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In fight against prostate cancer, caring for mental health is a growing priority

In fight against prostate cancer, caring for mental health is a growing priority

by Anthony King,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineCredit: AI-generated imageProstate cancer is the second most common cancer in men and its diagnosis—and treatment—can take a tol

In fight against prostate cancer, caring for mental health is a growing priority

by Anthony King,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineCredit: AI-generated imageProstate cancer is the second most common cancer in men and its diagnosis—and treatment—can take a tol
Immune cells assemble to boost the effects of chemotherapy in pancreatic cancer

Immune cells assemble to boost the effects of chemotherapy in pancreatic cancer

by Queen Mary, University of LondonAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainA new study from Queen Mary University of London has

Immune cells assemble to boost the effects of chemotherapy in pancreatic cancer

by Queen Mary, University of LondonAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainA new study from Queen Mary University of London has
Certain cancers will likely rise exponentially due to COVID-19 screening delays

Certain cancers will likely rise exponentially due to COVID-19 screening delays

byAmerican College of SurgeonsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDelays in cancer screening during the COVID-19 pandemic will likely cause a significant increase in cancer cases that could have b

Certain cancers will likely rise exponentially due to COVID-19 screening delays

byAmerican College of SurgeonsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDelays in cancer screening during the COVID-19 pandemic will likely cause a significant increase in cancer cases that could have b
Having more babies lowers the risk of endometrial cancer, study finds

Having more babies lowers the risk of endometrial cancer, study finds

by Institute for Molecular BioscienceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Queensland research has revealed that having more babies reduces a woman's risk of endometrial cancer.Dr. Gunn-

Having more babies lowers the risk of endometrial cancer, study finds

by Institute for Molecular BioscienceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Queensland research has revealed that having more babies reduces a woman's risk of endometrial cancer.Dr. Gunn-
Current PSA monitoring ignores risk to some prostate cancer survivors

Current PSA monitoring ignores risk to some prostate cancer survivors

by Scott Maier,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: University of California, San FranciscoProstate cancer survivors make up the largest group, 41 percent, of male cancer survivors. In

Current PSA monitoring ignores risk to some prostate cancer survivors

by Scott Maier,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: University of California, San FranciscoProstate cancer survivors make up the largest group, 41 percent, of male cancer survivors. In
Researchers publish consensus statement on patient selection and appropriate use of Lu-177 PSMA-617 radionuclide therapy

Researchers publish consensus statement on patient selection and appropriate use of Lu-177 PSMA-617 radionuclide therapy

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingProstate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image GalleryThe Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) has issued a new consensus statement t

Researchers publish consensus statement on patient selection and appropriate use of Lu-177 PSMA-617 radionuclide therapy

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingProstate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image GalleryThe Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) has issued a new consensus statement t
Tumors form temporary structures to avoid immunotherapy treatments

Tumors form temporary structures to avoid immunotherapy treatments

byeLifeTumor-reactive T cells induce transient cell-in-cell structure. (A) Mean percentage of cell-in-cell tumor formations following incubation of B16F10 cells with immune cells (n=4). (B) Repr

Tumors form temporary structures to avoid immunotherapy treatments

byeLifeTumor-reactive T cells induce transient cell-in-cell structure. (A) Mean percentage of cell-in-cell tumor formations following incubation of B16F10 cells with immune cells (n=4). (B) Repr
Wide variation in bowel cancer rates after colonoscopies in England

Wide variation in bowel cancer rates after colonoscopies in England

by British Medical JournalBowel cancer survivor John Barnes. Credit: University of LeedsSubstantial variation exists between colonoscopy providers in rates of bowel cancer up to three years after

Wide variation in bowel cancer rates after colonoscopies in England

by British Medical JournalBowel cancer survivor John Barnes. Credit: University of LeedsSubstantial variation exists between colonoscopy providers in rates of bowel cancer up to three years after
The connection between diet, obesity, and cancer: Nutrition experts explore the evidence

The connection between diet, obesity, and cancer: Nutrition experts explore the evidence

by ElsevierObesity is associated with increased risk of developing and dying from the following cancers: breast (in postmenopausal women), ovarian, liver, gallbladder, kidney (renal cell), colon,

The connection between diet, obesity, and cancer: Nutrition experts explore the evidence

by ElsevierObesity is associated with increased risk of developing and dying from the following cancers: breast (in postmenopausal women), ovarian, liver, gallbladder, kidney (renal cell), colon,
New study shows certain blood pressure drugs could boost the efficacy of cancer immunotherapy

New study shows certain blood pressure drugs could boost the efficacy of cancer immunotherapy

byLudwig Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA Ludwig Cancer Research study has shown that some molecules previously used to treat hypertension might also help the immune system to b

New study shows certain blood pressure drugs could boost the efficacy of cancer immunotherapy

byLudwig Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA Ludwig Cancer Research study has shown that some molecules previously used to treat hypertension might also help the immune system to b
AI's ability to detect tumor cells could be key to more accurate bone cancer prognoses

AI's ability to detect tumor cells could be key to more accurate bone cancer prognoses

byKyushu UniversityResearchers from Kyushu University, Japan have developed a novel deep-learning model which can accurately estimate viable tumor cell density from pathological images of osteos

AI's ability to detect tumor cells could be key to more accurate bone cancer prognoses

byKyushu UniversityResearchers from Kyushu University, Japan have developed a novel deep-learning model which can accurately estimate viable tumor cell density from pathological images of osteos
Study finds that diabetes may hasten breast cancer tumor growth and stiffness

Study finds that diabetes may hasten breast cancer tumor growth and stiffness

byVanderbilt UniversityHyperglycemia increases tumor growth through promoting cell proliferation. (A) Weekly average tumor volume measurements for nondiabetic (Ctrl), diabetic (STZ), and diabeti

Study finds that diabetes may hasten breast cancer tumor growth and stiffness

byVanderbilt UniversityHyperglycemia increases tumor growth through promoting cell proliferation. (A) Weekly average tumor volume measurements for nondiabetic (Ctrl), diabetic (STZ), and diabeti