowes,Cancer Research UKCredit: Jill WatsonWe recently published landmark researchshowing how lifestyle can influence our risk of cancer, and what factors could help prevent it.

Five ways research can prevent cancer

by Sophia Lowes,Cancer Research UKCredit: Jill WatsonWe recently published landmark researchshowing how lifestyle can influence our risk of cancer, and what factors could help prevent it.
A type of immune cell gives possible explanation for sex differences in pancreatic cancer

A type of immune cell gives possible explanation for sex differences in pancreatic cancer

by Karolinska InstitutetPancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteImmunotherapy is an effective form of therapy for different

A type of immune cell gives possible explanation for sex differences in pancreatic cancer

by Karolinska InstitutetPancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteImmunotherapy is an effective form of therapy for different