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Researchers reveal most common complications associated with cancer in pregnant women

Researchers reveal most common complications associated with cancer in pregnant women

by Keele UniversityCredit:Mayo Clinic Proceedings(2021). DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2021.03.038A study led by Keele University aims to improve outcomes for pregnant women who are at a high

Researchers reveal most common complications associated with cancer in pregnant women

by Keele UniversityCredit:Mayo Clinic Proceedings(2021). DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2021.03.038A study led by Keele University aims to improve outcomes for pregnant women who are at a high
Study of rare cancer identifies patients at highest risk of metastasis and those who would respond to immunotherapy

Study of rare cancer identifies patients at highest risk of metastasis and those who would respond to immunotherapy

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreCNIO researchers Bruna Calsina (left) and Mercedes Robledo. Credit: Laura M. Lombardía, CNIOPheochromocytoma is a rare tumor, with an incidence of th

Study of rare cancer identifies patients at highest risk of metastasis and those who would respond to immunotherapy

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreCNIO researchers Bruna Calsina (left) and Mercedes Robledo. Credit: Laura M. Lombardía, CNIOPheochromocytoma is a rare tumor, with an incidence of th
Cancer cells hijack enhancer DNA to grow faster, study finds

Cancer cells hijack enhancer DNA to grow faster, study finds

University of Toronto (U of T) researchers have found that cancer cells can enhance tumor growth by hijacking enhancer DNA normally used when tissues and organs are formed. The mechanism, called enhan

Cancer cells hijack enhancer DNA to grow faster, study finds

University of Toronto (U of T) researchers have found that cancer cells can enhance tumor growth by hijacking enhancer DNA normally used when tissues and organs are formed. The mechanism, called enhan
Researchers find the key to genome-modifying drugs' sensitivity in malignant blood diseases

Researchers find the key to genome-modifying drugs' sensitivity in malignant blood diseases

by Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstituteImpact of azacitidine on global DNA methylation patterns and definition of EPIAZA signature in patients with MDS. (A) Study design and workflow. (B,

Researchers find the key to genome-modifying drugs' sensitivity in malignant blood diseases

by Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstituteImpact of azacitidine on global DNA methylation patterns and definition of EPIAZA signature in patients with MDS. (A) Study design and workflow. (B,
Deaths from advanced lung cancer have dropped significantly since immunotherapy became standard-of-care

Deaths from advanced lung cancer have dropped significantly since immunotherapy became standard-of-care

byWileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSince the first immunotherapy drug to boost the body's immune response against advanced lung cancer was introduced in the United States in 2015, surv

Deaths from advanced lung cancer have dropped significantly since immunotherapy became standard-of-care

byWileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSince the first immunotherapy drug to boost the body's immune response against advanced lung cancer was introduced in the United States in 2015, surv
CAR T cell therapy for T cell lymphoma shows promise in phase I trial

CAR T cell therapy for T cell lymphoma shows promise in phase I trial

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, and Hou

CAR T cell therapy for T cell lymphoma shows promise in phase I trial

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, and Hou
Unique gene signature could help predict response to chemotherapy

Unique gene signature could help predict response to chemotherapy

byThe Francis Crick InstituteIn vitro anticancer drug screen. a Volcano plots showing differences in IC50 values between RAS high and low CCLE cell lines. Drugs with enriched target annotations

Unique gene signature could help predict response to chemotherapy

byThe Francis Crick InstituteIn vitro anticancer drug screen. a Volcano plots showing differences in IC50 values between RAS high and low CCLE cell lines. Drugs with enriched target annotations
New study reveals how epithelial cells in the body naturally eliminate 'precancerous' ones

New study reveals how epithelial cells in the body naturally eliminate 'precancerous' ones

by Waseda UniversityWaseda University researchers identify the underlying mechanism behind the extrusion of precancerous cells by epithelial cells, a mechanism that prevents the formation of canc

New study reveals how epithelial cells in the body naturally eliminate 'precancerous' ones

by Waseda UniversityWaseda University researchers identify the underlying mechanism behind the extrusion of precancerous cells by epithelial cells, a mechanism that prevents the formation of canc
Ultrafine particles can change defense against lung cancer

Ultrafine particles can change defense against lung cancer

by Graciela Gutierrez,Baylor College of MedicinenCB accelerates NSCLC development and metastasis in mice. (A) Schematic diagram of nCB exposure in Pts4d/dmice. Three-month-old Pts4d/d&nbsp

Ultrafine particles can change defense against lung cancer

by Graciela Gutierrez,Baylor College of MedicinenCB accelerates NSCLC development and metastasis in mice. (A) Schematic diagram of nCB exposure in Pts4d/dmice. Three-month-old Pts4d/d&nbsp
Curbing blood cancers by teaching immune cells to kill mutant stem cells

Curbing blood cancers by teaching immune cells to kill mutant stem cells

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonROS and TLR3 signaling mediates the "eat-me" and "don't eat me" signals that determine stem cell clonal selection by macro

Curbing blood cancers by teaching immune cells to kill mutant stem cells

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonROS and TLR3 signaling mediates the "eat-me" and "don't eat me" signals that determine stem cell clonal selection by macro
Trial shows timing matters when adding immunotherapy to chemoradiation for limited-stage small cell lung cancer

Trial shows timing matters when adding immunotherapy to chemoradiation for limited-stage small cell lung cancer

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with limited-stage small cell lung cancer may benefit from adding immunotherapy to chemoradiation, but not if bot

Trial shows timing matters when adding immunotherapy to chemoradiation for limited-stage small cell lung cancer

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with limited-stage small cell lung cancer may benefit from adding immunotherapy to chemoradiation, but not if bot
Immunotherapy improves survival in metastatic or recurrent head and neck cancer

Immunotherapy improves survival in metastatic or recurrent head and neck cancer

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyProf Barbara Burtness, Yale School of Medicine and Co-Director, Development Therapeutics Research Program, Yale Cancer Center, New Haven, US, study author.

Immunotherapy improves survival in metastatic or recurrent head and neck cancer

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyProf Barbara Burtness, Yale School of Medicine and Co-Director, Development Therapeutics Research Program, Yale Cancer Center, New Haven, US, study author.