The protein behind immunotherapy resistance

byEcole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneTumor with FMRP-deficient cancer cells (in green) being infiltrated and attached by killer (CD8) T cells. Credit: Jeremy Guillot (Hanahan Lab – EPFL).Im

Updated on: January 02,2024 9

The protein behind immunotherapy resistance

byEcole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneTumor with FMRP-deficient cancer cells (in green) being infiltrated and attached by killer (CD8) T cells. Credit: Jeremy Guillot (Hanahan Lab – EPFL).Im

Updated on:January 02,2024 9

One in five GPs unwilling to prescribe aspirin to people at risk of bowel cancer, finds UK study

by University of LeedsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOne in five GPs could be unwilling to prescribe aspirin to patients with a cancer-causing syndrome, despite national guidelines advising it

Updated on: January 30,2024 11

One in five GPs unwilling to prescribe aspirin to people at risk of bowel cancer, finds UK study

by University of LeedsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOne in five GPs could be unwilling to prescribe aspirin to patients with a cancer-causing syndrome, despite national guidelines advising it

Updated on:January 30,2024 11

Carcinogens found at Montana nuclear missile sites as reports of hundreds of cancers surface

by Tara CoppIn this image provided by the U.S. Air Force, Airman 1st Class Jackson Ligon, left, and Senior Airman Jonathan Marinaccio, 341st Missile Maintenance Squadron technicians connect a re-entry

Updated on: February 18,2024 11

Carcinogens found at Montana nuclear missile sites as reports of hundreds of cancers surface

by Tara CoppIn this image provided by the U.S. Air Force, Airman 1st Class Jackson Ligon, left, and Senior Airman Jonathan Marinaccio, 341st Missile Maintenance Squadron technicians connect a re-entry

Updated on:February 18,2024 11

Experimental monoclonal antibodies can coax aggressive prostate and breast cancers into submission, finds research

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressTherapeutic inhibition of VEGF binding to NRP2 activates anti-tumor immunity in a syngeneic model of prostate cancer that is resistant to aPD-L1 therapy. (A) Shown is

Updated on: January 23,2024 15

Experimental monoclonal antibodies can coax aggressive prostate and breast cancers into submission, finds research

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressTherapeutic inhibition of VEGF binding to NRP2 activates anti-tumor immunity in a syngeneic model of prostate cancer that is resistant to aPD-L1 therapy. (A) Shown is

Updated on:January 23,2024 15

Metformin for rare skin cancer treatment: Research shows drug's unique ability to impact immune pathways

by Tsinghua University PressThis schematic illustrates the process of developing patient-derived skin tumor organoids from Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans (DFSP). The workflow includes organoid cultur

Updated on: November 09,2024 0

Metformin for rare skin cancer treatment: Research shows drug's unique ability to impact immune pathways

by Tsinghua University PressThis schematic illustrates the process of developing patient-derived skin tumor organoids from Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans (DFSP). The workflow includes organoid cultur

Updated on:November 09,2024 0

Long-course radiotherapy found to be better than short-course for organ preservation in rectal cancer

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic has enabled researchers to show that a long course of radiotherapy given before surgery may be a be

Updated on: September 28,2024 0

Long-course radiotherapy found to be better than short-course for organ preservation in rectal cancer

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic has enabled researchers to show that a long course of radiotherapy given before surgery may be a be

Updated on:September 28,2024 0

Study finds earlier mammograms for women with family history of breast cancer may not be needed

by Stephanie Winn,UC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study released in the journalCancerreconsiders guidelines for when to start screening with mammograms if a woman has

Updated on: January 23,2024 16

Study finds earlier mammograms for women with family history of breast cancer may not be needed

by Stephanie Winn,UC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study released in the journalCancerreconsiders guidelines for when to start screening with mammograms if a woman has

Updated on:January 23,2024 16

A novel method to better predict the outgrowth of ductal carcinoma in situ

by Netherlands Cancer InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.04.002An international team of researchers led by the Netherlands Cancer Institu

Updated on: February 03,2024 10

A novel method to better predict the outgrowth of ductal carcinoma in situ

by Netherlands Cancer InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.04.002An international team of researchers led by the Netherlands Cancer Institu

Updated on:February 03,2024 10

New method eradicates deadly brain tumors by 'starving' them of energy source

byTel Aviv UniversityDr. Lior Mayo and students. Credit: Tel Aviv UniversityA groundbreaking study at Tel Aviv University effectively eradicated glioblastoma, a highly lethal type of brain cance

Updated on: January 13,2024 12

New method eradicates deadly brain tumors by 'starving' them of energy source

byTel Aviv UniversityDr. Lior Mayo and students. Credit: Tel Aviv UniversityA groundbreaking study at Tel Aviv University effectively eradicated glioblastoma, a highly lethal type of brain cance

Updated on:January 13,2024 12

Researchers discover the Achilles' heel of an aggressive brain cancer

by University of HelsinkiGlioblastoma cells (red) are known to invade the brain (blue). Figure shows patient-derived glioblastoma in murine brain treated with saline (control). Credit: Laakkonen

Updated on: June 22,2024 6

Researchers discover the Achilles' heel of an aggressive brain cancer

by University of HelsinkiGlioblastoma cells (red) are known to invade the brain (blue). Figure shows patient-derived glioblastoma in murine brain treated with saline (control). Credit: Laakkonen

Updated on:June 22,2024 6

Repurposing heart drugs to target cancer cells

by MRC London Institute of Medical SciencesCredit: CC0 Public DomainSenescence is a cellular stress response that results in the stable growth arrest of old and damaged cells. The past decade has reve

Updated on: April 07,2024 14

Repurposing heart drugs to target cancer cells

by MRC London Institute of Medical SciencesCredit: CC0 Public DomainSenescence is a cellular stress response that results in the stable growth arrest of old and damaged cells. The past decade has reve

Updated on:April 07,2024 14

Have fun in the sun, but protect your skin, expert says

by Carole Tanzer MillerRoughly 20% of Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer at some point in their lives, but it's not inevitable.Skin cancer is not only the most common cancer, it's also t

Updated on: July 17,2024 0

Have fun in the sun, but protect your skin, expert says

by Carole Tanzer MillerRoughly 20% of Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer at some point in their lives, but it's not inevitable.Skin cancer is not only the most common cancer, it's also t

Updated on:July 17,2024 0