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Fighting liver cancer takes big financial toll: Study

Fighting liver cancer takes big financial toll: Study

by Cara MurezOut-of-pocket costs can leave Medicare patients with the most common type of liver cancer in financial distress.While Medicare payments in the first year after diagnosis withhepatoc

Fighting liver cancer takes big financial toll: Study

by Cara MurezOut-of-pocket costs can leave Medicare patients with the most common type of liver cancer in financial distress.While Medicare payments in the first year after diagnosis withhepatoc
Scientists pinpoint gene to blame for poorer survival rate in early-onset breast cancer patients

Scientists pinpoint gene to blame for poorer survival rate in early-onset breast cancer patients

by University of SouthamptonMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a cancerous breast (right). Credit: Wikipedia.A new study led by scientists at the University of Southampton has found th

Scientists pinpoint gene to blame for poorer survival rate in early-onset breast cancer patients

by University of SouthamptonMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a cancerous breast (right). Credit: Wikipedia.A new study led by scientists at the University of Southampton has found th
Immune landscape and response to oncolytic virus-based immunotherapy

Immune landscape and response to oncolytic virus-based immunotherapy

by Frontiers JournalsCredit:Frontiers of Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1007/s11684-023-1048-0Oncolytic virus (OV)-based immunotherapy has emerged as a promising strategy for cancer treatment, of

Immune landscape and response to oncolytic virus-based immunotherapy

by Frontiers JournalsCredit:Frontiers of Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1007/s11684-023-1048-0Oncolytic virus (OV)-based immunotherapy has emerged as a promising strategy for cancer treatment, of
Those with the BRCA1 gene mutation may face greater risk for aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure

Those with the BRCA1 gene mutation may face greater risk for aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure

byNagoya UniversityChrysotile-induced MMs present lower expression levels of Brca1. (A) Immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining of total BRCA1 on MM samples (bar=25 μm; N≧7).

Those with the BRCA1 gene mutation may face greater risk for aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure

byNagoya UniversityChrysotile-induced MMs present lower expression levels of Brca1. (A) Immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining of total BRCA1 on MM samples (bar=25 μm; N≧7).
Exercise may help reduce long-term side effects of chemotherapy for breast cancer patients

Exercise may help reduce long-term side effects of chemotherapy for breast cancer patients

by University of AmsterdamCredit: CC0 Public DomainAfter treatment for breast cancer, most women suffer side effects such as fatigue, not feeling physically fit and cognitive issues. This can oft

Exercise may help reduce long-term side effects of chemotherapy for breast cancer patients

by University of AmsterdamCredit: CC0 Public DomainAfter treatment for breast cancer, most women suffer side effects such as fatigue, not feeling physically fit and cognitive issues. This can oft
Biology behind new drug used to treat triple-negative breast cancer uncovered

Biology behind new drug used to treat triple-negative breast cancer uncovered

by Georgetown University Medical CenterMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainHow TTP488 (azeliragon), an experimental drug, impairs aggr

Biology behind new drug used to treat triple-negative breast cancer uncovered

by Georgetown University Medical CenterMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainHow TTP488 (azeliragon), an experimental drug, impairs aggr
New study explores challenges and opportunities for cancer research

New study explores challenges and opportunities for cancer research

by Richard Harth,Arizona State UniversityA recent review by Carlo Maley, a researcher at Arizona State University, and Lucie Laplane from the University of Paris Pantheon-Sorbonne critiques the

New study explores challenges and opportunities for cancer research

by Richard Harth,Arizona State UniversityA recent review by Carlo Maley, a researcher at Arizona State University, and Lucie Laplane from the University of Paris Pantheon-Sorbonne critiques the
Trial finds that adagrasib demonstrates durable clinical activity in patients with KRAS-G12C mutations

Trial finds that adagrasib demonstrates durable clinical activity in patients with KRAS-G12C mutations

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe oral, selective KRAS G12C inhibitor KRAS-G12C inhibitor adagrasib demonstrated durable clinical activity,

Trial finds that adagrasib demonstrates durable clinical activity in patients with KRAS-G12C mutations

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe oral, selective KRAS G12C inhibitor KRAS-G12C inhibitor adagrasib demonstrated durable clinical activity,
Stopping the resistance of cancer cells to treatment

Stopping the resistance of cancer cells to treatment

by Colin Poitras,University of ConnecticutCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne of the drawbacks of chemotherapy is that cancer patients can build up resistance to treatment over time, increasing their c

Stopping the resistance of cancer cells to treatment

by Colin Poitras,University of ConnecticutCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne of the drawbacks of chemotherapy is that cancer patients can build up resistance to treatment over time, increasing their c
Quality of treatment for lung cancer varies widely across US

Quality of treatment for lung cancer varies widely across US

byWashington University in St. LouisA new study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that the quality of care for lung cancer in the U.S. varies widely.

Quality of treatment for lung cancer varies widely across US

byWashington University in St. LouisA new study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that the quality of care for lung cancer in the U.S. varies widely.
How nutrition guidance can optimize fertility treatments for female cancer survivors

How nutrition guidance can optimize fertility treatments for female cancer survivors

by Drexel UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA cancer diagnosis can increase the risk of infertility in young women. While consuming a healthy diet—including whole grains, fruits, vegetab

How nutrition guidance can optimize fertility treatments for female cancer survivors

by Drexel UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA cancer diagnosis can increase the risk of infertility in young women. While consuming a healthy diet—including whole grains, fruits, vegetab
Small molecule inhibitors show early-stage promise against YAP fusion-driven cancers

Small molecule inhibitors show early-stage promise against YAP fusion-driven cancers

byCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterIn an early proof-of-concept success, a team led by experts at Cincinnati Children's reports that mice induced to develop brain tumors feat

Small molecule inhibitors show early-stage promise against YAP fusion-driven cancers

byCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterIn an early proof-of-concept success, a team led by experts at Cincinnati Children's reports that mice induced to develop brain tumors feat