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Loss of function in key Y-chromosome genes increases cancer risk in men

Loss of function in key Y-chromosome genes increases cancer risk in men

by Carol Pozo,Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainNumerous studies have shown that men are more susceptible to cancer than women; however, the reason for this differenc

Loss of function in key Y-chromosome genes increases cancer risk in men

by Carol Pozo,Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainNumerous studies have shown that men are more susceptible to cancer than women; however, the reason for this differenc
Shorter course of radiation therapy yields comparable results for patients with non-metastatic soft tissue sarcoma

Shorter course of radiation therapy yields comparable results for patients with non-metastatic soft tissue sarcoma

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with non-metastatic soft tissue sarcoma (STS) who need pre-operative radiation therapy can safely rec

Shorter course of radiation therapy yields comparable results for patients with non-metastatic soft tissue sarcoma

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with non-metastatic soft tissue sarcoma (STS) who need pre-operative radiation therapy can safely rec
MicroRNA holds clues to why some mammals are cancer-prone

MicroRNA holds clues to why some mammals are cancer-prone

by Sheri Hall,Cornell UniversityCanine and equine mammosphere-derived epithelial cells (MDECs) respond differently to 7, 12-Dimethylbenz(a)anthracene (DMBA) and have distinct microRNA (miRNA) ex

MicroRNA holds clues to why some mammals are cancer-prone

by Sheri Hall,Cornell UniversityCanine and equine mammosphere-derived epithelial cells (MDECs) respond differently to 7, 12-Dimethylbenz(a)anthracene (DMBA) and have distinct microRNA (miRNA) ex
Breast cancer cells swallow a 'free lunch' of dietary fat particles from the bloodstream

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,

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,
Genetic study provides most comprehensive map of risk to date of breast cancer risk

Genetic study provides most comprehensive map of risk to date of breast cancer risk

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainA major international study of the genetics of breast cancer has identified more than 350 DNA 'errors' that increase an individual's

Genetic study provides most comprehensive map of risk to date of breast cancer risk

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainA major international study of the genetics of breast cancer has identified more than 350 DNA 'errors' that increase an individual's
Breast cancer patients to be evaluated for genetic testing

Breast cancer patients to be evaluated for genetic testing

byVanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccording to a statement on behalf of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) published Dec. 13 in the organiz

Breast cancer patients to be evaluated for genetic testing

byVanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccording to a statement on behalf of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) published Dec. 13 in the organiz
Study reveals why testicular cancer is so responsive to chemo

Study reveals why testicular cancer is so responsive to chemo

by Cornell UniversityA low magnification image of a germ cell tumor, called a teratocarcinoma, from a new mouse model developed to study testicular cancer. A cluster of cancer stem cells, termed

Study reveals why testicular cancer is so responsive to chemo

by Cornell UniversityA low magnification image of a germ cell tumor, called a teratocarcinoma, from a new mouse model developed to study testicular cancer. A cluster of cancer stem cells, termed
Resiliency, family support help Hispanic breast cancer survivors manage lymphedema

Resiliency, family support help Hispanic breast cancer survivors manage lymphedema

byUniversity of MissouriCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs a cancer nurse in the U.S. Army for more than 29 years, Elizabeth Anderson saw firsthand how chemotherapy, radiation and surgeries im

Resiliency, family support help Hispanic breast cancer survivors manage lymphedema

byUniversity of MissouriCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs a cancer nurse in the U.S. Army for more than 29 years, Elizabeth Anderson saw firsthand how chemotherapy, radiation and surgeries im
Pulling the plug on calcium pumps—potential new treatment strategy for pancreatic cancer

Pulling the plug on calcium pumps—potential new treatment strategy for pancreatic cancer

by Pancreatic Cancer Research FundDr. Jason Bruce, University of Manchester. Credit: University of ManchesterUK scientists have identified a new way to kill pancreatic cancer cells by 'pulling the

Pulling the plug on calcium pumps—potential new treatment strategy for pancreatic cancer

by Pancreatic Cancer Research FundDr. Jason Bruce, University of Manchester. Credit: University of ManchesterUK scientists have identified a new way to kill pancreatic cancer cells by 'pulling the
Mailed orders found to double liver cancer screening rates

Mailed orders found to double liver cancer screening rates

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLiver cancer screening among patients with cirrhosis almost doubled when they were mailed a signe

Mailed orders found to double liver cancer screening rates

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLiver cancer screening among patients with cirrhosis almost doubled when they were mailed a signe
Scientists find new marker that predicts early recurrence of breast cancer

Scientists find new marker that predicts early recurrence of breast cancer

byMedical College of WisconsinPD-L2 immunostaining in ER+ breast cancer. (A-C; brown signal) Immunohistochemistry of PD-L2 using diaminobenzidine chromogen and (D-F; red signal) immunofluorescen

Scientists find new marker that predicts early recurrence of breast cancer

byMedical College of WisconsinPD-L2 immunostaining in ER+ breast cancer. (A-C; brown signal) Immunohistochemistry of PD-L2 using diaminobenzidine chromogen and (D-F; red signal) immunofluorescen
A quicker answer on cancer, with waits cut from 84 days to 6

A quicker answer on cancer, with waits cut from 84 days to 6

bySwansea UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA rapid diagnosis centre has cut waiting times for patients with non-specific symptoms who may have cancer from 84 days to 6, and costs less than cur

A quicker answer on cancer, with waits cut from 84 days to 6

bySwansea UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA rapid diagnosis centre has cut waiting times for patients with non-specific symptoms who may have cancer from 84 days to 6, and costs less than cur