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MRI can save rectal cancer patients from surgery, study suggests

MRI can save rectal cancer patients from surgery, study suggests

byUniversity of VirginiaChart shows the T2-weighted imaging (T2W, T2WI), diffusion-weighed imaging (DW, DWI), and lymph node criteria used to categorize MRI-based response as clinical complete r

MRI can save rectal cancer patients from surgery, study suggests

byUniversity of VirginiaChart shows the T2-weighted imaging (T2W, T2WI), diffusion-weighed imaging (DW, DWI), and lymph node criteria used to categorize MRI-based response as clinical complete r
Study: Two drugs prevent heart problems in breast cancer patients

Study: Two drugs prevent heart problems in breast cancer patients

by University of KentuckyDr. Maya Guglin chaired a study demonstrating the effectiveness of beta blockers and ACE inhibitors to prevent cardio toxicity in certain breast cancer patients. Credit:

Study: Two drugs prevent heart problems in breast cancer patients

by University of KentuckyDr. Maya Guglin chaired a study demonstrating the effectiveness of beta blockers and ACE inhibitors to prevent cardio toxicity in certain breast cancer patients. Credit:
Researchers discover 40 genes involved in early development of myeloma

Researchers discover 40 genes involved in early development of myeloma

by Sarah Wells, The Institute of Cancer ResearchMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Researchers have revealed 40 ge

Researchers discover 40 genes involved in early development of myeloma

by Sarah Wells, The Institute of Cancer ResearchMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Researchers have revealed 40 ge
Researchers find BRAF protein modification could slow tumor growth

Researchers find BRAF protein modification could slow tumor growth

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteMelanoma in skin biopsy with H&E stain—this case may represent superficial spreading melanoma. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0The protei

Researchers find BRAF protein modification could slow tumor growth

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteMelanoma in skin biopsy with H&E stain—this case may represent superficial spreading melanoma. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0The protei
Algorithm helps doctors identify more aggressive types of basal cell carcinoma

Algorithm helps doctors identify more aggressive types of basal cell carcinoma

by Elin Lindström,University of GothenburgCredit: Paul Björkman (Sahlgrenska Universitetssjukhuset)An algorithm can help health care professionals recognize which patients have a highly aggressi

Algorithm helps doctors identify more aggressive types of basal cell carcinoma

by Elin Lindström,University of GothenburgCredit: Paul Björkman (Sahlgrenska Universitetssjukhuset)An algorithm can help health care professionals recognize which patients have a highly aggressi
Research points to potential new treatment for aggressive prostate cancer subtype

Research points to potential new treatment for aggressive prostate cancer subtype

byUniversity of MichiganProstate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image GalleryWhen researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center first identified a new subtype of aggressive prostate c

Research points to potential new treatment for aggressive prostate cancer subtype

byUniversity of MichiganProstate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image GalleryWhen researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center first identified a new subtype of aggressive prostate c
Researchers discover method to 'turn off' mutated melanoma

Researchers discover method to 'turn off' mutated melanoma

by Boston University School of MedicineMelanoma in skin biopsy with H&E stain—this case may represent superficial spreading melanoma. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Melanoma is the deadliest f

Researchers discover method to 'turn off' mutated melanoma

by Boston University School of MedicineMelanoma in skin biopsy with H&E stain—this case may represent superficial spreading melanoma. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Melanoma is the deadliest f
Researchers 3-D bio-print a model that could lead to improved anticancer drugs and treatments

Researchers 3-D bio-print a model that could lead to improved anticancer drugs and treatments

by University of MinnesotaElectron microscopic image of a single human lymphocyte. Credit: Dr. Triche National Cancer InstituteUniversity of Minnesota researchers have developed a way to study ca

Researchers 3-D bio-print a model that could lead to improved anticancer drugs and treatments

by University of MinnesotaElectron microscopic image of a single human lymphocyte. Credit: Dr. Triche National Cancer InstituteUniversity of Minnesota researchers have developed a way to study ca
Vaginal cancer incidence increasing globally

Vaginal cancer incidence increasing globally

by Lori SolomonThe incidence of vaginal cancer is increasing globally, according to a studypublishedonline June 25 inBJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.Junj

Vaginal cancer incidence increasing globally

by Lori SolomonThe incidence of vaginal cancer is increasing globally, according to a studypublishedonline June 25 inBJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.Junj
Nudging both clinicians and patients may increase serious illness conversations

Nudging both clinicians and patients may increase serious illness conversations

by Lori SolomonCombining clinician- and patient-directed nudges may help to promote serious illness conversations (SICs) in cancer care, according to a studypublishedonline July 1 in

Nudging both clinicians and patients may increase serious illness conversations

by Lori SolomonCombining clinician- and patient-directed nudges may help to promote serious illness conversations (SICs) in cancer care, according to a studypublishedonline July 1 in
Scientists develop new model for ovarian cancer, with crossover to uterine cancer

Scientists develop new model for ovarian cancer, with crossover to uterine cancer

by Leslie Cantu,Medical University of South CarolinaAlexandra Blackman, M.D., was a gynecologic oncology fellow in the lab of Joe Delaney, Ph.D., right, at the time of this photo. She is first a

Scientists develop new model for ovarian cancer, with crossover to uterine cancer

by Leslie Cantu,Medical University of South CarolinaAlexandra Blackman, M.D., was a gynecologic oncology fellow in the lab of Joe Delaney, Ph.D., right, at the time of this photo. She is first a
Researchers to test novel drug combination against toughest breast cancers

Researchers to test novel drug combination against toughest breast cancers

by University of California - San DiegoThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Credit: National Ins

Researchers to test novel drug combination against toughest breast cancers

by University of California - San DiegoThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Credit: National Ins