73

Oncology
Prevention and treatment of tumors, and caring for cancer patients.
Sub Categories on Oncology
Latest Articles
Expert second opinion improves reliability of melanoma diagnoses

Expert second opinion improves reliability of melanoma diagnoses

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainGetting a reliable diagnosis of melanoma can be a significant challenge for pathologists. The diagnosis relies on a pathologist&#3

Expert second opinion improves reliability of melanoma diagnoses

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainGetting a reliable diagnosis of melanoma can be a significant challenge for pathologists. The diagnosis relies on a pathologist&#3
Tumor mutations may predict response to immunotherapy

Tumor mutations may predict response to immunotherapy

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineMismatch repair deficiency refers to a characteristic of some cancer cells that create a large number of mutations, or changes, in certain genes when

Tumor mutations may predict response to immunotherapy

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineMismatch repair deficiency refers to a characteristic of some cancer cells that create a large number of mutations, or changes, in certain genes when
DDX41 and its unique contribution to myeloid leukemogenesis

DDX41 and its unique contribution to myeloid leukemogenesis

by Impact Journals LLCCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn an editorial paper published inOncotargettitled, "DDX41 and its unique contribution to myeloid leukemogenesis," researc

DDX41 and its unique contribution to myeloid leukemogenesis

by Impact Journals LLCCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn an editorial paper published inOncotargettitled, "DDX41 and its unique contribution to myeloid leukemogenesis," researc
Important to be open to discussing sex with young cancer survivors

Important to be open to discussing sex with young cancer survivors

by University of GothenburgCredit: University of GothenburgFeeling unattractive and dissatisfied with their sexual ability – that is reality for many teenage and young adult cancer survivors. Res

Important to be open to discussing sex with young cancer survivors

by University of GothenburgCredit: University of GothenburgFeeling unattractive and dissatisfied with their sexual ability – that is reality for many teenage and young adult cancer survivors. Res
Fewer lymph node operations for breast cancer patients with new prediction models

Fewer lymph node operations for breast cancer patients with new prediction models

by Lund UniversityCredit: MostphotosIn recently published studies, researchers at Lund University and Skåne University Hospital in Sweden have produced new prediction models for improved personal

Fewer lymph node operations for breast cancer patients with new prediction models

by Lund UniversityCredit: MostphotosIn recently published studies, researchers at Lund University and Skåne University Hospital in Sweden have produced new prediction models for improved personal
Novel PET radiotracer reduces number of false-positive cancer findings after COVID-19 vaccination

Novel PET radiotracer reduces number of false-positive cancer findings after COVID-19 vaccination

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingNovel 68Ga-FAPI PET/CT offers oncologic staging without COVID-19 vaccine-related pitfalls. Credit: Tristan T. Demmert et al., Department of Nuclear

Novel PET radiotracer reduces number of false-positive cancer findings after COVID-19 vaccination

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingNovel 68Ga-FAPI PET/CT offers oncologic staging without COVID-19 vaccine-related pitfalls. Credit: Tristan T. Demmert et al., Department of Nuclear
Fred Hutch researchers engineer complex immunotherapy that may target relapsing leukemia

Fred Hutch researchers engineer complex immunotherapy that may target relapsing leukemia

by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research CenterDr. Marie Bleakley, a pediatric oncologist and researcher at Fred Hutch, is advancing a new approach to genetically engineer T cells. Credit: Fred HutchOc

Fred Hutch researchers engineer complex immunotherapy that may target relapsing leukemia

by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research CenterDr. Marie Bleakley, a pediatric oncologist and researcher at Fred Hutch, is advancing a new approach to genetically engineer T cells. Credit: Fred HutchOc
Hypofractioned post-prostatectomy radiotherapy new acceptable practice standard based on NRG Oncology trial findings

Hypofractioned post-prostatectomy radiotherapy new acceptable practice standard based on NRG Oncology trial findings

by NRG OncologyResults from the Phase III NRG Oncology NRG-GU003 clinical trial comparing hypofractioned post-prostatectomy radiotherapy (HYPORT) to conventionally fractioned post-prostatectomy radiot

Hypofractioned post-prostatectomy radiotherapy new acceptable practice standard based on NRG Oncology trial findings

by NRG OncologyResults from the Phase III NRG Oncology NRG-GU003 clinical trial comparing hypofractioned post-prostatectomy radiotherapy (HYPORT) to conventionally fractioned post-prostatectomy radiot
Study successfully mimics complex neuroblastoma vasculature on a chip to explore treatments

Study successfully mimics complex neuroblastoma vasculature on a chip to explore treatments

by Institute for Bioengineering of CataloniaGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancers(2024). DOI: 10.3390/cancers16051060Neuroblastoma, one of the most common childhood cancers, is classified as

Study successfully mimics complex neuroblastoma vasculature on a chip to explore treatments

by Institute for Bioengineering of CataloniaGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancers(2024). DOI: 10.3390/cancers16051060Neuroblastoma, one of the most common childhood cancers, is classified as
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
Drug compound could be next-generation treatment for aggressive form of leukemia

Drug compound could be next-generation treatment for aggressive form of leukemia

by Tom Coyne,Purdue UniversityHerman Sintim, the Drug Discovery Professor of Chemistry in Purdue University's Department of Chemistry, is leading a team of researchers developing a series of

Drug compound could be next-generation treatment for aggressive form of leukemia

by Tom Coyne,Purdue UniversityHerman Sintim, the Drug Discovery Professor of Chemistry in Purdue University's Department of Chemistry, is leading a team of researchers developing a series of
Research raises hopes for new treatment of fusion-driven cancer

Research raises hopes for new treatment of fusion-driven cancer

by Aarhus UniversityFusion-gene disruption strategy.ADual intron-targeting CRISPR-Cas9-mediated disruption ofRUNX1-RUNX1T1. sgRNAs targeting intron 4 ofRUNX1(orange)

Research raises hopes for new treatment of fusion-driven cancer

by Aarhus UniversityFusion-gene disruption strategy.ADual intron-targeting CRISPR-Cas9-mediated disruption ofRUNX1-RUNX1T1. sgRNAs targeting intron 4 ofRUNX1(orange)