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Decrease in breast cancer mortality rate continues. Wide gap for Black women remains stagnant

Decrease in breast cancer mortality rate continues. Wide gap for Black women remains stagnant

byAmerican Cancer SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile breast cancer death rates dropped by 43% from 1989 to 2020, Black women continue to be 40% more likely to die from the disease de

Decrease in breast cancer mortality rate continues. Wide gap for Black women remains stagnant

byAmerican Cancer SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile breast cancer death rates dropped by 43% from 1989 to 2020, Black women continue to be 40% more likely to die from the disease de
Study could help explain why certain brain tumors don't respond well to immunotherapy

Study could help explain why certain brain tumors don't respond well to immunotherapy

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study led by researchers at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center sheds new light on why tumors that have spread

Study could help explain why certain brain tumors don't respond well to immunotherapy

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study led by researchers at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center sheds new light on why tumors that have spread
Experts explore the underlying biology of cancer and potential therapeutic strategies

Experts explore the underlying biology of cancer and potential therapeutic strategies

by Beijing Zhongke Journal Publising Co.ABBS: a special issue focused on mechanism-based studies. Credit: Beijing Zhongke Journal Publising Co. Ltd.Cancer's global impact is severe, affecting mill

Experts explore the underlying biology of cancer and potential therapeutic strategies

by Beijing Zhongke Journal Publising Co.ABBS: a special issue focused on mechanism-based studies. Credit: Beijing Zhongke Journal Publising Co. Ltd.Cancer's global impact is severe, affecting mill
Researchers develop liquid biopsy test for pediatric solid tumors

Researchers develop liquid biopsy test for pediatric solid tumors

by Children's Hospital Los AngelesCopy number alteration detection in liquid biopsies of pediatric solid tumor patients. Summary of copy number alteration (CNA) detection and disease status a

Researchers develop liquid biopsy test for pediatric solid tumors

by Children's Hospital Los AngelesCopy number alteration detection in liquid biopsies of pediatric solid tumor patients. Summary of copy number alteration (CNA) detection and disease status a
A molecule that regulates the development of cancer in a variety of human tumors

A molecule that regulates the development of cancer in a variety of human tumors

by Dr. Sonia Guil,Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstituteThe main authors of the study, from left to right: Dr. Lourdes Farré, Dr. Sonia Guil and Ph.D. fellow Cristina Oliveira. Credit: Dr.

A molecule that regulates the development of cancer in a variety of human tumors

by Dr. Sonia Guil,Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstituteThe main authors of the study, from left to right: Dr. Lourdes Farré, Dr. Sonia Guil and Ph.D. fellow Cristina Oliveira. Credit: Dr.
Biosensor detects brain tumors with less than a drop of blood

Biosensor detects brain tumors with less than a drop of blood

byAmerican Chemical SocietyGraphical abstract. Credit:ACS Nano(2022). DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c04187Despite significant advances, mortality from brain tumors remains high with five-yea

Biosensor detects brain tumors with less than a drop of blood

byAmerican Chemical SocietyGraphical abstract. Credit:ACS Nano(2022). DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c04187Despite significant advances, mortality from brain tumors remains high with five-yea
Adding pembrolizumab to chemo improves survival in cervical cancer, finds study

Adding pembrolizumab to chemo improves survival in cervical cancer, finds study

by Elana GotkineFor women with persistent, recurrent, or metastatic cervical cancer, adding pembrolizumab to chemotherapy, with or without bevacizumab, is associated with improved overall and progress

Adding pembrolizumab to chemo improves survival in cervical cancer, finds study

by Elana GotkineFor women with persistent, recurrent, or metastatic cervical cancer, adding pembrolizumab to chemotherapy, with or without bevacizumab, is associated with improved overall and progress
New study uncovers key culprit behind pediatric brain cancer metastasis

New study uncovers key culprit behind pediatric brain cancer metastasis

byUniversity of Pittsburgha, A heatmap of gene expression in the four MB subgroups (G3, group 4 (G4), SHH and WNT) and in unaffected (normal) tissues. Twofold change; false discovery rate (FDR) 

New study uncovers key culprit behind pediatric brain cancer metastasis

byUniversity of Pittsburgha, A heatmap of gene expression in the four MB subgroups (G3, group 4 (G4), SHH and WNT) and in unaffected (normal) tissues. Twofold change; false discovery rate (FDR) 
Researchers identify innovative strategy with potential to enhance bowel cancer treatment

Researchers identify innovative strategy with potential to enhance bowel cancer treatment

by University of GalwayGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112475Researchers at University of Galway studying cell interactions in bowel cancer h

Researchers identify innovative strategy with potential to enhance bowel cancer treatment

by University of GalwayGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112475Researchers at University of Galway studying cell interactions in bowel cancer h
ACO enrollment ups appropriateness of CA screening

ACO enrollment ups appropriateness of CA screening

(HealthDay)—Enrollment in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is associated with a reduction in breast cancer screening and an increase in colorectal cancer

ACO enrollment ups appropriateness of CA screening

(HealthDay)—Enrollment in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is associated with a reduction in breast cancer screening and an increase in colorectal cancer
Disease progression, adverse radiation effects found to be low in patients undergoing preoperative SRS

Disease progression, adverse radiation effects found to be low in patients undergoing preoperative SRS

by Atrium Health Wake Forest BaptistCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCancer that spreads to the brain from another part of the body such as lung or breast is called a metastatic brain tumor. As metas

Disease progression, adverse radiation effects found to be low in patients undergoing preoperative SRS

by Atrium Health Wake Forest BaptistCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCancer that spreads to the brain from another part of the body such as lung or breast is called a metastatic brain tumor. As metas
Mouse study suggests new therapeutic strategy to reduce cardiovascular disease in cancer survivors

Mouse study suggests new therapeutic strategy to reduce cardiovascular disease in cancer survivors

byRockefeller University PressA mouse model of cardiac toxicity following DNA damage. (A) Schematic representation of experimental model of radiation-induced cardiac toxicity and timeline cardio

Mouse study suggests new therapeutic strategy to reduce cardiovascular disease in cancer survivors

byRockefeller University PressA mouse model of cardiac toxicity following DNA damage. (A) Schematic representation of experimental model of radiation-induced cardiac toxicity and timeline cardio