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Rare but important gene target found in many tumor types, suggesting new therapy possible

Rare but important gene target found in many tumor types, suggesting new therapy possible

by Georgetown University Medical CenterStephen V. Liu, MD, an associate professor of medicine at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. Credit: Georgetown UniversityA consortium of rese

Rare but important gene target found in many tumor types, suggesting new therapy possible

by Georgetown University Medical CenterStephen V. Liu, MD, an associate professor of medicine at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. Credit: Georgetown UniversityA consortium of rese
Using virtual biopsies to improve melanoma detection

Using virtual biopsies to improve melanoma detection

by Andrea Leland,Colorado State UniversityCredit: Colorado State UniversityWith Skin Cancer Awareness Month upon us, Colorado State University researcher Jesse Wilson is accelerating research to

Using virtual biopsies to improve melanoma detection

by Andrea Leland,Colorado State UniversityCredit: Colorado State UniversityWith Skin Cancer Awareness Month upon us, Colorado State University researcher Jesse Wilson is accelerating research to
Researchers move closer to 'magic' cancer treatment

Researchers move closer to 'magic' cancer treatment

by Brent Wittmeier,University of AlbertaU of A researcher Khaled Barakat with the IBM supercomputer his team used to develop a small molecule that could help the body fight cancer by allowing th

Researchers move closer to 'magic' cancer treatment

by Brent Wittmeier,University of AlbertaU of A researcher Khaled Barakat with the IBM supercomputer his team used to develop a small molecule that could help the body fight cancer by allowing th
Immunotherapy plus an investigational cancer drug improves anti-tumor effects

Immunotherapy plus an investigational cancer drug improves anti-tumor effects

by Duke University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn investigational therapy for solid tumors could be especially effective when combined with immunotherapy to target a specific k

Immunotherapy plus an investigational cancer drug improves anti-tumor effects

by Duke University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn investigational therapy for solid tumors could be especially effective when combined with immunotherapy to target a specific k
Metabolic reprogramming of branched-chain amino acid facilitates drug resistance in lung cancer

Metabolic reprogramming of branched-chain amino acid facilitates drug resistance in lung cancer

by Chinese Academy of SciencesCredit: CC0 Public DomainDespite the remarkable success of molecular targeted therapy in recent years, the rapid increase of drug resistance is a major obstacle to e

Metabolic reprogramming of branched-chain amino acid facilitates drug resistance in lung cancer

by Chinese Academy of SciencesCredit: CC0 Public DomainDespite the remarkable success of molecular targeted therapy in recent years, the rapid increase of drug resistance is a major obstacle to e
Japan Nobel winner vows to continue research to 'save more patients than ever'

Japan Nobel winner vows to continue research to 'save more patients than ever'

Credit: CC0 Public DomainThe Japanese scientist who Mondaywon the Nobel Prizefor medicine vowed to continue his cancer treatment work to help as many sufferers as possible, saying treating

Japan Nobel winner vows to continue research to 'save more patients than ever'

Credit: CC0 Public DomainThe Japanese scientist who Mondaywon the Nobel Prizefor medicine vowed to continue his cancer treatment work to help as many sufferers as possible, saying treating
Study may offer doctors a more effective way to treat neuroblastoma

Study may offer doctors a more effective way to treat neuroblastoma

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressShown is a microscopic view of a typical neuroblastoma with rosette formation. Magnified x40. Credit: Dr. Maria Tsokos, National Cancer InstituteA very large team of resea

Study may offer doctors a more effective way to treat neuroblastoma

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressShown is a microscopic view of a typical neuroblastoma with rosette formation. Magnified x40. Credit: Dr. Maria Tsokos, National Cancer InstituteA very large team of resea
New prostate cancer diagnostic pathway paves way for general screening

New prostate cancer diagnostic pathway paves way for general screening

bySwedish Research CouncilCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn screening for prostate cancer, the risk of overdiagnosis can be halved, a University of Gothenburg study shows. With the proposed di

New prostate cancer diagnostic pathway paves way for general screening

bySwedish Research CouncilCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn screening for prostate cancer, the risk of overdiagnosis can be halved, a University of Gothenburg study shows. With the proposed di
Global disease burden related to nonmelanoma skin cancer explored

Global disease burden related to nonmelanoma skin cancer explored

The disease burden attributable to nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is considerable and expected to continue increasing, according to a study published online July 30 inBMC Cancer.Wan Hu, from Anh

Global disease burden related to nonmelanoma skin cancer explored

The disease burden attributable to nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is considerable and expected to continue increasing, according to a study published online July 30 inBMC Cancer.Wan Hu, from Anh
Study: Vaccine helps drug keep melanoma patients cancer-free

Study: Vaccine helps drug keep melanoma patients cancer-free

by Angelica PeeblesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAdding a personalized cancer vaccine to the blockbuster drug Keytruda kept more melanoma patients in remission than the immune therapy alone, co-de

Study: Vaccine helps drug keep melanoma patients cancer-free

by Angelica PeeblesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAdding a personalized cancer vaccine to the blockbuster drug Keytruda kept more melanoma patients in remission than the immune therapy alone, co-de
'Synthetic immune niche' approach enhances T-cell proliferation without compromising cancer-killing ability

'Synthetic immune niche' approach enhances T-cell proliferation without compromising cancer-killing ability

byWeizmann Institute of ScienceComparison of the significant differences in gene expression profiles between DC-activated cells (orange dots) and bead-activated cells (black dots) on their '

'Synthetic immune niche' approach enhances T-cell proliferation without compromising cancer-killing ability

byWeizmann Institute of ScienceComparison of the significant differences in gene expression profiles between DC-activated cells (orange dots) and bead-activated cells (black dots) on their '
Novel treatment effective for bladder cancer, study in mice shows

Novel treatment effective for bladder cancer, study in mice shows

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn epigenetics drug currently being used for the treatment of blood cancers and rare sarcomas can stop the growth of bladder cancer by

Novel treatment effective for bladder cancer, study in mice shows

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn epigenetics drug currently being used for the treatment of blood cancers and rare sarcomas can stop the growth of bladder cancer by