Dual checkpoint inhibitor blockade shows promise as first-line and salvage therapy for Merkel cell carcinoma patients

byH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteMicrograph of a lung primary small cell carcinoma, a type of carcinoma. Credit: WikipediaMerkel cell carcinoma is a rare but aggressive for

Updated on: January 04,2024

Dual checkpoint inhibitor blockade shows promise as first-line and salvage therapy for Merkel cell carcinoma patients

byH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteMicrograph of a lung primary small cell carcinoma, a type of carcinoma. Credit: WikipediaMerkel cell carcinoma is a rare but aggressive for

Updated on:January 04,2024

Why some women should receive more than mammograms to screen for breast cancer

byWileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDense breast tissue, which contains a higher proportion of fibrous tissue than fat, is a risk factor for breast cancer and also makes it more difficult t

Updated on: January 08,2024

Why some women should receive more than mammograms to screen for breast cancer

byWileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDense breast tissue, which contains a higher proportion of fibrous tissue than fat, is a risk factor for breast cancer and also makes it more difficult t

Updated on:January 08,2024

Critical Analysis of CDKN2A Deletion's Role in Lipid Metabolism Remodeling and Ferroptosis Sensitivity in Glioblastoma Multiforme

Updated on: September 21,2024

Critical Analysis of CDKN2A Deletion's Role in Lipid Metabolism Remodeling and Ferroptosis Sensitivity in Glioblastoma Multiforme

Updated on:September 21,2024

New computer platform helps match patients with cancer to trials of targeted therapy

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteMatchMiner overview of data flow and modes of use. a) Data inputs from patients and trials are utilized by the MatchEngine to match patients to trials. b) Shown are

Updated on: January 12,2024

New computer platform helps match patients with cancer to trials of targeted therapy

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteMatchMiner overview of data flow and modes of use. a) Data inputs from patients and trials are utilized by the MatchEngine to match patients to trials. b) Shown are

Updated on:January 12,2024

'Magic bullet' takes aim at pancreatic cancer

by University of South AustraliaAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainEvery day, more than 1200 people worldwide are told they

Updated on: March 14,2024

'Magic bullet' takes aim at pancreatic cancer

by University of South AustraliaAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainEvery day, more than 1200 people worldwide are told they

Updated on:March 14,2024

Immune system plays vital role in longer multiple myeloma remission, new study shows

byUniversity of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineStudy design and treatment outcomes. a Immune profiling was performed on blood and bone marrow collected from 23 patients with multiple

Updated on: January 12,2024

Immune system plays vital role in longer multiple myeloma remission, new study shows

byUniversity of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineStudy design and treatment outcomes. a Immune profiling was performed on blood and bone marrow collected from 23 patients with multiple

Updated on:January 12,2024

Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer may continue benefiting from immunotherapy after treatment discontinuation

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe majority of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer whose cancer did not progress during initial treatment with

Updated on: December 30,2023

Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer may continue benefiting from immunotherapy after treatment discontinuation

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe majority of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer whose cancer did not progress during initial treatment with

Updated on:December 30,2023

Breast cancer spread uncovered by new molecular microscopy

byWellcome Trust Sanger InstituteConverting BaSISS spatial signals into maps of clones.a, Bar plots of cancer cell fractions (CCFs) derived from bulk WGS of the P1 samples.b, P

Updated on: January 11,2024

Breast cancer spread uncovered by new molecular microscopy

byWellcome Trust Sanger InstituteConverting BaSISS spatial signals into maps of clones.a, Bar plots of cancer cell fractions (CCFs) derived from bulk WGS of the P1 samples.b, P

Updated on:January 11,2024

New therapeutic avenue in the fight against chronic liver disease

by Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologySchematic image showing the ETP expression and survival rate in liver tissue from HCC patients. Credit: UNISTAn international team of research

Updated on: April 10,2024

New therapeutic avenue in the fight against chronic liver disease

by Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologySchematic image showing the ETP expression and survival rate in liver tissue from HCC patients. Credit: UNISTAn international team of research

Updated on:April 10,2024

Scientists find way to starve breast cancer cells

by Jennifer Michalowski,Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryWhen fast-growing breast cancer cells run out of glutamine, they turn to an alternative supply line. PHGDH (above, in green) is a key enzyme

Updated on: September 07,2024

Scientists find way to starve breast cancer cells

by Jennifer Michalowski,Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryWhen fast-growing breast cancer cells run out of glutamine, they turn to an alternative supply line. PHGDH (above, in green) is a key enzyme

Updated on:September 07,2024

Modeling the use of beta radiation in cancer treatment

bySpringerIllustration of beta decay proceeding against the backdrop of a Monte Carlo simulation. Credit: Robert LeaTreating superficial skin tumors especially when they are located above cartil

Updated on: January 02,2024

Modeling the use of beta radiation in cancer treatment

bySpringerIllustration of beta decay proceeding against the backdrop of a Monte Carlo simulation. Credit: Robert LeaTreating superficial skin tumors especially when they are located above cartil

Updated on:January 02,2024

Researchers find less risky way to monitor breast cancer progression

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusSchematic for identifying subset of binding sites with TF footprints. (A) When TFs or nucleosomes are bound at TFBSs, they protect different lengths of DNA from nucle

Updated on: February 20,2024

Researchers find less risky way to monitor breast cancer progression

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusSchematic for identifying subset of binding sites with TF footprints. (A) When TFs or nucleosomes are bound at TFBSs, they protect different lengths of DNA from nucle

Updated on:February 20,2024