ASCO: liquid biopsy accurate for detecting colorectal cancer

(HealthDay)—Liquid biopsy that identifies circulating tumor cells in a blood sample has high accuracy for detecting colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study presented at the American Society of C

Updated on: March 30,2024 13

ASCO: liquid biopsy accurate for detecting colorectal cancer

(HealthDay)—Liquid biopsy that identifies circulating tumor cells in a blood sample has high accuracy for detecting colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study presented at the American Society of C

Updated on:March 30,2024 13

First screening test for detecting lymph node metastasis in pancreatic cancer patients

by City of HopeAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainFor years, surgeons have operated on pancreatic cancer patients to remove what

Updated on: April 01,2024 11

First screening test for detecting lymph node metastasis in pancreatic cancer patients

by City of HopeAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainFor years, surgeons have operated on pancreatic cancer patients to remove what

Updated on:April 01,2024 11

Researchers leverage cell self-destruction to treat brain tumors

by University of North Carolina Health CareAn MRI showing glioblastoma pre- and post-operation. Credit: Dominique Higgins, MD, PhDGlioblastoma is the most common type of brain tumor in adults. Th

Updated on: February 23,2024 17

Researchers leverage cell self-destruction to treat brain tumors

by University of North Carolina Health CareAn MRI showing glioblastoma pre- and post-operation. Credit: Dominique Higgins, MD, PhDGlioblastoma is the most common type of brain tumor in adults. Th

Updated on:February 23,2024 17

Immune system B-cells can help predict HER2-positive breast cancer treatment response

byUNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Credit: NCI Ce

Updated on: January 02,2024 9

Immune system B-cells can help predict HER2-positive breast cancer treatment response

byUNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Credit: NCI Ce

Updated on:January 02,2024 9

Selective nodal radiation may be a more effective approach in cancer treatment

byCU Anschutz Medical CampusENI ablates the immune response to combined radiation and immunotherapy. A Schematic of the experimental design for gross tumor irradiation with or without elective n

Updated on: January 15,2024 13

Selective nodal radiation may be a more effective approach in cancer treatment

byCU Anschutz Medical CampusENI ablates the immune response to combined radiation and immunotherapy. A Schematic of the experimental design for gross tumor irradiation with or without elective n

Updated on:January 15,2024 13

Avoiding cloudy messaging: Vape prevention campaigns face challenges

by Flinders UniversityVaping prevention health communication campaign example materials: (A) NSW Health campaign media and toolkit, adapted, Bastion agency; (B) Lung Foundation Australia campaign

Updated on: March 25,2024 20

Avoiding cloudy messaging: Vape prevention campaigns face challenges

by Flinders UniversityVaping prevention health communication campaign example materials: (A) NSW Health campaign media and toolkit, adapted, Bastion agency; (B) Lung Foundation Australia campaign

Updated on:March 25,2024 20

Researchers develop novel gold-nanocluster-based tumor radiodynamic therapy

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesGold-nanocluster-based radiodynamic therapy. Credit: IGDBRadiotherapy (RT) is a primary method of tumor treatment. However, in clinical practice, radio

Updated on: February 01,2024 12

Researchers develop novel gold-nanocluster-based tumor radiodynamic therapy

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesGold-nanocluster-based radiodynamic therapy. Credit: IGDBRadiotherapy (RT) is a primary method of tumor treatment. However, in clinical practice, radio

Updated on:February 01,2024 12

Breast MRI effective at detecting cancer in dense breasts, finds study

byRadiological Society of North AmericaForest plots show the incremental cancer detection rate (CDR) per 1000 screenings per modality. (A) Studies with handheld US. (B) Studies with automated wh

Updated on: January 23,2024 13

Breast MRI effective at detecting cancer in dense breasts, finds study

byRadiological Society of North AmericaForest plots show the incremental cancer detection rate (CDR) per 1000 screenings per modality. (A) Studies with handheld US. (B) Studies with automated wh

Updated on:January 23,2024 13

Potential strategy for treating liver cancer: Study discovers signaling pathway mediated by extracellular vesicles

by The University of Hong KongCirculating sEVs from HCC patients promote angiogenesis in vitro and in vivo. A) Tube formation assay of HUVECs pretreated with PBS, circulating sEVs of control indi

Updated on: February 18,2024 12

Potential strategy for treating liver cancer: Study discovers signaling pathway mediated by extracellular vesicles

by The University of Hong KongCirculating sEVs from HCC patients promote angiogenesis in vitro and in vivo. A) Tube formation assay of HUVECs pretreated with PBS, circulating sEVs of control indi

Updated on:February 18,2024 12

New research explores options for motherhood in lung cancer patients

byCU Anschutz Medical CampusOverall survival of women 18-44 with advanced lung cancer by oncogene driver (N=48). Note: Data truncated at 10 years. One woman with ALK rearranged lung cancer died

Updated on: January 13,2024 15

New research explores options for motherhood in lung cancer patients

byCU Anschutz Medical CampusOverall survival of women 18-44 with advanced lung cancer by oncogene driver (N=48). Note: Data truncated at 10 years. One woman with ALK rearranged lung cancer died

Updated on:January 13,2024 15

Study validates diagnostic assay for Asian cancers

by National University of SingaporeGraphical overview of workflow and coverage of cancer subtypes in the Asian Pan-Cancer Panel. A total of six workdays are required from sample QC to reliable ge

Updated on: February 20,2024 12

Study validates diagnostic assay for Asian cancers

by National University of SingaporeGraphical overview of workflow and coverage of cancer subtypes in the Asian Pan-Cancer Panel. A total of six workdays are required from sample QC to reliable ge

Updated on:February 20,2024 12

Research reveals cancer-killing benefits of popular obesity treatment

by Maynooth UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainMaynooth University's Kathleen Londsdale Institute for Human Health Research has just published research into the benefits of the popular obesity tre

Updated on: January 29,2024 12

Research reveals cancer-killing benefits of popular obesity treatment

by Maynooth UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainMaynooth University's Kathleen Londsdale Institute for Human Health Research has just published research into the benefits of the popular obesity tre

Updated on:January 29,2024 12