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A new way to predict complications after larynx cancer surgery

A new way to predict complications after larynx cancer surgery

by Nicole Fawcett,University of MichiganRebecca Hoesli, M.D., and Matthew Spector, M.D., evaluate an image from the study Credit: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer CenterA technique that illum

A new way to predict complications after larynx cancer surgery

by Nicole Fawcett,University of MichiganRebecca Hoesli, M.D., and Matthew Spector, M.D., evaluate an image from the study Credit: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer CenterA technique that illum
Researchers discover a new form of immunotherapy

Researchers discover a new form of immunotherapy

by Aarhus UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new form of immunotherapy that has so far been tested on mice makes it probable that oncologists in the future may be able to treat some of the pati

Researchers discover a new form of immunotherapy

by Aarhus UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new form of immunotherapy that has so far been tested on mice makes it probable that oncologists in the future may be able to treat some of the pati
Team successfully generates mouse models for two subtypes of multiple myeloma

Team successfully generates mouse models for two subtypes of multiple myeloma

by Catarina Pietschmann,Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineLeft: Normal bone marrow in the control animals with stained myeloid cells. Right: Bone marrow in the transgenic animals with pl

Team successfully generates mouse models for two subtypes of multiple myeloma

by Catarina Pietschmann,Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineLeft: Normal bone marrow in the control animals with stained myeloid cells. Right: Bone marrow in the transgenic animals with pl
Exome sequencing identifies those with cancer predisposition syndromes missed by current screening guidelines

Exome sequencing identifies those with cancer predisposition syndromes missed by current screening guidelines

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAmong individuals who consented to whole-exome sequencing and were identified as carriers of predisposition genes for h

Exome sequencing identifies those with cancer predisposition syndromes missed by current screening guidelines

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAmong individuals who consented to whole-exome sequencing and were identified as carriers of predisposition genes for h
Encyclopedic tumor analysis for guiding treatment of advanced, broadly refractory cancers

Encyclopedic tumor analysis for guiding treatment of advanced, broadly refractory cancers

by OncotargetCONSORT diagram. Credit: Ajay SrinivasanRESILIENT was a single arm, open label, phase II/III study to test if label agnostic therapy regimens guided by Encyclopedic Tumor Analysis can off

Encyclopedic tumor analysis for guiding treatment of advanced, broadly refractory cancers

by OncotargetCONSORT diagram. Credit: Ajay SrinivasanRESILIENT was a single arm, open label, phase II/III study to test if label agnostic therapy regimens guided by Encyclopedic Tumor Analysis can off
Study confirms long-term benefits of weight loss surgery in the prevention of cancer

Study confirms long-term benefits of weight loss surgery in the prevention of cancer

by The Obesity SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAfter adding follow-up years, increased sample sizes and examining multiple surgical procedures, new research shows bariatric surgery is ass

Study confirms long-term benefits of weight loss surgery in the prevention of cancer

by The Obesity SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAfter adding follow-up years, increased sample sizes and examining multiple surgical procedures, new research shows bariatric surgery is ass
More accurate biomarkers needed to ensure melanomas are spotted

More accurate biomarkers needed to ensure melanomas are spotted

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: AI-generated imageNew biomarkers to improve skin cancer detection and avoid delays in treatment are being developed by researchers at the University of Sou

More accurate biomarkers needed to ensure melanomas are spotted

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: AI-generated imageNew biomarkers to improve skin cancer detection and avoid delays in treatment are being developed by researchers at the University of Sou
Metastasis enablers: Findings could unlock new ovarian cancer treatments

Metastasis enablers: Findings could unlock new ovarian cancer treatments

by Tom Ziemer,University of Wisconsin-MadisonBiomedical engineering professor Pam Kreeger and other lab members have teased out how one type of immune cells helps cancer cells attach in the peri

Metastasis enablers: Findings could unlock new ovarian cancer treatments

by Tom Ziemer,University of Wisconsin-MadisonBiomedical engineering professor Pam Kreeger and other lab members have teased out how one type of immune cells helps cancer cells attach in the peri
New drug combination shows promise for common pediatric brain tumor

New drug combination shows promise for common pediatric brain tumor

by Larry Frum,Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineThe introduction of everolimus with carboplatin treatment induces DNA damage in tumor cells and kills them. Credit: Johns Hopkins Kimmel

New drug combination shows promise for common pediatric brain tumor

by Larry Frum,Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineThe introduction of everolimus with carboplatin treatment induces DNA damage in tumor cells and kills them. Credit: Johns Hopkins Kimmel
Scientists discover new survival strategy for oxygen-starved pancreatic cancer cells

Scientists discover new survival strategy for oxygen-starved pancreatic cancer cells

by Monica May,Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainOxygen is essential to life. When fast-growing tumor cells run out of oxygen, they quickly sprout new blo

Scientists discover new survival strategy for oxygen-starved pancreatic cancer cells

by Monica May,Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainOxygen is essential to life. When fast-growing tumor cells run out of oxygen, they quickly sprout new blo
Study finds females have lower salivary flow than males before and after radiation therapy for head, neck cancer

Study finds females have lower salivary flow than males before and after radiation therapy for head, neck cancer

byUniversity of ConnecticutCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainReduced salivary flow, or hyposalivation, can cause an increased risk for tooth decay and other mouth conditions. Measuring salivary

Study finds females have lower salivary flow than males before and after radiation therapy for head, neck cancer

byUniversity of ConnecticutCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainReduced salivary flow, or hyposalivation, can cause an increased risk for tooth decay and other mouth conditions. Measuring salivary
Researchers zero in on molecular fingerprint for prostate cancer

Researchers zero in on molecular fingerprint for prostate cancer

by University of South AustraliaCredit: University of South AustraliaSix cancers that claim more than 23,000 Australian lives each year1 should be prioritised for research that makes it possible

Researchers zero in on molecular fingerprint for prostate cancer

by University of South AustraliaCredit: University of South AustraliaSix cancers that claim more than 23,000 Australian lives each year1 should be prioritised for research that makes it possible