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Review paper compares two leading pancreatic cancer drugs

Review paper compares two leading pancreatic cancer drugs

by Tyrel Linkhorn,University of ToledoPotential biomarkers in nab-paclitaxel/gemcitabine (a), Folfirinox (b) regimens of drug metabolism and mechanism of action. (c) Macrophages induce gemcitabi

Review paper compares two leading pancreatic cancer drugs

by Tyrel Linkhorn,University of ToledoPotential biomarkers in nab-paclitaxel/gemcitabine (a), Folfirinox (b) regimens of drug metabolism and mechanism of action. (c) Macrophages induce gemcitabi
Antibody-based therapy eliminates circulating tumor cells in mouse models of breast and pancreatic cancer

Antibody-based therapy eliminates circulating tumor cells in mouse models of breast and pancreatic cancer

by Katie Marquedant,Massachusetts General Hospital(A) Schema for the mouse models of neoadjuvant placebo or 23C6 treatment. (B) Tumor volume measurements of 4T1 orthotopic mammary gland tumors i

Antibody-based therapy eliminates circulating tumor cells in mouse models of breast and pancreatic cancer

by Katie Marquedant,Massachusetts General Hospital(A) Schema for the mouse models of neoadjuvant placebo or 23C6 treatment. (B) Tumor volume measurements of 4T1 orthotopic mammary gland tumors i
Allergy medicine may help treat lung cancer, research suggests

Allergy medicine may help treat lung cancer, research suggests

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalChest scans showing lung tumors in a patient with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer prior to and after receiving dupilumab with conventional immunotherapy. Credit:

Allergy medicine may help treat lung cancer, research suggests

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalChest scans showing lung tumors in a patient with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer prior to and after receiving dupilumab with conventional immunotherapy. Credit:
Identifying new potential in cancer-killing T cells

Identifying new potential in cancer-killing T cells

by Kate Ledger,Mayo ClinicGraphical illustration of a general role of ME1 in resilient CD8+T cells. Credit:Science Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adi2414When Joanina Gicob

Identifying new potential in cancer-killing T cells

by Kate Ledger,Mayo ClinicGraphical illustration of a general role of ME1 in resilient CD8+T cells. Credit:Science Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adi2414When Joanina Gicob
CAR-T cell researchers optimistic about future of treating blood cancers

CAR-T cell researchers optimistic about future of treating blood cancers

by Kelley Luckstein,Mayo ClinicCredit: AI-generated imageSurvival outcomes using chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy (CAR-T cell therapy) continue to be impressive for patients with some bl

CAR-T cell researchers optimistic about future of treating blood cancers

by Kelley Luckstein,Mayo ClinicCredit: AI-generated imageSurvival outcomes using chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy (CAR-T cell therapy) continue to be impressive for patients with some bl
Most incidentally found adrenal tumors are nonfunctioning, regardless of patient age

Most incidentally found adrenal tumors are nonfunctioning, regardless of patient age

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA cross-sectional study of more than 25,000 adults has found that with increased screening, the prevalence of adrenal tumors in an uns

Most incidentally found adrenal tumors are nonfunctioning, regardless of patient age

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA cross-sectional study of more than 25,000 adults has found that with increased screening, the prevalence of adrenal tumors in an uns
Immunotherapy shows potential to treat deadly thyroid cancer

Immunotherapy shows potential to treat deadly thyroid cancer

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA type of immunotherapy appears to be effective in treating a deadly subset of thyroid cancer, according to the results o

Immunotherapy shows potential to treat deadly thyroid cancer

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA type of immunotherapy appears to be effective in treating a deadly subset of thyroid cancer, according to the results o
Blood test identifies acute myeloid leukemia patients at greater risk for relapse after bone marrow transplant

Blood test identifies acute myeloid leukemia patients at greater risk for relapse after bone marrow transplant

byNIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteDetection and Impact of Residual Variants on Clinical Outcomes by Gene A, Heatmap illustrating for each patient (n = 1075) their cohort assignment,

Blood test identifies acute myeloid leukemia patients at greater risk for relapse after bone marrow transplant

byNIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteDetection and Impact of Residual Variants on Clinical Outcomes by Gene A, Heatmap illustrating for each patient (n = 1075) their cohort assignment,
Increased risk of prostate cancer in men with BRCA2 gene fault

Increased risk of prostate cancer in men with BRCA2 gene fault

by Cancer Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainMen with the BRCA2 gene fault have an increased risk of prostate cancer and could benefit from PSA (prostate specific antigen) testing to help detect

Increased risk of prostate cancer in men with BRCA2 gene fault

by Cancer Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainMen with the BRCA2 gene fault have an increased risk of prostate cancer and could benefit from PSA (prostate specific antigen) testing to help detect
Could the zika virus fight the brain cancer that killed john McCain?

Could the zika virus fight the brain cancer that killed john McCain?

by E.j. Mundell, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Preliminary research in mice suggests that the Zika virus might be turned from foe into friend—enlisted to curb deadly glioblastoma brain tumors.A gliobl

Could the zika virus fight the brain cancer that killed john McCain?

by E.j. Mundell, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Preliminary research in mice suggests that the Zika virus might be turned from foe into friend—enlisted to curb deadly glioblastoma brain tumors.A gliobl
Researchers develop treatment that turns tumors into cancer vaccine factories

Researchers develop treatment that turns tumors into cancer vaccine factories

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Mount Sinai have developed a novel approach to cancer immunotherapy, injecting immune stimulants directly into a tumor to teach

Researchers develop treatment that turns tumors into cancer vaccine factories

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Mount Sinai have developed a novel approach to cancer immunotherapy, injecting immune stimulants directly into a tumor to teach
Incurable but not hopeless: How hope shapes patients' awareness of their advanced cancer prognosis

Incurable but not hopeless: How hope shapes patients' awareness of their advanced cancer prognosis

by Jean Mathews and Michael Brundage,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHope is defined as the expectation of achieving a future good. Patients with cancer, whether it is curable

Incurable but not hopeless: How hope shapes patients' awareness of their advanced cancer prognosis

by Jean Mathews and Michael Brundage,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHope is defined as the expectation of achieving a future good. Patients with cancer, whether it is curable