A 'dirty bomb' battles cancer metastasis

by Northwestern UniversityMetarrestin treatment markedly reduced the number of metastatic tumors in the liver and lung of mice with pancreatic cancer. Credit: K.J. Frankowski et al., Science Translati

Updated on: May 21,2024 3

A 'dirty bomb' battles cancer metastasis

by Northwestern UniversityMetarrestin treatment markedly reduced the number of metastatic tumors in the liver and lung of mice with pancreatic cancer. Credit: K.J. Frankowski et al., Science Translati

Updated on:May 21,2024 3

Second opinions from comprehensive cancer centers changed treatment plans for African-American patients

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthAfrican American breast cancer patients who received second opinions from an NCI-

Updated on: April 01,2024 20

Second opinions from comprehensive cancer centers changed treatment plans for African-American patients

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthAfrican American breast cancer patients who received second opinions from an NCI-

Updated on:April 01,2024 20

New tools used to identify childhood cancer genes

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterEmbryonal rhabdomyosarcoma cells. Credit: UT SouthwesternUsing a new computational strategy, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified 29 gene

Updated on: May 09,2024 5

New tools used to identify childhood cancer genes

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterEmbryonal rhabdomyosarcoma cells. Credit: UT SouthwesternUsing a new computational strategy, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified 29 gene

Updated on:May 09,2024 5

Researchers unveil experimental compound to block therapeutic target in blood cancer

by UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterBlossom Damania, PhD, Jason Wang and a team of UNC Lineberger researchers report in PNAS they have discovered a hyperactive cell signal that contribut

Updated on: June 15,2024 7

Researchers unveil experimental compound to block therapeutic target in blood cancer

by UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterBlossom Damania, PhD, Jason Wang and a team of UNC Lineberger researchers report in PNAS they have discovered a hyperactive cell signal that contribut

Updated on:June 15,2024 7

Technique for tracking resistant cancer cells could lead to new treatments for relapsing breast cancer patients

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCambridge scientists have managed to identify and kill those breast cancer cells that evade standard treatments in a study in mice. The

Updated on: January 22,2024 17

Technique for tracking resistant cancer cells could lead to new treatments for relapsing breast cancer patients

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCambridge scientists have managed to identify and kill those breast cancer cells that evade standard treatments in a study in mice. The

Updated on:January 22,2024 17

Study illuminates precancerous 'clonal outgrowth' in blood cells

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: CC0 Public DomainA common, spontaneous mutation in blood stem cells, which has been linked to higher risks of blood cancer and cardiovascular disease, may

Updated on: January 22,2024 20

Study illuminates precancerous 'clonal outgrowth' in blood cells

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: CC0 Public DomainA common, spontaneous mutation in blood stem cells, which has been linked to higher risks of blood cancer and cardiovascular disease, may

Updated on:January 22,2024 20

Strain of common cold virus could revolutionize treatment of bladder cancer

by University of SurreyKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHA strain of the common cold virus has been found to potentially target, infect and destroy cancer cells in patients with b

Updated on: May 20,2024 7

Strain of common cold virus could revolutionize treatment of bladder cancer

by University of SurreyKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHA strain of the common cold virus has been found to potentially target, infect and destroy cancer cells in patients with b

Updated on:May 20,2024 7

Occupational exposure to solar UVR linked to nonmelanoma skin cancer

by Elana GotkineOccupational exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is associated with a substantial burden of nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC), according to a study published in the November iss

Updated on: April 10,2024 14

Occupational exposure to solar UVR linked to nonmelanoma skin cancer

by Elana GotkineOccupational exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is associated with a substantial burden of nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC), according to a study published in the November iss

Updated on:April 10,2024 14

HPV rates for women under 40 increasing, putting them at higher risk of related cancers, study shows

by University of MichiganGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaHuman papillomavirus infection rates are increasing in women born after 1980 who did not receive the HPV vaccine—putting them at

Updated on: March 01,2024 18

HPV rates for women under 40 increasing, putting them at higher risk of related cancers, study shows

by University of MichiganGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaHuman papillomavirus infection rates are increasing in women born after 1980 who did not receive the HPV vaccine—putting them at

Updated on:March 01,2024 18

Editorial: GBP3-STING interaction in glioblastoma coordinates poor response to temozolomide

by Impact Journals LLCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new editorial paper was published inOncotarget, titled "GBP3-STING interaction in glioblastoma coordinates autophagy, anti-oxidative

Updated on: March 06,2024 13

Editorial: GBP3-STING interaction in glioblastoma coordinates poor response to temozolomide

by Impact Journals LLCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new editorial paper was published inOncotarget, titled "GBP3-STING interaction in glioblastoma coordinates autophagy, anti-oxidative

Updated on:March 06,2024 13

A new drug target for triple-negative breast cancer

by Louisiana State UniversityCredit: Louisiana State UniversityResearch led by Dr. Suresh Alahari, Professor of Biochemistry at LSU Health New Orleans' Schools of Medicine and Graduate Studie

Updated on: February 23,2024 10

A new drug target for triple-negative breast cancer

by Louisiana State UniversityCredit: Louisiana State UniversityResearch led by Dr. Suresh Alahari, Professor of Biochemistry at LSU Health New Orleans' Schools of Medicine and Graduate Studie

Updated on:February 23,2024 10

Fluorescent marker can help guide surgeons to remove dangerous brain tumor cells more accurately

by National Cancer Research InstituteThe top picture pink shows fluorescence, the bottom picture is not fluorescing. Credit: Colin WattsA chemical that highlights tumour cells has been used by surgeon

Updated on: March 06,2024 16

Fluorescent marker can help guide surgeons to remove dangerous brain tumor cells more accurately

by National Cancer Research InstituteThe top picture pink shows fluorescence, the bottom picture is not fluorescing. Credit: Colin WattsA chemical that highlights tumour cells has been used by surgeon

Updated on:March 06,2024 16