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

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

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
Cancer metastasis: Tumor plasticity counts

Cancer metastasis: Tumor plasticity counts

by Université libre de BruxellesCredit: CC0 Public DomainCancer metastasis, which is the propagation of tumor cells into distant organs, is the leading cause of cancer patient mortality. To under

Cancer metastasis: Tumor plasticity counts

by Université libre de BruxellesCredit: CC0 Public DomainCancer metastasis, which is the propagation of tumor cells into distant organs, is the leading cause of cancer patient mortality. To under
Team pioneers cancer treatment that targets bone metastases while sparing bone

Team pioneers cancer treatment that targets bone metastases while sparing bone

by University of California, IrvineCredit: CC0 Public DomainUniversity of California, Irvine researchers have developed and tested on mice a therapeutic treatment that uses engineered stem cells

Team pioneers cancer treatment that targets bone metastases while sparing bone

by University of California, IrvineCredit: CC0 Public DomainUniversity of California, Irvine researchers have developed and tested on mice a therapeutic treatment that uses engineered stem cells
Modeling the use of beta radiation in cancer treatment

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

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
Wide variation in bowel cancer rates after colonoscopies in England

Wide variation in bowel cancer rates after colonoscopies in England

by British Medical JournalBowel cancer survivor John Barnes. Credit: University of LeedsSubstantial variation exists between colonoscopy providers in rates of bowel cancer up to three years after

Wide variation in bowel cancer rates after colonoscopies in England

by British Medical JournalBowel cancer survivor John Barnes. Credit: University of LeedsSubstantial variation exists between colonoscopy providers in rates of bowel cancer up to three years after
Pulsed electromagnetic field application technique for preventing bone loss due to radiotherapy

Pulsed electromagnetic field application technique for preventing bone loss due to radiotherapy

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressPEMF ameliorates focal radiation–induced bone loss by modulating osteoblasts. (A) Schematic representation of focal radiation and PEMF administration. (B) Representative m

Pulsed electromagnetic field application technique for preventing bone loss due to radiotherapy

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressPEMF ameliorates focal radiation–induced bone loss by modulating osteoblasts. (A) Schematic representation of focal radiation and PEMF administration. (B) Representative m
A new strategy to attack aggressive brain cancer shrank tumors in two early tests

A new strategy to attack aggressive brain cancer shrank tumors in two early tests

by Lauran NeergaardThis combination of MRI scan images provided by theNew England Journal of Medicinein March 2024 shows the progress of a glioblastoma patient who received CAR-T therapy w

A new strategy to attack aggressive brain cancer shrank tumors in two early tests

by Lauran NeergaardThis combination of MRI scan images provided by theNew England Journal of Medicinein March 2024 shows the progress of a glioblastoma patient who received CAR-T therapy w
Researchers pinpoint tumor-related protein, slow progression of cancers

Researchers pinpoint tumor-related protein, slow progression of cancers

by University of Nebraska-LincolnThe University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Paul Black (left) and Concetta DiRusso have co-authored a new study that could improve the treatment of malignant tumors.

Researchers pinpoint tumor-related protein, slow progression of cancers

by University of Nebraska-LincolnThe University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Paul Black (left) and Concetta DiRusso have co-authored a new study that could improve the treatment of malignant tumors.
Genetic variation enhances cancer drug sensitivity in specific patient groups, study shows

Genetic variation enhances cancer drug sensitivity in specific patient groups, study shows

byUppsala UniversityA graphical summary illustrates the strategy used to identify CYP2D6 as a target for collateral lethality, which is driven by the widespread occurrence of loss of heterozygos

Genetic variation enhances cancer drug sensitivity in specific patient groups, study shows

byUppsala UniversityA graphical summary illustrates the strategy used to identify CYP2D6 as a target for collateral lethality, which is driven by the widespread occurrence of loss of heterozygos
Can what works to treat cancer work for diabetes?

Can what works to treat cancer work for diabetes?

by Jess Berthold,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainTo live with type 1 diabetes is to be ruled by relentless routine. Food must be carefully monitored, and the only

Can what works to treat cancer work for diabetes?

by Jess Berthold,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainTo live with type 1 diabetes is to be ruled by relentless routine. Food must be carefully monitored, and the only
Is the pap smear on the way out?

Is the pap smear on the way out?

by Steven Reinberg, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—The Pap test, used for over 50 years to spot the early signs of cervical cancer, may soon become a thing of the past, new research suggests.Its replac

Is the pap smear on the way out?

by Steven Reinberg, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—The Pap test, used for over 50 years to spot the early signs of cervical cancer, may soon become a thing of the past, new research suggests.Its replac