Cancer biology graduate student travels 'ROCKy' road toward a cure for post-radiation dry mouth

by University of ArizonaWen Yu "Amy" Wong. Credit: Gaius J. AugustusThe United States is in the midst of a head-and-neck cancer epidemic. Although survival rates are relatively high—aft

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Cancer biology graduate student travels 'ROCKy' road toward a cure for post-radiation dry mouth

by University of ArizonaWen Yu "Amy" Wong. Credit: Gaius J. AugustusThe United States is in the midst of a head-and-neck cancer epidemic. Although survival rates are relatively high—aft

Updated on:March 12,2024 11

Study outlines targeted treatment option for aggressive breast cancer

by University of MarylandMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainNew findings put forth by the University of Maryland Fischell Department

Updated on: March 01,2024 12

Study outlines targeted treatment option for aggressive breast cancer

by University of MarylandMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainNew findings put forth by the University of Maryland Fischell Department

Updated on:March 01,2024 12

Pretherapy imaging and dosimetry offer personalized treatment planning for thyroid cancer patients

by Society of Nuclear MedicineExample of whole-body planar scans at 24 hours after123I-NaI administration at baseline, before selumetinib was administered (A), and after 4 weeks of treatmen

Updated on: February 01,2024 16

Pretherapy imaging and dosimetry offer personalized treatment planning for thyroid cancer patients

by Society of Nuclear MedicineExample of whole-body planar scans at 24 hours after123I-NaI administration at baseline, before selumetinib was administered (A), and after 4 weeks of treatmen

Updated on:February 01,2024 16

Female health workers need better radiation protection to minimize breast cancer risk, find researchers

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen working in health care who are regularly exposed to radiation from X-rays and other imaging procedures need better ionizing radia

Updated on: February 01,2024 15

Female health workers need better radiation protection to minimize breast cancer risk, find researchers

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen working in health care who are regularly exposed to radiation from X-rays and other imaging procedures need better ionizing radia

Updated on:February 01,2024 15

Low-dose radiotherapy boost helps prevent local recurrence with better cosmetic outcomes in young breast cancer patients

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Ima

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Low-dose radiotherapy boost helps prevent local recurrence with better cosmetic outcomes in young breast cancer patients

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Ima

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Social media can boost melanoma detection, research suggests

by Leila Okahata,University of OregonExamples of knowledge, self-efficacy, and control messages. Credit:JID Innovations(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xjidi.2023.100253Early detection is key

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Social media can boost melanoma detection, research suggests

by Leila Okahata,University of OregonExamples of knowledge, self-efficacy, and control messages. Credit:JID Innovations(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xjidi.2023.100253Early detection is key

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Everolimus inhibits angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis in TP53 mutant HNSCC via STAT3/HIF-1α/VEGF pathway

by Impact Journals LLCEverolimus reduces microvessel density (MVD) and lymphatic vessel density (LVD) in TP53 mutant HNSCC xenografts. Credit:Oncotarget(2023). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.283

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Everolimus inhibits angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis in TP53 mutant HNSCC via STAT3/HIF-1α/VEGF pathway

by Impact Journals LLCEverolimus reduces microvessel density (MVD) and lymphatic vessel density (LVD) in TP53 mutant HNSCC xenografts. Credit:Oncotarget(2023). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.283

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Genetic test identifies patients with triple negative breast cancer who are unlikely to respond to immunotherapies

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerProfessor Laura van 't Veer presented latest results from the I-SPY2 phase 2 clinical trial at the 14th European Breast Cancer Conferen

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Genetic test identifies patients with triple negative breast cancer who are unlikely to respond to immunotherapies

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerProfessor Laura van 't Veer presented latest results from the I-SPY2 phase 2 clinical trial at the 14th European Breast Cancer Conferen

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New mammogram rule gives women more details to guard against breast cancer

by Helena Oliviero, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new federal rule takes effect Tuesday that could potentially help more women spot breast cancer earlier. The FDA

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New mammogram rule gives women more details to guard against breast cancer

by Helena Oliviero, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new federal rule takes effect Tuesday that could potentially help more women spot breast cancer earlier. The FDA

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Researchers chart a course for understanding, preventing and treating young-onset colorectal cancer

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer among young people is increasing globally and rapidly. Experts expect it to become the leading cause of cancer d

Updated on: February 18,2024 13

Researchers chart a course for understanding, preventing and treating young-onset colorectal cancer

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer among young people is increasing globally and rapidly. Experts expect it to become the leading cause of cancer d

Updated on:February 18,2024 13

Study finds increase in women 65 and older dying of cervical cancer

by Stephanie Winn,UC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study conducted by UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers shows an alarming number of California women 65 and older ar

Updated on: January 23,2024 18

Study finds increase in women 65 and older dying of cervical cancer

by Stephanie Winn,UC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study conducted by UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers shows an alarming number of California women 65 and older ar

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Immune and tumor cell 'tug-of-war' controls anti-cancer activity, study finds

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalIntratumoral glutamine supplementation promotes cDC1-mediated anti-tumor immunity.a, Levels of glutamine and glucose in plasma and TIF of mice be

Updated on: January 23,2024 16

Immune and tumor cell 'tug-of-war' controls anti-cancer activity, study finds

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalIntratumoral glutamine supplementation promotes cDC1-mediated anti-tumor immunity.a, Levels of glutamine and glucose in plasma and TIF of mice be

Updated on:January 23,2024 16