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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
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
Few with CRC in sub-Saharan Africa receive guideline-concordant care

Few with CRC in sub-Saharan Africa receive guideline-concordant care

by Elana GotkineFewer than one in 20 patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer (CRC) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) receive guideline-concordant treatment, according to a study published in the September

Few with CRC in sub-Saharan Africa receive guideline-concordant care

by Elana GotkineFewer than one in 20 patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer (CRC) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) receive guideline-concordant treatment, according to a study published in the September
Study shows the benefit of harnessing the body's own immune cells to fight brain cancer

Study shows the benefit of harnessing the body's own immune cells to fight brain cancer

by Salk InstituteCredit: Human Brain ProjectGlioblastoma, the most common and deadly form of brain cancer, grows rapidly to invade and destroy healthy brain tissue. The tumor sends out cancerous

Study shows the benefit of harnessing the body's own immune cells to fight brain cancer

by Salk InstituteCredit: Human Brain ProjectGlioblastoma, the most common and deadly form of brain cancer, grows rapidly to invade and destroy healthy brain tissue. The tumor sends out cancerous
Allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant outcomes improved from 2005 to 2019: Study

Allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant outcomes improved from 2005 to 2019: Study

by Lori SolomonOutcomes of allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (allo-HCT) in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and second complete remission (CR2) have significantly improved over t

Allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant outcomes improved from 2005 to 2019: Study

by Lori SolomonOutcomes of allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (allo-HCT) in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and second complete remission (CR2) have significantly improved over t
Can diet help cancer treatment? Study in mice offers clues

Can diet help cancer treatment? Study in mice offers clues

by Sara HusseinA study in the journalNaturefound that restricting the intake of an amino acid found in red meat and eggs slowed the growth of cancerous tumours in miceDiet is already a key

Can diet help cancer treatment? Study in mice offers clues

by Sara HusseinA study in the journalNaturefound that restricting the intake of an amino acid found in red meat and eggs slowed the growth of cancerous tumours in miceDiet is already a key
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
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
Mailing colorectal cancer screening kit found effective, regardless of financial incentive

Mailing colorectal cancer screening kit found effective, regardless of financial incentive

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer i

Mailing colorectal cancer screening kit found effective, regardless of financial incentive

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer i
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
Ophthalmologic manifestations of acute leukemia are heterogeneous

Ophthalmologic manifestations of acute leukemia are heterogeneous

by Elana GotkineOphthalmologic manifestations of acute leukemia are heterogeneous and detectable at initial presentation or relapse, according to a studypublishedonline July 10 in the&nbsp

Ophthalmologic manifestations of acute leukemia are heterogeneous

by Elana GotkineOphthalmologic manifestations of acute leukemia are heterogeneous and detectable at initial presentation or relapse, according to a studypublishedonline July 10 in the&nbsp
Lung cancer screening implementation guide developed

Lung cancer screening implementation guide developed

(HealthDay)—The American Lung Association and the American Thoracic Society have established a website to guide implementation of lung cancer screening, according to an editorial published in the Nov.

Lung cancer screening implementation guide developed

(HealthDay)—The American Lung Association and the American Thoracic Society have established a website to guide implementation of lung cancer screening, according to an editorial published in the Nov.