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Researchers ID risks for second childhood cancers

Researchers ID risks for second childhood cancers

by Jeremy OlsonCredit: CC0 Public DomainChemotherapy and radiation treatments have helped children survive cancer. Now University of Minnesota researchers are trying to find the ideal combinations tha

Researchers ID risks for second childhood cancers

by Jeremy OlsonCredit: CC0 Public DomainChemotherapy and radiation treatments have helped children survive cancer. Now University of Minnesota researchers are trying to find the ideal combinations tha
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:
Prognosis of multiple myeloma has improved since 2000

Prognosis of multiple myeloma has improved since 2000

by Elana GotkineFor patients with multiple myeloma (MM), there has been an improvement in prognosis since 2000, but mortality still remains elevated, according to a study published online April 6 in&n

Prognosis of multiple myeloma has improved since 2000

by Elana GotkineFor patients with multiple myeloma (MM), there has been an improvement in prognosis since 2000, but mortality still remains elevated, according to a study published online April 6 in&n
Preventing 'chemo brain' with antioxidants targeting the spinal fluid

Preventing 'chemo brain' with antioxidants targeting the spinal fluid

by Children's Hospital BostonGraphical abstract. Credit:Neuron(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2022.08.009Up to three quarters of patients receiving cancer chemotherapy suffer from &

Preventing 'chemo brain' with antioxidants targeting the spinal fluid

by Children's Hospital BostonGraphical abstract. Credit:Neuron(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2022.08.009Up to three quarters of patients receiving cancer chemotherapy suffer from &
A partnership to tackle childhood cancers in developing countries

A partnership to tackle childhood cancers in developing countries

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthThe International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and St. Jude Children's Resear

A partnership to tackle childhood cancers in developing countries

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthThe International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and St. Jude Children's Resear
After breast cancer: 5 changes you can make to stay healthy

After breast cancer: 5 changes you can make to stay healthy

by Marina Reeves, Caroline Olivia Terranova, Kelly D'cunha and Sandra Hayes,The ConversationCredit: PexelsEvery year, more than20,000 Australians—mostly women—are diagnosed with breast

After breast cancer: 5 changes you can make to stay healthy

by Marina Reeves, Caroline Olivia Terranova, Kelly D'cunha and Sandra Hayes,The ConversationCredit: PexelsEvery year, more than20,000 Australians—mostly women—are diagnosed with breast
New drug, WNTinib, delays tumor growth and improves survival in mouse models of children's liver cancer

New drug, WNTinib, delays tumor growth and improves survival in mouse models of children's liver cancer

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new drug called WNTinib can delay the growth of tumors and improve survival in hepatoblastoma, a type of

New drug, WNTinib, delays tumor growth and improves survival in mouse models of children's liver cancer

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new drug called WNTinib can delay the growth of tumors and improve survival in hepatoblastoma, a type of
What causes breast cancer?

What causes breast cancer?

by Annika Lund,Karolinska InstitutetMicrograph showing a lymph node invaded by ductal breast carcinoma, with extension of the tumor beyond the lymph node. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaThere is a lot

What causes breast cancer?

by Annika Lund,Karolinska InstitutetMicrograph showing a lymph node invaded by ductal breast carcinoma, with extension of the tumor beyond the lymph node. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaThere is a lot
Proof-of-principle study shows immunity from routine vaccines has potential to fight cancer

Proof-of-principle study shows immunity from routine vaccines has potential to fight cancer

by University of Massachusetts AmherstBacterial delivery of ovalbumin induces a specific CD8 T cell response. Credit:Frontiers in Immunology(2023). DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1228532A Un

Proof-of-principle study shows immunity from routine vaccines has potential to fight cancer

by University of Massachusetts AmherstBacterial delivery of ovalbumin induces a specific CD8 T cell response. Credit:Frontiers in Immunology(2023). DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1228532A Un
H. pylori treatment may reduce gastric cancer incidence, death

H. pylori treatment may reduce gastric cancer incidence, death

(HealthDay)—Helicobacter pyloritreatment, vitamin supplementation, and garlic supplementation are associated with a reduced risk for gastric cancer mortality, according to a study published onli

H. pylori treatment may reduce gastric cancer incidence, death

(HealthDay)—Helicobacter pyloritreatment, vitamin supplementation, and garlic supplementation are associated with a reduced risk for gastric cancer mortality, according to a study published onli
Researchers discover possible new treatment for triple-negative breast cancer

Researchers discover possible new treatment for triple-negative breast cancer

by The Wistar InstituteDr. Zachary Schug, assistant professor at The Wistar Institute. Credit: The Wistar InstituteZachary Schug, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Molecular and Cellular Oncogene

Researchers discover possible new treatment for triple-negative breast cancer

by The Wistar InstituteDr. Zachary Schug, assistant professor at The Wistar Institute. Credit: The Wistar InstituteZachary Schug, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Molecular and Cellular Oncogene
Cancer is the biggest health concern among the public, poll reveals

Cancer is the biggest health concern among the public, poll reveals

Cancer is the biggest health concern among the public, poll revealsbyUniversity of CambridgeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTwo-thirds of the public say they are very or somewhat worried about

Cancer is the biggest health concern among the public, poll reveals

Cancer is the biggest health concern among the public, poll revealsbyUniversity of CambridgeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTwo-thirds of the public say they are very or somewhat worried about