First test of anti-cancer agent PAC-1 in human clinical trials shows promise

by Diana Yates,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignProcaspase-3 (PC-3) expressions in diverse tumor histologies categorized as moderate-to-strong immunostaining intensities. Credit:B

Updated on: December 27,2023 6

First test of anti-cancer agent PAC-1 in human clinical trials shows promise

by Diana Yates,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignProcaspase-3 (PC-3) expressions in diverse tumor histologies categorized as moderate-to-strong immunostaining intensities. Credit:B

Updated on:December 27,2023 6

Scientists develop a cancer vaccine to simultaneously kill and prevent brain cancer

byBrigham and Women's HospitalScientists developed a bifunctional therapeutic strategy by transforming living tumor cells into a therapeutic. Shah’s team engineered living tumor cells using

Updated on: December 27,2023 6

Scientists develop a cancer vaccine to simultaneously kill and prevent brain cancer

byBrigham and Women's HospitalScientists developed a bifunctional therapeutic strategy by transforming living tumor cells into a therapeutic. Shah’s team engineered living tumor cells using

Updated on:December 27,2023 6

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

Updated on: December 19,2023 16

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

Updated on:December 19,2023 16

High fat ketogenic diet envisioned as potential life-saving therapy to combat low platelets in cancer patients

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressKetogenic diet promotes megakaryopoiesis and platelet production via β-OHB (A) ELISA detection of serum TPO, c-Mpl, and IL-6 concentrations in control or KDtreated mic

Updated on: December 22,2023 10

High fat ketogenic diet envisioned as potential life-saving therapy to combat low platelets in cancer patients

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressKetogenic diet promotes megakaryopoiesis and platelet production via β-OHB (A) ELISA detection of serum TPO, c-Mpl, and IL-6 concentrations in control or KDtreated mic

Updated on:December 22,2023 10

Scientists identify protein crucial to tumor cells' metabolism and immune evasion

by Katie Marquedant,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainTumor cells typically alter their energy metabolism and increase glucose uptake to support their rapid division and spr

Updated on: December 27,2023 8

Scientists identify protein crucial to tumor cells' metabolism and immune evasion

by Katie Marquedant,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainTumor cells typically alter their energy metabolism and increase glucose uptake to support their rapid division and spr

Updated on:December 27,2023 8

Pioneering mRNA-4157 Cancer Vaccines: Personalized Immunotherapy for Targeted Treatment

Updated on: June 13,2024 1

Pioneering mRNA-4157 Cancer Vaccines: Personalized Immunotherapy for Targeted Treatment

Updated on:June 13,2024 1

Making glioblastoma more vulnerable to treatment

byMedical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityDr. Waaqo Daddacha. Credit: Michael Holahan, Augusta UniversityIn the tough war against glioblastoma, scientists are taking a cue from viruses o

Updated on: January 04,2024 9

Making glioblastoma more vulnerable to treatment

byMedical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityDr. Waaqo Daddacha. Credit: Michael Holahan, Augusta UniversityIn the tough war against glioblastoma, scientists are taking a cue from viruses o

Updated on:January 04,2024 9

Many lung cancer patients receive meds that prolong QTc interval

(HealthDay)—A considerable proportion of patients with lung cancer are prescribed medications that prolong the corrected QT (QTc) interval, limiting their eligibility for clinical trials, according to

Updated on: December 22,2023 20

Many lung cancer patients receive meds that prolong QTc interval

(HealthDay)—A considerable proportion of patients with lung cancer are prescribed medications that prolong the corrected QT (QTc) interval, limiting their eligibility for clinical trials, according to

Updated on:December 22,2023 20

New algorithm detects even the smallest cancer metastases across the entire mouse body

byHelmholtz Association of German Research CentresDeepMACT makes use of artificial intelligence to find even the smallest metastases in the entire mouse body. The picture shows single disseminat

Updated on: December 23,2023 17

New algorithm detects even the smallest cancer metastases across the entire mouse body

byHelmholtz Association of German Research CentresDeepMACT makes use of artificial intelligence to find even the smallest metastases in the entire mouse body. The picture shows single disseminat

Updated on:December 23,2023 17

New treatment combination shows promise for metastatic colorectal cancer patients with rare genetic mutation

An international Phase 3 clinical trial found that metastatic colorectal cancer patients with a rare genetic tumor mutation called KRAS G12C experienced superior progression-free survival rates compar

Updated on: November 07,2023 17

New treatment combination shows promise for metastatic colorectal cancer patients with rare genetic mutation

An international Phase 3 clinical trial found that metastatic colorectal cancer patients with a rare genetic tumor mutation called KRAS G12C experienced superior progression-free survival rates compar

Updated on:November 07,2023 17

Recruitment mechanism discovered for cancer-associated fibroblasts in common lung cancer

byUniversity of BarcelonaGenetic models to mimic SMAD2/3 alterations in patient-derived ADC-TAFs and SCC-TAFs. a–c, Fold SMAD3 (a) and SMAD2 (b) mRNA and corresponding ratio (c) in primary lung

Updated on: December 21,2023 13

Recruitment mechanism discovered for cancer-associated fibroblasts in common lung cancer

byUniversity of BarcelonaGenetic models to mimic SMAD2/3 alterations in patient-derived ADC-TAFs and SCC-TAFs. a–c, Fold SMAD3 (a) and SMAD2 (b) mRNA and corresponding ratio (c) in primary lung

Updated on:December 21,2023 13

Detailed diagnosis boosts child cancer survival

byCancer Research UK| News6 March 2009More accurate disease classification now means some young children with neuroblastoma will have less intensive treatment with better survival, accordi

Updated on: December 19,2023 8

Detailed diagnosis boosts child cancer survival

byCancer Research UK| News6 March 2009More accurate disease classification now means some young children with neuroblastoma will have less intensive treatment with better survival, accordi

Updated on:December 19,2023 8