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Molecular profiling may improve meningioma decision making

Molecular profiling may improve meningioma decision making

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityPropensity score matched analysis of degrees of surgical resection in meningioma. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-03167

Molecular profiling may improve meningioma decision making

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityPropensity score matched analysis of degrees of surgical resection in meningioma. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-03167
Some breast cancer patients are missing out on genetic counseling

Some breast cancer patients are missing out on genetic counseling

by University of MichiganSteven Katz, M.D., MPH. Credit: Michigan MedicineAs new genes are linked to breast cancer occurring in families and as genetic testing becomes more important in directing

Some breast cancer patients are missing out on genetic counseling

by University of MichiganSteven Katz, M.D., MPH. Credit: Michigan MedicineAs new genes are linked to breast cancer occurring in families and as genetic testing becomes more important in directing
First-of-its-kind tool to check potential inherited risk of pancreatic cancer launches

First-of-its-kind tool to check potential inherited risk of pancreatic cancer launches

byUniversity of LiverpoolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFamilies who have been affected by pancreatic cancer can assess their risk of inheriting the disease through a new first-of-its-kind&nb

First-of-its-kind tool to check potential inherited risk of pancreatic cancer launches

byUniversity of LiverpoolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFamilies who have been affected by pancreatic cancer can assess their risk of inheriting the disease through a new first-of-its-kind&nb
Resetting the epigenetic balance for cancer therapy

Resetting the epigenetic balance for cancer therapy

by Will Doss,Northwestern UniversityKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHThough mutations in a gene called MLL3 are common across many types of cancers, their relationship to the de

Resetting the epigenetic balance for cancer therapy

by Will Doss,Northwestern UniversityKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHThough mutations in a gene called MLL3 are common across many types of cancers, their relationship to the de
Mental health screenings urged for men with prostate cancer

Mental health screenings urged for men with prostate cancer

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMental health screenings must be incorporated into routine prostate cancer diagnoses say University of South Australia researcher

Mental health screenings urged for men with prostate cancer

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMental health screenings must be incorporated into routine prostate cancer diagnoses say University of South Australia researcher
Metastatic cancer gorges on fructose in the liver

Metastatic cancer gorges on fructose in the liver

by Duke UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainBiomedical engineers at Duke University have demonstrated that metastatic cancer cells can reprogram their metabolism to thrive in new organs. Specifica

Metastatic cancer gorges on fructose in the liver

by Duke UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainBiomedical engineers at Duke University have demonstrated that metastatic cancer cells can reprogram their metabolism to thrive in new organs. Specifica
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
Study: Mitochondria engage the integrated stress response to promote tumor growth

Study: Mitochondria engage the integrated stress response to promote tumor growth

by Impact Journals LLCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new editorial paper, titled "Mitochondria engage the integrated stress response to promote tumor growth," was published inOncot

Study: Mitochondria engage the integrated stress response to promote tumor growth

by Impact Journals LLCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new editorial paper, titled "Mitochondria engage the integrated stress response to promote tumor growth," was published inOncot
Researcher explores new treatment for advanced biliary tract cancers

Researcher explores new treatment for advanced biliary tract cancers

by Blair Willis,University of ArizonaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new treatment that may extend survival for patients with advanced biliary tract cancers—who typically face a grim outlook with ave

Researcher explores new treatment for advanced biliary tract cancers

by Blair Willis,University of ArizonaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new treatment that may extend survival for patients with advanced biliary tract cancers—who typically face a grim outlook with ave
On-the-move cancer cells prefer a 'comfort cruise,' follow predictable paths of least resistance

On-the-move cancer cells prefer a 'comfort cruise,' follow predictable paths of least resistance

by Spencer Turney,Vanderbilt UniversityA cancer cell migrating through a collagen track with fluorescent biomarkers showing cellular energy levels assigned a hue on the color spectrum from purpl

On-the-move cancer cells prefer a 'comfort cruise,' follow predictable paths of least resistance

by Spencer Turney,Vanderbilt UniversityA cancer cell migrating through a collagen track with fluorescent biomarkers showing cellular energy levels assigned a hue on the color spectrum from purpl
Study suggests possible way to 'Smac' cancer

Study suggests possible way to 'Smac' cancer

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn animals, a process of programmed cell death called apoptosis ensures cells die when they should. An opposing force, governed by

Study suggests possible way to 'Smac' cancer

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn animals, a process of programmed cell death called apoptosis ensures cells die when they should. An opposing force, governed by
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.