Researchers demonstrate technique for identifying single cancer cells in blood for the first time

byKeele UniversityBrightfield image of a cytospun sample containing PBMC and individual CALU-1 cancer cells. Credit:PLOS ONE(2023). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0289824A pioneering stud

Updated on: March 30,2024

Researchers demonstrate technique for identifying single cancer cells in blood for the first time

byKeele UniversityBrightfield image of a cytospun sample containing PBMC and individual CALU-1 cancer cells. Credit:PLOS ONE(2023). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0289824A pioneering stud

Updated on:March 30,2024

Public unaware of cancer risk from too little exercise, study reports

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt has long been accepted that regular exercise can assist in helping to prevent or reduce the risk of a multitude of health problems. However, a n

Updated on: March 08,2024

Public unaware of cancer risk from too little exercise, study reports

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt has long been accepted that regular exercise can assist in helping to prevent or reduce the risk of a multitude of health problems. However, a n

Updated on:March 08,2024

Drug approved to help young patients battle a rare cancer

by Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterChildren and adults with a rare type of soft tissue cancer will now have a new treatment option that could have a big impact.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has&n

Updated on: February 01,2024

Drug approved to help young patients battle a rare cancer

by Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterChildren and adults with a rare type of soft tissue cancer will now have a new treatment option that could have a big impact.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has&n

Updated on:February 01,2024

Researchers discover crucial step in creating blood stem cells

by Iowa State UniversityBlood stem cells show forming in the trunk of a zebrafish embryo. The blood stem cells are yellow, with the red tubes are the aorta on the top and a vein on the bottom. Cr

Updated on: February 03,2024

Researchers discover crucial step in creating blood stem cells

by Iowa State UniversityBlood stem cells show forming in the trunk of a zebrafish embryo. The blood stem cells are yellow, with the red tubes are the aorta on the top and a vein on the bottom. Cr

Updated on:February 03,2024

More cancers are diagnosed at an advanced stage if patients already have type 2 diabetes, study finds

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study of 11,945 people in six European countries has shown that people with type 2 diabetes who develop cancer a

Updated on: January 23,2024

More cancers are diagnosed at an advanced stage if patients already have type 2 diabetes, study finds

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study of 11,945 people in six European countries has shown that people with type 2 diabetes who develop cancer a

Updated on:January 23,2024

Ewing sarcoma tumors can be split into two groups for targeted care

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterA. Bright field images of CCH1 and CCH2 cells B. CCH1 and CCH2 cells cells stained with antibody towards CD99 (green) and DAPI (blue) C. Wester

Updated on: February 03,2024

Ewing sarcoma tumors can be split into two groups for targeted care

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterA. Bright field images of CCH1 and CCH2 cells B. CCH1 and CCH2 cells cells stained with antibody towards CD99 (green) and DAPI (blue) C. Wester

Updated on:February 03,2024

Researchers discover a new cancer-driving mutation in 'dark matter' of the cancer genome

by Ontario Institute for Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn Ontario-led research group has discovered a novel cancer-driving mutation in the vast non-coding regions of the human cancer genome,

Updated on: June 04,2024

Researchers discover a new cancer-driving mutation in 'dark matter' of the cancer genome

by Ontario Institute for Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn Ontario-led research group has discovered a novel cancer-driving mutation in the vast non-coding regions of the human cancer genome,

Updated on:June 04,2024

Study: Access to cannabis for cancer patients is not equitable

by Bert Gambini,University at BuffaloCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe same factors driving many health care disparities in the U.S. are also affecting who has access to cannabis for managing

Updated on: January 16,2024

Study: Access to cannabis for cancer patients is not equitable

by Bert Gambini,University at BuffaloCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe same factors driving many health care disparities in the U.S. are also affecting who has access to cannabis for managing

Updated on:January 16,2024

Software program that looks for the most effective drugs helps to personalize cancer treatments

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreGraphical Abstract. Credit:Nucleic Acids Research(2023). DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkad412Precision medicine seeks to adapt treatments to the char

Updated on: January 16,2024

Software program that looks for the most effective drugs helps to personalize cancer treatments

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreGraphical Abstract. Credit:Nucleic Acids Research(2023). DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkad412Precision medicine seeks to adapt treatments to the char

Updated on:January 16,2024

Study suggests chromosomal errors may hinder some aggressive tumors

by Julie Vera,Mayo ClinicGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.100937Chromosomal errors are a hallmark of cancer cells. Defects in the geno

Updated on: January 22,2024

Study suggests chromosomal errors may hinder some aggressive tumors

by Julie Vera,Mayo ClinicGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.100937Chromosomal errors are a hallmark of cancer cells. Defects in the geno

Updated on:January 22,2024

Study uncovers trends in the global burden of tracheal, bronchus, and lung cancer

by Cactus CommunicationsAge-specific rates of incidence, mortality, and DALY for TBL cancer by sex globally in 2019. A–C: Age-specific incidence rates in the whole population (A), males (B), and femal

Updated on: February 23,2024

Study uncovers trends in the global burden of tracheal, bronchus, and lung cancer

by Cactus CommunicationsAge-specific rates of incidence, mortality, and DALY for TBL cancer by sex globally in 2019. A–C: Age-specific incidence rates in the whole population (A), males (B), and femal

Updated on:February 23,2024

Heading off financial harms in cancer patients

by Columbia UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA screening tool can quickly identify cancer patients at risk of financial toxicity, new findings from Columbia Nursing researchers show.Mos

Updated on: March 30,2024

Heading off financial harms in cancer patients

by Columbia UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA screening tool can quickly identify cancer patients at risk of financial toxicity, new findings from Columbia Nursing researchers show.Mos

Updated on:March 30,2024