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Discovery could lead to new drugs to block protein that fuels bowel cancer

Discovery could lead to new drugs to block protein that fuels bowel cancer

by Institute of Cancer ResearchUsing cryo-electron microscopy, researchers obtained a detailed map (shown in orange) of the chain-like tankyrase structure. By interpreting this map and reconstruc

Discovery could lead to new drugs to block protein that fuels bowel cancer

by Institute of Cancer ResearchUsing cryo-electron microscopy, researchers obtained a detailed map (shown in orange) of the chain-like tankyrase structure. By interpreting this map and reconstruc
Atezolizumab + bevacizumab shows benefit in met renal CA

Atezolizumab + bevacizumab shows benefit in met renal CA

(HealthDay)—For patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC), atezolizumab plus bevacizumab is associated with a progression-free survival benefit versus sunitinib, according to a study presen

Atezolizumab + bevacizumab shows benefit in met renal CA

(HealthDay)—For patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC), atezolizumab plus bevacizumab is associated with a progression-free survival benefit versus sunitinib, according to a study presen
Mouse studies have revealed more about the mechanisms behind cancer drugs in trials

Mouse studies have revealed more about the mechanisms behind cancer drugs in trials

by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeDNA damage (red) in the spleen of a mouse that expresses the mutant form of CDK1 that cannot be suppressed by phosphorylation. Cr

Mouse studies have revealed more about the mechanisms behind cancer drugs in trials

by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeDNA damage (red) in the spleen of a mouse that expresses the mutant form of CDK1 that cannot be suppressed by phosphorylation. Cr
Oncoprotein activity increases prostate cancer progression, finds study

Oncoprotein activity increases prostate cancer progression, finds study

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityMYC activation in neoplastic cells reprograms the prostate TME. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-51450-2Investigat

Oncoprotein activity increases prostate cancer progression, finds study

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityMYC activation in neoplastic cells reprograms the prostate TME. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-51450-2Investigat
Doctors warn of New Zealand health tragedy after smoking ban scrapped

Doctors warn of New Zealand health tragedy after smoking ban scrapped

Credit: CC0 Public DomainDoctors blasted New Zealand's conservative government on Tuesday for revoking world-leading anti-smoking laws, warning that people will die over the act of "public he

Doctors warn of New Zealand health tragedy after smoking ban scrapped

Credit: CC0 Public DomainDoctors blasted New Zealand's conservative government on Tuesday for revoking world-leading anti-smoking laws, warning that people will die over the act of "public he
First randomized phase 3 clinical trial of neoadjuvant immunotherapy in patients with kidney cancer

First randomized phase 3 clinical trial of neoadjuvant immunotherapy in patients with kidney cancer

by ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research GroupCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group (ECOG-ACRIN) will present data from PROSPER RCC (EA8143), the first randomized phase 3 trial of

First randomized phase 3 clinical trial of neoadjuvant immunotherapy in patients with kidney cancer

by ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research GroupCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group (ECOG-ACRIN) will present data from PROSPER RCC (EA8143), the first randomized phase 3 trial of
Researchers identify potential target in myeloid malignancies

Researchers identify potential target in myeloid malignancies

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2023). DOI: 10.1172/JCI165510Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelp

Researchers identify potential target in myeloid malignancies

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2023). DOI: 10.1172/JCI165510Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelp
Head and neck cancer researchers demonstrate the capability of a deep learning algorithm in the post-surgery setting

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

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
New molecular blocker halts breast cancer metastasis, says study

New molecular blocker halts breast cancer metastasis, says study

byBar-Ilan UniversityA cell-permeable peptide derived from the second proline-rich region of Pyk2 blocks spontaneous lung metastasis in an immune-competent xenograft mouse model. Credit:On

New molecular blocker halts breast cancer metastasis, says study

byBar-Ilan UniversityA cell-permeable peptide derived from the second proline-rich region of Pyk2 blocks spontaneous lung metastasis in an immune-competent xenograft mouse model. Credit:On
Legalization of medical marijuana beneficial for cancer patients

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

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
Researchers develop novel photo-oxidation therapy for anticancer treatment

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

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
Financial toxicity from breast cancer treatment is common

Financial toxicity from breast cancer treatment is common

by Lori SolomonWorldwide, breast cancer treatment is associated with substantial financial toxicity, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online Feb. 8 inJAMA Network Ope

Financial toxicity from breast cancer treatment is common

by Lori SolomonWorldwide, breast cancer treatment is associated with substantial financial toxicity, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online Feb. 8 inJAMA Network Ope