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Quantitative pathologic analysis may help predict prognosis in colorectal cancer

Quantitative pathologic analysis may help predict prognosis in colorectal cancer

The quantitative segmentation algorithm (QuantCRC) may improve the prediction of prognosis in colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study published online Aug. 16 inGastroenterology.Reetesh K.

Quantitative pathologic analysis may help predict prognosis in colorectal cancer

The quantitative segmentation algorithm (QuantCRC) may improve the prediction of prognosis in colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study published online Aug. 16 inGastroenterology.Reetesh K.
Cancer patients who don't respond to immunotherapy may lack crucial immune cells

Cancer patients who don't respond to immunotherapy may lack crucial immune cells

byWashington University School of MedicineCD5+ DC frequency was reduced in tumor-affected lymph nodes, and their presence correlated with greater patient survival in multiple tumors. CD5+D

Cancer patients who don't respond to immunotherapy may lack crucial immune cells

byWashington University School of MedicineCD5+ DC frequency was reduced in tumor-affected lymph nodes, and their presence correlated with greater patient survival in multiple tumors. CD5+D
Phase I clinical trial of the first drug to successfully inhibit the MYC gene that drives many common cancers

Phase I clinical trial of the first drug to successfully inhibit the MYC gene that drives many common cancers

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers report that a drug targeting the cancer-causing gene MYC inhibits the function of the gene in

Phase I clinical trial of the first drug to successfully inhibit the MYC gene that drives many common cancers

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers report that a drug targeting the cancer-causing gene MYC inhibits the function of the gene in
Trial demonstrates one-year progression-free survival in 94% of patients with stage 3 or 4 classic Hodgkin lymphoma

Trial demonstrates one-year progression-free survival in 94% of patients with stage 3 or 4 classic Hodgkin lymphoma

by SWOG Cancer Research NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Phase 3 trial has demonstrated that patients with advanced stage (3 or 4) classic Hodgkin lymphoma who underwent initial treatment wi

Trial demonstrates one-year progression-free survival in 94% of patients with stage 3 or 4 classic Hodgkin lymphoma

by SWOG Cancer Research NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Phase 3 trial has demonstrated that patients with advanced stage (3 or 4) classic Hodgkin lymphoma who underwent initial treatment wi
Method that uses combination of immune cells could provide clearer prognoses

Method that uses combination of immune cells could provide clearer prognoses

by Elin Bäckström,Swedish Research CouncilPrognostic value of CD8+T cells and CD68+CD163+macrophages revealed by comprehensive characterization of immune cell subsets in 286 therapy-

Method that uses combination of immune cells could provide clearer prognoses

by Elin Bäckström,Swedish Research CouncilPrognostic value of CD8+T cells and CD68+CD163+macrophages revealed by comprehensive characterization of immune cell subsets in 286 therapy-
Chemotherapy before surgery can improve survival rates in pancreatic cancer patients

Chemotherapy before surgery can improve survival rates in pancreatic cancer patients

byUniversity of LiverpoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainTreating pancreatic cancer patients with chemotherapy before surgery significantly improved 1-year survival rates compared to immediate surgery,

Chemotherapy before surgery can improve survival rates in pancreatic cancer patients

byUniversity of LiverpoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainTreating pancreatic cancer patients with chemotherapy before surgery significantly improved 1-year survival rates compared to immediate surgery,
One in six premenopausal early breast cancer patients do not adhere to hormonal therapy

One in six premenopausal early breast cancer patients do not adhere to hormonal therapy

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyLead author Barbara Pistilli, a medical oncologist at Institut Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France. Credit: European Society for Medical OncologyNearly one i

One in six premenopausal early breast cancer patients do not adhere to hormonal therapy

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyLead author Barbara Pistilli, a medical oncologist at Institut Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France. Credit: European Society for Medical OncologyNearly one i
Proposed lung cancer screening guideline could eliminate racial disparities, allow for early detection

Proposed lung cancer screening guideline could eliminate racial disparities, allow for early detection

by Liz Murphy,Massachusetts General HospitalDistribution of smoking duration (years), smoking intensity (cigarettes per day), and pack-year smoking history among SCCS participants diagnosed with

Proposed lung cancer screening guideline could eliminate racial disparities, allow for early detection

by Liz Murphy,Massachusetts General HospitalDistribution of smoking duration (years), smoking intensity (cigarettes per day), and pack-year smoking history among SCCS participants diagnosed with
Why alarm is easing over a rise in pancreatic cancer among the young

Why alarm is easing over a rise in pancreatic cancer among the young

by Robin FosterExperts have been concerned by rising rates of pancreatic cancer in young adults, but new research reveals the jump in cases has not been accompanied by any increase in deaths from the

Why alarm is easing over a rise in pancreatic cancer among the young

by Robin FosterExperts have been concerned by rising rates of pancreatic cancer in young adults, but new research reveals the jump in cases has not been accompanied by any increase in deaths from the
Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment

Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment

Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer TreatmentUnique Treatment Approaches for Early-Stage and Locally Advanced Lung CancersByJennifer WelshUpdated on October 10, 2023Medically review

Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment

Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer TreatmentUnique Treatment Approaches for Early-Stage and Locally Advanced Lung CancersByJennifer WelshUpdated on October 10, 2023Medically review