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Researchers make next move in the fight against ovarian cancer

Researchers make next move in the fight against ovarian cancer

by University of Arizona College of EngineeringGraphic representation of falloposcope image resolution on the University of Arizona's "Block A." Credit: University of ArizonaOvarian canc

Researchers make next move in the fight against ovarian cancer

by University of Arizona College of EngineeringGraphic representation of falloposcope image resolution on the University of Arizona's "Block A." Credit: University of ArizonaOvarian canc
Novel checklist for 'quality of life' to take cancer clinical trials to the next level

Novel checklist for 'quality of life' to take cancer clinical trials to the next level

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyCredit:Annals of Oncology(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2022.12.004The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) has developed a quality of l

Novel checklist for 'quality of life' to take cancer clinical trials to the next level

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyCredit:Annals of Oncology(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2022.12.004The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) has developed a quality of l
New test helps drug discoverers identify future cancer treatments

New test helps drug discoverers identify future cancer treatments

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchAn illustration of how the R2KD tool works Credit: Dr Maggie Liu, first authorResearchers have developed an investigative procedure that makes the early stages of d

New test helps drug discoverers identify future cancer treatments

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchAn illustration of how the R2KD tool works Credit: Dr Maggie Liu, first authorResearchers have developed an investigative procedure that makes the early stages of d
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
Financial toxicity found to affect at least one-third of Canadian patients with cancer

Financial toxicity found to affect at least one-third of Canadian patients with cancer

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAt least one-third of Canadians diagnosed with cancer experience financial distress, called "financial toxicity,&quot

Financial toxicity found to affect at least one-third of Canadian patients with cancer

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAt least one-third of Canadians diagnosed with cancer experience financial distress, called "financial toxicity,&quot
New vaccine technique effectively fights breast cancer in mice

New vaccine technique effectively fights breast cancer in mice

by University of CopenhagenX-ray of female chest with cancer . Credit: ColourboxA new vaccine technique can fight a certain type of breast cancer in mice. So-called HER2-positive breast cancer ac

New vaccine technique effectively fights breast cancer in mice

by University of CopenhagenX-ray of female chest with cancer . Credit: ColourboxA new vaccine technique can fight a certain type of breast cancer in mice. So-called HER2-positive breast cancer ac
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
Understanding that chronic back pain originates from within the brain could lead to quicker recovery, study finds

Understanding that chronic back pain originates from within the brain could lead to quicker recovery, study finds

by Yoni Ashar,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost people with chronic back pain naturally think their pain is caused by injuries or other problems in the body such as arthritis

Understanding that chronic back pain originates from within the brain could lead to quicker recovery, study finds

by Yoni Ashar,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost people with chronic back pain naturally think their pain is caused by injuries or other problems in the body such as arthritis
Researchers discover a molecule that helps pancreas cells mature and limits tumor formation

Researchers discover a molecule that helps pancreas cells mature and limits tumor formation

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentrePancreatic acinar cells undergoing inflammation. Credit: / Isidoro Cobo. CNIOThe pancreas, located behind the stomach, manages the energy supply in o

Researchers discover a molecule that helps pancreas cells mature and limits tumor formation

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentrePancreatic acinar cells undergoing inflammation. Credit: / Isidoro Cobo. CNIOThe pancreas, located behind the stomach, manages the energy supply in o
Researchers identify genes that cause rare hidden cancer

Researchers identify genes that cause rare hidden cancer

by Garvan Institute of Medical ResearchIHC staining of human sarcoma cells (myxoid liposarcoma). Credit: Garvan Institute of Medical ResearchSeveral genes that cause sarcoma have been identified

Researchers identify genes that cause rare hidden cancer

by Garvan Institute of Medical ResearchIHC staining of human sarcoma cells (myxoid liposarcoma). Credit: Garvan Institute of Medical ResearchSeveral genes that cause sarcoma have been identified
Clinical trial generates promising results for immunotherapy drug nivolumab in patients with advanced skin cancer

Clinical trial generates promising results for immunotherapy drug nivolumab in patients with advanced skin cancer

byWileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNumerous studies have shown that drugs called immune checkpoint inhibitors can boost the immune system's response against various cancers. Now a phase II clin

Clinical trial generates promising results for immunotherapy drug nivolumab in patients with advanced skin cancer

byWileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNumerous studies have shown that drugs called immune checkpoint inhibitors can boost the immune system's response against various cancers. Now a phase II clin
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