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Building trust and saving lives: A community approach to genetic education

Building trust and saving lives: A community approach to genetic education

by Medical University of South CarolinaCatilin Allen, Ph.D., of MUSC Hollings Cancer Center. Credit: Medical University of South Carolina, Sarah Pack.Changes to DNA, known as mutations, can incre

Building trust and saving lives: A community approach to genetic education

by Medical University of South CarolinaCatilin Allen, Ph.D., of MUSC Hollings Cancer Center. Credit: Medical University of South Carolina, Sarah Pack.Changes to DNA, known as mutations, can incre
Hope for new therapy to stop advanced skin cancer

Hope for new therapy to stop advanced skin cancer

bySt. George's University of LondonMorphological effects of P16P1 observed for melanoma cells but not fibroblasts. Representative phase-contrast images of cells after 5 days of growth with o

Hope for new therapy to stop advanced skin cancer

bySt. George's University of LondonMorphological effects of P16P1 observed for melanoma cells but not fibroblasts. Representative phase-contrast images of cells after 5 days of growth with o
Avelumab plus axitinib significantly improve progression-free survival in untreated renal cell carcinoma

Avelumab plus axitinib significantly improve progression-free survival in untreated renal cell carcinoma

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA combination of the immune checkpoint blocker, avelumab, plus the tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI), axitinib, significantly improv

Avelumab plus axitinib significantly improve progression-free survival in untreated renal cell carcinoma

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA combination of the immune checkpoint blocker, avelumab, plus the tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI), axitinib, significantly improv
Evaluation of ruxolitinib, a JAK inhibitor, in multiple myeloma

Evaluation of ruxolitinib, a JAK inhibitor, in multiple myeloma

by Impact Journals LLCRuxolitinib exerts its anti-myeloma effects through several mechanisms. Credit:Oncotarget(2024). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28547A new research perspective titled &quot

Evaluation of ruxolitinib, a JAK inhibitor, in multiple myeloma

by Impact Journals LLCRuxolitinib exerts its anti-myeloma effects through several mechanisms. Credit:Oncotarget(2024). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28547A new research perspective titled &quot
Cryoablation found highly effective for breast cancer patients with large tumors

Cryoablation found highly effective for breast cancer patients with large tumors

by The Reis GroupMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainA minimally invasive technique that uses ice to freeze and destroy small, cancerous tu

Cryoablation found highly effective for breast cancer patients with large tumors

by The Reis GroupMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainA minimally invasive technique that uses ice to freeze and destroy small, cancerous tu
Major pathologic response to neoadjuvant pembrolizumab in advanced melanoma trial exceeds 50%

Major pathologic response to neoadjuvant pembrolizumab in advanced melanoma trial exceeds 50%

by SWOG Cancer Research NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn exploratory analyses of results from the SWOG S1801 trial in patients with stage III-IV resectable melanoma, researchers saw a major patholog

Major pathologic response to neoadjuvant pembrolizumab in advanced melanoma trial exceeds 50%

by SWOG Cancer Research NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn exploratory analyses of results from the SWOG S1801 trial in patients with stage III-IV resectable melanoma, researchers saw a major patholog
Long-term pancreatic cancer survivors report excellent post-surgery quality of life

Long-term pancreatic cancer survivors report excellent post-surgery quality of life

by Chloe Corey,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo Clinic News NetworkPancreatic cancer is considered the most lethal cancer in the human body. But new treatment advances are improving outcomes for patients

Long-term pancreatic cancer survivors report excellent post-surgery quality of life

by Chloe Corey,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo Clinic News NetworkPancreatic cancer is considered the most lethal cancer in the human body. But new treatment advances are improving outcomes for patients
A predictive biomarker of response to therapy in patients with microsatellite stable metastatic colorectal cancer

A predictive biomarker of response to therapy in patients with microsatellite stable metastatic colorectal cancer

by Vall d'Hebron Institute of OncologyA total of 166 patients with mCRCBRAF-V600Ewere included in the study from discovery (n = 46), validation (n = 52) and control (n = 68) cohorts. WES of

A predictive biomarker of response to therapy in patients with microsatellite stable metastatic colorectal cancer

by Vall d'Hebron Institute of OncologyA total of 166 patients with mCRCBRAF-V600Ewere included in the study from discovery (n = 46), validation (n = 52) and control (n = 68) cohorts. WES of
New wireless device can aid recovery of breast cancer patients

New wireless device can aid recovery of breast cancer patients

byEngineering and Physical Sciences Research CouncilMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a cancerous breast (right). Credit: Wikipedia.Patient studies of a new sensing device have prove

New wireless device can aid recovery of breast cancer patients

byEngineering and Physical Sciences Research CouncilMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a cancerous breast (right). Credit: Wikipedia.Patient studies of a new sensing device have prove
New genetic test for pancreatic cancer outperforms current guidelines

New genetic test for pancreatic cancer outperforms current guidelines

by University of PittsburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA molecular test called PancreaSeq accurately classifies pancreatic cysts as potentially cancerous or benign, according to a large, mul

New genetic test for pancreatic cancer outperforms current guidelines

by University of PittsburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA molecular test called PancreaSeq accurately classifies pancreatic cysts as potentially cancerous or benign, according to a large, mul
Diabetes medication class tied to lower risk of kidney stones

Diabetes medication class tied to lower risk of kidney stones

by Mass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRates of kidney stones are on the rise in the United States and around the world. Type 2 diabetes is associated with increased risk of kidn

Diabetes medication class tied to lower risk of kidney stones

by Mass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRates of kidney stones are on the rise in the United States and around the world. Type 2 diabetes is associated with increased risk of kidn
Trial results support 'new gold standard' for head and neck cancer radiotherapy

Trial results support 'new gold standard' for head and neck cancer radiotherapy

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchRadiotherapy IMRT. Credit: Jan Chlebik/the ICRPhase III trial results on a precision radiotherapy technique support a "new gold standard" for treating hea

Trial results support 'new gold standard' for head and neck cancer radiotherapy

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchRadiotherapy IMRT. Credit: Jan Chlebik/the ICRPhase III trial results on a precision radiotherapy technique support a "new gold standard" for treating hea