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Patient's own immune cells effective as living medicine for melanoma

Patient's own immune cells effective as living medicine for melanoma

byNetherlands Cancer InstitutePreparing tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy for melanoma patients in the lab. Credit: NKIA patient's own immune cells, multiplied into an army of billions o

Patient's own immune cells effective as living medicine for melanoma

byNetherlands Cancer InstitutePreparing tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy for melanoma patients in the lab. Credit: NKIA patient's own immune cells, multiplied into an army of billions o
3-Week Course of Radiotherapy May Offer Greater Convenience for Patients With Soft Tissue Sarcoma

3-Week Course of Radiotherapy May Offer Greater Convenience for Patients With Soft Tissue Sarcoma

December 29, 2022Jason HarrisModerately hypofractionated preoperative radiotherapy did not increase risk for major wound complication in patients with soft tissue sarcomas, according to findings from

3-Week Course of Radiotherapy May Offer Greater Convenience for Patients With Soft Tissue Sarcoma

December 29, 2022Jason HarrisModerately hypofractionated preoperative radiotherapy did not increase risk for major wound complication in patients with soft tissue sarcomas, according to findings from
Ectopic expression of lncRNA MVIH as a potential diagnostic biomarker in cervical cancer

Ectopic expression of lncRNA MVIH as a potential diagnostic biomarker in cervical cancer

by Impact JournalsExpression of lncRNA MVIH in CC tumor as compared to marginal non-tumor tissues. Credit:Genes & Cancer(2022). DOI: 10.18632/genesandcancer.224A new research paper was

Ectopic expression of lncRNA MVIH as a potential diagnostic biomarker in cervical cancer

by Impact JournalsExpression of lncRNA MVIH in CC tumor as compared to marginal non-tumor tissues. Credit:Genes & Cancer(2022). DOI: 10.18632/genesandcancer.224A new research paper was
Radiation therapy for high-risk, asymptomatic bone metastases may prevent pain and prolong life

Radiation therapy for high-risk, asymptomatic bone metastases may prevent pain and prolong life

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTreating high-risk, asymptomatic bone metastases with radiation may reduce painful complications and hospitalizations an

Radiation therapy for high-risk, asymptomatic bone metastases may prevent pain and prolong life

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTreating high-risk, asymptomatic bone metastases with radiation may reduce painful complications and hospitalizations an
Standard of care chemoradiation for stage III non-small cell lung cancer is superior to two tested alternatives

Standard of care chemoradiation for stage III non-small cell lung cancer is superior to two tested alternatives

by NRG OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainLung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States and approximately 75-80 percent of all cases are non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Of th

Standard of care chemoradiation for stage III non-small cell lung cancer is superior to two tested alternatives

by NRG OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainLung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States and approximately 75-80 percent of all cases are non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Of th
New study using novel approach for glioblastoma treatment shows promising results, extending survival

New study using novel approach for glioblastoma treatment shows promising results, extending survival

byUniversity Health NetworkAn illustration of oncolytic virus and an anti-PD-1 antibody working together to defeat cancer cells. Credit: Tal BavliA new international study published inNatu

New study using novel approach for glioblastoma treatment shows promising results, extending survival

byUniversity Health NetworkAn illustration of oncolytic virus and an anti-PD-1 antibody working together to defeat cancer cells. Credit: Tal BavliA new international study published inNatu
 suggest better use of existing drugs increases cervical cancer survival and reduces recurrence

suggest better use of existing drugs increases cervical cancer survival and reduces recurrence

byUniversity College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe INTERLACE phase III trial assessed whether a short course of induction chemotherapy (IC) prior to chemoradiation (CRT) could redu

suggest better use of existing drugs increases cervical cancer survival and reduces recurrence

byUniversity College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe INTERLACE phase III trial assessed whether a short course of induction chemotherapy (IC) prior to chemoradiation (CRT) could redu
Ultrasound-guided surgery could be quicker, less painful and more effective for treating early form of breast cancer

Ultrasound-guided surgery could be quicker, less painful and more effective for treating early form of breast cancer

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerAntonio Esgueva using IOUS to guide breast surgery. Credit: Antonio Esguega / EORTCUsing ultrasound to guide surgery for patients with duct

Ultrasound-guided surgery could be quicker, less painful and more effective for treating early form of breast cancer

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerAntonio Esgueva using IOUS to guide breast surgery. Credit: Antonio Esguega / EORTCUsing ultrasound to guide surgery for patients with duct
Mayo Clinic Minute: Learning the 'ABCDEs' of melanoma

Mayo Clinic Minute: Learning the 'ABCDEs' of melanoma

by Alex OsiadaczMelanoma. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/National Cancer InstituteMelanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops in cells that produce your skin's pigment. Regular skin checks can help

Mayo Clinic Minute: Learning the 'ABCDEs' of melanoma

by Alex OsiadaczMelanoma. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/National Cancer InstituteMelanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops in cells that produce your skin's pigment. Regular skin checks can help
Saliva test shows promise for earlier and easier detection of mouth and throat cancer

Saliva test shows promise for earlier and easier detection of mouth and throat cancer

byElsevierAcoustofluidic exosome isolation chip for salivary exosome isolation. The microfluidic channel is shown by red dye solution and the coin demonstrates the size of the chip. Two pairs of

Saliva test shows promise for earlier and easier detection of mouth and throat cancer

byElsevierAcoustofluidic exosome isolation chip for salivary exosome isolation. The microfluidic channel is shown by red dye solution and the coin demonstrates the size of the chip. Two pairs of
Researchers identify new therapeutic target for colorectal cancer

Researchers identify new therapeutic target for colorectal cancer

byRockefeller University PressCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Researchers at the University of Toronto have identified a key protein that support

Researchers identify new therapeutic target for colorectal cancer

byRockefeller University PressCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Researchers at the University of Toronto have identified a key protein that support
Cancer prevention experts provide top tips for reducing cancer risk

Cancer prevention experts provide top tips for reducing cancer risk

by Rutgers Cancer Institute of New JerseyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany forms of cancer are preventable. Although risk factors such as age or genetics cannot be changed, other risk factors for

Cancer prevention experts provide top tips for reducing cancer risk

by Rutgers Cancer Institute of New JerseyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany forms of cancer are preventable. Although risk factors such as age or genetics cannot be changed, other risk factors for