New prognostic biomarker identified in small cell lung cancer

byChinese Academy of SciencesGraphical abstract. Credit:iScience(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.110413Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a fast-growing and highly malignant subtype of

Updated on: September 10,2024

New prognostic biomarker identified in small cell lung cancer

byChinese Academy of SciencesGraphical abstract. Credit:iScience(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.110413Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a fast-growing and highly malignant subtype of

Updated on:September 10,2024

Targeted therapy better for repeat kidney cancer patients than FDA-approved counterpart

by City of HopeKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHKidney cancer patients who had already tried two or three different treatments had improved chances of preventing cancer progression wi

Updated on: April 14,2024

Targeted therapy better for repeat kidney cancer patients than FDA-approved counterpart

by City of HopeKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHKidney cancer patients who had already tried two or three different treatments had improved chances of preventing cancer progression wi

Updated on:April 14,2024

Precision oncology insights revealed for colorectal cancer

by UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainNext-generation sequencing of tumor DNA from patients with colorectal cancer revealed genetic alterations that were linked to

Updated on: March 12,2024

Precision oncology insights revealed for colorectal cancer

by UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainNext-generation sequencing of tumor DNA from patients with colorectal cancer revealed genetic alterations that were linked to

Updated on:March 12,2024

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

Updated on: February 24,2024

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

Updated on:February 24,2024

BMI's relation to cancer therapy mortality risks not so straightforward, study finds

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityFor non-small cell lung cancer treatment, immunotherapy seems to pose less risk for persons under a certain BMI, while conventional chemotherapy appears optimal fo

Updated on: September 27,2024

BMI's relation to cancer therapy mortality risks not so straightforward, study finds

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityFor non-small cell lung cancer treatment, immunotherapy seems to pose less risk for persons under a certain BMI, while conventional chemotherapy appears optimal fo

Updated on:September 27,2024

Researchers use AI to personalize cancer patient treatments

by University of SussexCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Sussex are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to analyze different types of cancer cells to understand

Updated on: February 01,2024

Researchers use AI to personalize cancer patient treatments

by University of SussexCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Sussex are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to analyze different types of cancer cells to understand

Updated on:February 01,2024

Researchers suggest rethinking 'cancer' label for early-stage prostate changes

byOxford University PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new paper in theJournal of the National Cancer Instituteindicates that patients may benefit if doctors stop calling certain early-

Updated on: November 10,2024

Researchers suggest rethinking 'cancer' label for early-stage prostate changes

byOxford University PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new paper in theJournal of the National Cancer Instituteindicates that patients may benefit if doctors stop calling certain early-

Updated on:November 10,2024

Researchers identify neurotransmitter that helps cancers progress

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineUsing human cancer cells, tumor and blood samples from cancer patients, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have uncovered the role of a neurotrans

Updated on: June 15,2024

Researchers identify neurotransmitter that helps cancers progress

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineUsing human cancer cells, tumor and blood samples from cancer patients, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have uncovered the role of a neurotrans

Updated on:June 15,2024

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

Updated on: June 22,2024

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

Updated on:June 22,2024

How oncologists can ethically navigate the 'Right-To-Try' drug law

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe 2018 federal Right to Try Act allows patients with a life-threatening illness to be treated with drugs

Updated on: April 07,2024

How oncologists can ethically navigate the 'Right-To-Try' drug law

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe 2018 federal Right to Try Act allows patients with a life-threatening illness to be treated with drugs

Updated on:April 07,2024

Oncology researchers raise ethics concerns posed by patient-facing artificial intelligence

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainReady or not, patients with cancer are increasingly likely to find themselves interacting with artificial intelligence technologies

Updated on: April 07,2024

Oncology researchers raise ethics concerns posed by patient-facing artificial intelligence

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainReady or not, patients with cancer are increasingly likely to find themselves interacting with artificial intelligence technologies

Updated on:April 07,2024

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

Updated on: July 02,2024

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

Updated on:July 02,2024