Regorafenib shown to augment antitumor effect of anti-PD-1 immunotherapy in advanced gastric cancers

byKumamoto UniversityCredit:Cancer Research(2022). DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.CAN-22-1890Fibrotic cancers such as gastric cancers are highly resistant to conventional therapies like immu

Updated on: January 03,2024

Regorafenib shown to augment antitumor effect of anti-PD-1 immunotherapy in advanced gastric cancers

byKumamoto UniversityCredit:Cancer Research(2022). DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.CAN-22-1890Fibrotic cancers such as gastric cancers are highly resistant to conventional therapies like immu

Updated on:January 03,2024

Direct-to-consumer cancer testing could be beneficial, expert says, but it's not a substitute

by Leha Byrd,Virginia Commonwealth UniversityWhile the availability of direct-to-consumer genetic testing could be helpful, it also should not dissuade people from seeking professional advice re

Updated on: April 01,2024

Direct-to-consumer cancer testing could be beneficial, expert says, but it's not a substitute

by Leha Byrd,Virginia Commonwealth UniversityWhile the availability of direct-to-consumer genetic testing could be helpful, it also should not dissuade people from seeking professional advice re

Updated on:April 01,2024

Many breast cancer survivors may be able to forgo mammograms in old age

by Denise MannOlder breast cancer survivors often have other medical issues and a shorter life expectancy than younger breast cancer survivors. What's more, their cancers are often slow-growing, a

Updated on: January 15,2024

Many breast cancer survivors may be able to forgo mammograms in old age

by Denise MannOlder breast cancer survivors often have other medical issues and a shorter life expectancy than younger breast cancer survivors. What's more, their cancers are often slow-growing, a

Updated on:January 15,2024

Study of immune 'neighborhoods' highlights macrophages as key players in invasive breast cancers

byUniversity of PittsburghCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost immunotherapies, which aim to boost T cell activity, work poorly in treating estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer. Targ

Updated on: January 02,2024

Study of immune 'neighborhoods' highlights macrophages as key players in invasive breast cancers

byUniversity of PittsburghCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost immunotherapies, which aim to boost T cell activity, work poorly in treating estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer. Targ

Updated on:January 02,2024

A new drug prevents epithelial-mesenchymal transition, metastasis and resistance to anti-cancer therapy

by Université libre de BruxellesTargeting netrin-1 reduces metastasis and sensitizes tumor cells to chemotherapy in skin SCC.a, Dot plot showing the number of spontaneous lung metastases in

Updated on: January 30,2024

A new drug prevents epithelial-mesenchymal transition, metastasis and resistance to anti-cancer therapy

by Université libre de BruxellesTargeting netrin-1 reduces metastasis and sensitizes tumor cells to chemotherapy in skin SCC.a, Dot plot showing the number of spontaneous lung metastases in

Updated on:January 30,2024

Metachronous pathology assessed in young-onset colorectal cancer survivors

The incidence rate of clinically significant metachronous colorectal pathology is 32 per 1,000 person-years after index young-onset colorectal cancer (YOCRC), according to a research letter published

Updated on: January 02,2024

Metachronous pathology assessed in young-onset colorectal cancer survivors

The incidence rate of clinically significant metachronous colorectal pathology is 32 per 1,000 person-years after index young-onset colorectal cancer (YOCRC), according to a research letter published

Updated on:January 02,2024

New study shows association of historical housing discrimination and shortfalls in colon cancer treatment

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamMap of redlining in Birmingham, 1933. Credit: Public domain, Wikimedia CommonsA nationwide study of 196 cities shows that housing discrimination

Updated on: March 30,2024

New study shows association of historical housing discrimination and shortfalls in colon cancer treatment

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamMap of redlining in Birmingham, 1933. Credit: Public domain, Wikimedia CommonsA nationwide study of 196 cities shows that housing discrimination

Updated on:March 30,2024

Some breast cancer patients are missing out on genetic counseling

by University of MichiganSteven Katz, M.D., MPH. Credit: Michigan MedicineAs new genes are linked to breast cancer occurring in families and as genetic testing becomes more important in directing

Updated on: May 21,2024

Some breast cancer patients are missing out on genetic counseling

by University of MichiganSteven Katz, M.D., MPH. Credit: Michigan MedicineAs new genes are linked to breast cancer occurring in families and as genetic testing becomes more important in directing

Updated on:May 21,2024

Head and neck cancer researchers demonstrate the capability of a deep learning algorithm in the post-surgery setting

by ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group"This type of research is key since it can help identify patients with high-risk, aggressive head and neck cancer, and also help select appropriate patients for

Updated on: January 07,2024

Head and neck cancer researchers demonstrate the capability of a deep learning algorithm in the post-surgery setting

by ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group"This type of research is key since it can help identify patients with high-risk, aggressive head and neck cancer, and also help select appropriate patients for

Updated on:January 07,2024

Legalization of medical marijuana beneficial for cancer patients

by Elana GotkineLegalization of medical marijuana is associated with a reduction in opioid dispensing and pain-related hospital events among adults receiving treatment for newly diagnosed cancers, acc

Updated on: February 20,2024

Legalization of medical marijuana beneficial for cancer patients

by Elana GotkineLegalization of medical marijuana is associated with a reduction in opioid dispensing and pain-related hospital events among adults receiving treatment for newly diagnosed cancers, acc

Updated on:February 20,2024

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

Updated on: June 08,2024

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

Updated on:June 08,2024

Prostate cancer: Can AI help to avoid unnecessary biopsies?

byGerman Cancer Research CenterRisk stratification example from the test cohort: a 66-year-old male presents with negative DRE, PSA elevation to 6.2 ng/mL, prostate volume of 82.5 mL, and PSAD o

Updated on: August 27,2024

Prostate cancer: Can AI help to avoid unnecessary biopsies?

byGerman Cancer Research CenterRisk stratification example from the test cohort: a 66-year-old male presents with negative DRE, PSA elevation to 6.2 ng/mL, prostate volume of 82.5 mL, and PSAD o

Updated on:August 27,2024