Chatter between cell populations drives progression of gastrointestinal tumors

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainGastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are a subytpe of cancers known as sarcomas. GIST is the most common type of sarcoma with ap

Updated on: May 09,2024

Chatter between cell populations drives progression of gastrointestinal tumors

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainGastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are a subytpe of cancers known as sarcomas. GIST is the most common type of sarcoma with ap

Updated on:May 09,2024

Metastatic cancers adapt their metabolism to the tissue in which they grow

by Ulrika Ernström,Chalmers University of TechnologyMetastatic tumors adapt their metabolism to the tissue in which they grow. The image shows a primary breast cancer tumour (pink) and the metas

Updated on: January 21,2024

Metastatic cancers adapt their metabolism to the tissue in which they grow

by Ulrika Ernström,Chalmers University of TechnologyMetastatic tumors adapt their metabolism to the tissue in which they grow. The image shows a primary breast cancer tumour (pink) and the metas

Updated on:January 21,2024

Characterization of mutational 'coldspots' in the cancer genome

byInstitute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMutations are the changes in the DNA that gradually occur in human cells as they replicate, and the organi

Updated on: April 28,2024

Characterization of mutational 'coldspots' in the cancer genome

byInstitute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMutations are the changes in the DNA that gradually occur in human cells as they replicate, and the organi

Updated on:April 28,2024

Device might detect breast cancer-linked swelling sooner

by Maureen Salamon, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Testing for small changes in the flow of lymph fluids after breast cancer surgery can spot the start of a painful swelling known as lymphedema before

Updated on: April 14,2024

Device might detect breast cancer-linked swelling sooner

by Maureen Salamon, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Testing for small changes in the flow of lymph fluids after breast cancer surgery can spot the start of a painful swelling known as lymphedema before

Updated on:April 14,2024

Redesigning the diagnostic screening process for colorectal cancer

by Alistair Jones,Singapore Management UniversityCredit: Anna Tarazevich from PexelsDuring recent decades, the incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) has been rising globally and its prevalence in

Updated on: September 07,2024

Redesigning the diagnostic screening process for colorectal cancer

by Alistair Jones,Singapore Management UniversityCredit: Anna Tarazevich from PexelsDuring recent decades, the incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) has been rising globally and its prevalence in

Updated on:September 07,2024

Ibrutinib and venetoclax combo effective as front-line therapy for select chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear of patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/Wikimedia/CC

Updated on: May 17,2024

Ibrutinib and venetoclax combo effective as front-line therapy for select chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear of patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/Wikimedia/CC

Updated on:May 17,2024

Strong family history of prostate cancer linked to better survival

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchAll-cause mortality among PrCa patients, by (A) the number of affected relatives and (B) degree of FH of the affected relatives. Deg.=degree; FH=&

Updated on: January 02,2024

Strong family history of prostate cancer linked to better survival

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchAll-cause mortality among PrCa patients, by (A) the number of affected relatives and (B) degree of FH of the affected relatives. Deg.=degree; FH=&

Updated on:January 02,2024

More than a third of all cancers affecting Canadians can be prevented by combination of policymaking, health education

by ElsevierCredit: CC0 Public DomainWe know that there are many ways in which cancer can be prevented, but how many cancers can we prevent? And what do we have to do to really have an impact on r

Updated on: April 20,2024

More than a third of all cancers affecting Canadians can be prevented by combination of policymaking, health education

by ElsevierCredit: CC0 Public DomainWe know that there are many ways in which cancer can be prevented, but how many cancers can we prevent? And what do we have to do to really have an impact on r

Updated on:April 20,2024

Automated bone scan index prognostic for prostate cancer

(HealthDay)—The automated Bone Scan Index (aBSI) is an independent prognostic imaging biomarker of overall survival (OS) in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), according to a stud

Updated on: April 01,2024

Automated bone scan index prognostic for prostate cancer

(HealthDay)—The automated Bone Scan Index (aBSI) is an independent prognostic imaging biomarker of overall survival (OS) in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), according to a stud

Updated on:April 01,2024

Adding radiation to systemic therapy extends overall survival for patients with advanced liver cancer

by American Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAdding radiation therapy to systemic therapy for patients with advanced liver cancer can extend overall survival and del

Updated on: February 20,2024

Adding radiation to systemic therapy extends overall survival for patients with advanced liver cancer

by American Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAdding radiation therapy to systemic therapy for patients with advanced liver cancer can extend overall survival and del

Updated on:February 20,2024

Newest data links inflammation to chemo-brain

by University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: University of Rochester Medical CenterInflammation in the blood plays a key role in "chemo-brain," according to a published pilot study

Updated on: March 01,2024

Newest data links inflammation to chemo-brain

by University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: University of Rochester Medical CenterInflammation in the blood plays a key role in "chemo-brain," according to a published pilot study

Updated on:March 01,2024

Anal cancer rates and mortality have risen dramatically among Americans: study

by University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonRates of new anal cancer diagnoses and deaths related to human papillomavirus (HPV), the most common sexually transmitted infection, have in

Updated on: June 28,2024

Anal cancer rates and mortality have risen dramatically among Americans: study

by University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonRates of new anal cancer diagnoses and deaths related to human papillomavirus (HPV), the most common sexually transmitted infection, have in

Updated on:June 28,2024