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Bacteria subtype linked to growth in up to 50% of human colorectal cancers, researchers report

Bacteria subtype linked to growth in up to 50% of human colorectal cancers, researchers report

byFred Hutchinson Cancer CenterA microscope image shows a human colorectal cancer tumor with Fusobacterium nucleatum stained in a red-purple color. The bacterium is commonly found in people'

Bacteria subtype linked to growth in up to 50% of human colorectal cancers, researchers report

byFred Hutchinson Cancer CenterA microscope image shows a human colorectal cancer tumor with Fusobacterium nucleatum stained in a red-purple color. The bacterium is commonly found in people'
Costs of $259,324 incurred by adolescent, young adult cancer survivors

Costs of $259,324 incurred by adolescent, young adult cancer survivors

by Elana GotkineAdolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors incur costs of $259,324 over their lifetime, according to a study published online Feb. 24 in theJournal of Clinical Oncology.Su

Costs of $259,324 incurred by adolescent, young adult cancer survivors

by Elana GotkineAdolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors incur costs of $259,324 over their lifetime, according to a study published online Feb. 24 in theJournal of Clinical Oncology.Su
Colon cancer is increasing in younger Coloradans even as death rate drops for people over 55

Colon cancer is increasing in younger Coloradans even as death rate drops for people over 55

by Meg Wingerter, The Denver PostCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn 2020, the most recent year with data on cancer cases, 452 people under the age of 55 received a colorectal cancer diagnosis in Colo

Colon cancer is increasing in younger Coloradans even as death rate drops for people over 55

by Meg Wingerter, The Denver PostCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn 2020, the most recent year with data on cancer cases, 452 people under the age of 55 received a colorectal cancer diagnosis in Colo
Salmonella exposure a risk for colon cancer, finds study

Salmonella exposure a risk for colon cancer, finds study

byUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2022.100852A new study published in the journalCell Reports Medic

Salmonella exposure a risk for colon cancer, finds study

byUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2022.100852A new study published in the journalCell Reports Medic
Cancer genes' age and function strongly influence their mutational status

Cancer genes' age and function strongly influence their mutational status

by eLifeCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have provided new insight on why some genes that formed during the evolution of the earliest animals on earth are particularly impaired (or dysregulat

Cancer genes' age and function strongly influence their mutational status

by eLifeCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have provided new insight on why some genes that formed during the evolution of the earliest animals on earth are particularly impaired (or dysregulat
Cancer-seeking molecular delivery system could boost immunotherapy drug, research finds

Cancer-seeking molecular delivery system could boost immunotherapy drug, research finds

byUniversity of Rhode IslandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the University of Rhode Island and Yale University have demonstrated a promising new approach to delivering immunot

Cancer-seeking molecular delivery system could boost immunotherapy drug, research finds

byUniversity of Rhode IslandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the University of Rhode Island and Yale University have demonstrated a promising new approach to delivering immunot
Researcher uses smartphone to detect breast cancer gene

Researcher uses smartphone to detect breast cancer gene

by Ernie Ballard,Louisiana State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWith increasing demand and pressure on healthcare budgets, progressive initiatives are being taken to make healthcare more pat

Researcher uses smartphone to detect breast cancer gene

by Ernie Ballard,Louisiana State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWith increasing demand and pressure on healthcare budgets, progressive initiatives are being taken to make healthcare more pat
Researchers identify protein that controls CAR T cell longevity

Researchers identify protein that controls CAR T cell longevity

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaLike a lightbulb, CAR T cells designed to kill cancer often burn out due to exhaustion and poor persistence. Doan et al. discovered that a transcription

Researchers identify protein that controls CAR T cell longevity

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaLike a lightbulb, CAR T cells designed to kill cancer often burn out due to exhaustion and poor persistence. Doan et al. discovered that a transcription
Improving transplant success and single cell analysis revealing cell state changes in prostate cancer

Improving transplant success and single cell analysis revealing cell state changes in prostate cancer

byMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterAn MSK scientist works in the lab. Credit: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew research from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) showed giv

Improving transplant success and single cell analysis revealing cell state changes in prostate cancer

byMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterAn MSK scientist works in the lab. Credit: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew research from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) showed giv
Novel allogeneic CAR T cell therapy shows promising results in patients with metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma

Novel allogeneic CAR T cell therapy shows promising results in patients with metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe CD70-targeting allogeneic chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy, ALLO-316, demonstrated encouragin

Novel allogeneic CAR T cell therapy shows promising results in patients with metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe CD70-targeting allogeneic chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy, ALLO-316, demonstrated encouragin
Late effects of treatment hinder independence of adult survivors of childhood brain tumors

Late effects of treatment hinder independence of adult survivors of childhood brain tumors

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalCorresponding author Tara Brinkman, PhD, and Gregory Armstrong, MD, MSCE, investigated six aspects of independence among St. Jude Lifetime Cohort parti

Late effects of treatment hinder independence of adult survivors of childhood brain tumors

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalCorresponding author Tara Brinkman, PhD, and Gregory Armstrong, MD, MSCE, investigated six aspects of independence among St. Jude Lifetime Cohort parti
Researchers find a potential therapeutic target to prevent dissemination of cancer cells in the central nervous system

Researchers find a potential therapeutic target to prevent dissemination of cancer cells in the central nervous system

by Instituto de Medicina MolecularGraphical abstract. Credit:Neuro-Oncology Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1093/noajnl/vdad048A new study led by Cláudia C. Faria, researcher in the lab of João Ta

Researchers find a potential therapeutic target to prevent dissemination of cancer cells in the central nervous system

by Instituto de Medicina MolecularGraphical abstract. Credit:Neuro-Oncology Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1093/noajnl/vdad048A new study led by Cláudia C. Faria, researcher in the lab of João Ta