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The structure of protein RAF1 revealed: A key step in the development of new drugs against lung cancer

The structure of protein RAF1 revealed: A key step in the development of new drugs against lung cancer

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreRAF1. Credit: CNIOOne of the main challenges in oncology is the development of drugs against KRAS oncogenes. These oncogenes—genes that cause cancer

The structure of protein RAF1 revealed: A key step in the development of new drugs against lung cancer

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreRAF1. Credit: CNIOOne of the main challenges in oncology is the development of drugs against KRAS oncogenes. These oncogenes—genes that cause cancer
Overall cancer mortality continued to decline from 2019 to 2020

Overall cancer mortality continued to decline from 2019 to 2020

by Elana GotkineOverall cancer mortality is continuing to decline, according to a study published online Jan. 12 inCA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.Rebecca L. Siegel, M.P.H., from the America

Overall cancer mortality continued to decline from 2019 to 2020

by Elana GotkineOverall cancer mortality is continuing to decline, according to a study published online Jan. 12 inCA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.Rebecca L. Siegel, M.P.H., from the America
Enfortumab Vedotin Plus Pembrolizumab Generates Survival Benefit in Previously Untreated

Enfortumab Vedotin Plus Pembrolizumab Generates Survival Benefit in Previously Untreated

September 22, 2023Chris RyanTreatment with the combination of enfortumab Vedotin and pembrolizumab led to an improvement in overall survival and progression-free survival compared with chemotherapy in

Enfortumab Vedotin Plus Pembrolizumab Generates Survival Benefit in Previously Untreated

September 22, 2023Chris RyanTreatment with the combination of enfortumab Vedotin and pembrolizumab led to an improvement in overall survival and progression-free survival compared with chemotherapy in
Australia has potential to reduce lung cancer deaths, major international clinical trials show

Australia has potential to reduce lung cancer deaths, major international clinical trials show

by Cancer CouncilCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by the Daffodil Center, published in theBritish Journal of Cancer, has strengthened the economic case for a targeted lung cancer scr

Australia has potential to reduce lung cancer deaths, major international clinical trials show

by Cancer CouncilCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by the Daffodil Center, published in theBritish Journal of Cancer, has strengthened the economic case for a targeted lung cancer scr
New classification system for tumors can guide diagnosis and treatment options for cancer

New classification system for tumors can guide diagnosis and treatment options for cancer

by Center for Genomic RegulationCredit: CC0 Public DomainBased on the largest study of cancer patients of its kind, scientists have created a new way of classifying tumours. Clinicians can use genome

New classification system for tumors can guide diagnosis and treatment options for cancer

by Center for Genomic RegulationCredit: CC0 Public DomainBased on the largest study of cancer patients of its kind, scientists have created a new way of classifying tumours. Clinicians can use genome
Skin cancer cells harness nerve cell gene to drill through and invade new tissues

Skin cancer cells harness nerve cell gene to drill through and invade new tissues

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchMelanoma cell growing into a soft hydrogel. Credit: Professor Chris BakalMelanoma skin cancer cells harness a gene usually used by growing nerves to escape from the

Skin cancer cells harness nerve cell gene to drill through and invade new tissues

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchMelanoma cell growing into a soft hydrogel. Credit: Professor Chris BakalMelanoma skin cancer cells harness a gene usually used by growing nerves to escape from the
Results mixed for twice-daily APBI in early breast cancer

Results mixed for twice-daily APBI in early breast cancer

(HealthDay)—Accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) delivered twice per day over one week to the tumor bed is noninferior to whole breast irradiation for preventing ipsilateral breast tumor recu

Results mixed for twice-daily APBI in early breast cancer

(HealthDay)—Accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) delivered twice per day over one week to the tumor bed is noninferior to whole breast irradiation for preventing ipsilateral breast tumor recu
How do painful fibroids grow?

How do painful fibroids grow?

by Michael Miller,University of CincinnatiAssistant Professor Stacey Schutte, right, and Research Associate Andreja Moset Zupan are looking for new treatments for fibroids in Schutte's biome

How do painful fibroids grow?

by Michael Miller,University of CincinnatiAssistant Professor Stacey Schutte, right, and Research Associate Andreja Moset Zupan are looking for new treatments for fibroids in Schutte's biome
Squamous cell carcinoma study: Cancer stem cells are fueled through dialogue with their

Squamous cell carcinoma study: Cancer stem cells are fueled through dialogue with their

Squamous cell carcinoma study: Cancer stem cells are fueled through dialogue with their environmentsbyRockefeller UniversityTGF beta signaling (red) is one way that the environment causes cancer

Squamous cell carcinoma study: Cancer stem cells are fueled through dialogue with their

Squamous cell carcinoma study: Cancer stem cells are fueled through dialogue with their environmentsbyRockefeller UniversityTGF beta signaling (red) is one way that the environment causes cancer
How does obesity cause cancer?

How does obesity cause cancer?

Overweight and obesity is the second biggest cause of cancer in the UK – causing more than 1 in 20 cancer cases.The risk is higher the more overweight you are and the longer you are overweight for.Kee

How does obesity cause cancer?

Overweight and obesity is the second biggest cause of cancer in the UK – causing more than 1 in 20 cancer cases.The risk is higher the more overweight you are and the longer you are overweight for.Kee
Anti-anxiety drug may improve brain cancer survival chances

Anti-anxiety drug may improve brain cancer survival chances

Anti-anxiety drug may improve brain cancer survival chancesbyFlinders UniversityGlioblastoma (histology slide). Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A new study shows that cerebrospinal fluid reduces c

Anti-anxiety drug may improve brain cancer survival chances

Anti-anxiety drug may improve brain cancer survival chancesbyFlinders UniversityGlioblastoma (histology slide). Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A new study shows that cerebrospinal fluid reduces c
Genetic analysis of the most common type of bladder cancer yields guidance on treatment options

Genetic analysis of the most common type of bladder cancer yields guidance on treatment options

byUNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterUC-GENOME study design and molecular subtyping shows enrichment of Stroma-rich primary tumors in metastatic datasets. Credit:Nature Communicatio

Genetic analysis of the most common type of bladder cancer yields guidance on treatment options

byUNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterUC-GENOME study design and molecular subtyping shows enrichment of Stroma-rich primary tumors in metastatic datasets. Credit:Nature Communicatio