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Researchers discover potential new melanoma treatment, giving hope to patients

Researchers discover potential new melanoma treatment, giving hope to patients

by Hunter Medical Research InstituteTumor response, PFS, and OS. A, Spider plot of tumor burden change of target lesions in reference to the baseline tumor burden in 18 patients with measurable t

Researchers discover potential new melanoma treatment, giving hope to patients

by Hunter Medical Research InstituteTumor response, PFS, and OS. A, Spider plot of tumor burden change of target lesions in reference to the baseline tumor burden in 18 patients with measurable t
Biomarker-driven protocol model broadens lung cancer trial access for some underrepresented groups

Biomarker-driven protocol model broadens lung cancer trial access for some underrepresented groups

by SWOG Cancer Research NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs compared to conventional, stand-alone clinical trials in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the biomarker-driven Lung Cance

Biomarker-driven protocol model broadens lung cancer trial access for some underrepresented groups

by SWOG Cancer Research NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs compared to conventional, stand-alone clinical trials in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the biomarker-driven Lung Cance
New research discovers new cause of cancer coming from inside us

New research discovers new cause of cancer coming from inside us

byFlinders UniversityHusband and wife Professor Simon Conn and Dr Vanessa Conn’s team at the Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer has been researching the role of circular RNAs in DNA damage

New research discovers new cause of cancer coming from inside us

byFlinders UniversityHusband and wife Professor Simon Conn and Dr Vanessa Conn’s team at the Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer has been researching the role of circular RNAs in DNA damage
Conspiracy believers more likely to endorse mythical causes of cancer, finds study

Conspiracy believers more likely to endorse mythical causes of cancer, finds study

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople who believe in conspiracies, reject the COVID-19 vaccine, or prefer alternative medicine are more likely to endorse mythical caus

Conspiracy believers more likely to endorse mythical causes of cancer, finds study

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople who believe in conspiracies, reject the COVID-19 vaccine, or prefer alternative medicine are more likely to endorse mythical caus
A clear vision for cancer diagnosis

A clear vision for cancer diagnosis

by Adam Zewe,Harvard UniversityFreshman Kavya Kopparapu created an artificial intelligence platform, called GlioVision, which uses a scanned glioblastoma tumor image to determine the cancer’s mo

A clear vision for cancer diagnosis

by Adam Zewe,Harvard UniversityFreshman Kavya Kopparapu created an artificial intelligence platform, called GlioVision, which uses a scanned glioblastoma tumor image to determine the cancer’s mo
Study explores current pharmacy practice in cardio-oncology

Study explores current pharmacy practice in cardio-oncology

by Milana Madzarac,University of WaterlooCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA structured support system for oncology patients is one of the most important aspects during a difficult time in someo

Study explores current pharmacy practice in cardio-oncology

by Milana Madzarac,University of WaterlooCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA structured support system for oncology patients is one of the most important aspects during a difficult time in someo
Jumping genes for early detection of gastric cancer

Jumping genes for early detection of gastric cancer

by Braulio Valdebenito-MaturanaExample of a transposable element following cancer development on spatially resolved data. In green the normal epithelium, in brown the serrated lesion, and in red the t

Jumping genes for early detection of gastric cancer

by Braulio Valdebenito-MaturanaExample of a transposable element following cancer development on spatially resolved data. In green the normal epithelium, in brown the serrated lesion, and in red the t
Breakthrough brings potential glioblastoma drug into focus

Breakthrough brings potential glioblastoma drug into focus

byKeck School of Medicine of USCA new type of small molecule drug, the first to target circadian clock proteins as a way to treat glioblastoma, is now in phase 1 clinical trials. Credit: Issey T

Breakthrough brings potential glioblastoma drug into focus

byKeck School of Medicine of USCA new type of small molecule drug, the first to target circadian clock proteins as a way to treat glioblastoma, is now in phase 1 clinical trials. Credit: Issey T
Researchers identify barriers to breast cancer screening in vulnerable populations

Researchers identify barriers to breast cancer screening in vulnerable populations

by Sbarro Health Research OrganizationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen of racial and ethnic minorities experience challenges that hinder adherence to regular mammography screenings.In order to

Researchers identify barriers to breast cancer screening in vulnerable populations

by Sbarro Health Research OrganizationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen of racial and ethnic minorities experience challenges that hinder adherence to regular mammography screenings.In order to
Novel inherited variants may raise risk for Hodgkin lymphoma

Novel inherited variants may raise risk for Hodgkin lymphoma

Novel coding and noncoding gene variants have been identified that may increase the risk for developing Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), according to a study published online Aug. 20 inBlood.Jamie E. Fler

Novel inherited variants may raise risk for Hodgkin lymphoma

Novel coding and noncoding gene variants have been identified that may increase the risk for developing Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), according to a study published online Aug. 20 inBlood.Jamie E. Fler
Breast cancer diagnoses plummeted during first year of pandemic, finds study

Breast cancer diagnoses plummeted during first year of pandemic, finds study

by American College of SurgeonsBreast cancer cases in females and males in the U.S. from 2015 to 2020. (A) Breast cancer cases in U.S. females from 2015 to 2020. Cases dropped dramatically from 2

Breast cancer diagnoses plummeted during first year of pandemic, finds study

by American College of SurgeonsBreast cancer cases in females and males in the U.S. from 2015 to 2020. (A) Breast cancer cases in U.S. females from 2015 to 2020. Cases dropped dramatically from 2
Drug combo breaks down cancer resistance to immunotherapy

Drug combo breaks down cancer resistance to immunotherapy

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneA schematic summary of the study. Credit: Douglas Hanahan (EPFL)Immunotherapy is a way of treating cancer by reprogramming the patient's immune syst

Drug combo breaks down cancer resistance to immunotherapy

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneA schematic summary of the study. Credit: Douglas Hanahan (EPFL)Immunotherapy is a way of treating cancer by reprogramming the patient's immune syst