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Drug combination shows promise in preclinical models of triple negative breast cancer

Drug combination shows promise in preclinical models of triple negative breast cancer

by Alhaji Janneh,Medical University of South CarolinaYueying Liu and Dr. Antonio Giordano study PLK1 inhibitors, traffic light-like signals that stop the uncontrolled growth of breast cancer cel

Drug combination shows promise in preclinical models of triple negative breast cancer

by Alhaji Janneh,Medical University of South CarolinaYueying Liu and Dr. Antonio Giordano study PLK1 inhibitors, traffic light-like signals that stop the uncontrolled growth of breast cancer cel
Exploring the impact of pancreatic enzyme therapy in pediatric pancreatitis: A leap toward personalized medicine

Exploring the impact of pancreatic enzyme therapy in pediatric pancreatitis: A leap toward personalized medicine

by Ochsner Health SystemAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainA research study recently published in theAmerican Journal of G

Exploring the impact of pancreatic enzyme therapy in pediatric pancreatitis: A leap toward personalized medicine

by Ochsner Health SystemAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainA research study recently published in theAmerican Journal of G
Novel treatment makes pancreatic cancer susceptible to immunotherapy, mouse study shows

Novel treatment makes pancreatic cancer susceptible to immunotherapy, mouse study shows

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of MedicineNew research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis shows that blocking a major inflammatory pathway in panc

Novel treatment makes pancreatic cancer susceptible to immunotherapy, mouse study shows

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of MedicineNew research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis shows that blocking a major inflammatory pathway in panc
Best ways to quit smoking, cut your lung cancer risk

Best ways to quit smoking, cut your lung cancer risk

(HealthDay)—While there is no sure way to avoid lung cancer, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk.Smoking contributes to 80 to 90 percent oflung cancerdeaths, according to the

Best ways to quit smoking, cut your lung cancer risk

(HealthDay)—While there is no sure way to avoid lung cancer, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk.Smoking contributes to 80 to 90 percent oflung cancerdeaths, according to the
Study confirms new prognostic markers for triple negative breast cancer

Study confirms new prognostic markers for triple negative breast cancer

by SWOGCredit: CC0 Public DomainPhysicians who treat patients with triple negative breast cancer have two new ways to predict which patients may benefit most from the well-established post-surgery tre

Study confirms new prognostic markers for triple negative breast cancer

by SWOGCredit: CC0 Public DomainPhysicians who treat patients with triple negative breast cancer have two new ways to predict which patients may benefit most from the well-established post-surgery tre
Baylor College of Medicine graduate starts Speratum CR to bring his own discovery to cancer patients

Baylor College of Medicine graduate starts Speratum CR to bring his own discovery to cancer patients

by Baylor College of MedicineThis image shows pancreatic cancer cells (nuclei in blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteDr. Christian Marín-Muller&

Baylor College of Medicine graduate starts Speratum CR to bring his own discovery to cancer patients

by Baylor College of MedicineThis image shows pancreatic cancer cells (nuclei in blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteDr. Christian Marín-Muller&
Vaccination programs substantially reduce HPV infections and precancerous cervical lesions

Vaccination programs substantially reduce HPV infections and precancerous cervical lesions

by Laval UniversityElectron micrograph of a negatively stained human papilloma virus (HPV) which occurs in human warts. Credit: public domainHuman papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination programs have

Vaccination programs substantially reduce HPV infections and precancerous cervical lesions

by Laval UniversityElectron micrograph of a negatively stained human papilloma virus (HPV) which occurs in human warts. Credit: public domainHuman papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination programs have
How 'paralyzed' immune cells can be reactivated against brain tumors

How 'paralyzed' immune cells can be reactivated against brain tumors

by German Cancer Research CenterGlioma of the left parietal lobe. CT scan with contrast enhancement. Credit: Mikhail Kalinin/CC BY-SA 3.0Brain tumor cells with a certain common mutation reprogram

How 'paralyzed' immune cells can be reactivated against brain tumors

by German Cancer Research CenterGlioma of the left parietal lobe. CT scan with contrast enhancement. Credit: Mikhail Kalinin/CC BY-SA 3.0Brain tumor cells with a certain common mutation reprogram
Breast cancer findings 'suggest a new set of criteria for avoiding radiation'

Breast cancer findings 'suggest a new set of criteria for avoiding radiation'

by Maureen Salamon,Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer often can choose to have a lumpectomy, which removes only cancerous tiss

Breast cancer findings 'suggest a new set of criteria for avoiding radiation'

by Maureen Salamon,Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer often can choose to have a lumpectomy, which removes only cancerous tiss
Researchers reveal why vaccines have lower efficacy in patients with multiple myeloma

Researchers reveal why vaccines have lower efficacy in patients with multiple myeloma

by Centro de Investigación Médica Aplicada (CIMA) Universidad de NavarraMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Researc

Researchers reveal why vaccines have lower efficacy in patients with multiple myeloma

by Centro de Investigación Médica Aplicada (CIMA) Universidad de NavarraMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Researc
New study finds millions in US missed cancer screening during second year of COVID-19 pandemic

New study finds millions in US missed cancer screening during second year of COVID-19 pandemic

byAmerican Cancer SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAccording to a new, nationwide study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS), millions of people in the United States c

New study finds millions in US missed cancer screening during second year of COVID-19 pandemic

byAmerican Cancer SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAccording to a new, nationwide study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS), millions of people in the United States c
Exploring ways to overcome cisplatin resistance and alleviate pain in cancer treatment

Exploring ways to overcome cisplatin resistance and alleviate pain in cancer treatment

by Korea University College of MedicineThe study reveals that the transcription factor NANOG activates the transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1)—causing neuropathic pain. TRPV1 further stim

Exploring ways to overcome cisplatin resistance and alleviate pain in cancer treatment

by Korea University College of MedicineThe study reveals that the transcription factor NANOG activates the transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1)—causing neuropathic pain. TRPV1 further stim