'Bet hedging' explains the efficacy of many combination cancer therapies

by Harvard Medical SchoolKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHThe efficacy of many FDA-approved cancer drug combinations is not due to synergistic interactions between drugs, but rat

Updated on: March 14,2024 18

'Bet hedging' explains the efficacy of many combination cancer therapies

by Harvard Medical SchoolKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHThe efficacy of many FDA-approved cancer drug combinations is not due to synergistic interactions between drugs, but rat

Updated on:March 14,2024 18

Molecular mechanisms regulating prostate cancer hypoxia identified

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityMicrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit: Wikipedia,CC BY-SA 3.0A Northwestern Medicine

Updated on: January 02,2024 9

Molecular mechanisms regulating prostate cancer hypoxia identified

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityMicrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit: Wikipedia,CC BY-SA 3.0A Northwestern Medicine

Updated on:January 02,2024 9

Real-world data suggests stopping immunotherapy after two years is reasonable in patients with advanced lung cancer

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOver the past decade, the approval of immune checkpoint inhibitors has revolutionized treatment fo

Updated on: January 04,2024 7

Real-world data suggests stopping immunotherapy after two years is reasonable in patients with advanced lung cancer

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOver the past decade, the approval of immune checkpoint inhibitors has revolutionized treatment fo

Updated on:January 04,2024 7

Blocking glycogen, a key energy source, could slow or prevent ovarian cancer spread

by University of Chicago Medical CenterPathways of early (proliferation) and late (proliferation, invasion and widespread) metastasis. Credit: Study authors working withCell MetabolismIn ne

Updated on: April 01,2024 11

Blocking glycogen, a key energy source, could slow or prevent ovarian cancer spread

by University of Chicago Medical CenterPathways of early (proliferation) and late (proliferation, invasion and widespread) metastasis. Credit: Study authors working withCell MetabolismIn ne

Updated on:April 01,2024 11

Study finds Medicare advantage may put complex cancer surgery patients at a disadvantage

by Zen Logsdon,City of Hope National Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn analysis by researchers at City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in

Updated on: January 23,2024 10

Study finds Medicare advantage may put complex cancer surgery patients at a disadvantage

by Zen Logsdon,City of Hope National Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn analysis by researchers at City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in

Updated on:January 23,2024 10

Researchers discuss reassessing COVID-19 precautions in 2023

by Impact Journals LLCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new editorial paper titled "Reassessing the risks and benefits of COVID-19 precautions in 2023" has been published inOncotarget

Updated on: January 30,2024 17

Researchers discuss reassessing COVID-19 precautions in 2023

by Impact Journals LLCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new editorial paper titled "Reassessing the risks and benefits of COVID-19 precautions in 2023" has been published inOncotarget

Updated on:January 30,2024 17

Lymph node-like structures may trigger the demise of cancer tumors

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineTertiary lymphoid structure. Credit: Daniel ShuA newly described stage of a lymph node-like structure seen in liver tumors after presurgical immunoth

Updated on: November 11,2024 0

Lymph node-like structures may trigger the demise of cancer tumors

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineTertiary lymphoid structure. Credit: Daniel ShuA newly described stage of a lymph node-like structure seen in liver tumors after presurgical immunoth

Updated on:November 11,2024 0

Blocking a survival mechanism could tackle melanoma treatment resistance

by Cancer Research UKAdding an inhibitor compound to cancer cells for analysis of how it affects cell signalling, growth and survival. Credit: the Babraham InstituteThe effectiveness of current t

Updated on: April 01,2024 15

Blocking a survival mechanism could tackle melanoma treatment resistance

by Cancer Research UKAdding an inhibitor compound to cancer cells for analysis of how it affects cell signalling, growth and survival. Credit: the Babraham InstituteThe effectiveness of current t

Updated on:April 01,2024 15

Enhanced recovery program shown to successfully reduce opioid use after pancreatic cancer surgery

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBy improving hospital care pathways, researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center succes

Updated on: January 30,2024 19

Enhanced recovery program shown to successfully reduce opioid use after pancreatic cancer surgery

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBy improving hospital care pathways, researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center succes

Updated on:January 30,2024 19

Can liquid biopsies compete with scopes and scans in cancer diagnosis?

by Ricki Lewis,Public Library of ScienceInvasion and metastasis.March isNational Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the perfect time to bring up the value of colonoscopies and mammograms.

Updated on: May 05,2024 15

Can liquid biopsies compete with scopes and scans in cancer diagnosis?

by Ricki Lewis,Public Library of ScienceInvasion and metastasis.March isNational Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the perfect time to bring up the value of colonoscopies and mammograms.

Updated on:May 05,2024 15

The inaugural Sony-Nature Tech Women Award announced, with four winners

Updated on: February 17,2025 0

The inaugural Sony-Nature Tech Women Award announced, with four winners

Updated on:February 17,2025 0

Adding new vaccine type to leading immunotherapy dramatically reduced melanoma recurrence

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe combination of an experimental mRNA vaccine with an immunotherapy reduced the likelihood of melanoma recurring or causing death by 44% w

Updated on: February 20,2024 15

Adding new vaccine type to leading immunotherapy dramatically reduced melanoma recurrence

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe combination of an experimental mRNA vaccine with an immunotherapy reduced the likelihood of melanoma recurring or causing death by 44% w

Updated on:February 20,2024 15