73

Oncology
Prevention and treatment of tumors, and caring for cancer patients.
Sub Categories on Oncology
Latest Articles
Study provides insight on targeted therapies for colorectal cancer metastasis

Study provides insight on targeted therapies for colorectal cancer metastasis

by Allison Perry,University of KentuckyKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHA new study by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers provides new insight on targeted t

Study provides insight on targeted therapies for colorectal cancer metastasis

by Allison Perry,University of KentuckyKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHA new study by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers provides new insight on targeted t
Glass filters developed to separate tumor cells from blood may increase efficiency of blood tests for cancer

Glass filters developed to separate tumor cells from blood may increase efficiency of blood tests for cancer

by Nagoya UniversityThe experimental setup to capture CTCs and CAFs. (a) Schematic of the experimental setup to capture CTCs and CAFs. (b) Photograph of the experimental setup around the glass fi

Glass filters developed to separate tumor cells from blood may increase efficiency of blood tests for cancer

by Nagoya UniversityThe experimental setup to capture CTCs and CAFs. (a) Schematic of the experimental setup to capture CTCs and CAFs. (b) Photograph of the experimental setup around the glass fi
Immune cells assemble to boost the effects of chemotherapy in pancreatic cancer

Immune cells assemble to boost the effects of chemotherapy in pancreatic cancer

by Queen Mary, University of LondonAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainA new study from Queen Mary University of London has

Immune cells assemble to boost the effects of chemotherapy in pancreatic cancer

by Queen Mary, University of LondonAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainA new study from Queen Mary University of London has
Study finds cancer cells use a new fuel in absence of sugar

Study finds cancer cells use a new fuel in absence of sugar

by Anna Megdell,University of MichiganProfiling of metabolite utilization in PDA cells identifies uridine. Credit:Nature(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-023-06073-wResearchers at the Univ

Study finds cancer cells use a new fuel in absence of sugar

by Anna Megdell,University of MichiganProfiling of metabolite utilization in PDA cells identifies uridine. Credit:Nature(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-023-06073-wResearchers at the Univ
New imaging method superior for diagnosing multiple types of cancer, with potential for targeted treatment

New imaging method superior for diagnosing multiple types of cancer, with potential for targeted treatment

bySociety of Nuclear MedicineOptimization of the specific activities of111In-FAP6-IP-DOTA in HT29 tumors over time as a function of molar amount of FAP6 conjugate injected while maintainin

New imaging method superior for diagnosing multiple types of cancer, with potential for targeted treatment

bySociety of Nuclear MedicineOptimization of the specific activities of111In-FAP6-IP-DOTA in HT29 tumors over time as a function of molar amount of FAP6 conjugate injected while maintainin
Researchers may have discovered why some tumors grow back aggressively after radiation, chemotherapy

Researchers may have discovered why some tumors grow back aggressively after radiation, chemotherapy

by Laura Castañón,Northeastern UniversityPhoto: Rifat Sipahi, left, and Gunther Zupanc work in a lab in the Mugar Life Sciences Building. Credit: Adam Glanzman/Northeastern UniversityMany of the

Researchers may have discovered why some tumors grow back aggressively after radiation, chemotherapy

by Laura Castañón,Northeastern UniversityPhoto: Rifat Sipahi, left, and Gunther Zupanc work in a lab in the Mugar Life Sciences Building. Credit: Adam Glanzman/Northeastern UniversityMany of the
Repurposing FDA-approved drugs can help fight back breast cancer

Repurposing FDA-approved drugs can help fight back breast cancer

by Baylor College of MedicineMicrograph showing a lymph node invaded by ductal breast carcinoma, with extension of the tumour beyond the lymph node. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaScreening Food and Dr

Repurposing FDA-approved drugs can help fight back breast cancer

by Baylor College of MedicineMicrograph showing a lymph node invaded by ductal breast carcinoma, with extension of the tumour beyond the lymph node. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaScreening Food and Dr
Boosting immune system in chronic myeloid leukemia may lead to discontinuation of blood cancer drugs

Boosting immune system in chronic myeloid leukemia may lead to discontinuation of blood cancer drugs

by University of HelsinkiSchematics showing the overview of data sets, analysis, and validation and extensions. Picture created with biorender.com. Credit:Leukemia(2023). DOI: 10.1038

Boosting immune system in chronic myeloid leukemia may lead to discontinuation of blood cancer drugs

by University of HelsinkiSchematics showing the overview of data sets, analysis, and validation and extensions. Picture created with biorender.com. Credit:Leukemia(2023). DOI: 10.1038
Focused delivery for brain cancers

Focused delivery for brain cancers

by Brandie Jefferson,Washington University in St. LouisHong Chen, assistant professor of biomedical engineering in the School of Engineering & Applied Science and assistant professor of radi

Focused delivery for brain cancers

by Brandie Jefferson,Washington University in St. LouisHong Chen, assistant professor of biomedical engineering in the School of Engineering & Applied Science and assistant professor of radi
Discovery may bolster chemotherapy potency while protecting the heart from side-effects

Discovery may bolster chemotherapy potency while protecting the heart from side-effects

by University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry(From left) Researchers Gopinath Sutendra and Bruno Saleme in a lab at the University of Alberta. The two have found a new therapeutic

Discovery may bolster chemotherapy potency while protecting the heart from side-effects

by University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry(From left) Researchers Gopinath Sutendra and Bruno Saleme in a lab at the University of Alberta. The two have found a new therapeutic
Novel liquid biopsy methodology enables monitoring of disease evolution in patients with metastatic prostate cancer

Novel liquid biopsy methodology enables monitoring of disease evolution in patients with metastatic prostate cancer

byVall d'Hebron Institute of OncologyGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2024.06.003Published today inCancer Cell, results of astudy&nb

Novel liquid biopsy methodology enables monitoring of disease evolution in patients with metastatic prostate cancer

byVall d'Hebron Institute of OncologyGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2024.06.003Published today inCancer Cell, results of astudy&nb