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New data informs treatment of blood cancer during pregnancy

New data informs treatment of blood cancer during pregnancy

byAmerican Society of HematologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainToday,Blood Advancespublished a study revealing that patients with relapsed/refractory (r/r) lymphoma during pregnanc

New data informs treatment of blood cancer during pregnancy

byAmerican Society of HematologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainToday,Blood Advancespublished a study revealing that patients with relapsed/refractory (r/r) lymphoma during pregnanc
Researchers review use of MRI to identify brain cancer biomarkers

Researchers review use of MRI to identify brain cancer biomarkers

byKing's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences (BMEIS) have published asystematic reviewin&n

Researchers review use of MRI to identify brain cancer biomarkers

byKing's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences (BMEIS) have published asystematic reviewin&n
A CAR T cell therapy for advanced ovarian cancer developed

A CAR T cell therapy for advanced ovarian cancer developed

by City of Hope National Medical CenterMembrane-bound IL-12 engineered TAG72-CAR T cells induce higher IFNγ, T-cell expansion, and anti-tumor activity in vitro.a–cTumor cell killing o

A CAR T cell therapy for advanced ovarian cancer developed

by City of Hope National Medical CenterMembrane-bound IL-12 engineered TAG72-CAR T cells induce higher IFNγ, T-cell expansion, and anti-tumor activity in vitro.a–cTumor cell killing o
New cervical screening test could predict cell changes years before they occur

New cervical screening test could predict cell changes years before they occur

byUniversity College LondonDistribution of the WID-CIN index in the diagnostic validation set (A). Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve corresponding to the diagnostic validation set wi

New cervical screening test could predict cell changes years before they occur

byUniversity College LondonDistribution of the WID-CIN index in the diagnostic validation set (A). Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve corresponding to the diagnostic validation set wi
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
Fluidity predicts aggressiveness of cancerous tumors, study

Fluidity predicts aggressiveness of cancerous tumors, study

by Leipzig UniversityTumour-associated microscopic effects such as the liquification or increased fluidity of cancer cells have an effect on the tumour’s macroscopic mechanical properties. These

Fluidity predicts aggressiveness of cancerous tumors, study

by Leipzig UniversityTumour-associated microscopic effects such as the liquification or increased fluidity of cancer cells have an effect on the tumour’s macroscopic mechanical properties. These
New approaches to personalized treatment for small cell lung cancer

New approaches to personalized treatment for small cell lung cancer

by Johannes Angerer,Medical University of ViennaProteomic analysis of small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) cell lines highlights molecular heterogeneity: (A) The mRNA expression of key genes ASCL1, NEU

New approaches to personalized treatment for small cell lung cancer

by Johannes Angerer,Medical University of ViennaProteomic analysis of small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) cell lines highlights molecular heterogeneity: (A) The mRNA expression of key genes ASCL1, NEU
Longer exclusive breastfeeding may lower risk for childhood hematologic cancers

Longer exclusive breastfeeding may lower risk for childhood hematologic cancers

by Lori SolomonExclusive breastfeeding duration of at least three months may decrease the risk for childhood hematologic cancers, according to a study published online March 26 inJAMA Network Op

Longer exclusive breastfeeding may lower risk for childhood hematologic cancers

by Lori SolomonExclusive breastfeeding duration of at least three months may decrease the risk for childhood hematologic cancers, according to a study published online March 26 inJAMA Network Op
Study examines race-based differences in social support needs among breast cancer patients

Study examines race-based differences in social support needs among breast cancer patients

by WileyCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthIn aPsycho-Oncologystudy of 28 women who were being treated for breast cancer and were participating in

Study examines race-based differences in social support needs among breast cancer patients

by WileyCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthIn aPsycho-Oncologystudy of 28 women who were being treated for breast cancer and were participating in
Researchers find radiation not necessary for patients with low-risk breast cancer

Researchers find radiation not necessary for patients with low-risk breast cancer

by McMaster UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome women with early-stage, low-risk breast cancer may not need radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery, according to new research le

Researchers find radiation not necessary for patients with low-risk breast cancer

by McMaster UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome women with early-stage, low-risk breast cancer may not need radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery, according to new research le
A common genetic signature has been discovered among three cancer prone rare skin diseases

A common genetic signature has been discovered among three cancer prone rare skin diseases

by Carlos III University of MadridGene expression signature in fibroblasts from RDEB, KS and XPC patients, compared to healthy donors (a). An alteration common to the three diseases of 227 genes

A common genetic signature has been discovered among three cancer prone rare skin diseases

by Carlos III University of MadridGene expression signature in fibroblasts from RDEB, KS and XPC patients, compared to healthy donors (a). An alteration common to the three diseases of 227 genes
Cancer drug insight tactic could spell double trouble for tumours

Cancer drug insight tactic could spell double trouble for tumours

by University of EdinburghScientists hope to identify cancer drugs that work in a two-pronged approach -- by inducing errors when cancer cells divide packages of their DNA -- known as chromosomes

Cancer drug insight tactic could spell double trouble for tumours

by University of EdinburghScientists hope to identify cancer drugs that work in a two-pronged approach -- by inducing errors when cancer cells divide packages of their DNA -- known as chromosomes