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New antibody harbors great potential for fighting blood cancer

New antibody harbors great potential for fighting blood cancer

byKiel UniversityCredit:Blood(2024). DOI: 10.1182/blood.2023021088Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common cancer in children. This form of blood cancer, which also occu

New antibody harbors great potential for fighting blood cancer

byKiel UniversityCredit:Blood(2024). DOI: 10.1182/blood.2023021088Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common cancer in children. This form of blood cancer, which also occu
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
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
Research suggests commonly used prostate cancer treatment rewires engine of prostate tumors

Research suggests commonly used prostate cancer treatment rewires engine of prostate tumors

byUniversity of MichiganIn three of the 21 cases Joshi Alumkal and his team studied, the gene expression of the prostate tumors changed after receiving enzalutamide and no longer had the androge

Research suggests commonly used prostate cancer treatment rewires engine of prostate tumors

byUniversity of MichiganIn three of the 21 cases Joshi Alumkal and his team studied, the gene expression of the prostate tumors changed after receiving enzalutamide and no longer had the androge
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
Largest study of its kind reveals adjuvant chemotherapy improves overall survival for pancreatic cancer patients

Largest study of its kind reveals adjuvant chemotherapy improves overall survival for pancreatic cancer patients

byCU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: CC0 Public DomainToday, the University of Colorado Cancer Center released new research that showcases chemotherapy treatment before and after surgery for panc

Largest study of its kind reveals adjuvant chemotherapy improves overall survival for pancreatic cancer patients

byCU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: CC0 Public DomainToday, the University of Colorado Cancer Center released new research that showcases chemotherapy treatment before and after surgery for panc
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
New model shows potential for human papillomavirus vaccination switch to 1-dose gender-neutral approach

New model shows potential for human papillomavirus vaccination switch to 1-dose gender-neutral approach

byCanadian Medical Association JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCanadian vaccination programs could switch to a 1-dose gender-neutral human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination approach and

New model shows potential for human papillomavirus vaccination switch to 1-dose gender-neutral approach

byCanadian Medical Association JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCanadian vaccination programs could switch to a 1-dose gender-neutral human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination approach and
Researchers unlock clues to improving cancer treatment

Researchers unlock clues to improving cancer treatment

by Jess Reid,University of Western AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA research project led by The University of Western Australia in collaboration with Telethon Kids Institute and 13 health res

Researchers unlock clues to improving cancer treatment

by Jess Reid,University of Western AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA research project led by The University of Western Australia in collaboration with Telethon Kids Institute and 13 health res
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
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,
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