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Step forward in leukemia treatment

Step forward in leukemia treatment

by South Australian Health and Medical Research InstituteCredit: AI-generated imageAn international clinical trial involving Adelaide researchers has demonstrated the safety and efficacy of a next-gen

Step forward in leukemia treatment

by South Australian Health and Medical Research InstituteCredit: AI-generated imageAn international clinical trial involving Adelaide researchers has demonstrated the safety and efficacy of a next-gen
For first time in 40 years, cure for acute leukemia within reach

For first time in 40 years, cure for acute leukemia within reach

by Tali Aronsky,Hebrew University of JerusalemBone marrow aspirate showing acute myeloid leukemia. Several blasts have Auer rods. Credit: WikipediaAcute myeloid leukemia is one of the most aggre

For first time in 40 years, cure for acute leukemia within reach

by Tali Aronsky,Hebrew University of JerusalemBone marrow aspirate showing acute myeloid leukemia. Several blasts have Auer rods. Credit: WikipediaAcute myeloid leukemia is one of the most aggre
Personalised blood test could help predict which lung cancers might return

Personalised blood test could help predict which lung cancers might return

byGraeme Sneddon| News1 April 2022Patients who are at a higher risk of their lung cancer returning can be identified by a personalised blood test that is performed after treatment, accordi

Personalised blood test could help predict which lung cancers might return

byGraeme Sneddon| News1 April 2022Patients who are at a higher risk of their lung cancer returning can be identified by a personalised blood test that is performed after treatment, accordi
Oral paclitaxel yields better outcomes than intravenous paclitaxel for metastatic breast cancer

Oral paclitaxel yields better outcomes than intravenous paclitaxel for metastatic breast cancer

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainMetastatic breast cancer patients who received an oral formulation of the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel had better response and

Oral paclitaxel yields better outcomes than intravenous paclitaxel for metastatic breast cancer

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainMetastatic breast cancer patients who received an oral formulation of the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel had better response and
Why new cancer treatment discoveries are proliferating

Why new cancer treatment discoveries are proliferating

by Karen L. Brooks,University of PennsylvaniaSunil Singhal, MD, examines lung tissue during a surgical procedure using a glowing tumor agent, while a colleague observes. Credit: University of Pe

Why new cancer treatment discoveries are proliferating

by Karen L. Brooks,University of PennsylvaniaSunil Singhal, MD, examines lung tissue during a surgical procedure using a glowing tumor agent, while a colleague observes. Credit: University of Pe
hematopoietic changes on colon cancer, unveiling therapeutic avenues

hematopoietic changes on colon cancer, unveiling therapeutic avenues

In a recent study published in theJournal of Experimental Medicine, researchers investigated whether bone marrow-derived cells with heterozygous loss of Dnmt3a (Dnmt3a+/Δ), the most common genet

hematopoietic changes on colon cancer, unveiling therapeutic avenues

In a recent study published in theJournal of Experimental Medicine, researchers investigated whether bone marrow-derived cells with heterozygous loss of Dnmt3a (Dnmt3a+/Δ), the most common genet
Novel drug shows promising efficacy for patients with multiple myeloma

Novel drug shows promising efficacy for patients with multiple myeloma

by Jenny Owen,Emory UniversityScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDResults of an international clin

Novel drug shows promising efficacy for patients with multiple myeloma

by Jenny Owen,Emory UniversityScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDResults of an international clin
Universal genetic testing may improve risk stratification and treatment for rare and lethal cancer

Universal genetic testing may improve risk stratification and treatment for rare and lethal cancer

Esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) is a highly lethal cancer, with a five-year survival rate of less than 20 percent. Although a precursor lesion to EAC, called Barrett's esophagus (BE), is present i

Universal genetic testing may improve risk stratification and treatment for rare and lethal cancer

Esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) is a highly lethal cancer, with a five-year survival rate of less than 20 percent. Although a precursor lesion to EAC, called Barrett's esophagus (BE), is present i
New study supports extending cervical screening intervals for people who test negative for HPV

New study supports extending cervical screening intervals for people who test negative for HPV

byAlice Davies| Analysis1 June 2022Normal squamous epithelial cells from the cervix under the microscopeIn January, we wrote about thechanges to the cervical screening programme in W

New study supports extending cervical screening intervals for people who test negative for HPV

byAlice Davies| Analysis1 June 2022Normal squamous epithelial cells from the cervix under the microscopeIn January, we wrote about thechanges to the cervical screening programme in W
Childhood cancer deaths in the United States have declined six-fold over the last seventy years

Childhood cancer deaths in the United States have declined six-fold over the last seventy years

Childhood cancer deaths in the United States have fallen dramatically over time, as shown in the chart. It presents annual cancer death rates in children under five years old.

Childhood cancer deaths in the United States have declined six-fold over the last seventy years

Childhood cancer deaths in the United States have fallen dramatically over time, as shown in the chart. It presents annual cancer death rates in children under five years old.
Measuring 'quality of life' is an important trend in cancer care

Measuring 'quality of life' is an important trend in cancer care

byUniversity of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs novel cancer treatments continually emerge, it is essential to collect data on patients' quality of life along wit

Measuring 'quality of life' is an important trend in cancer care

byUniversity of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs novel cancer treatments continually emerge, it is essential to collect data on patients' quality of life along wit