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Researchers uncovers promising cancer target for liposarcoma

Researchers uncovers promising cancer target for liposarcoma

by National University of SingaporeCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study conducted by a team of researchers from the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI Singapore) at the National University of

Researchers uncovers promising cancer target for liposarcoma

by National University of SingaporeCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study conducted by a team of researchers from the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI Singapore) at the National University of
Using donor CAR T cells shows promise in treating myeloma patients in phase I trial

Using donor CAR T cells shows promise in treating myeloma patients in phase I trial

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCAR T Cell Concentrations Stratified by Response. (a) CAR T cell concentrations among ALLO-715 DL3 patients that received any fludarabine/cyclophosphamide/ALLO-647 (FCA) l

Using donor CAR T cells shows promise in treating myeloma patients in phase I trial

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCAR T Cell Concentrations Stratified by Response. (a) CAR T cell concentrations among ALLO-715 DL3 patients that received any fludarabine/cyclophosphamide/ALLO-647 (FCA) l
Researchers map intricacies of lung cancer in one of their own

Researchers map intricacies of lung cancer in one of their own

by Krista Conger,Stanford University Medical CenterJames Spudich (left) made an unusual offer last fall to colleague Mark Krasnow: a sample of a lung tumor that was to be removed from Spudich th

Researchers map intricacies of lung cancer in one of their own

by Krista Conger,Stanford University Medical CenterJames Spudich (left) made an unusual offer last fall to colleague Mark Krasnow: a sample of a lung tumor that was to be removed from Spudich th
New marker could detect fatal breast cancer up to one year earlier than current methods

New marker could detect fatal breast cancer up to one year earlier than current methods

by BioMed CentralMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainA new marker that could be used to diagnose fatal breast cancer up to one year ah

New marker could detect fatal breast cancer up to one year earlier than current methods

by BioMed CentralMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainA new marker that could be used to diagnose fatal breast cancer up to one year ah
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
Inherited mutations may play a role in pancreatic cancer development

Inherited mutations may play a role in pancreatic cancer development

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainA small, retrospective study has found tha

Inherited mutations may play a role in pancreatic cancer development

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainA small, retrospective study has found tha
Children wearing sun-smart clothing had 24% fewer new moles over a 3.5 year period

Children wearing sun-smart clothing had 24% fewer new moles over a 3.5 year period

by James Cook UniversityJelleke Vanooteghem. Credit: James Cook UniversityJames Cook University researchers are calling for mandatory sun-protective clothing standards at preschools after a multi

Children wearing sun-smart clothing had 24% fewer new moles over a 3.5 year period

by James Cook UniversityJelleke Vanooteghem. Credit: James Cook UniversityJames Cook University researchers are calling for mandatory sun-protective clothing standards at preschools after a multi
Supercharging immunotherapy to stop breast cancer from spreading to the lung

Supercharging immunotherapy to stop breast cancer from spreading to the lung

byUniversity of GlasgowGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Experimental Medicine(2022). DOI: 10.1084/jem.20211431Breast cancer immunotherapy could be more effective if an immune ce

Supercharging immunotherapy to stop breast cancer from spreading to the lung

byUniversity of GlasgowGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Experimental Medicine(2022). DOI: 10.1084/jem.20211431Breast cancer immunotherapy could be more effective if an immune ce
New study estimates preventable cancer burden linked to poor diet in the US

New study estimates preventable cancer burden linked to poor diet in the US

by Tufts UniversityA new study estimates that 5.2 percent of new invasive cancer cases reported in 2015 are associated with poor diets. Credit: Nako Kobayashi/Tufts UniversityA new modeling study

New study estimates preventable cancer burden linked to poor diet in the US

by Tufts UniversityA new study estimates that 5.2 percent of new invasive cancer cases reported in 2015 are associated with poor diets. Credit: Nako Kobayashi/Tufts UniversityA new modeling study
More aggressive treatment doesn't impact quality of life for metastatic colorectal cancer patients, says new study

More aggressive treatment doesn't impact quality of life for metastatic colorectal cancer patients, says new study

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNewresearchin the October 2023 issue ofJournal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Networkfinds that

More aggressive treatment doesn't impact quality of life for metastatic colorectal cancer patients, says new study

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNewresearchin the October 2023 issue ofJournal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Networkfinds that
Researchers identify new gene mutation in familial thyroid cancers

Researchers identify new gene mutation in familial thyroid cancers

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Penn State College of Medicine identified a new gene mutation that may cause a type of familial thyroid cancer. Dr. Darri

Researchers identify new gene mutation in familial thyroid cancers

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Penn State College of Medicine identified a new gene mutation that may cause a type of familial thyroid cancer. Dr. Darri
Immune targets for chemotherapy-resistant breast cancers identified

Immune targets for chemotherapy-resistant breast cancers identified

byKing's College LondonAnalysis of stromal TILs in residual disease and prognostic implications. A) Kaplan–Meier curves for i) progression free survival and ii) overall survival in ER+HER2-

Immune targets for chemotherapy-resistant breast cancers identified

byKing's College LondonAnalysis of stromal TILs in residual disease and prognostic implications. A) Kaplan–Meier curves for i) progression free survival and ii) overall survival in ER+HER2-