73

Oncology
Prevention and treatment of tumors, and caring for cancer patients.
Sub Categories on Oncology
Latest Articles
In a clinical trial, blood thinners added to clot-busting medication did not improve stroke outcomes

In a clinical trial, blood thinners added to clot-busting medication did not improve stroke outcomes

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainGiving blood thinners in addition to clot-busting medications to people with ischemic strokes (clot-caused strokes) did not improve their out

In a clinical trial, blood thinners added to clot-busting medication did not improve stroke outcomes

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainGiving blood thinners in addition to clot-busting medications to people with ischemic strokes (clot-caused strokes) did not improve their out
Video animation guide to help young people living with cancer-related fatigue

Video animation guide to help young people living with cancer-related fatigue

byUniversity of BathCredit: University of BathA new resource has been launched by a team of psychologists at the University of Bath aiming to help young people living with cancer-related fatigue

Video animation guide to help young people living with cancer-related fatigue

byUniversity of BathCredit: University of BathA new resource has been launched by a team of psychologists at the University of Bath aiming to help young people living with cancer-related fatigue
Researchers develop new CRISPR-based tool for cancer diagnosis

Researchers develop new CRISPR-based tool for cancer diagnosis

by Leah Buletti,University of FloridaThe one-pot EXTRA-CRISPR miRNA assay. Credit:Nature Biomedical Engineering(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41551-023-01033-1A team of University of Florida

Researchers develop new CRISPR-based tool for cancer diagnosis

by Leah Buletti,University of FloridaThe one-pot EXTRA-CRISPR miRNA assay. Credit:Nature Biomedical Engineering(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41551-023-01033-1A team of University of Florida
Nirogacestat, a new desmoid tumor treatment, found to improve outcomes for people with sarcoma

Nirogacestat, a new desmoid tumor treatment, found to improve outcomes for people with sarcoma

byMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterCredit:New England Journal of Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2210140When Dana Avellino, now 36, first noticed a lump near her groin in the

Nirogacestat, a new desmoid tumor treatment, found to improve outcomes for people with sarcoma

byMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterCredit:New England Journal of Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2210140When Dana Avellino, now 36, first noticed a lump near her groin in the
Study finds triple-negative breast cancer tumors with increased immune cells have lower risk of recurrence after surgery

Study finds triple-negative breast cancer tumors with increased immune cells have lower risk of recurrence after surgery

by Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new multicenter, international study suggests that people who have early-stage triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and high levels of immune cel

Study finds triple-negative breast cancer tumors with increased immune cells have lower risk of recurrence after surgery

by Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new multicenter, international study suggests that people who have early-stage triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and high levels of immune cel
New insight into protein could pave the way for new cancer treatments

New insight into protein could pave the way for new cancer treatments

FEBRUARY 29, 2024by Anna Björklund, Identification of a conformational switch in c-MYC.aOverview of the MD strategy employed to identify regions that exhibit probe-induced conformational changes

New insight into protein could pave the way for new cancer treatments

FEBRUARY 29, 2024by Anna Björklund, Identification of a conformational switch in c-MYC.aOverview of the MD strategy employed to identify regions that exhibit probe-induced conformational changes
Starving cancer cells of fat may improve cancer treatment

Starving cancer cells of fat may improve cancer treatment

byVan Andel Research InstituteLipid limitation decreases levels of storage lipids and increases levels of some PUFA-containing PEs and PCs. Credit:Cell Chemical Biology(2024). DOI: 1

Starving cancer cells of fat may improve cancer treatment

byVan Andel Research InstituteLipid limitation decreases levels of storage lipids and increases levels of some PUFA-containing PEs and PCs. Credit:Cell Chemical Biology(2024). DOI: 1
Study reports progress in long-term protection against ovarian cancer tumors

Study reports progress in long-term protection against ovarian cancer tumors

byWayne State UniversityCharacterization of immune response during ovarian tumor progression. mCherry+ TKO mouse ovarian cancer cells were injected i.p. in C57BL/6 immunocompetent mice (n=50) or

Study reports progress in long-term protection against ovarian cancer tumors

byWayne State UniversityCharacterization of immune response during ovarian tumor progression. mCherry+ TKO mouse ovarian cancer cells were injected i.p. in C57BL/6 immunocompetent mice (n=50) or
Researchers develop human cell-based model to study small cell lung cancer

Researchers develop human cell-based model to study small cell lung cancer

by Rockefeller University PressLung progenitors (green) form increased numbers of neuroendocrine cells (red) when both the RB gene and the NOTCH signaling pathway are inhibited. Credit: Chen&nbsp

Researchers develop human cell-based model to study small cell lung cancer

by Rockefeller University PressLung progenitors (green) form increased numbers of neuroendocrine cells (red) when both the RB gene and the NOTCH signaling pathway are inhibited. Credit: Chen&nbsp
For metastatic prostate cancer, immunotherapy may have unexpected potential

For metastatic prostate cancer, immunotherapy may have unexpected potential

byColumbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.10.006Immunotherapy has been disappointing as a prostate cancer treatment, but a new Co

For metastatic prostate cancer, immunotherapy may have unexpected potential

byColumbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.10.006Immunotherapy has been disappointing as a prostate cancer treatment, but a new Co
Taking a closer look at eye cancer: Research offers new insight into high rate of metastasis

Taking a closer look at eye cancer: Research offers new insight into high rate of metastasis

byEdith Cowan UniversityCredit: Marc Schulte from PexelsNew research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) is one step closer to understanding why uveal melanoma, the deadliest form of eye cancer, h

Taking a closer look at eye cancer: Research offers new insight into high rate of metastasis

byEdith Cowan UniversityCredit: Marc Schulte from PexelsNew research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) is one step closer to understanding why uveal melanoma, the deadliest form of eye cancer, h
Study offers new insights into earliest stages of brain tumor development

Study offers new insights into earliest stages of brain tumor development

by University of PlymouthCredit:EMBO Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44319-023-00017-1Scientists working to better understand and find a cure for brain tumors have made progress in ident

Study offers new insights into earliest stages of brain tumor development

by University of PlymouthCredit:EMBO Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44319-023-00017-1Scientists working to better understand and find a cure for brain tumors have made progress in ident