Exploring reasons for higher breast cancer risk among Caribbean women

by Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterSylvester researcher Sophia George, Ph.D., who was raised in the Caribbean country of Dominica. Credit: Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterA new study from re

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Exploring reasons for higher breast cancer risk among Caribbean women

by Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterSylvester researcher Sophia George, Ph.D., who was raised in the Caribbean country of Dominica. Credit: Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterA new study from re

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Palliative care in breast cancer treatment may be less likely for racial/ethnic minority patients than white patients

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDespite a steady increase in palliative care utilization from 2004 to 2020, non-Hispanic Black, Hispanic, and Asian or

Updated on: May 07,2024 11

Palliative care in breast cancer treatment may be less likely for racial/ethnic minority patients than white patients

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDespite a steady increase in palliative care utilization from 2004 to 2020, non-Hispanic Black, Hispanic, and Asian or

Updated on:May 07,2024 11

Whole-genome study of metastatic tumors provides a catalog of genetic features of metastatic cancer

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers with members affiliated with multiple institutions in The Netherlands and Australia has conducted the largest-ever whole-gen

Updated on: March 09,2024 11

Whole-genome study of metastatic tumors provides a catalog of genetic features of metastatic cancer

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers with members affiliated with multiple institutions in The Netherlands and Australia has conducted the largest-ever whole-gen

Updated on:March 09,2024 11

Review covers progress in immunotherapy for esophageal cancer

by Cactus CommunicationsMultiple ongoing clinical trials are being conducted to test the potential of ICIs as an adjuvant therapy for resectable esophageal cancer. The results of these trials could ce

Updated on: January 22,2024 18

Review covers progress in immunotherapy for esophageal cancer

by Cactus CommunicationsMultiple ongoing clinical trials are being conducted to test the potential of ICIs as an adjuvant therapy for resectable esophageal cancer. The results of these trials could ce

Updated on:January 22,2024 18

Expert panel updates cancer and aging guidelines

byCity of Hope National Medical CenterWilliam Dale, M.D., Ph.D., City of Hope’s George Tsai Family Chair in Geriatric Oncology in Honor of Arti Hurria, M.D., says, "The geriatric assessment

Updated on: January 22,2024 15

Expert panel updates cancer and aging guidelines

byCity of Hope National Medical CenterWilliam Dale, M.D., Ph.D., City of Hope’s George Tsai Family Chair in Geriatric Oncology in Honor of Arti Hurria, M.D., says, "The geriatric assessment

Updated on:January 22,2024 15

Eliminating senescent cells could help treat breast, pancreatic cancers

byWashington University in St. LouisShown is a human breast tumor sample. The white arrows point to senescent cells in the tumor. Eliminating senescent cells, which drive inflammation, could bec

Updated on: August 03,2024 0

Eliminating senescent cells could help treat breast, pancreatic cancers

byWashington University in St. LouisShown is a human breast tumor sample. The white arrows point to senescent cells in the tumor. Eliminating senescent cells, which drive inflammation, could bec

Updated on:August 03,2024 0

Book examines the circuitous history behind the investigation of cancer as a contagious illness

by Peter Dizikes,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyRobin Scheffler and his new book, “A Contagious Cause: The American Hunt for Cancer Viruses and the Rise of Molecular Medicine.” Credit: Jon

Updated on: April 18,2024 17

Book examines the circuitous history behind the investigation of cancer as a contagious illness

by Peter Dizikes,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyRobin Scheffler and his new book, “A Contagious Cause: The American Hunt for Cancer Viruses and the Rise of Molecular Medicine.” Credit: Jon

Updated on:April 18,2024 17

Study connects research scientists with the communities they serve

by Mark Anthony Febbo,University of ArizonaJoann Sweasy, PhD, director of the UArizona Cancer Center, speaks at a Scientific Café event at Rollies Mexican Patio restaurant. Credit: UArizona Heal

Updated on: February 23,2024 17

Study connects research scientists with the communities they serve

by Mark Anthony Febbo,University of ArizonaJoann Sweasy, PhD, director of the UArizona Cancer Center, speaks at a Scientific Café event at Rollies Mexican Patio restaurant. Credit: UArizona Heal

Updated on:February 23,2024 17

APC protein affects colon cancer immunity by preventing pre-cancerous inflammation

by Institut PasteurHuman T lymphocytes expressing or lacking APC. Lack of APC impairs microtubule cytoskeleton organization (green filaments). Credit: Institut PasteurAdenomatous polyposis coli (APC)

Updated on: March 06,2024 20

APC protein affects colon cancer immunity by preventing pre-cancerous inflammation

by Institut PasteurHuman T lymphocytes expressing or lacking APC. Lack of APC impairs microtubule cytoskeleton organization (green filaments). Credit: Institut PasteurAdenomatous polyposis coli (APC)

Updated on:March 06,2024 20

Finding the Achilles heel of cancer

by Instituto Gulbenkian de CienciaHealthy cells (left image) display four centrioles, a normal number (in yellow). On the contrary, breast cancer cells (triple negative) have extra centrioles (he

Updated on: March 12,2024 19

Finding the Achilles heel of cancer

by Instituto Gulbenkian de CienciaHealthy cells (left image) display four centrioles, a normal number (in yellow). On the contrary, breast cancer cells (triple negative) have extra centrioles (he

Updated on:March 12,2024 19

Quitting smoking early linked with improved survival rates for people diagnosed with lung cancer

byHarvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQuitting smoking early was associated with higher survival rates following a lung cancer diagnosis, according to a new

Updated on: January 30,2024 11

Quitting smoking early linked with improved survival rates for people diagnosed with lung cancer

byHarvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQuitting smoking early was associated with higher survival rates following a lung cancer diagnosis, according to a new

Updated on:January 30,2024 11

Treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer with driver mutations

by Higher Education PressGraphical abstract. Credit:Frontiers of Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1007/s11684-022-0976-4Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. Improved

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Treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer with driver mutations

by Higher Education PressGraphical abstract. Credit:Frontiers of Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1007/s11684-022-0976-4Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. Improved

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