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Researchers show xCT protein is key link in inhibiting pancreatic cancer growth and limiting mood disturbances

Researchers show xCT protein is key link in inhibiting pancreatic cancer growth and limiting mood disturbances

by Vrije Universiteit BrusselCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe xCT protein, which plays an important role as a transport molecule in cells, could play a part in cancer treatment in the future, rese

Researchers show xCT protein is key link in inhibiting pancreatic cancer growth and limiting mood disturbances

by Vrije Universiteit BrusselCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe xCT protein, which plays an important role as a transport molecule in cells, could play a part in cancer treatment in the future, rese
Researchers find Boswellia, an extract of frankincense, shows anti-cancer activity in small trial

Researchers find Boswellia, an extract of frankincense, shows anti-cancer activity in small trial

JANUARY 11, 2024by Leslie Cantu,Medical University of South CarolinaMajor types of boswellic acids in B. serrate. Credit:Breast Cancer Research and Treatment(2024). DOI: 10.1007/s105

Researchers find Boswellia, an extract of frankincense, shows anti-cancer activity in small trial

JANUARY 11, 2024by Leslie Cantu,Medical University of South CarolinaMajor types of boswellic acids in B. serrate. Credit:Breast Cancer Research and Treatment(2024). DOI: 10.1007/s105
A naturally-occurring molecule shows promise as effective first-line treatment for prostate cancer

A naturally-occurring molecule shows promise as effective first-line treatment for prostate cancer

JANUARY 5, 2024byNottingham Trent UniversityLive-cell cytotoxicity analysis shows that carnosine induces the death of PC346Flu1 (A) and TRAMP-C1 (B) cells. Carnosine inhibited cell growth in a d

A naturally-occurring molecule shows promise as effective first-line treatment for prostate cancer

JANUARY 5, 2024byNottingham Trent UniversityLive-cell cytotoxicity analysis shows that carnosine induces the death of PC346Flu1 (A) and TRAMP-C1 (B) cells. Carnosine inhibited cell growth in a d
Researchers edge closer to delivering personalized medicine to cancer patients

Researchers edge closer to delivering personalized medicine to cancer patients

FEBRUARY 14, 2024byPurdue UniversityDr. Michael Childress (right), Professor of Comparative Oncology at the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, is pictured with Kody (middle) and h

Researchers edge closer to delivering personalized medicine to cancer patients

FEBRUARY 14, 2024byPurdue UniversityDr. Michael Childress (right), Professor of Comparative Oncology at the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, is pictured with Kody (middle) and h
Researchers discover compound that fights leukemia and lymphoma

Researchers discover compound that fights leukemia and lymphoma

JANUARY 12, 2024byUniversity of Texas at El PasoRenato Aguilera, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at The University of Texas at El Paso, is the principal investigator

Researchers discover compound that fights leukemia and lymphoma

JANUARY 12, 2024byUniversity of Texas at El PasoRenato Aguilera, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at The University of Texas at El Paso, is the principal investigator
A 3-D bioprinted tumor-on-a-chip model

A 3-D bioprinted tumor-on-a-chip model

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical Xpress(A) The schematic illustration of the biofabrication process, (B) the printer and bioprinted constructs (Food coloring used for the purpose of illustration). C

A 3-D bioprinted tumor-on-a-chip model

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical Xpress(A) The schematic illustration of the biofabrication process, (B) the printer and bioprinted constructs (Food coloring used for the purpose of illustration). C
A barrier that keeps cancer at bay

A barrier that keeps cancer at bay

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneLoss of a barrier to tumor formation: On the left, a protective barrier of activin B expression (red color) is present in normal pancreatic islets. On t

A barrier that keeps cancer at bay

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneLoss of a barrier to tumor formation: On the left, a protective barrier of activin B expression (red color) is present in normal pancreatic islets. On t
AAFP still recommends CRC screening from age 50 to 75

AAFP still recommends CRC screening from age 50 to 75

(HealthDay)—In accordance with the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) does not intend to change its recommendations for colorectal cancer sc

AAFP still recommends CRC screening from age 50 to 75

(HealthDay)—In accordance with the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) does not intend to change its recommendations for colorectal cancer sc
ACA has provided better access to care for cancer survivors

ACA has provided better access to care for cancer survivors

(HealthDay)—Cancer survivors are more likely to have difficulty accessing and affording health care, but the proportion reporting these issues is decreasing, according to a study published online Marc

ACA has provided better access to care for cancer survivors

(HealthDay)—Cancer survivors are more likely to have difficulty accessing and affording health care, but the proportion reporting these issues is decreasing, according to a study published online Marc
ACP issues guidance statement for breast cancer screening of average-risk women

ACP issues guidance statement for breast cancer screening of average-risk women

by American College of PhysiciansThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Image created in 2014 by T

ACP issues guidance statement for breast cancer screening of average-risk women

by American College of PhysiciansThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Image created in 2014 by T
ACO enrollment ups appropriateness of CA screening

ACO enrollment ups appropriateness of CA screening

(HealthDay)—Enrollment in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is associated with a reduction in breast cancer screening and an increase in colorectal cancer

ACO enrollment ups appropriateness of CA screening

(HealthDay)—Enrollment in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is associated with a reduction in breast cancer screening and an increase in colorectal cancer
AAD releases new guidelines for the tx of cutaneous melanoma

AAD releases new guidelines for the tx of cutaneous melanoma

(HealthDay)—New guidelines have been released for the treatment of primary cutaneous melanoma, according to a report from the American Academy of Dermatology published online Nov. 1 in theJourna

AAD releases new guidelines for the tx of cutaneous melanoma

(HealthDay)—New guidelines have been released for the treatment of primary cutaneous melanoma, according to a report from the American Academy of Dermatology published online Nov. 1 in theJourna