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Effect of religiosity/spirituality on ovarian cancer diagnosis in African American women

Effect of religiosity/spirituality on ovarian cancer diagnosis in African American women

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishersAn examination of data from a multi-center case-control study of ovarian cancer in African American women found that women who re

Effect of religiosity/spirituality on ovarian cancer diagnosis in African American women

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishersAn examination of data from a multi-center case-control study of ovarian cancer in African American women found that women who re
Renowned tumor suppressor has prominent role in tissue repair, study finds

Renowned tumor suppressor has prominent role in tissue repair, study finds

by Krista Conger,Stanford UniversityCredit: AI-generated imageA protein famed among scientists and clinicians for its ability to suppress the development of many types of tumors may just be moon

Renowned tumor suppressor has prominent role in tissue repair, study finds

by Krista Conger,Stanford UniversityCredit: AI-generated imageA protein famed among scientists and clinicians for its ability to suppress the development of many types of tumors may just be moon
Numbers count in the genetics of moles and melanomas

Numbers count in the genetics of moles and melanomas

by University of QueenslandReticular naevi pattern (left) Gene variations: MTAP, PLA2G6, MITF. Globular naevi pattern (right) Gene variations: IRF4. Credit: University of QueenslandUniversity of

Numbers count in the genetics of moles and melanomas

by University of QueenslandReticular naevi pattern (left) Gene variations: MTAP, PLA2G6, MITF. Globular naevi pattern (right) Gene variations: IRF4. Credit: University of QueenslandUniversity of
Self-testing cervical cancer screening could save Māori women's lives

Self-testing cervical cancer screening could save Māori women's lives

by Victoria University of WellingtonElectron micrograph of a negatively stained human papilloma virus (HPV) which occurs in human warts. Credit: public domainCervical cancer is the second leading

Self-testing cervical cancer screening could save Māori women's lives

by Victoria University of WellingtonElectron micrograph of a negatively stained human papilloma virus (HPV) which occurs in human warts. Credit: public domainCervical cancer is the second leading
Researchers identify a regulator of breast cancer development

Researchers identify a regulator of breast cancer development

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterBreast cancer stem cells (BCSCs) are responsible for breast carcinogenesis. Researchers' work reveals potential targets for killing BCSCs to prevent breast tu

Researchers identify a regulator of breast cancer development

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterBreast cancer stem cells (BCSCs) are responsible for breast carcinogenesis. Researchers' work reveals potential targets for killing BCSCs to prevent breast tu
AI can predict brain cancer patients' survival

AI can predict brain cancer patients' survival

byKing's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research shows that artificial intelligence (AI) can predict whether adult patients with brain cancer will survive more than eight months

AI can predict brain cancer patients' survival

byKing's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research shows that artificial intelligence (AI) can predict whether adult patients with brain cancer will survive more than eight months
New report presents a global plan to combat prostate cancer

New report presents a global plan to combat prostate cancer

by University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnnual prostate cancer cases worldwide are projected to double by the year 2040, and annual deaths are

New report presents a global plan to combat prostate cancer

by University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnnual prostate cancer cases worldwide are projected to double by the year 2040, and annual deaths are
Liver cancer: Molecular signaling pathway of tumor development decoded

Liver cancer: Molecular signaling pathway of tumor development decoded

byMedical University of ViennaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs a malignant disease of the liver cells, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the main causes of cancer-related deaths. Whil

Liver cancer: Molecular signaling pathway of tumor development decoded

byMedical University of ViennaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs a malignant disease of the liver cells, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the main causes of cancer-related deaths. Whil
Study suggests chromosomal errors may hinder some aggressive tumors

Study suggests chromosomal errors may hinder some aggressive tumors

by Julie Vera,Mayo ClinicGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.100937Chromosomal errors are a hallmark of cancer cells. Defects in the geno

Study suggests chromosomal errors may hinder some aggressive tumors

by Julie Vera,Mayo ClinicGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.100937Chromosomal errors are a hallmark of cancer cells. Defects in the geno
Newest data links inflammation to chemo-brain

Newest data links inflammation to chemo-brain

by University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: University of Rochester Medical CenterInflammation in the blood plays a key role in "chemo-brain," according to a published pilot study

Newest data links inflammation to chemo-brain

by University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: University of Rochester Medical CenterInflammation in the blood plays a key role in "chemo-brain," according to a published pilot study
Unique approach to treatment of rare and aggressive blood cancers

Unique approach to treatment of rare and aggressive blood cancers

by Julia Short,Cardiff UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA unique approach to targeting the abnormal T-cells that cause T-cell lymphomas could offer hope to patients with the aggressive and dif

Unique approach to treatment of rare and aggressive blood cancers

by Julia Short,Cardiff UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA unique approach to targeting the abnormal T-cells that cause T-cell lymphomas could offer hope to patients with the aggressive and dif
Researchers publish findings that could help prevent side effects for breast cancer patients

Researchers publish findings that could help prevent side effects for breast cancer patients

by Indiana University School of MedicineA breast cancer cell, photographed by a scanning electron microscope. Credit: Bruce Wetzel and Harry Schaefer, National Cancer Institute, National Institut

Researchers publish findings that could help prevent side effects for breast cancer patients

by Indiana University School of MedicineA breast cancer cell, photographed by a scanning electron microscope. Credit: Bruce Wetzel and Harry Schaefer, National Cancer Institute, National Institut