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Researchers publish cell protein findings to determine effectiveness of immunotherapy for colon cancer

Researchers publish cell protein findings to determine effectiveness of immunotherapy for colon cancer

by Kelley Luckstein,Mayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainMayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have identified key findings that can assist clinicians in predicting whether a patien

Researchers publish cell protein findings to determine effectiveness of immunotherapy for colon cancer

by Kelley Luckstein,Mayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainMayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have identified key findings that can assist clinicians in predicting whether a patien
Lactate-producing bacteria inside tumors found to promote resistance to radiation therapy

Lactate-producing bacteria inside tumors found to promote resistance to radiation therapy

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.09.012Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Can

Lactate-producing bacteria inside tumors found to promote resistance to radiation therapy

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.09.012Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Can
A simple blood test provides personalised therapy for cancer patients

A simple blood test provides personalised therapy for cancer patients

by FreshscienceDr Arutha Kulasinghe. Credit: Queensland University of Technology (QUT)Researchers have developed a simple blood test that can select cancer patients where therapies that use the body&#

A simple blood test provides personalised therapy for cancer patients

by FreshscienceDr Arutha Kulasinghe. Credit: Queensland University of Technology (QUT)Researchers have developed a simple blood test that can select cancer patients where therapies that use the body&#
Researchers zero in on molecular fingerprint for prostate cancer

Researchers zero in on molecular fingerprint for prostate cancer

by University of South AustraliaCredit: University of South AustraliaSix cancers that claim more than 23,000 Australian lives each year1 should be prioritised for research that makes it possible

Researchers zero in on molecular fingerprint for prostate cancer

by University of South AustraliaCredit: University of South AustraliaSix cancers that claim more than 23,000 Australian lives each year1 should be prioritised for research that makes it possible
Research team identifies a potential strategy in fight against brain cancer

Research team identifies a potential strategy in fight against brain cancer

by Virginia TechA microscope image of brain cancer cells, a glioma tumor type known as anaplastic astrocytoma. Credit: Wikimedia/ CC BY-SA 3.0Scientists with the Virginia Tech Carilion Research I

Research team identifies a potential strategy in fight against brain cancer

by Virginia TechA microscope image of brain cancer cells, a glioma tumor type known as anaplastic astrocytoma. Credit: Wikimedia/ CC BY-SA 3.0Scientists with the Virginia Tech Carilion Research I
Pilot study of 5-hour molecular test accurately distinguishes malignant and benign breast tumors

Pilot study of 5-hour molecular test accurately distinguishes malignant and benign breast tumors

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineInvestigator Bradley Downs assembling cartridge assay that distinguishes cancer from benign aspirates from mammographically suspicious breast lesions

Pilot study of 5-hour molecular test accurately distinguishes malignant and benign breast tumors

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineInvestigator Bradley Downs assembling cartridge assay that distinguishes cancer from benign aspirates from mammographically suspicious breast lesions
Study identifies new test to accurately predict end of life for lung cancer patients

Study identifies new test to accurately predict end of life for lung cancer patients

by University of LiverpoolVOCs that increase towards death in the acid dataset. Jitter box plot graph for each metabolite identified as significant from univariate and linear regression analysis.

Study identifies new test to accurately predict end of life for lung cancer patients

by University of LiverpoolVOCs that increase towards death in the acid dataset. Jitter box plot graph for each metabolite identified as significant from univariate and linear regression analysis.
Gradual increase in daily activity, psychological therapy can improve mental health for cancer patients and survivors

Gradual increase in daily activity, psychological therapy can improve mental health for cancer patients and survivors

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerMs. Astrid Lahousse. Credit: Ms. Astrid LahousseCancer patients and survivors have better mental and physical health and quality of life if

Gradual increase in daily activity, psychological therapy can improve mental health for cancer patients and survivors

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerMs. Astrid Lahousse. Credit: Ms. Astrid LahousseCancer patients and survivors have better mental and physical health and quality of life if
Study examines trends in esophageal cancer disparities over time

Study examines trends in esophageal cancer disparities over time

by Elana GotkineFrom 1999 to 2020, age-adjusted esophageal cancer mortality decreased among Black adults but stabilized among white adults, reducing the racial mortality gap, according to a study&nbsp

Study examines trends in esophageal cancer disparities over time

by Elana GotkineFrom 1999 to 2020, age-adjusted esophageal cancer mortality decreased among Black adults but stabilized among white adults, reducing the racial mortality gap, according to a study&nbsp
Geographical, racial/ethnic differences seen for triple-negative breast cancer

Geographical, racial/ethnic differences seen for triple-negative breast cancer

by Lori SolomonThere are substantial state variations in racial and ethnic disparities in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) incidence in the United States, according to a study published online Mar

Geographical, racial/ethnic differences seen for triple-negative breast cancer

by Lori SolomonThere are substantial state variations in racial and ethnic disparities in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) incidence in the United States, according to a study published online Mar
Lung cancer treatment shows promise in tumor models

Lung cancer treatment shows promise in tumor models

by UTSouthwestern Medical Center6TdG induces double stranded breaks and apoptosis in mouse tumors. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-44861-8A molecule

Lung cancer treatment shows promise in tumor models

by UTSouthwestern Medical Center6TdG induces double stranded breaks and apoptosis in mouse tumors. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-44861-8A molecule
Cervical pre-cancer can be detected in self-collected urine or vaginal sample

Cervical pre-cancer can be detected in self-collected urine or vaginal sample

by Chris Mahony,Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainQueen Mary University of London researchers have developed a non-invasive test to detect cervical pre-cancer by analyzing

Cervical pre-cancer can be detected in self-collected urine or vaginal sample

by Chris Mahony,Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainQueen Mary University of London researchers have developed a non-invasive test to detect cervical pre-cancer by analyzing