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New treatment could be advance against cervical precancers

New treatment could be advance against cervical precancers

by Ernie MundellWomen who undergo regular Pap smears are no doubt familiar with the possibility of "precancerous" cells being detected.These cells—called cervical intraepithelial neoplasias

New treatment could be advance against cervical precancers

by Ernie MundellWomen who undergo regular Pap smears are no doubt familiar with the possibility of "precancerous" cells being detected.These cells—called cervical intraepithelial neoplasias
Researchers develop novel photo-oxidation therapy for anticancer treatment

Researchers develop novel photo-oxidation therapy for anticancer treatment

by City University of Hong KongThe CityU team developed a new class of near-infrared-activated platinum(IV) photo-oxidants that can effectively eliminate cancer cells in an oxygen-independent man

Researchers develop novel photo-oxidation therapy for anticancer treatment

by City University of Hong KongThe CityU team developed a new class of near-infrared-activated platinum(IV) photo-oxidants that can effectively eliminate cancer cells in an oxygen-independent man
Bone cells suppress cancer metastases

Bone cells suppress cancer metastases

by Thomas Jefferson UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn breast cancer, there are cases of women and men whose cancer returns in their bones 20-30 years after they were treated for their primary

Bone cells suppress cancer metastases

by Thomas Jefferson UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn breast cancer, there are cases of women and men whose cancer returns in their bones 20-30 years after they were treated for their primary
Certain gene signaling rewires tumors after immunotherapy

Certain gene signaling rewires tumors after immunotherapy

by Anna Megdell,University of MichiganGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2022.12.008Researchers from the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center ha

Certain gene signaling rewires tumors after immunotherapy

by Anna Megdell,University of MichiganGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2022.12.008Researchers from the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center ha
Smart phone application to increase safety in liver surgery

Smart phone application to increase safety in liver surgery

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSurgical removal of parts of the liver remains the only curative approach for patients with liver-specific cancer. An international

Smart phone application to increase safety in liver surgery

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSurgical removal of parts of the liver remains the only curative approach for patients with liver-specific cancer. An international
Metachronous pathology assessed in young-onset colorectal cancer survivors

Metachronous pathology assessed in young-onset colorectal cancer survivors

The incidence rate of clinically significant metachronous colorectal pathology is 32 per 1,000 person-years after index young-onset colorectal cancer (YOCRC), according to a research letter published

Metachronous pathology assessed in young-onset colorectal cancer survivors

The incidence rate of clinically significant metachronous colorectal pathology is 32 per 1,000 person-years after index young-onset colorectal cancer (YOCRC), according to a research letter published
Study shows why a common form of immunotherapy fails, and suggests solution

Study shows why a common form of immunotherapy fails, and suggests solution

by Georgetown University Medical CenterSamir N. Khleif, MD, director of The Loop Immuno-Oncology Laboratory at Georgetown Lombardi, led the research team that published new research on checkpoint

Study shows why a common form of immunotherapy fails, and suggests solution

by Georgetown University Medical CenterSamir N. Khleif, MD, director of The Loop Immuno-Oncology Laboratory at Georgetown Lombardi, led the research team that published new research on checkpoint
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.
New study shows Medicaid expansion associated with increase in palliative care for patients with advanced cancers

New study shows Medicaid expansion associated with increase in palliative care for patients with advanced cancers

byAmerican Cancer SocietyMore people with advanced cancers in the United States received critical palliative care services, according to new findings by researchers at the American Cancer Societ

New study shows Medicaid expansion associated with increase in palliative care for patients with advanced cancers

byAmerican Cancer SocietyMore people with advanced cancers in the United States received critical palliative care services, according to new findings by researchers at the American Cancer Societ
Researchers explore why patients don't follow up with their doctors after receiving a positive colorectal cancer test

Researchers explore why patients don't follow up with their doctors after receiving a positive colorectal cancer test

by American Academy of Family PhysiciansReasons for no colonoscopy after an unfavorable screening result in Dutch colorectal cancer screening: a nation-wise questionnaire. Credit:The Annals

Researchers explore why patients don't follow up with their doctors after receiving a positive colorectal cancer test

by American Academy of Family PhysiciansReasons for no colonoscopy after an unfavorable screening result in Dutch colorectal cancer screening: a nation-wise questionnaire. Credit:The Annals
Public unaware of cancer risk from too little exercise, study reports

Public unaware of cancer risk from too little exercise, study reports

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt has long been accepted that regular exercise can assist in helping to prevent or reduce the risk of a multitude of health problems. However, a n

Public unaware of cancer risk from too little exercise, study reports

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt has long been accepted that regular exercise can assist in helping to prevent or reduce the risk of a multitude of health problems. However, a n
Improving CAR T-cell and monoclonal antibody treatment through epitope editing

Improving CAR T-cell and monoclonal antibody treatment through epitope editing

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a paper, "Epitope editing enables targeted immunotherapy of acute myeloid leukaemia," published inNature, researchers at t

Improving CAR T-cell and monoclonal antibody treatment through epitope editing

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a paper, "Epitope editing enables targeted immunotherapy of acute myeloid leukaemia," published inNature, researchers at t