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The rising burden of respiratory tract cancer in Asia

The rising burden of respiratory tract cancer in Asia

by Cactus CommunicationsTrends in age-standardized rates of TBL cancer, 1990–2019. Deaths for males, females, and both sexes combined; DALYs for males, females, and both sexes combined; and incidence

The rising burden of respiratory tract cancer in Asia

by Cactus CommunicationsTrends in age-standardized rates of TBL cancer, 1990–2019. Deaths for males, females, and both sexes combined; DALYs for males, females, and both sexes combined; and incidence
Startup to commercialize blood test for most major cancers

Startup to commercialize blood test for most major cancers

by Paul Tumarkin,University of ArizonaCredit: University of ArizonaWhen testing for such as lung cancer disease, doctors know that tissue biopsies are necessary and potentially life-saving, thou

Startup to commercialize blood test for most major cancers

by Paul Tumarkin,University of ArizonaCredit: University of ArizonaWhen testing for such as lung cancer disease, doctors know that tissue biopsies are necessary and potentially life-saving, thou
Study weighs risks and benefits of phase I trials in pediatric cancer

Study weighs risks and benefits of phase I trials in pediatric cancer

by Public Library of ScienceSystematic review and meta-analysis finds 1 in 10 children who enroll in pediatric phase I cancer trials are improved after the trial, and 1 in 50 die from drug-relate

Study weighs risks and benefits of phase I trials in pediatric cancer

by Public Library of ScienceSystematic review and meta-analysis finds 1 in 10 children who enroll in pediatric phase I cancer trials are improved after the trial, and 1 in 50 die from drug-relate
Immune landscape and response to oncolytic virus-based immunotherapy

Immune landscape and response to oncolytic virus-based immunotherapy

by Frontiers JournalsCredit:Frontiers of Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1007/s11684-023-1048-0Oncolytic virus (OV)-based immunotherapy has emerged as a promising strategy for cancer treatment, of

Immune landscape and response to oncolytic virus-based immunotherapy

by Frontiers JournalsCredit:Frontiers of Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1007/s11684-023-1048-0Oncolytic virus (OV)-based immunotherapy has emerged as a promising strategy for cancer treatment, of
Maternal obesity linked to childhood cancer

Maternal obesity linked to childhood cancer

by University of PittsburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center found that children born to obese

Maternal obesity linked to childhood cancer

by University of PittsburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center found that children born to obese
Antibody eradicates leukemia stem cells

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

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
Colorectal cancer cells killed by assassin antibody, team finds

Colorectal cancer cells killed by assassin antibody, team finds

by University of SaskatchewanCredit: University of SaskatchewanColorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in North America and is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, aft

Colorectal cancer cells killed by assassin antibody, team finds

by University of SaskatchewanCredit: University of SaskatchewanColorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in North America and is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, aft
New combination blood test for pancreatic cancer may catch disease earlier

New combination blood test for pancreatic cancer may catch disease earlier

by Van Andel Research InstituteDr. Brian Haab. Credit: Van Andel Research InstituteA new approach to pancreatic cancer screening may help doctors detect the disease in people at high risk before

New combination blood test for pancreatic cancer may catch disease earlier

by Van Andel Research InstituteDr. Brian Haab. Credit: Van Andel Research InstituteA new approach to pancreatic cancer screening may help doctors detect the disease in people at high risk before
Study discovers tumor monocyte content predicts immunochemotherapy outcomes for esophageal cancer

Study discovers tumor monocyte content predicts immunochemotherapy outcomes for esophageal cancer

by Ludwig Institute for Cancer ResearchGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.06.006A Ludwig Cancer Research study has discovered that the presence of

Study discovers tumor monocyte content predicts immunochemotherapy outcomes for esophageal cancer

by Ludwig Institute for Cancer ResearchGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.06.006A Ludwig Cancer Research study has discovered that the presence 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
Study points to new strategy for boosting immunotherapy effectiveness in advanced colorectal cancer

Study points to new strategy for boosting immunotherapy effectiveness in advanced colorectal cancer

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Cente

Study points to new strategy for boosting immunotherapy effectiveness in advanced colorectal cancer

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Cente
Research shows potential new way to treat brain cancer

Research shows potential new way to treat brain cancer

by Victoria University of WellingtonCredit: Victoria University of WellingtonResearch conducted at Victoria University of Wellington and the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research has suggested a

Research shows potential new way to treat brain cancer

by Victoria University of WellingtonCredit: Victoria University of WellingtonResearch conducted at Victoria University of Wellington and the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research has suggested a