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Chemo drug may cause significant hearing loss in longtime cancer survivors

Chemo drug may cause significant hearing loss in longtime cancer survivors

byUniversity of South FloridaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn interdisciplinary study led by researchers at the University of South Florida and Indiana University has uncovered significant f

Chemo drug may cause significant hearing loss in longtime cancer survivors

byUniversity of South FloridaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn interdisciplinary study led by researchers at the University of South Florida and Indiana University has uncovered significant f
Many breast cancer survivors do not receive genetic testing, despite being eligible

Many breast cancer survivors do not receive genetic testing, despite being eligible

by Nicole Fawcett,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs cancer treatment and survivorship care relies more on understanding the genetic make-up of an individual's tumor,

Many breast cancer survivors do not receive genetic testing, despite being eligible

by Nicole Fawcett,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs cancer treatment and survivorship care relies more on understanding the genetic make-up of an individual's tumor,
Aggressive breast cancers store large amounts of energy, which enables it to spread: study

Aggressive breast cancers store large amounts of energy, which enables it to spread: study

by University of MichiganSofia Merajver, M.D., Ph.D. Credit: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer CenterCancer cells—especially the more aggressive ones—seem to have an ability to change. It's

Aggressive breast cancers store large amounts of energy, which enables it to spread: study

by University of MichiganSofia Merajver, M.D., Ph.D. Credit: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer CenterCancer cells—especially the more aggressive ones—seem to have an ability to change. It's
Innovations in cancer treatment through targeted bacterial vaccines

Innovations in cancer treatment through targeted bacterial vaccines

byScience China PressThe schematic illustrates how the nanovaccine induces robust anti-F. nucleatum immune responses that significantly improve the efficiency of chemotherapy and reduce cancer m

Innovations in cancer treatment through targeted bacterial vaccines

byScience China PressThe schematic illustrates how the nanovaccine induces robust anti-F. nucleatum immune responses that significantly improve the efficiency of chemotherapy and reduce cancer m
Activation of a distinct genetic pathway can slow the progress of metastatic breast cancer

Activation of a distinct genetic pathway can slow the progress of metastatic breast cancer

by Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research InstituteImmunofluorescent staining reveals activation of the BMP-Smad signaling pathway in metastatic breast cancer cells in response to BMP4 stimulation (left p

Activation of a distinct genetic pathway can slow the progress of metastatic breast cancer

by Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research InstituteImmunofluorescent staining reveals activation of the BMP-Smad signaling pathway in metastatic breast cancer cells in response to BMP4 stimulation (left p
Research concentrates on genes that cause tumors in the Meibomian gland

Research concentrates on genes that cause tumors in the Meibomian gland

byTufts UniversityDr. Cornelia Peterson calibrates a piece of equipment used to measure intraocular pressure during an ocular toxicity study in animals. Credit: Noah MossDr. Cornelia Peterson is

Research concentrates on genes that cause tumors in the Meibomian gland

byTufts UniversityDr. Cornelia Peterson calibrates a piece of equipment used to measure intraocular pressure during an ocular toxicity study in animals. Credit: Noah MossDr. Cornelia Peterson is
New research identifies a potential treatment target for hepatoblastoma, the most common liver cancer in children

New research identifies a potential treatment target for hepatoblastoma, the most common liver cancer in children

byElsevierLeft: Gross images of livers from mice transfected with β-catenin and YAP1(β-Y), β-catenin and YAP1 plus dominant negative HSF1 (dnHSF1-β-Y) and normal (control). Right: Liver to body

New research identifies a potential treatment target for hepatoblastoma, the most common liver cancer in children

byElsevierLeft: Gross images of livers from mice transfected with β-catenin and YAP1(β-Y), β-catenin and YAP1 plus dominant negative HSF1 (dnHSF1-β-Y) and normal (control). Right: Liver to body
Swallowable device to detect Barrett's esophagus receives FDA 510(k) clearance

Swallowable device to detect Barrett's esophagus receives FDA 510(k) clearance

by Case Western Reserve University"FDA clearance of the EsoCheck device means the device is now available to patients and physicians as a non-endoscopic method for sampling the esophagus. Th

Swallowable device to detect Barrett's esophagus receives FDA 510(k) clearance

by Case Western Reserve University"FDA clearance of the EsoCheck device means the device is now available to patients and physicians as a non-endoscopic method for sampling the esophagus. Th
Key insights from statistical modeling of cancer patient life expectancy

Key insights from statistical modeling of cancer patient life expectancy

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith the progress in treatment for most cancer types, there is a growing interest to understand the overall impact of a cancer diagnosis t

Key insights from statistical modeling of cancer patient life expectancy

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith the progress in treatment for most cancer types, there is a growing interest to understand the overall impact of a cancer diagnosis t
Study reveals secrets of "hot" and "cold" pancreatic cancer tumors

Study reveals secrets of "hot" and "cold" pancreatic cancer tumors

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaT cell high tumor. T cell high tumor. All Cell/Tumor Cells/T Cells. Credit: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsy

Study reveals secrets of "hot" and "cold" pancreatic cancer tumors

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaT cell high tumor. T cell high tumor. All Cell/Tumor Cells/T Cells. Credit: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsy
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
Scientists find way to starve breast cancer cells

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

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