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

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

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
How do metastatic tumor cells grow in lymph nodes?

How do metastatic tumor cells grow in lymph nodes?

by Institute for Basic Science(Left) Schematic diagram for the mechanism of tumor lymph node metastasis.(Right) (A) Stepwise growing metastatic melanoma in tumor-draining lymph node and (B) fatty

How do metastatic tumor cells grow in lymph nodes?

by Institute for Basic Science(Left) Schematic diagram for the mechanism of tumor lymph node metastasis.(Right) (A) Stepwise growing metastatic melanoma in tumor-draining lymph node and (B) fatty
Researchers find a new promising therapeutic target for glioblastoma

Researchers find a new promising therapeutic target for glioblastoma

by Spanish National Research CouncilGliobastoma (astrocytoma) WHO grade IV—MRI coronal view, post contrast. 15 year old boy. Credit: Christaras A/ Wikipedia.Glioblastoma is the most frequent and aggre

Researchers find a new promising therapeutic target for glioblastoma

by Spanish National Research CouncilGliobastoma (astrocytoma) WHO grade IV—MRI coronal view, post contrast. 15 year old boy. Credit: Christaras A/ Wikipedia.Glioblastoma is the most frequent and aggre
Understanding the maturation of white blood cells to find new therapies against lymphoblastic leukemia

Understanding the maturation of white blood cells to find new therapies against lymphoblastic leukemia

byJosep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstitutePax5 K198 acetylation regulates gene expression. Credit:Nature Immunology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41590-024-01995-7More than 400 people, 80%

Understanding the maturation of white blood cells to find new therapies against lymphoblastic leukemia

byJosep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstitutePax5 K198 acetylation regulates gene expression. Credit:Nature Immunology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41590-024-01995-7More than 400 people, 80%
Creating a 'parts list' for cancer's spread, with help from a worm

Creating a 'parts list' for cancer's spread, with help from a worm

by Duke UniversityA tiny worm cell breaking through the wall that normally holds cells in place. Credit:Development(2023). DOI: 10.1242/dev.201570What makes some cancer cells stay put

Creating a 'parts list' for cancer's spread, with help from a worm

by Duke UniversityA tiny worm cell breaking through the wall that normally holds cells in place. Credit:Development(2023). DOI: 10.1242/dev.201570What makes some cancer cells stay put
Hair straightening chemicals associated with higher uterine cancer risk

Hair straightening chemicals associated with higher uterine cancer risk

byNational Institutes of HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen who used chemical hair straightening products were at higher risk for uterine cancer compared to women who did not report us

Hair straightening chemicals associated with higher uterine cancer risk

byNational Institutes of HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen who used chemical hair straightening products were at higher risk for uterine cancer compared to women who did not report us
Researchers propose a navigation system to tackle medication supply bottlenecks

Researchers propose a navigation system to tackle medication supply bottlenecks

by Christoph Elhardt,ETH ZurichWholesalers can ease supply bottlenecks by rerouting remainder stocks of medications in short supply. Credit: ETH ZurichSupply bottlenecks for medications present

Researchers propose a navigation system to tackle medication supply bottlenecks

by Christoph Elhardt,ETH ZurichWholesalers can ease supply bottlenecks by rerouting remainder stocks of medications in short supply. Credit: ETH ZurichSupply bottlenecks for medications present
Researchers identify lethal molecular alterations after current therapies fail patients with metastatic melanoma

Researchers identify lethal molecular alterations after current therapies fail patients with metastatic melanoma

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a new translational study from UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, researchers analyzed genetic changes in the or

Researchers identify lethal molecular alterations after current therapies fail patients with metastatic melanoma

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a new translational study from UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, researchers analyzed genetic changes in the or
Radiation oncology workforce expected to remain stable through 2030

Radiation oncology workforce expected to remain stable through 2030

by American Society for Radiation OncologyRadiation oncology total residency slot quotas 2010 - 2022. Credit:International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics(2023). DOI: 10

Radiation oncology workforce expected to remain stable through 2030

by American Society for Radiation OncologyRadiation oncology total residency slot quotas 2010 - 2022. Credit:International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics(2023). DOI: 10
Researchers study new treatment for pancreatic cancer

Researchers study new treatment for pancreatic cancer

by West Virginia UniversityAccording to the American Cancer Society, about 45,000 Americans will have died from pancreatic cancer by year's end. That's more than the number projected to d

Researchers study new treatment for pancreatic cancer

by West Virginia UniversityAccording to the American Cancer Society, about 45,000 Americans will have died from pancreatic cancer by year's end. That's more than the number projected to d
Researchers discover potential new melanoma treatment, giving hope to patients

Researchers discover potential new melanoma treatment, giving hope to patients

by Hunter Medical Research InstituteTumor response, PFS, and OS. A, Spider plot of tumor burden change of target lesions in reference to the baseline tumor burden in 18 patients with measurable t

Researchers discover potential new melanoma treatment, giving hope to patients

by Hunter Medical Research InstituteTumor response, PFS, and OS. A, Spider plot of tumor burden change of target lesions in reference to the baseline tumor burden in 18 patients with measurable t