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New study may lead to fewer hysterectomies in women with uterine fibroid tumors

New study may lead to fewer hysterectomies in women with uterine fibroid tumors

by Geri Kelley, Kim Ward,Michigan State UniversityCredit: Michigan State UniversityUterine fibroid tumors are the leading cause of hysterectomies in the U.S., yet little is known about what caus

New study may lead to fewer hysterectomies in women with uterine fibroid tumors

by Geri Kelley, Kim Ward,Michigan State UniversityCredit: Michigan State UniversityUterine fibroid tumors are the leading cause of hysterectomies in the U.S., yet little is known about what caus
Liver cancer: How liver cells go astray

Liver cancer: How liver cells go astray

byUniversity of BaselOne of the main causes of liver cancer is excessive alcohol consumption. Credit: Biozentrum, University of BaselThe causes of liver cancer are manifold. In addition to metab

Liver cancer: How liver cells go astray

byUniversity of BaselOne of the main causes of liver cancer is excessive alcohol consumption. Credit: Biozentrum, University of BaselThe causes of liver cancer are manifold. In addition to metab
The use of DNA biomarkers for detecting early-stage HPV-positive oropharynx cancers has limitations

The use of DNA biomarkers for detecting early-stage HPV-positive oropharynx cancers has limitations

byBrigham and Women's HospitalA double stranded DNA fragment. Credit: Vcpmartin/Wikimedia/ CC BY-SA 4.0Oropharynx cancers caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) have risen dramatically over th

The use of DNA biomarkers for detecting early-stage HPV-positive oropharynx cancers has limitations

byBrigham and Women's HospitalA double stranded DNA fragment. Credit: Vcpmartin/Wikimedia/ CC BY-SA 4.0Oropharynx cancers caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) have risen dramatically over th
A silent killer, liver cancer prompts race to improve organ replacements

A silent killer, liver cancer prompts race to improve organ replacements

by Anthony King,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineBioprinter from Organtrans. Credit: © Gilles WederWith the only cure for liver cancer often being a transplantation, scientists

A silent killer, liver cancer prompts race to improve organ replacements

by Anthony King,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineBioprinter from Organtrans. Credit: © Gilles WederWith the only cure for liver cancer often being a transplantation, scientists
Radiation/cisplatin combination established as standard of care for HPV+ oral cancer

Radiation/cisplatin combination established as standard of care for HPV+ oral cancer

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCombinations of radiation and chemotherapy drugs have been shown to cure HPV-related head and neck cancer with a high success rate. A new phase III trial

Radiation/cisplatin combination established as standard of care for HPV+ oral cancer

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCombinations of radiation and chemotherapy drugs have been shown to cure HPV-related head and neck cancer with a high success rate. A new phase III trial
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
Circular RNA limits skin cancer spread

Circular RNA limits skin cancer spread

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA mysterious piece of genetic material restrains the spread of skin cancer cells, but is frequently lost as they mature, a new study finds.Published

Circular RNA limits skin cancer spread

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA mysterious piece of genetic material restrains the spread of skin cancer cells, but is frequently lost as they mature, a new study finds.Published
Researchers find genetic variant contributing to disparities in childhood leukemia risk

Researchers find genetic variant contributing to disparities in childhood leukemia risk

by Keck School of Medicine of USCCredit: CC0 Public DomainAcute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), the most common childhood cancer, disproportionately affects children of Hispanic/Latino origin in th

Researchers find genetic variant contributing to disparities in childhood leukemia risk

by Keck School of Medicine of USCCredit: CC0 Public DomainAcute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), the most common childhood cancer, disproportionately affects children of Hispanic/Latino origin in th
'Masked' cancer drug stealthily trains immune system to kill tumors while sparing healthy tissues

'Masked' cancer drug stealthily trains immune system to kill tumors while sparing healthy tissues

by Aslan Mansurov,The ConversationDendritic cells (green) produce cytokines like IL-12, which can train T cells (pink) to attack tumors. Credit:Victor Segura Ibarra and Rita Serda/National

'Masked' cancer drug stealthily trains immune system to kill tumors while sparing healthy tissues

by Aslan Mansurov,The ConversationDendritic cells (green) produce cytokines like IL-12, which can train T cells (pink) to attack tumors. Credit:Victor Segura Ibarra and Rita Serda/National
Tiny, implantable therapeutic sponge device helps kill cancer in mice

Tiny, implantable therapeutic sponge device helps kill cancer in mice

by Wayne Lewis,University of California, Los AngelesThe SymphNode device (left), contains nanoparticles (red dots) that release a drug that blocks the activity of regulatory T cells (green), whi

Tiny, implantable therapeutic sponge device helps kill cancer in mice

by Wayne Lewis,University of California, Los AngelesThe SymphNode device (left), contains nanoparticles (red dots) that release a drug that blocks the activity of regulatory T cells (green), whi
How genetics play a role in developing melanoma

How genetics play a role in developing melanoma

byCleveland ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent study from Cleveland Clinic shows that melanoma, which is the most serious type of skin cancer, isn't just caused by environmental

How genetics play a role in developing melanoma

byCleveland ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent study from Cleveland Clinic shows that melanoma, which is the most serious type of skin cancer, isn't just caused by environmental