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New possibilities for treating intractable brain tumors unveiled

New possibilities for treating intractable brain tumors unveiled

New possibilities for treating intractable brain tumors unveiledbyThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)Overview of the study on the enhanced response to anti-PD-1 therap

New possibilities for treating intractable brain tumors unveiled

New possibilities for treating intractable brain tumors unveiledbyThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)Overview of the study on the enhanced response to anti-PD-1 therap
Chemotherapy can be a challenging treatment—here's how to deal with some of the side-effects

Chemotherapy can be a challenging treatment—here's how to deal with some of the side-effects

by Justin Stebbing,The ConversationCredit: Ivan Samkov from PexelsChemotherapy is a powerful cancer medication—but it can also be a very challenging treatment. It works by killing fast-growing c

Chemotherapy can be a challenging treatment—here's how to deal with some of the side-effects

by Justin Stebbing,The ConversationCredit: Ivan Samkov from PexelsChemotherapy is a powerful cancer medication—but it can also be a very challenging treatment. It works by killing fast-growing c
Combining targeted therapy and immunotherapy improves overall survival in patients with anaplastic thyroid cancer

Combining targeted therapy and immunotherapy improves overall survival in patients with anaplastic thyroid cancer

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterOncoprint of targeted somatic gene variants of tumors in patients with anaplastic thyroid cancer (atc) enrolled in cohorts 1 to 3. Credit:

Combining targeted therapy and immunotherapy improves overall survival in patients with anaplastic thyroid cancer

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterOncoprint of targeted somatic gene variants of tumors in patients with anaplastic thyroid cancer (atc) enrolled in cohorts 1 to 3. Credit:
Gene signature to tailor chemotherapy shows promise for improving breast cancer survival

Gene signature to tailor chemotherapy shows promise for improving breast cancer survival

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing a gene signature technique to tailor chemotherapy for patients with early triple negative breast cancer shows promise as a way to

Gene signature to tailor chemotherapy shows promise for improving breast cancer survival

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing a gene signature technique to tailor chemotherapy for patients with early triple negative breast cancer shows promise as a way to
Researchers identify a new way to target treatment-resistant cancers

Researchers identify a new way to target treatment-resistant cancers

by Hayley Dunning,Imperial College LondonCredit: ICLAn international team of researchers has found a different way cancer becomes resistant to chemotherapy, suggesting a new target for drugs.Che

Researchers identify a new way to target treatment-resistant cancers

by Hayley Dunning,Imperial College LondonCredit: ICLAn international team of researchers has found a different way cancer becomes resistant to chemotherapy, suggesting a new target for drugs.Che
Rare but important gene target found in many tumor types, suggesting new therapy possible

Rare but important gene target found in many tumor types, suggesting new therapy possible

by Georgetown University Medical CenterStephen V. Liu, MD, an associate professor of medicine at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. Credit: Georgetown UniversityA consortium of rese

Rare but important gene target found in many tumor types, suggesting new therapy possible

by Georgetown University Medical CenterStephen V. Liu, MD, an associate professor of medicine at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. Credit: Georgetown UniversityA consortium of rese
Researchers publish preclinical data on new drug combination to treat neuroblastoma

Researchers publish preclinical data on new drug combination to treat neuroblastoma

by Texas Tech UniversityTTUHSC's C. Patrick Reynolds, M.D., Ph.D., recently published preclinical data on a new drug combination to treat neuroblastoma. Credit: TTUHSCNeuroblastoma is the mos

Researchers publish preclinical data on new drug combination to treat neuroblastoma

by Texas Tech UniversityTTUHSC's C. Patrick Reynolds, M.D., Ph.D., recently published preclinical data on a new drug combination to treat neuroblastoma. Credit: TTUHSCNeuroblastoma is the mos
A new strategy to enhance gene therapy for sickle cell disease

A new strategy to enhance gene therapy for sickle cell disease

byMary Ann Liebert, IncCyclosporin H Improves the Transduction of CD34+ Cells with an Anti-Sickling Globin Vector, a Possible Therapeutic Approach for Sickle Cell Disease. Credit: Mary Ann Liebe

A new strategy to enhance gene therapy for sickle cell disease

byMary Ann Liebert, IncCyclosporin H Improves the Transduction of CD34+ Cells with an Anti-Sickling Globin Vector, a Possible Therapeutic Approach for Sickle Cell Disease. Credit: Mary Ann Liebe
Researchers identify one driver of melanoma spread

Researchers identify one driver of melanoma spread

by Amy Mone,Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: AI-generated imageUsing a small noncoding RNA, microRNA 211, and tools that track the stability and decay of the protein-coding and noncoding RNAs in

Researchers identify one driver of melanoma spread

by Amy Mone,Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: AI-generated imageUsing a small noncoding RNA, microRNA 211, and tools that track the stability and decay of the protein-coding and noncoding RNAs in
Clinical trial of adjuvant therapy combination shows improved recurrence-free survival in liver cancer patients

Clinical trial of adjuvant therapy combination shows improved recurrence-free survival in liver cancer patients

by SingHealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn international randomized controlled trial, advised by a steering committee co-led by a senior clinician-scientist from the National Cancer Centre

Clinical trial of adjuvant therapy combination shows improved recurrence-free survival in liver cancer patients

by SingHealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn international randomized controlled trial, advised by a steering committee co-led by a senior clinician-scientist from the National Cancer Centre
Pregnancy poses no greater risk to breast cancer survivors

Pregnancy poses no greater risk to breast cancer survivors

by Oxford University PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study published in theJournal of the National Cancer Instituteindicates that pregnancy does not incur a greater risk of rel

Pregnancy poses no greater risk to breast cancer survivors

by Oxford University PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study published in theJournal of the National Cancer Instituteindicates that pregnancy does not incur a greater risk of rel
Report suggests a big improvement in lung cancer survival

Report suggests a big improvement in lung cancer survival

by Carole Tanzer MillerMore people with lung cancer are living longer, but it remains America's deadliest cancer, a new state-by-state report shows."There is more work to do, but I am incredi

Report suggests a big improvement in lung cancer survival

by Carole Tanzer MillerMore people with lung cancer are living longer, but it remains America's deadliest cancer, a new state-by-state report shows."There is more work to do, but I am incredi