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Study finds behavior matters far more to lifetime exposure to cancer-causing radiation than previously believed

Study finds behavior matters far more to lifetime exposure to cancer-causing radiation than previously believed

by Allie Miller,University of CalgaryResidential radon exposure periods modified by radon awareness behavior and test decision-making that can differ by age, sex/gender or parental status. Credi

Study finds behavior matters far more to lifetime exposure to cancer-causing radiation than previously believed

by Allie Miller,University of CalgaryResidential radon exposure periods modified by radon awareness behavior and test decision-making that can differ by age, sex/gender or parental status. Credi
Novel, non-invasive method to predict and reduce the relapse of childhood cancers

Novel, non-invasive method to predict and reduce the relapse of childhood cancers

by National University of SingaporeNeuroblastoma CTCs expressing characteristic markers are isolated using cell size-based separation. (A) Schema of experimental design and 3 serial timepoints wh

Novel, non-invasive method to predict and reduce the relapse of childhood cancers

by National University of SingaporeNeuroblastoma CTCs expressing characteristic markers are isolated using cell size-based separation. (A) Schema of experimental design and 3 serial timepoints wh
Wear and tear from lifelong stress can increase cancer mortality

Wear and tear from lifelong stress can increase cancer mortality

byMedical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityDr. Justin X. Moore. Credit: Mike Holahan, Augusta UniversityThe wear and tear on the body from chronic and lifelong stress can also lead to an

Wear and tear from lifelong stress can increase cancer mortality

byMedical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityDr. Justin X. Moore. Credit: Mike Holahan, Augusta UniversityThe wear and tear on the body from chronic and lifelong stress can also lead to an
How a specific metabolite tells cells whether to repair DNA

How a specific metabolite tells cells whether to repair DNA

by Anna Megdell,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainMetabolites called nucleotides are the building blocks of DNA and can impact cancer's sensitivity or resistance to chemotherapy

How a specific metabolite tells cells whether to repair DNA

by Anna Megdell,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainMetabolites called nucleotides are the building blocks of DNA and can impact cancer's sensitivity or resistance to chemotherapy
Blocking a key immune protein improves radiation therapy for cancer

Blocking a key immune protein improves radiation therapy for cancer

byUniversity of ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUp to 60% of cancer patients receive radiation therapy, but it doesn't always work. Failure of these treatments results from tumor re

Blocking a key immune protein improves radiation therapy for cancer

byUniversity of ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUp to 60% of cancer patients receive radiation therapy, but it doesn't always work. Failure of these treatments results from tumor re
ASCO: undertreatment seen for women with head and neck cancer

ASCO: undertreatment seen for women with head and neck cancer

(HealthDay)—Females with head and neck cancer (HNC) are less likely to receive intensive chemotherapy and radiation, and have an increased relative risk for death from HNC versus other causes, accordi

ASCO: undertreatment seen for women with head and neck cancer

(HealthDay)—Females with head and neck cancer (HNC) are less likely to receive intensive chemotherapy and radiation, and have an increased relative risk for death from HNC versus other causes, accordi
New immune system understanding may help doctors target cancer

New immune system understanding may help doctors target cancer

by Garth Sundem,CU Anschutz Medical CampusPaul Norman, PhD. Credit: University of Colorado Cancer CenterYour immune system's natural killer cells recognize and attack two major kinds of dang

New immune system understanding may help doctors target cancer

by Garth Sundem,CU Anschutz Medical CampusPaul Norman, PhD. Credit: University of Colorado Cancer CenterYour immune system's natural killer cells recognize and attack two major kinds of dang
Study finds older cancer patients would benefit from geriatric assessment screening

Study finds older cancer patients would benefit from geriatric assessment screening

by Rebecca Biason,University of TorontoEORTC QLQ C30 global health subscale QOL over time. Model predicted QOL stratified by curative versus palliative on the basis of our latent growth curve mo

Study finds older cancer patients would benefit from geriatric assessment screening

by Rebecca Biason,University of TorontoEORTC QLQ C30 global health subscale QOL over time. Model predicted QOL stratified by curative versus palliative on the basis of our latent growth curve mo
Self-reported screening can reduce distressing symptoms for pediatric patients with cancer

Self-reported screening can reduce distressing symptoms for pediatric patients with cancer

byUniversity of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRegular, self-reported symptom screening was associated with reduced symptom burden when compared with usual care for pediatric patients

Self-reported screening can reduce distressing symptoms for pediatric patients with cancer

byUniversity of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRegular, self-reported symptom screening was associated with reduced symptom burden when compared with usual care for pediatric patients
Researchers discover crucial step in creating blood stem cells

Researchers discover crucial step in creating blood stem cells

by Iowa State UniversityBlood stem cells show forming in the trunk of a zebrafish embryo. The blood stem cells are yellow, with the red tubes are the aorta on the top and a vein on the bottom. Cr

Researchers discover crucial step in creating blood stem cells

by Iowa State UniversityBlood stem cells show forming in the trunk of a zebrafish embryo. The blood stem cells are yellow, with the red tubes are the aorta on the top and a vein on the bottom. Cr
Genetic variation explains racial disparity in esophageal cancer cases

Genetic variation explains racial disparity in esophageal cancer cases

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: Pradipta Ghosh et al,JCI Insight(2022). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.161334Esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) is a type of cancer affecting the

Genetic variation explains racial disparity in esophageal cancer cases

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: Pradipta Ghosh et al,JCI Insight(2022). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.161334Esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) is a type of cancer affecting the
Allogenic hematopoietic cell transplant a viable option for high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome, study suggests

Allogenic hematopoietic cell transplant a viable option for high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome, study suggests

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteClinical outcomes by TP53 allelic state. (A) OS by TP53 allelic state. (B) Cumulative incidence of MDS relapse or progression to AML by TP53 allelic state, with dea

Allogenic hematopoietic cell transplant a viable option for high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome, study suggests

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteClinical outcomes by TP53 allelic state. (A) OS by TP53 allelic state. (B) Cumulative incidence of MDS relapse or progression to AML by TP53 allelic state, with dea