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Drug resistance is a powerful menace in certain breast and ovarian cancers. Now scientists are figuring out why

Drug resistance is a powerful menace in certain breast and ovarian cancers. Now scientists are figuring out why

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJust as bacteria, viruses and fungi develop strategies to outsmart antimicrobial medications, cancer cells can become resistant to ch

Drug resistance is a powerful menace in certain breast and ovarian cancers. Now scientists are figuring out why

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJust as bacteria, viruses and fungi develop strategies to outsmart antimicrobial medications, cancer cells can become resistant to ch
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
Study finds behavior matters far more to lifetime exposure to cancer-causing radiation than previously believed

Study finds behavior matters far more to lifetime exposure to cancer-causing radiation than previously believed

by Allie Miller,University of CalgaryResidential radon exposure periods modified by radon awareness behavior and test decision-making that can differ by age, sex/gender or parental status. Credi

Study finds behavior matters far more to lifetime exposure to cancer-causing radiation than previously believed

by Allie Miller,University of CalgaryResidential radon exposure periods modified by radon awareness behavior and test decision-making that can differ by age, sex/gender or parental status. Credi
Researcher patents 'roach motel' for cancer

Researcher patents 'roach motel' for cancer

by Louisa Kellie,University of Texas at ArlingtonA cancer trap. Credit: UTAThe University of Texas at Arlington has successfully patented in Europe an implantable medical device that attracts an

Researcher patents 'roach motel' for cancer

by Louisa Kellie,University of Texas at ArlingtonA cancer trap. Credit: UTAThe University of Texas at Arlington has successfully patented in Europe an implantable medical device that attracts an
Researchers discover the Achilles' heel of an aggressive brain cancer

Researchers discover the Achilles' heel of an aggressive brain cancer

by University of HelsinkiGlioblastoma cells (red) are known to invade the brain (blue). Figure shows patient-derived glioblastoma in murine brain treated with saline (control). Credit: Laakkonen

Researchers discover the Achilles' heel of an aggressive brain cancer

by University of HelsinkiGlioblastoma cells (red) are known to invade the brain (blue). Figure shows patient-derived glioblastoma in murine brain treated with saline (control). Credit: Laakkonen
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
UBC expert immobilizes tiny structures linked to metastatic breast cancer

UBC expert immobilizes tiny structures linked to metastatic breast cancer

by Lou Corpuz-Bosshart,University of British ColumbiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough breast cancer treatment has made great strides, around 5,000 Canadian women are still expected to succumb t

UBC expert immobilizes tiny structures linked to metastatic breast cancer

by Lou Corpuz-Bosshart,University of British ColumbiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough breast cancer treatment has made great strides, around 5,000 Canadian women are still expected to succumb t
First-line regimens with endocrine therapy show benefits in breast cancer

First-line regimens with endocrine therapy show benefits in breast cancer

by Lori SolomonFirst-line regimens with endocrine therapy (ET) may be associated with benefits among patients with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive (ERBB2-positive [formerly HER2-posi

First-line regimens with endocrine therapy show benefits in breast cancer

by Lori SolomonFirst-line regimens with endocrine therapy (ET) may be associated with benefits among patients with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive (ERBB2-positive [formerly HER2-posi
Everolimus inhibits angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis in TP53 mutant HNSCC via STAT3/HIF-1α/VEGF pathway

Everolimus inhibits angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis in TP53 mutant HNSCC via STAT3/HIF-1α/VEGF pathway

by Impact Journals LLCEverolimus reduces microvessel density (MVD) and lymphatic vessel density (LVD) in TP53 mutant HNSCC xenografts. Credit:Oncotarget(2023). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.283

Everolimus inhibits angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis in TP53 mutant HNSCC via STAT3/HIF-1α/VEGF pathway

by Impact Journals LLCEverolimus reduces microvessel density (MVD) and lymphatic vessel density (LVD) in TP53 mutant HNSCC xenografts. Credit:Oncotarget(2023). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.283
Expanding LDCT eligibility guidelines would increase number of women and Blacks who benefit from screening

Expanding LDCT eligibility guidelines would increase number of women and Blacks who benefit from screening

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: CC0 Public DomainExpanding the eligibility criteria for low-dose CT (LDCT) screening for lung cancer can increase the number of women a

Expanding LDCT eligibility guidelines would increase number of women and Blacks who benefit from screening

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: CC0 Public DomainExpanding the eligibility criteria for low-dose CT (LDCT) screening for lung cancer can increase the number of women a
Survivorship standards help address the distinct needs of adult cancer survivors

Survivorship standards help address the distinct needs of adult cancer survivors

byAmerican College of SurgeonsCredit: Thirdman from PexelsWith the number of adult cancer survivors in the United States expected to reach 23 million by 2032, the long-term needs of this populat

Survivorship standards help address the distinct needs of adult cancer survivors

byAmerican College of SurgeonsCredit: Thirdman from PexelsWith the number of adult cancer survivors in the United States expected to reach 23 million by 2032, the long-term needs of this populat
Research reveals potential targets for therapeutic development for glioblastoma

Research reveals potential targets for therapeutic development for glioblastoma

by Amy Richardson,University of Alabama at BirminghamGraphical abstract. Credit:JCI Insight(2022). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.148717The University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. He

Research reveals potential targets for therapeutic development for glioblastoma

by Amy Richardson,University of Alabama at BirminghamGraphical abstract. Credit:JCI Insight(2022). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.148717The University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. He