Researchers map the genome of testicular cancer

by Laura Oleniacz,UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterUNC Lineberger's Katherine Hoadley, PhD. Credit: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterTesticular germ cell cancer, a disease

Updated on: June 15,2024

Researchers map the genome of testicular cancer

by Laura Oleniacz,UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterUNC Lineberger's Katherine Hoadley, PhD. Credit: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterTesticular germ cell cancer, a disease

Updated on:June 15,2024

A way to prevent pancreatic cancer from spreading post-surgery?

by Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryOn the left is a section of a pancreatic cancer patient's primary tumor, with cancer cells (red) and CK19, a marker of proliferation (green), evident. On the r

Updated on: May 05,2024

A way to prevent pancreatic cancer from spreading post-surgery?

by Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryOn the left is a section of a pancreatic cancer patient's primary tumor, with cancer cells (red) and CK19, a marker of proliferation (green), evident. On the r

Updated on:May 05,2024

Legalization of medical marijuana beneficial for cancer patients

by Elana GotkineLegalization of medical marijuana is associated with a reduction in opioid dispensing and pain-related hospital events among adults receiving treatment for newly diagnosed cancers, acc

Updated on: February 20,2024

Legalization of medical marijuana beneficial for cancer patients

by Elana GotkineLegalization of medical marijuana is associated with a reduction in opioid dispensing and pain-related hospital events among adults receiving treatment for newly diagnosed cancers, acc

Updated on:February 20,2024

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

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

Researchers accurately predict how well body will fight lung cancer based on patterns of immune cells

by Case Western Reserve UniversityActual photographs of the shape of the cancer-associated immune cells. Credit: Case Western Reserve UniversityResearchers at Case Western Reserve University have

Updated on: March 01,2024

Researchers accurately predict how well body will fight lung cancer based on patterns of immune cells

by Case Western Reserve UniversityActual photographs of the shape of the cancer-associated immune cells. Credit: Case Western Reserve UniversityResearchers at Case Western Reserve University have

Updated on:March 01,2024

Proportion of cancers associated with excess body weight varies considerably by state

by American Cancer SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study looking at the share of cancers related to obesity finds an at least 1.5-fold difference between states with the highest and lowest

Updated on: March 06,2024

Proportion of cancers associated with excess body weight varies considerably by state

by American Cancer SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study looking at the share of cancers related to obesity finds an at least 1.5-fold difference between states with the highest and lowest

Updated on:March 06,2024

New spatial tool shows cancer cells rev up synthesis, compared with neighbors

by Talia Ogliore,Washington University in St. LouisMass spectrometry imaging with stable isotope labeling workflow.aMice with orthotopic brain tumors were fed an unlabeled or U−13C g

Updated on: January 12,2024

New spatial tool shows cancer cells rev up synthesis, compared with neighbors

by Talia Ogliore,Washington University in St. LouisMass spectrometry imaging with stable isotope labeling workflow.aMice with orthotopic brain tumors were fed an unlabeled or U−13C g

Updated on:January 12,2024

Research identifies cells that may be responsible for prostate cancer recurrence

by Roswell Park Cancer InstituteSlide illustrating resistance to androgen-deprivation therapy in a newly identified population of dormant prostate luminal stem cells. Credit: Roswell Park Cancer

Updated on: March 01,2024

Research identifies cells that may be responsible for prostate cancer recurrence

by Roswell Park Cancer InstituteSlide illustrating resistance to androgen-deprivation therapy in a newly identified population of dormant prostate luminal stem cells. Credit: Roswell Park Cancer

Updated on:March 01,2024

Potential new drug could target rare childhood brain tumor

Potential new drug could target rare childhood brain tumorA type of glioma. Credit: David Ellison, St. Jude Children’s Research HospitalRibociclib—a drug already used to treat breast cancer—may help s

Updated on: September 10,2024

Potential new drug could target rare childhood brain tumor

Potential new drug could target rare childhood brain tumorA type of glioma. Credit: David Ellison, St. Jude Children’s Research HospitalRibociclib—a drug already used to treat breast cancer—may help s

Updated on:September 10,2024

Exercise boosts anti-cancer immunity and reduces inflammation in Lynch Syndrome patients: Study

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRegular and intense aerobic exercise may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer in patients with Lynch Syndrome

Updated on: May 27,2024

Exercise boosts anti-cancer immunity and reduces inflammation in Lynch Syndrome patients: Study

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRegular and intense aerobic exercise may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer in patients with Lynch Syndrome

Updated on:May 27,2024

Use of MMR deficiency testing in younger CRC patients is low

(HealthDay)—Fewer than half of younger adults with colorectal cancer (CRC) undergo mismatch repair (MMR) deficiency of DNA testing, according to a study published online Nov. 9 inJAMA Oncology.T

Updated on: April 22,2024

Use of MMR deficiency testing in younger CRC patients is low

(HealthDay)—Fewer than half of younger adults with colorectal cancer (CRC) undergo mismatch repair (MMR) deficiency of DNA testing, according to a study published online Nov. 9 inJAMA Oncology.T

Updated on:April 22,2024

Metastatic lymph nodes can be the source of distant metastases in mouse models of cancer

by Massachusetts General Hospital12μm thin sections of a metastatic lymph node containing green fluorescently labeled Dendra cancer cells was stained with Anti-ERTR7 (red) and DAPI (blue) to visu

Updated on: April 22,2024

Metastatic lymph nodes can be the source of distant metastases in mouse models of cancer

by Massachusetts General Hospital12μm thin sections of a metastatic lymph node containing green fluorescently labeled Dendra cancer cells was stained with Anti-ERTR7 (red) and DAPI (blue) to visu

Updated on:April 22,2024