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Scientists discover how the body's killer cells attack cancer

Scientists discover how the body's killer cells attack cancer

byUniversity of SouthamptonScientists discover how the body's killer cells attack cancer. Credit: University of SouthamptonScientists are on the verge of a cancer breakthrough after working

Scientists discover how the body's killer cells attack cancer

byUniversity of SouthamptonScientists discover how the body's killer cells attack cancer. Credit: University of SouthamptonScientists are on the verge of a cancer breakthrough after working
Researchers turn cancer cells into less harmful cell types

Researchers turn cancer cells into less harmful cell types

by University of BaselHigh-throughput drug screen reveals estrogen receptor α (ERα) induction in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) upon polo-like kinase 1 (PLK1) inhibition. A Schematic of the

Researchers turn cancer cells into less harmful cell types

by University of BaselHigh-throughput drug screen reveals estrogen receptor α (ERα) induction in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) upon polo-like kinase 1 (PLK1) inhibition. A Schematic of the
Cancer in those under 50 is rising, globally. Why?

Cancer in those under 50 is rising, globally. Why?

by Siobhan Glavey,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageWe know what we need to do to reduce our risk of getting cancer, right? Wear SPF, stop smoking, avoid processed foods, keep fit, lose

Cancer in those under 50 is rising, globally. Why?

by Siobhan Glavey,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageWe know what we need to do to reduce our risk of getting cancer, right? Wear SPF, stop smoking, avoid processed foods, keep fit, lose
New radiation therapy delays brain cancer regrowth, protects healthy tissue

New radiation therapy delays brain cancer regrowth, protects healthy tissue

by Jeanna Vazquez,University of California - San DiegoEach therapeutic seed, approximately the size of a postage stamp, contains radiation sources embedded in a collagen tile that together deliv

New radiation therapy delays brain cancer regrowth, protects healthy tissue

by Jeanna Vazquez,University of California - San DiegoEach therapeutic seed, approximately the size of a postage stamp, contains radiation sources embedded in a collagen tile that together deliv
Blood tests could offer smarter treatment for children's cancer

Blood tests could offer smarter treatment for children's cancer

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchRhabdomyosarcoma cells. Credit: Dr Ewa Aladowicz, ICRA simple blood test could help guide the treatment of children with the cancer rhabdomyosarcoma, a new study re

Blood tests could offer smarter treatment for children's cancer

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchRhabdomyosarcoma cells. Credit: Dr Ewa Aladowicz, ICRA simple blood test could help guide the treatment of children with the cancer rhabdomyosarcoma, a new study re
Less invasive for patients: Using blood tests to diagnose lung cancer

Less invasive for patients: Using blood tests to diagnose lung cancer

by Eindhoven University of TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCurrently, when lung cancer is suspected, a "morsel" of tissue is removed and examined under the microscope. This m

Less invasive for patients: Using blood tests to diagnose lung cancer

by Eindhoven University of TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCurrently, when lung cancer is suspected, a "morsel" of tissue is removed and examined under the microscope. This m
Radiation therapy for patients with breast cancer explained

Radiation therapy for patients with breast cancer explained

by Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRadiation therapy is a common component of breast cancer treatment for patients. The high-powered beams of intense energy kill cancer cells

Radiation therapy for patients with breast cancer explained

by Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRadiation therapy is a common component of breast cancer treatment for patients. The high-powered beams of intense energy kill cancer cells
Quality of treatment for lung cancer varies widely across US

Quality of treatment for lung cancer varies widely across US

byWashington University in St. LouisA new study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that the quality of care for lung cancer in the U.S. varies widely.

Quality of treatment for lung cancer varies widely across US

byWashington University in St. LouisA new study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that the quality of care for lung cancer in the U.S. varies widely.
Researchers compare tumor characteristics, survival outcome of different bile duct cancers

Researchers compare tumor characteristics, survival outcome of different bile duct cancers

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainCholangiocarcinoma (CCA) or bile duct cancer, is a rare, aggressive liver cancer with a poor prognosis, which occurs mostly in peop

Researchers compare tumor characteristics, survival outcome of different bile duct cancers

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainCholangiocarcinoma (CCA) or bile duct cancer, is a rare, aggressive liver cancer with a poor prognosis, which occurs mostly in peop
Experimental drug to treat liver cancer shows evidence of activity with manageable side effects

Experimental drug to treat liver cancer shows evidence of activity with manageable side effects

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new drug that inhibits an enzyme playing a crucial role in cell division and growth has shown signs of a

Experimental drug to treat liver cancer shows evidence of activity with manageable side effects

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new drug that inhibits an enzyme playing a crucial role in cell division and growth has shown signs of a
A new treatment for acute myeloid leukemia could prove beneficial for even more people

A new treatment for acute myeloid leukemia could prove beneficial for even more people

by Peter MacCallum Cancer CentreAcute myelocytic leukemia (AML). Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research published inScience Advancestoday conducted by researchers at Peter MacCallu

A new treatment for acute myeloid leukemia could prove beneficial for even more people

by Peter MacCallum Cancer CentreAcute myelocytic leukemia (AML). Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research published inScience Advancestoday conducted by researchers at Peter MacCallu
Drug shows promise as immune therapy for cancer

Drug shows promise as immune therapy for cancer

by Ziba Kashef,Yale UniversityNew Yale-led research may offer novel immunotherapies for skin, colon, breast, pancreatic and other cancers. Credit: stock.adobe.comA therapy developed by Yale rese

Drug shows promise as immune therapy for cancer

by Ziba Kashef,Yale UniversityNew Yale-led research may offer novel immunotherapies for skin, colon, breast, pancreatic and other cancers. Credit: stock.adobe.comA therapy developed by Yale rese