Intravesical gemcitabine/docetaxel as an alternative therapy for patients with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer

by Michael A. O'Donnell and Mohamad Abou Chakra , Medical XpressNMIBC: non-muscle invasive bladder cancer; BCG: Bacillus Calmette-Guérin; Gem: gemcitabine; Doce: docetaxel. Parts of the figure wer

Updated on: April 02,2024

Intravesical gemcitabine/docetaxel as an alternative therapy for patients with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer

by Michael A. O'Donnell and Mohamad Abou Chakra , Medical XpressNMIBC: non-muscle invasive bladder cancer; BCG: Bacillus Calmette-Guérin; Gem: gemcitabine; Doce: docetaxel. Parts of the figure wer

Updated on:April 02,2024

The convergence of epigenetics and math to predict and intercept cancer cell behavior

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineEpigenetic landscapes and phenotypic plasticity in cancer. Regulatory networks can define the number and probabilities of stable cellular states adop

Updated on: December 26,2023

The convergence of epigenetics and math to predict and intercept cancer cell behavior

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineEpigenetic landscapes and phenotypic plasticity in cancer. Regulatory networks can define the number and probabilities of stable cellular states adop

Updated on:December 26,2023

Breast cancer cells swallow a 'free lunch' of dietary fat particles from the bloodstream

byDartmouth-Hitchcock Medical CenterLipoprotein Lipase facilitates binding of very low density lipoprotein particles (red) to breast cancer cells (blue cell nuclei). Credit: William Kinlaw, III,

Updated on: December 22,2023

Breast cancer cells swallow a 'free lunch' of dietary fat particles from the bloodstream

byDartmouth-Hitchcock Medical CenterLipoprotein Lipase facilitates binding of very low density lipoprotein particles (red) to breast cancer cells (blue cell nuclei). Credit: William Kinlaw, III,

Updated on:December 22,2023

Cancers engaged in evolutionary arms race with immune system

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchMultiplex immunohistochemistry image of T-cells infiltrating stomach tumours. Credit: Katharina von Loga, Biomedical Research CentreAggressive, highly mutated cance

Updated on: December 22,2023

Cancers engaged in evolutionary arms race with immune system

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchMultiplex immunohistochemistry image of T-cells infiltrating stomach tumours. Credit: Katharina von Loga, Biomedical Research CentreAggressive, highly mutated cance

Updated on:December 22,2023

Research supports TCM liver-breast cancer theory: Fatty liver linked to deteriorating breast cancer

byThe University of Hong KongA) Trial schematic for establishing an HFD-fed NAFLD-breast cancer mice model. B, C) Mice on the HFD diet showed accelerated body weight growth (B) and higher body f

Updated on: July 11,2024

Research supports TCM liver-breast cancer theory: Fatty liver linked to deteriorating breast cancer

byThe University of Hong KongA) Trial schematic for establishing an HFD-fed NAFLD-breast cancer mice model. B, C) Mice on the HFD diet showed accelerated body weight growth (B) and higher body f

Updated on:July 11,2024

Breast cancer risk from menopause hormones may last decades

by Marilynn MarchioneIn this May 6, 2010 file photo, a radiologist checks mammograms in in Los Angeles. Women who use certain types of hormones after menopause still have an increased risk of developi

Updated on: December 22,2023

Breast cancer risk from menopause hormones may last decades

by Marilynn MarchioneIn this May 6, 2010 file photo, a radiologist checks mammograms in in Los Angeles. Women who use certain types of hormones after menopause still have an increased risk of developi

Updated on:December 22,2023

Prostate cancer blood test equally effective across ethnic groups

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsThe Stockholm3 blood test, developed by researchers at Karolinska Institutet, is equally effective at detecting prostate cancer in di

Updated on: August 01,2024

Prostate cancer blood test equally effective across ethnic groups

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsThe Stockholm3 blood test, developed by researchers at Karolinska Institutet, is equally effective at detecting prostate cancer in di

Updated on:August 01,2024

Magrolimab/Azacitidine Combo Shows Efficacy for Untreated TP53-Mutant AML

December 2023Leah LawrencePatients with previously untreated acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who were not candidates for intensive chemotherapy experienced disease response when treated with a combinatio

Updated on: February 18,2024

Magrolimab/Azacitidine Combo Shows Efficacy for Untreated TP53-Mutant AML

December 2023Leah LawrencePatients with previously untreated acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who were not candidates for intensive chemotherapy experienced disease response when treated with a combinatio

Updated on:February 18,2024

Targeted cancer treatment: Innovative approach could prevent serious side effects

byMedical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imageTargeted, highly effective cancer treatments often produce debilitating side effects. This is the case with one commonly used therapy whic

Updated on: December 22,2023

Targeted cancer treatment: Innovative approach could prevent serious side effects

byMedical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imageTargeted, highly effective cancer treatments often produce debilitating side effects. This is the case with one commonly used therapy whic

Updated on:December 22,2023

Normalizing tumor blood vessels may improve immunotherapy against brain cancer

by Noah Brown,Massachusetts General HospitalAnti-VEGF treatment improves the efficacy of EGFRvIII-CAR-T cells in murine GBM tumor models. (A) Schematic representation of experimental setup to ev

Updated on: January 04,2024

Normalizing tumor blood vessels may improve immunotherapy against brain cancer

by Noah Brown,Massachusetts General HospitalAnti-VEGF treatment improves the efficacy of EGFRvIII-CAR-T cells in murine GBM tumor models. (A) Schematic representation of experimental setup to ev

Updated on:January 04,2024

Ketamine therapy for mental health a 'Wild west' for doctors and patients

by Dawn Megli, KFF Health NewsOne 10 ml vial of 1000 mg ketamine. Credit: Psychonaught/WikipediaIn late 2022, Sarah Gutilla's treatment-resistant depression had grown so severe, she was actively c

Updated on: April 24,2024

Ketamine therapy for mental health a 'Wild west' for doctors and patients

by Dawn Megli, KFF Health NewsOne 10 ml vial of 1000 mg ketamine. Credit: Psychonaught/WikipediaIn late 2022, Sarah Gutilla's treatment-resistant depression had grown so severe, she was actively c

Updated on:April 24,2024

Chemotherapy before surgery cuts risk of colon cancer returning, trial finds

byCancer Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainGiving colon cancer patients chemotherapy before surgery cuts their risk of the disease coming back, according to the results of a Cancer Research UK

Updated on: January 04,2024

Chemotherapy before surgery cuts risk of colon cancer returning, trial finds

byCancer Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainGiving colon cancer patients chemotherapy before surgery cuts their risk of the disease coming back, according to the results of a Cancer Research UK

Updated on:January 04,2024