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

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

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
COVID vaccination improves effectiveness of cancer treatment, study finds

COVID vaccination improves effectiveness of cancer treatment, study finds

byUniversity of BonnNasopharyngeal tumors (highlighted in yellow) - are a common condition in countries in Southeast Asia. However, concerns that the therapy might interact unfavorably with Covi

COVID vaccination improves effectiveness of cancer treatment, study finds

byUniversity of BonnNasopharyngeal tumors (highlighted in yellow) - are a common condition in countries in Southeast Asia. However, concerns that the therapy might interact unfavorably with Covi
Study shows how morphine may contribute to bone loss and cancer-induced bone pain

Study shows how morphine may contribute to bone loss and cancer-induced bone pain

by Stacy Pigott,University of ArizonaOn the left, cells isolated from breast cancer cells were treated with RANKL, a growth factor that stimulates bone resorption, to produce osteoclasts (pink).

Study shows how morphine may contribute to bone loss and cancer-induced bone pain

by Stacy Pigott,University of ArizonaOn the left, cells isolated from breast cancer cells were treated with RANKL, a growth factor that stimulates bone resorption, to produce osteoclasts (pink).
Researchers discover marker that may show when a type of skin cancer is preparing to metastasize

Researchers discover marker that may show when a type of skin cancer is preparing to metastasize

by Center for Genomic RegulationFrom left to right: Noemí Haro, Óscar Pozo, Inma Hernández-Muñoz, Evelyn Andrades, Paloma Torres & Ramon Pujol. Credit: Hospital de Mar/IMIMCells that form cutaneou

Researchers discover marker that may show when a type of skin cancer is preparing to metastasize

by Center for Genomic RegulationFrom left to right: Noemí Haro, Óscar Pozo, Inma Hernández-Muñoz, Evelyn Andrades, Paloma Torres & Ramon Pujol. Credit: Hospital de Mar/IMIMCells that form cutaneou
Newly discovered mechanism helps tumor cells evade the immune system early on

Newly discovered mechanism helps tumor cells evade the immune system early on

byTechnical University MunichDr. Jan Böttcher, group leader and TUM Junior Fellow at the Institute of Molecular Immunology at Klinikum rechts der Isar (left) and doctoral student Sebastian Lache

Newly discovered mechanism helps tumor cells evade the immune system early on

byTechnical University MunichDr. Jan Böttcher, group leader and TUM Junior Fellow at the Institute of Molecular Immunology at Klinikum rechts der Isar (left) and doctoral student Sebastian Lache
Researchers develop scalable synthesis of cancer-fighting compounds

Researchers develop scalable synthesis of cancer-fighting compounds

byH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteCredit:Science Advances(2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adp9375Withanolides, a class of naturally occurring compounds found in plant

Researchers develop scalable synthesis of cancer-fighting compounds

byH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteCredit:Science Advances(2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adp9375Withanolides, a class of naturally occurring compounds found in plant
Scientists develop potential stealth cancer therapy

Scientists develop potential stealth cancer therapy

by Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer HospitalCredit:ACS Central Science(2024). DOI: 10.1021/acscentsci.4c00559Sneaking by cancer's defenses, by disguising tumor-fighting antibodies insi

Scientists develop potential stealth cancer therapy

by Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer HospitalCredit:ACS Central Science(2024). DOI: 10.1021/acscentsci.4c00559Sneaking by cancer's defenses, by disguising tumor-fighting antibodies insi
Researchers unlock mysteries of complex microRNA oncogenes

Researchers unlock mysteries of complex microRNA oncogenes

by McGill UniversityMicroRNA and mRNA visualization in differentiating C1C12 cells. Credit: Ryan Jeffs/WikipediaMicroRNAs are tiny molecules of nucleic acid that control gene expression, acting l

Researchers unlock mysteries of complex microRNA oncogenes

by McGill UniversityMicroRNA and mRNA visualization in differentiating C1C12 cells. Credit: Ryan Jeffs/WikipediaMicroRNAs are tiny molecules of nucleic acid that control gene expression, acting l
Renal impairment linked to worse prognosis in IgD multiple myeloma

Renal impairment linked to worse prognosis in IgD multiple myeloma

by Elana GotkineFor patients with immunoglobulin D multiple myeloma (IgD MM), those with renal impairment (RI) have poorer prognosis and shorter median survival than those with no renal impairment (no

Renal impairment linked to worse prognosis in IgD multiple myeloma

by Elana GotkineFor patients with immunoglobulin D multiple myeloma (IgD MM), those with renal impairment (RI) have poorer prognosis and shorter median survival than those with no renal impairment (no
Using math to better treat cancer

Using math to better treat cancer

by University of WaterlooGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Mathematical Biology(2022). DOI: 10.1007/s00285-022-01819-yResearchers at the University of Waterloo have identified a n

Using math to better treat cancer

by University of WaterlooGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Mathematical Biology(2022). DOI: 10.1007/s00285-022-01819-yResearchers at the University of Waterloo have identified a n
Immunotherapy in first-line standard therapy significantly improves survival in metastatic or recurrent cervical cancer

Immunotherapy in first-line standard therapy significantly improves survival in metastatic or recurrent cervical cancer

byVall d'Hebron Institute of OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPublished inThe Lancet, results of the randomized phase III BEATcc academic trial (ENGOT-Cx10/GEICO 68-C/JGOG1084/GOG-3030

Immunotherapy in first-line standard therapy significantly improves survival in metastatic or recurrent cervical cancer

byVall d'Hebron Institute of OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPublished inThe Lancet, results of the randomized phase III BEATcc academic trial (ENGOT-Cx10/GEICO 68-C/JGOG1084/GOG-3030
Study finds novel role of BRCA1 in tumor suppression

Study finds novel role of BRCA1 in tumor suppression

by Steven Lee,University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioSingle-molecule analysis of BRCA1–BARD1 in BLM- and EXO1-dependent resection. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/

Study finds novel role of BRCA1 in tumor suppression

by Steven Lee,University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioSingle-molecule analysis of BRCA1–BARD1 in BLM- and EXO1-dependent resection. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/