Real-world data suggests stopping immunotherapy after two years is reasonable in patients with advanced lung cancer

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOver the past decade, the approval of immune checkpoint inhibitors has revolutionized treatment fo

Updated on: January 04,2024

Real-world data suggests stopping immunotherapy after two years is reasonable in patients with advanced lung cancer

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOver the past decade, the approval of immune checkpoint inhibitors has revolutionized treatment fo

Updated on:January 04,2024

Obesity as a risk factor for colorectal cancer underestimated so far, says study

byGerman Cancer Research CenterWeight Change Among Cases and Controls Within 12 Years Before Diagnosis/Interview Lower and upper hinges correspond to 25th and 75th quantile of weight changes, re

Updated on: January 16,2024

Obesity as a risk factor for colorectal cancer underestimated so far, says study

byGerman Cancer Research CenterWeight Change Among Cases and Controls Within 12 Years Before Diagnosis/Interview Lower and upper hinges correspond to 25th and 75th quantile of weight changes, re

Updated on:January 16,2024

Study shows multiple beams, intervals in delivery decrease the skin-saving benefits of FLASH radiotherapy for cancer

by Katie Pence,University of CincinnatiCredit: CC0 Public DomainA published study by researchers at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Cent

Updated on: January 16,2024

Study shows multiple beams, intervals in delivery decrease the skin-saving benefits of FLASH radiotherapy for cancer

by Katie Pence,University of CincinnatiCredit: CC0 Public DomainA published study by researchers at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Cent

Updated on:January 16,2024

Cis-regulatory sequences indicative of nasopharyngeal carcinoma risk identified

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit:The American Journal of Human Genetics(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2023.06.003Research led by the Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center in China has

Updated on: February 01,2024

Cis-regulatory sequences indicative of nasopharyngeal carcinoma risk identified

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit:The American Journal of Human Genetics(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2023.06.003Research led by the Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center in China has

Updated on:February 01,2024

New heated drug baths provide hope for patients with stomach cancer

by Megan Lakatos,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMayo Clinic researchers have used a new approach to chemotherapy to more than double the typical survival rate for patients with stom

Updated on: April 28,2024

New heated drug baths provide hope for patients with stomach cancer

by Megan Lakatos,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMayo Clinic researchers have used a new approach to chemotherapy to more than double the typical survival rate for patients with stom

Updated on:April 28,2024

Antibody eradicates leukemia stem cells

by Sarah C.p. Williams,University of California, Los AngelesBone marrow aspirate showing acute myeloid leukemia. Several blasts have Auer rods. Credit: WikipediaThe introduction of the drug imat

Updated on: March 30,2024

Antibody eradicates leukemia stem cells

by Sarah C.p. Williams,University of California, Los AngelesBone marrow aspirate showing acute myeloid leukemia. Several blasts have Auer rods. Credit: WikipediaThe introduction of the drug imat

Updated on:March 30,2024

HPV vaccine eliminates advanced skin cancer in 97-year-old

(HealthDay)—The 9-valent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine could be a therapeutic option for patients with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma when surgical management is not an option, according to a

Updated on: March 12,2024

HPV vaccine eliminates advanced skin cancer in 97-year-old

(HealthDay)—The 9-valent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine could be a therapeutic option for patients with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma when surgical management is not an option, according to a

Updated on:March 12,2024

New mathematical model shows promising results for prostate cancer treatment

byUniversity of PortsmouthGraphical abstract. Credit:Mathematical Biosciences(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.mbs.2022.108940A new mathematical model which aims to optimize treatment for prost

Updated on: January 12,2024

New mathematical model shows promising results for prostate cancer treatment

byUniversity of PortsmouthGraphical abstract. Credit:Mathematical Biosciences(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.mbs.2022.108940A new mathematical model which aims to optimize treatment for prost

Updated on:January 12,2024

Study opens route to overcoming drug resistance in stomach cancer

by Institute of Cancer ResearchStomach cancer cells. Credit: Katharina von LogaScientists have shown how stomach cancers can dodge the effects of a promising new experimental treatment—raising th

Updated on: February 18,2024

Study opens route to overcoming drug resistance in stomach cancer

by Institute of Cancer ResearchStomach cancer cells. Credit: Katharina von LogaScientists have shown how stomach cancers can dodge the effects of a promising new experimental treatment—raising th

Updated on:February 18,2024

Drug compound could be next-generation treatment for aggressive form of leukemia

by Tom Coyne,Purdue UniversityHerman Sintim, the Drug Discovery Professor of Chemistry in Purdue University's Department of Chemistry, is leading a team of researchers developing a series of

Updated on: May 25,2024

Drug compound could be next-generation treatment for aggressive form of leukemia

by Tom Coyne,Purdue UniversityHerman Sintim, the Drug Discovery Professor of Chemistry in Purdue University's Department of Chemistry, is leading a team of researchers developing a series of

Updated on:May 25,2024

Two genomic studies could yield more effective, less toxic immunotherapies

by Institut CurieTE-Exon splicing junctions can help differentiate tumors from healthy tissue. Credit: Verge Scientific Communications / Antonela Merlotti / Marianne Burbage / Benjamin SadaccaMnemo Th

Updated on: December 28,2023

Two genomic studies could yield more effective, less toxic immunotherapies

by Institut CurieTE-Exon splicing junctions can help differentiate tumors from healthy tissue. Credit: Verge Scientific Communications / Antonela Merlotti / Marianne Burbage / Benjamin SadaccaMnemo Th

Updated on:December 28,2023

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