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Colonoscopy-screening does not prevent colorectal cancer as well as previously assumed

Colonoscopy-screening does not prevent colorectal cancer as well as previously assumed

by Mathilde Coraline, Aarvold Bakke,University of OsloCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0On October 10 the world's first randomized study on usi

Colonoscopy-screening does not prevent colorectal cancer as well as previously assumed

by Mathilde Coraline, Aarvold Bakke,University of OsloCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0On October 10 the world's first randomized study on usi
Understanding breast cancer recurrence, metastatic spread

Understanding breast cancer recurrence, metastatic spread

byUniversity of CincinnatiCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDespite advancements in cancer detection and treatment, breast cancer that comes back or spreads still presents a challenge to researc

Understanding breast cancer recurrence, metastatic spread

byUniversity of CincinnatiCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDespite advancements in cancer detection and treatment, breast cancer that comes back or spreads still presents a challenge to researc
Study shows promising safety, patient outcomes data for MRI-guided adaptive radiation therapy to treat pancreatic cancer

Study shows promising safety, patient outcomes data for MRI-guided adaptive radiation therapy to treat pancreatic cancer

by Henry Ford HealthA ViewRay MRIdian system at Henry Ford Health. Credit: Henry Ford HealthFindings from a recent prospective study show promising safety and patient outcomes data for locally advance

Study shows promising safety, patient outcomes data for MRI-guided adaptive radiation therapy to treat pancreatic cancer

by Henry Ford HealthA ViewRay MRIdian system at Henry Ford Health. Credit: Henry Ford HealthFindings from a recent prospective study show promising safety and patient outcomes data for locally advance
New patient guidelines for marginal zone lymphoma help caregivers better understand a rare form of blood cancer

New patient guidelines for marginal zone lymphoma help caregivers better understand a rare form of blood cancer

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkNCCN Guidelines for Patients: Marginal Zone Lymphoma now available for free at NCCN.org/patientinformation. Credit: NCCNThe National Comprehensive Cancer Networ

New patient guidelines for marginal zone lymphoma help caregivers better understand a rare form of blood cancer

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkNCCN Guidelines for Patients: Marginal Zone Lymphoma now available for free at NCCN.org/patientinformation. Credit: NCCNThe National Comprehensive Cancer Networ
Brain tumor organoids may be key to time-sensitive treatments for glioblastomas

Brain tumor organoids may be key to time-sensitive treatments for glioblastomas

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaGlioblastoma (histology slide). Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Lab-grown brain organoids developed from a patient's own glioblas

Brain tumor organoids may be key to time-sensitive treatments for glioblastomas

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaGlioblastoma (histology slide). Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Lab-grown brain organoids developed from a patient's own glioblas
Two drugs used in combination prove to be effective against most aggressive asbestos cancer in mice

Two drugs used in combination prove to be effective against most aggressive asbestos cancer in mice

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreSection of a mouse invasive mesothelioma tumour. Credit: CNIOExposure to asbestos is the major risk factor for malignant mesothelioma, a type of aggr

Two drugs used in combination prove to be effective against most aggressive asbestos cancer in mice

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreSection of a mouse invasive mesothelioma tumour. Credit: CNIOExposure to asbestos is the major risk factor for malignant mesothelioma, a type of aggr
Protein spheres protect the genome of cancer cells

Protein spheres protect the genome of cancer cells

byUniversity of WürzburgMYC proteins are colored green in this figure. In normally growing cells, they are homogeneously distributed in the cell nucleus (left). In diverse stress situations, as

Protein spheres protect the genome of cancer cells

byUniversity of WürzburgMYC proteins are colored green in this figure. In normally growing cells, they are homogeneously distributed in the cell nucleus (left). In diverse stress situations, as
Time for a 'Weed-Free January?' How cannabis users could benefit from a 'dry' month

Time for a 'Weed-Free January?' How cannabis users could benefit from a 'dry' month

by James MacKillop,The ConversationCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsBy now, most are familiar with the idea of Dry January, a voluntary month without alcohol that follows a month when many

Time for a 'Weed-Free January?' How cannabis users could benefit from a 'dry' month

by James MacKillop,The ConversationCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsBy now, most are familiar with the idea of Dry January, a voluntary month without alcohol that follows a month when many
Prostate cancer: Family history, genetics and your risk

Prostate cancer: Family history, genetics and your risk

by Jessica Saenz,Mayo ClinicCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsIf you've been diagnosed with prostate cancer, exploring what may have contributed to your cancer might not be at the top of

Prostate cancer: Family history, genetics and your risk

by Jessica Saenz,Mayo ClinicCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsIf you've been diagnosed with prostate cancer, exploring what may have contributed to your cancer might not be at the top of
Gene set identifies glioblastomas most vulnerable to promising therapeutic

Gene set identifies glioblastomas most vulnerable to promising therapeutic

by Becky Ham,Translational Genomics Research InstituteGlioblastoma (histology slide). Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Researchers from TGen, part of City of Hope, and from the University of Califo

Gene set identifies glioblastomas most vulnerable to promising therapeutic

by Becky Ham,Translational Genomics Research InstituteGlioblastoma (histology slide). Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Researchers from TGen, part of City of Hope, and from the University of Califo
In preclinical studies, team identifies potential therapy for metastatic colon cancer

In preclinical studies, team identifies potential therapy for metastatic colon cancer

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeMultiplex immunofluorescence image of hyaluronan-rich human colorectal cancer. Highly aggressive tumoral cells (turquoise and magenta) are negative for both aPKCs

In preclinical studies, team identifies potential therapy for metastatic colon cancer

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeMultiplex immunofluorescence image of hyaluronan-rich human colorectal cancer. Highly aggressive tumoral cells (turquoise and magenta) are negative for both aPKCs
A new therapeutic target turns the immune system against lymphoma

A new therapeutic target turns the immune system against lymphoma

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneCredit: CC0 Public DomainNon-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) is a group of cancers that originate in the lymph nodes and affect white blood cells of the im

A new therapeutic target turns the immune system against lymphoma

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneCredit: CC0 Public DomainNon-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) is a group of cancers that originate in the lymph nodes and affect white blood cells of the im