New gene found for a deadly childhood cancer offers possibility of targeted drug therapy

by Children's Cancer Institute AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNeuroblastoma accounts for 15% of total childhood cancer deaths. The survival rate of high-risk neuroblastoma patients is 50%.For t

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New gene found for a deadly childhood cancer offers possibility of targeted drug therapy

by Children's Cancer Institute AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNeuroblastoma accounts for 15% of total childhood cancer deaths. The survival rate of high-risk neuroblastoma patients is 50%.For t

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Breakthrough in understanding of how cancer spreads could lead to better treatments

by Cancer Research UKNALCN loss-of-function in aggressive cancers.a, Differential gene expression between normal PROM1+gastric cells andP1KP-GAC cells (downregulated ion channels are

Updated on: February 18,2024 13

Breakthrough in understanding of how cancer spreads could lead to better treatments

by Cancer Research UKNALCN loss-of-function in aggressive cancers.a, Differential gene expression between normal PROM1+gastric cells andP1KP-GAC cells (downregulated ion channels are

Updated on:February 18,2024 13

Phase 1 study shows novel KRAS inhibitor well tolerated by patients with adenocarcinoma and non-small cell lung cancer

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerLung CA seen on CXR. Credit:CC BY-SA 4.0James Heilman, MD/WikipediaA clinical trial testing the toxicity of a KRAS inhibitor demons

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Phase 1 study shows novel KRAS inhibitor well tolerated by patients with adenocarcinoma and non-small cell lung cancer

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerLung CA seen on CXR. Credit:CC BY-SA 4.0James Heilman, MD/WikipediaA clinical trial testing the toxicity of a KRAS inhibitor demons

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How a bereaved mom is helping researchers improve palliative care

by Erin Digitale,Stanford University Medical CenterJamila Hassan participated in research about end-of-life care for children after losing her son Omar to cancer in 2012. Credit: Courtesy of the

Updated on: January 04,2024 9

How a bereaved mom is helping researchers improve palliative care

by Erin Digitale,Stanford University Medical CenterJamila Hassan participated in research about end-of-life care for children after losing her son Omar to cancer in 2012. Credit: Courtesy of the

Updated on:January 04,2024 9

AAD releases new guidelines for the tx of cutaneous melanoma

(HealthDay)—New guidelines have been released for the treatment of primary cutaneous melanoma, according to a report from the American Academy of Dermatology published online Nov. 1 in theJourna

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AAD releases new guidelines for the tx of cutaneous melanoma

(HealthDay)—New guidelines have been released for the treatment of primary cutaneous melanoma, according to a report from the American Academy of Dermatology published online Nov. 1 in theJourna

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Research finds that life-saving intervention is not risk-free in pediatric patients

by Rachel Sauer,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBlood transfusion is a vital and lifesaving intervention in a broad range of scenarios, from trauma response to cancer

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Research finds that life-saving intervention is not risk-free in pediatric patients

by Rachel Sauer,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBlood transfusion is a vital and lifesaving intervention in a broad range of scenarios, from trauma response to cancer

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Researchers compare tumor characteristics, survival outcome of different bile duct cancers

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainCholangiocarcinoma (CCA) or bile duct cancer, is a rare, aggressive liver cancer with a poor prognosis, which occurs mostly in peop

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Researchers compare tumor characteristics, survival outcome of different bile duct cancers

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainCholangiocarcinoma (CCA) or bile duct cancer, is a rare, aggressive liver cancer with a poor prognosis, which occurs mostly in peop

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Starving cancer cells of fat may improve cancer treatment

byVan Andel Research InstituteLipid limitation decreases levels of storage lipids and increases levels of some PUFA-containing PEs and PCs. Credit:Cell Chemical Biology(2024). DOI: 1

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Starving cancer cells of fat may improve cancer treatment

byVan Andel Research InstituteLipid limitation decreases levels of storage lipids and increases levels of some PUFA-containing PEs and PCs. Credit:Cell Chemical Biology(2024). DOI: 1

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Researchers identify drug resistance factors for advanced prostate cancer

by Mayo ClinicThe DNA/RNA processing used both single sample and multi-sample analyses as part of the processing. Credit:Molecular Cancer Research(2022). DOI: 10.1158/1541-7786.MCR-22

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Researchers identify drug resistance factors for advanced prostate cancer

by Mayo ClinicThe DNA/RNA processing used both single sample and multi-sample analyses as part of the processing. Credit:Molecular Cancer Research(2022). DOI: 10.1158/1541-7786.MCR-22

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In situ, invasive melanoma diagnoses decreased in 2020

by Elana GotkineDuring 2020, there were decreases seen for in situ and invasive melanoma diagnoses, according to a research letter published online Sept. 6 inJAMA Dermatology.Daniel Y. Kim, from

Updated on: January 29,2024 12

In situ, invasive melanoma diagnoses decreased in 2020

by Elana GotkineDuring 2020, there were decreases seen for in situ and invasive melanoma diagnoses, according to a research letter published online Sept. 6 inJAMA Dermatology.Daniel Y. Kim, from

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Researchers report new approach to treating incurable leukemia in children

by University of ZurichFrequent and often incurable: Child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: University Children’s Hospital ZurichAcute lymphoblastic leukemia is the most common form of

Updated on: July 02,2024 4

Researchers report new approach to treating incurable leukemia in children

by University of ZurichFrequent and often incurable: Child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: University Children’s Hospital ZurichAcute lymphoblastic leukemia is the most common form of

Updated on:July 02,2024 4

Colorectal cancer is rising among younger adults: Some states want to boost awareness

by Tim Henderson, Stateline.orgCredit: Francisco Farias Jr/public domainResponding to new research on the rising incidence of colorectal cancer among younger adults, some states are trying to boost pu

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Colorectal cancer is rising among younger adults: Some states want to boost awareness

by Tim Henderson, Stateline.orgCredit: Francisco Farias Jr/public domainResponding to new research on the rising incidence of colorectal cancer among younger adults, some states are trying to boost pu

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