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Researchers image live drug response and resistant 'pockets' in pancreatic cancer

Researchers image live drug response and resistant 'pockets' in pancreatic cancer

by Garvan Institute of Medical ResearchSchematic of spatiotemporal AKT activity mapping in several organ systems in vivo.Optical window–mediated intravital assessment of metabolic and malignancy-

Researchers image live drug response and resistant 'pockets' in pancreatic cancer

by Garvan Institute of Medical ResearchSchematic of spatiotemporal AKT activity mapping in several organ systems in vivo.Optical window–mediated intravital assessment of metabolic and malignancy-
How the scars of demolished brain tumors seed relapse

How the scars of demolished brain tumors seed relapse

byLudwig Cancer ResearchGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2024.08.012A Ludwig Cancer Research study has discovered that recurrent tumors of the aggre

How the scars of demolished brain tumors seed relapse

byLudwig Cancer ResearchGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2024.08.012A Ludwig Cancer Research study has discovered that recurrent tumors of the aggre
Insurance status mediates racial, ethnic inequities in cervical cancer, finds study

Insurance status mediates racial, ethnic inequities in cervical cancer, finds study

by Elana GotkineInsurance status mediates racial and ethnic inequities in advanced-stage cervical cancer diagnosis, according to a study published online March 10 inJAMA Network Open.Hunter K. H

Insurance status mediates racial, ethnic inequities in cervical cancer, finds study

by Elana GotkineInsurance status mediates racial and ethnic inequities in advanced-stage cervical cancer diagnosis, according to a study published online March 10 inJAMA Network Open.Hunter K. H
Drug resistance is a powerful menace in certain breast and ovarian cancers. Now scientists are figuring out why

Drug resistance is a powerful menace in certain breast and ovarian cancers. Now scientists are figuring out why

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJust as bacteria, viruses and fungi develop strategies to outsmart antimicrobial medications, cancer cells can become resistant to ch

Drug resistance is a powerful menace in certain breast and ovarian cancers. Now scientists are figuring out why

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJust as bacteria, viruses and fungi develop strategies to outsmart antimicrobial medications, cancer cells can become resistant to ch
Pill halves risk of death in type of lung cancer

Pill halves risk of death in type of lung cancer

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA pill has been shown to halve the risk of death from a certain type of lung cancer when taken daily after surgery to remove the tumor, according to clinical trial res

Pill halves risk of death in type of lung cancer

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA pill has been shown to halve the risk of death from a certain type of lung cancer when taken daily after surgery to remove the tumor, according to clinical trial res
Drug that blocks blood vessel growth could treat rare sarcomas

Drug that blocks blood vessel growth could treat rare sarcomas

by Institute of Cancer ResearchImage: Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma. Credit: Michael Bonert.Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0An experimental targeted drug could treat a rare type of cancer usually affecti

Drug that blocks blood vessel growth could treat rare sarcomas

by Institute of Cancer ResearchImage: Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma. Credit: Michael Bonert.Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0An experimental targeted drug could treat a rare type of cancer usually affecti
A simple antibacterial treatment can solve a severe skin problem caused by radiation therapy

A simple antibacterial treatment can solve a severe skin problem caused by radiation therapy

byAlbert Einstein College of MedicineA new study inJAMA Oncologyfound that a simple antibacterial treatment prevents severe cases of radiation dermatitis (ARD): No patients in the tr

A simple antibacterial treatment can solve a severe skin problem caused by radiation therapy

byAlbert Einstein College of MedicineA new study inJAMA Oncologyfound that a simple antibacterial treatment prevents severe cases of radiation dermatitis (ARD): No patients in the tr
Experts boost activity of potential therapeutic target in triple-negative breast cancer

Experts boost activity of potential therapeutic target in triple-negative breast cancer

by Diana Yates,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLess than 20% of diagnosed breast cancers are designated "triple-negative," lacking three typ

Experts boost activity of potential therapeutic target in triple-negative breast cancer

by Diana Yates,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLess than 20% of diagnosed breast cancers are designated "triple-negative," lacking three typ
Hypnosis may help reduce distress of cancer treatment in children

Hypnosis may help reduce distress of cancer treatment in children

by University of ExeterHypnosis may help reduce the distress of cancer treatment in children. Credit: University of ExeterHypnosis could help to reduce the fear of medical procedures in children

Hypnosis may help reduce distress of cancer treatment in children

by University of ExeterHypnosis may help reduce the distress of cancer treatment in children. Credit: University of ExeterHypnosis could help to reduce the fear of medical procedures in children
Drop the C-word to reduce anxiety and overtreatment, say experts

Drop the C-word to reduce anxiety and overtreatment, say experts

by University of SydneyCredit: CC0 Public DomainMedical researchers are calling for the word 'cancer' to be dropped from some doctor-patient conversations in a bid to reduce patient anxie

Drop the C-word to reduce anxiety and overtreatment, say experts

by University of SydneyCredit: CC0 Public DomainMedical researchers are calling for the word 'cancer' to be dropped from some doctor-patient conversations in a bid to reduce patient anxie
Researchers solving treatment resistance in most common breast cancer

Researchers solving treatment resistance in most common breast cancer

by University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health SciencesMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainAt Magee-Womens Research Institute (MWRI

Researchers solving treatment resistance in most common breast cancer

by University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health SciencesMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainAt Magee-Womens Research Institute (MWRI
Genetic test could help fight secondary breast cancer

Genetic test could help fight secondary breast cancer

by University of SheffieldMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainThousands of breast cancer patients at risk of developing aggressive sec

Genetic test could help fight secondary breast cancer

by University of SheffieldMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainThousands of breast cancer patients at risk of developing aggressive sec