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Researchers map intricacies of lung cancer in one of their own

Researchers map intricacies of lung cancer in one of their own

by Krista Conger,Stanford University Medical CenterJames Spudich (left) made an unusual offer last fall to colleague Mark Krasnow: a sample of a lung tumor that was to be removed from Spudich th

Researchers map intricacies of lung cancer in one of their own

by Krista Conger,Stanford University Medical CenterJames Spudich (left) made an unusual offer last fall to colleague Mark Krasnow: a sample of a lung tumor that was to be removed from Spudich th
Oncolytic virus treatment produces promising results in patients with triple-negative breast cancer

Oncolytic virus treatment produces promising results in patients with triple-negative breast cancer

byH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTriple-negative breast cancer accounts for approximately 15% of all breast cancer cases. Patients with th

Oncolytic virus treatment produces promising results in patients with triple-negative breast cancer

byH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTriple-negative breast cancer accounts for approximately 15% of all breast cancer cases. Patients with th
Expert highlights the importance of lung cancer screening

Expert highlights the importance of lung cancer screening

by Deb Balzer, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScreening for lung cancer can save lives, and there's an urgent need for more screening of people of color. That's one

Expert highlights the importance of lung cancer screening

by Deb Balzer, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScreening for lung cancer can save lives, and there's an urgent need for more screening of people of color. That's one
Researchers criticize study calling for expansion of genetic testing for breast cancer

Researchers criticize study calling for expansion of genetic testing for breast cancer

by University of CambridgeMicrograph showing a lymph node invaded by ductal breast carcinoma, with extension of the tumour beyond the lymph node. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaResearchers at the Unive

Researchers criticize study calling for expansion of genetic testing for breast cancer

by University of CambridgeMicrograph showing a lymph node invaded by ductal breast carcinoma, with extension of the tumour beyond the lymph node. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaResearchers at the Unive
Direct-to-consumer cancer testing could be beneficial, expert says, but it's not a substitute

Direct-to-consumer cancer testing could be beneficial, expert says, but it's not a substitute

by Leha Byrd,Virginia Commonwealth UniversityWhile the availability of direct-to-consumer genetic testing could be helpful, it also should not dissuade people from seeking professional advice re

Direct-to-consumer cancer testing could be beneficial, expert says, but it's not a substitute

by Leha Byrd,Virginia Commonwealth UniversityWhile the availability of direct-to-consumer genetic testing could be helpful, it also should not dissuade people from seeking professional advice re
Skin cancer-related mutations higher in the UK than Singapore, new study shows

Skin cancer-related mutations higher in the UK than Singapore, new study shows

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteA representation of protein-altering mutations in 1 square centimeter of skin from donors of the UK and Singapore. The UK square contains many more circles. Cred

Skin cancer-related mutations higher in the UK than Singapore, new study shows

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteA representation of protein-altering mutations in 1 square centimeter of skin from donors of the UK and Singapore. The UK square contains many more circles. Cred
A liquid biopsy test can identify patients who may respond to immune checkpoint blockade

A liquid biopsy test can identify patients who may respond to immune checkpoint blockade

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new liquid biopsy test could detect microsatellite instability (MSI) and tumor mutational burden (TMB), indicating that it co

A liquid biopsy test can identify patients who may respond to immune checkpoint blockade

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new liquid biopsy test could detect microsatellite instability (MSI) and tumor mutational burden (TMB), indicating that it co
In the eye of the medulloblastoma

In the eye of the medulloblastoma

by CNRSThe medulloblastoma expresses genes normally active in the retina only, including NRL and CRX, which play a role in the formation of the tumor. Credit: Morgane Morabito / UMR3347 CNRS-Inst

In the eye of the medulloblastoma

by CNRSThe medulloblastoma expresses genes normally active in the retina only, including NRL and CRX, which play a role in the formation of the tumor. Credit: Morgane Morabito / UMR3347 CNRS-Inst
First major study of proteins in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia

First major study of proteins in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia

by Lund UniversityA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear of patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/WikipediaThe most common form of childhood ca

First major study of proteins in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia

by Lund UniversityA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear of patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/WikipediaThe most common form of childhood ca
New immunotherapy targeting tumor macrophages to tackle lung cancer

New immunotherapy targeting tumor macrophages to tackle lung cancer

by Germans Trias i Pujol Research InstituteRImAb modifies the intratumoral myeloid cell compartment in a mouse model of LLC. a) Myeloid cell gating classification using the expression of surface marke

New immunotherapy targeting tumor macrophages to tackle lung cancer

by Germans Trias i Pujol Research InstituteRImAb modifies the intratumoral myeloid cell compartment in a mouse model of LLC. a) Myeloid cell gating classification using the expression of surface marke
Prevalence of routine breast cancer screening practices among migrant-Australian women

Prevalence of routine breast cancer screening practices among migrant-Australian women

by University of Western SydneyCredit: University of Western SydneyDespite increased awareness of the prevalence of breast cancer and importance of early detection, a Western Sydney University st

Prevalence of routine breast cancer screening practices among migrant-Australian women

by University of Western SydneyCredit: University of Western SydneyDespite increased awareness of the prevalence of breast cancer and importance of early detection, a Western Sydney University st
Mailed self-sampling kits helped more women get screened for cervical cancer

Mailed self-sampling kits helped more women get screened for cervical cancer

by University of WashingtonHigh grade dysplasia (carcinoma in situ) in the uterine cervix. The abnormal epithelium is extending into a mucus gland to the left of centre. This disease can progress

Mailed self-sampling kits helped more women get screened for cervical cancer

by University of WashingtonHigh grade dysplasia (carcinoma in situ) in the uterine cervix. The abnormal epithelium is extending into a mucus gland to the left of centre. This disease can progress