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U.S. incidence of thyroid cancer plateaued in 2009

U.S. incidence of thyroid cancer plateaued in 2009

(HealthDay)—From 2009 to 2016, the incidence of thyroid cancer reached a plateau and possibly started to decline, according to a research letter published in the Dec. 24/31 issue of theJournal o

U.S. incidence of thyroid cancer plateaued in 2009

(HealthDay)—From 2009 to 2016, the incidence of thyroid cancer reached a plateau and possibly started to decline, according to a research letter published in the Dec. 24/31 issue of theJournal o
Cancer research: Key function of important leukemia gene demystified

Cancer research: Key function of important leukemia gene demystified

by Nina Grötschl,University of Veterinary Medicine—ViennaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe oncogene EVI1 causes an aggressive type of leukemia, but its exact function has been a mystery. A re

Cancer research: Key function of important leukemia gene demystified

by Nina Grötschl,University of Veterinary Medicine—ViennaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe oncogene EVI1 causes an aggressive type of leukemia, but its exact function has been a mystery. A re
Team identify molecule that suppresses melanoma tumors

Team identify molecule that suppresses melanoma tumors

byUniversity of BathMelanoma in skin biopsy with H&E stain—this case may represent superficial spreading melanoma. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A promising route to develop new treatments f

Team identify molecule that suppresses melanoma tumors

byUniversity of BathMelanoma in skin biopsy with H&E stain—this case may represent superficial spreading melanoma. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A promising route to develop new treatments f
Tracking genes to fight breast cancer

Tracking genes to fight breast cancer

byLeiden UniversityMicroscope image of moving breast cancer cells leaving a track. Koedoot: "We switched of certain proteins and then looked to see if the pathways changed." Credit: Es

Tracking genes to fight breast cancer

byLeiden UniversityMicroscope image of moving breast cancer cells leaving a track. Koedoot: "We switched of certain proteins and then looked to see if the pathways changed." Credit: Es
Ultrasound-guided surgery could be quicker, less painful and more effective for treating early form of breast cancer

Ultrasound-guided surgery could be quicker, less painful and more effective for treating early form of breast cancer

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerAntonio Esgueva using IOUS to guide breast surgery. Credit: Antonio Esguega / EORTCUsing ultrasound to guide surgery for patients with duct

Ultrasound-guided surgery could be quicker, less painful and more effective for treating early form of breast cancer

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerAntonio Esgueva using IOUS to guide breast surgery. Credit: Antonio Esguega / EORTCUsing ultrasound to guide surgery for patients with duct
Lutetium Lu 177 Vipivotide Tetraxetan Provides HRQOL Benefit, Reduces Skeletal Events in mCRPC

Lutetium Lu 177 Vipivotide Tetraxetan Provides HRQOL Benefit, Reduces Skeletal Events in mCRPC

July 9, 2023Kyle DohertyThe addition of lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan to standard-of-care treatment delayed time to worsening of health-related quality of life and skeletal events compared wit

Lutetium Lu 177 Vipivotide Tetraxetan Provides HRQOL Benefit, Reduces Skeletal Events in mCRPC

July 9, 2023Kyle DohertyThe addition of lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan to standard-of-care treatment delayed time to worsening of health-related quality of life and skeletal events compared wit
Uprooting cancer: Hydrogel rapidly reverts cancer cells back to cancer stem cells

Uprooting cancer: Hydrogel rapidly reverts cancer cells back to cancer stem cells

A hydrogel developed at Hokkaido University successfully reverted cancer cells back to cancer stem cells within 24 hours in six different human cancer types. This could lead to the development of anti

Uprooting cancer: Hydrogel rapidly reverts cancer cells back to cancer stem cells

A hydrogel developed at Hokkaido University successfully reverted cancer cells back to cancer stem cells within 24 hours in six different human cancer types. This could lead to the development of anti
Study ties diabetes and obesity to increased risk of liver cancer relapse

Study ties diabetes and obesity to increased risk of liver cancer relapse

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityDiabetes mellitus and obesity are risks for late postoperative recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma. Credit: Osaka Metropolitan UniversityHepatocellular carcinom

Study ties diabetes and obesity to increased risk of liver cancer relapse

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityDiabetes mellitus and obesity are risks for late postoperative recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma. Credit: Osaka Metropolitan UniversityHepatocellular carcinom
Mayo Clinic researchers study immunity-boosting vaccine to target aggressive form of breast cancer

Mayo Clinic researchers study immunity-boosting vaccine to target aggressive form of breast cancer

by From Mayo Clinic News Network, Mayo Clinic News NetworkThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Image

Mayo Clinic researchers study immunity-boosting vaccine to target aggressive form of breast cancer

by From Mayo Clinic News Network, Mayo Clinic News NetworkThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Image
First immunotherapy success for triple-negative breast cancer

First immunotherapy success for triple-negative breast cancer

byQueen Mary, University of LondonThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Image created in 2014 by

First immunotherapy success for triple-negative breast cancer

byQueen Mary, University of LondonThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Image created in 2014 by
Is AI Ready to Play a Leading Role in Colorectal Cancer Screening?

Is AI Ready to Play a Leading Role in Colorectal Cancer Screening?

by Sharon ReynoldsArtificial intelligence, or AI, is suddenly everywhere. From ChatGPT to automated customer service "representatives,” the ability of computers to perform increasingly complicate

Is AI Ready to Play a Leading Role in Colorectal Cancer Screening?

by Sharon ReynoldsArtificial intelligence, or AI, is suddenly everywhere. From ChatGPT to automated customer service "representatives,” the ability of computers to perform increasingly complicate
Low long-term risk of breast cancer recurrence after nipple-sparing mastectomy

Low long-term risk of breast cancer recurrence after nipple-sparing mastectomy

byWolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM)—an increasingly popular option for women undergoing treatment for breast cancer—not only achieves good cos

Low long-term risk of breast cancer recurrence after nipple-sparing mastectomy

byWolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM)—an increasingly popular option for women undergoing treatment for breast cancer—not only achieves good cos