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Gradual increase in daily activity, psychological therapy can improve mental health for cancer patients and survivors

Gradual increase in daily activity, psychological therapy can improve mental health for cancer patients and survivors

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerMs. Astrid Lahousse. Credit: Ms. Astrid LahousseCancer patients and survivors have better mental and physical health and quality of life if

Gradual increase in daily activity, psychological therapy can improve mental health for cancer patients and survivors

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerMs. Astrid Lahousse. Credit: Ms. Astrid LahousseCancer patients and survivors have better mental and physical health and quality of life if
Study calculates contribution of risk factors to cancer in the US

Study calculates contribution of risk factors to cancer in the US

by American Cancer SocietyPopulation attributable fraction of cancer deaths by risk factor; men, women, and combined. Credit: American Cancer SocietyA new American Cancer Society study calculates

Study calculates contribution of risk factors to cancer in the US

by American Cancer SocietyPopulation attributable fraction of cancer deaths by risk factor; men, women, and combined. Credit: American Cancer SocietyA new American Cancer Society study calculates
Researchers developing test for early breast lesions

Researchers developing test for early breast lesions

by Angela Koenig,University of Cincinnati Academic Health CenterWeber's research has made key contributions to understanding the molecular mechanisms of metastasis. Credit: University of Cin

Researchers developing test for early breast lesions

by Angela Koenig,University of Cincinnati Academic Health CenterWeber's research has made key contributions to understanding the molecular mechanisms of metastasis. Credit: University of Cin
A novel pill to treat bleeding from uterine fibroids aims for FDA approval

A novel pill to treat bleeding from uterine fibroids aims for FDA approval

by Marie McCulloughCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor millions of premenopausal women, uterine fibroids turn their monthly periods into virtual hemorrhages.A new drug called elagolix cut blood loss by half

A novel pill to treat bleeding from uterine fibroids aims for FDA approval

by Marie McCulloughCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor millions of premenopausal women, uterine fibroids turn their monthly periods into virtual hemorrhages.A new drug called elagolix cut blood loss by half
Researcher unlocks mystery of 'chemo-brain,' identifies possible treatment

Researcher unlocks mystery of 'chemo-brain,' identifies possible treatment

by Saint Louis UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2022). DOI: 10.1172/JCI157738Though chemotherapy can be lifesaving, the cancer treatment often le

Researcher unlocks mystery of 'chemo-brain,' identifies possible treatment

by Saint Louis UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2022). DOI: 10.1172/JCI157738Though chemotherapy can be lifesaving, the cancer treatment often le
Research suggests commonly used prostate cancer treatment rewires engine of prostate tumors

Research suggests commonly used prostate cancer treatment rewires engine of prostate tumors

byUniversity of MichiganIn three of the 21 cases Joshi Alumkal and his team studied, the gene expression of the prostate tumors changed after receiving enzalutamide and no longer had the androge

Research suggests commonly used prostate cancer treatment rewires engine of prostate tumors

byUniversity of MichiganIn three of the 21 cases Joshi Alumkal and his team studied, the gene expression of the prostate tumors changed after receiving enzalutamide and no longer had the androge
Tackling resistance to HIF2 drugs with an RNA-based therapy

Tackling resistance to HIF2 drugs with an RNA-based therapy

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterDownregulation of HIF2α by ARO-HIF2 in patient tumor biopsies. Credit: Dr. Payal KapurExpected to be diagnosed in 2% of men and 1% of women in the U.S., kidney ca

Tackling resistance to HIF2 drugs with an RNA-based therapy

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterDownregulation of HIF2α by ARO-HIF2 in patient tumor biopsies. Credit: Dr. Payal KapurExpected to be diagnosed in 2% of men and 1% of women in the U.S., kidney ca
A step forward in the struggle against neuroblastoma, a type of childhood cancer

A step forward in the struggle against neuroblastoma, a type of childhood cancer

by University of SevilleCredit: CC0 Public DomainA group of researchers from the University of Seville and the Seville Biomedicine Institute (Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla—IBiS) has publish

A step forward in the struggle against neuroblastoma, a type of childhood cancer

by University of SevilleCredit: CC0 Public DomainA group of researchers from the University of Seville and the Seville Biomedicine Institute (Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla—IBiS) has publish
New system for treating colorectal cancer can lead to complete cure

New system for treating colorectal cancer can lead to complete cure

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingLeft: Tumor growth presented as the change in tumor volume for each individual mouse over time (green: no treatment; blue: 177Lu-DOTA-Bn only; red:

New system for treating colorectal cancer can lead to complete cure

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingLeft: Tumor growth presented as the change in tumor volume for each individual mouse over time (green: no treatment; blue: 177Lu-DOTA-Bn only; red:
How a little-known glycoprotein blocks a cancer cell's immune response

How a little-known glycoprotein blocks a cancer cell's immune response

by University of MichiganThe interaction between STC1 and calreticulin. Credit: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer CenterIt was an unexpected discovery that started with an analysis of more than

How a little-known glycoprotein blocks a cancer cell's immune response

by University of MichiganThe interaction between STC1 and calreticulin. Credit: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer CenterIt was an unexpected discovery that started with an analysis of more than
Marijuana component offers opioid alternative by effectively treating dental pain

Marijuana component offers opioid alternative by effectively treating dental pain

by Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityCBD reduced the dental pain and increased the bite force in patients presented with emergency toothache. (A) Median visual analog scale (VAS) pain scores per ti

Marijuana component offers opioid alternative by effectively treating dental pain

by Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityCBD reduced the dental pain and increased the bite force in patients presented with emergency toothache. (A) Median visual analog scale (VAS) pain scores per ti
Combined MET and PD-L1 inhibition shows promise in MET-driven metastatic papillary renal cancer

Combined MET and PD-L1 inhibition shows promise in MET-driven metastatic papillary renal cancer

by Vall d'Hebron Institute of OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAdvanced papillary renal cancer (PRC) has a poor prognosis with few treatment options available. Approximately 30% of patient

Combined MET and PD-L1 inhibition shows promise in MET-driven metastatic papillary renal cancer

by Vall d'Hebron Institute of OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAdvanced papillary renal cancer (PRC) has a poor prognosis with few treatment options available. Approximately 30% of patient