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Rural residence tied to poorer adherence to radiation treatment for cancer

Rural residence tied to poorer adherence to radiation treatment for cancer

Rural residence is associated with both radiation treatment (RT) nonadherence and poorer overall survival among cancer patients, according to a study recently published in theInternational Journ

Rural residence tied to poorer adherence to radiation treatment for cancer

Rural residence is associated with both radiation treatment (RT) nonadherence and poorer overall survival among cancer patients, according to a study recently published in theInternational Journ
Study shows multiple beams, intervals in delivery decrease the skin-saving benefits of FLASH radiotherapy for cancer

Study shows multiple beams, intervals in delivery decrease the skin-saving benefits of FLASH radiotherapy for cancer

by Katie Pence,University of CincinnatiCredit: CC0 Public DomainA published study by researchers at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Cent

Study shows multiple beams, intervals in delivery decrease the skin-saving benefits of FLASH radiotherapy for cancer

by Katie Pence,University of CincinnatiCredit: CC0 Public DomainA published study by researchers at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Cent
Accurately diagnosing genetic disease prevents cancer, saves lives

Accurately diagnosing genetic disease prevents cancer, saves lives

by The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA single, upfront genomic test is more effective for detecting Lynch syndrome in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients than

Accurately diagnosing genetic disease prevents cancer, saves lives

by The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA single, upfront genomic test is more effective for detecting Lynch syndrome in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients than
Moderate delays safe in treating colon cancer

Moderate delays safe in treating colon cancer

by Paul Mayne,University of Western OntarioSchulich School of Medicine & Dentistry medical resident Dr. Kerollos Wanis, left, assists Drs. David Bottoni and Robert Black with a cancer-resect

Moderate delays safe in treating colon cancer

by Paul Mayne,University of Western OntarioSchulich School of Medicine & Dentistry medical resident Dr. Kerollos Wanis, left, assists Drs. David Bottoni and Robert Black with a cancer-resect
New technique adds to the expanding suite of TAPS capabilities

New technique adds to the expanding suite of TAPS capabilities

byLudwig Cancer ResearchDevelopment of wglrTAPS. (A) Schematic representation of the wglrTAPS. (B) Sequence length distribution of wglrTAPS HiFi read. (C) Conversion rate of wglrTAPS at methylat

New technique adds to the expanding suite of TAPS capabilities

byLudwig Cancer ResearchDevelopment of wglrTAPS. (A) Schematic representation of the wglrTAPS. (B) Sequence length distribution of wglrTAPS HiFi read. (C) Conversion rate of wglrTAPS at methylat
Tumor hyaluronan as a novel biomarker in non-small cell lung cancer: A retrospective study

Tumor hyaluronan as a novel biomarker in non-small cell lung cancer: A retrospective study

by Impact Journals LLCLung adenocarcinoma histochemistry. Representative sections illustrating tumor HA histochemistry staining (Ventana HA RxDx Assay) in FFPE lung adenocarcinoma samples scored as HA

Tumor hyaluronan as a novel biomarker in non-small cell lung cancer: A retrospective study

by Impact Journals LLCLung adenocarcinoma histochemistry. Representative sections illustrating tumor HA histochemistry staining (Ventana HA RxDx Assay) in FFPE lung adenocarcinoma samples scored as HA
Zika virus could help combat brain cancer

Zika virus could help combat brain cancer

by FAPESPStudy by Brazilian researchers shows infection by Zika caused death of cells from glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive kind of malignant brain tumor in adults . Credit: cytopathi

Zika virus could help combat brain cancer

by FAPESPStudy by Brazilian researchers shows infection by Zika caused death of cells from glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive kind of malignant brain tumor in adults . Credit: cytopathi
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
Study analyses how far people will travel for specialist cancer care

Study analyses how far people will travel for specialist cancer care

by University College LondonCredit: Keith Sergeant Source:FlickrPeople are willing to travel 75 minutes longer for specialist cancer surgery if it reduces their risk of complications

Study analyses how far people will travel for specialist cancer care

by University College LondonCredit: Keith Sergeant Source:FlickrPeople are willing to travel 75 minutes longer for specialist cancer surgery if it reduces their risk of complications
Healthy gut bacteria can help fight cancer in other parts of the body, researchers find

Healthy gut bacteria can help fight cancer in other parts of the body, researchers find

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterImmune checkpoint therapy (ICT) helps gut microbiota travel from the gut to the lymph nodes where they activate immune cells (dendritic cells and T cells). Ultima

Healthy gut bacteria can help fight cancer in other parts of the body, researchers find

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterImmune checkpoint therapy (ICT) helps gut microbiota travel from the gut to the lymph nodes where they activate immune cells (dendritic cells and T cells). Ultima
Study finds the mechanism used by metastatic cancer cells to infiltrate the liver

Study finds the mechanism used by metastatic cancer cells to infiltrate the liver

by ResearchSEAThe liver sinusoidal endothelial cells (LSECs, beige) surround a blood vessel containing a cancer cell (green). The cancer cell is able to induce the formation of intracellular gaps

Study finds the mechanism used by metastatic cancer cells to infiltrate the liver

by ResearchSEAThe liver sinusoidal endothelial cells (LSECs, beige) surround a blood vessel containing a cancer cell (green). The cancer cell is able to induce the formation of intracellular gaps
Can some cancer patients safely skip radiation therapy? New studies say yes

Can some cancer patients safely skip radiation therapy? New studies say yes

by Dennis ThompsonRadiation therapy might not be necessary in treating some forms of rectal cancer and lymphoma, sparing patients from the toxic treatment, a pair of new clinical trials shows.One tria

Can some cancer patients safely skip radiation therapy? New studies say yes

by Dennis ThompsonRadiation therapy might not be necessary in treating some forms of rectal cancer and lymphoma, sparing patients from the toxic treatment, a pair of new clinical trials shows.One tria