UK urine test that can detect early-stage pancreatic cancer starts clinical study

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthA urine test that can detect early stage pancreatic cancer has reached the final stage of

Updated on: May 11,2024 5

UK urine test that can detect early-stage pancreatic cancer starts clinical study

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthA urine test that can detect early stage pancreatic cancer has reached the final stage of

Updated on:May 11,2024 5

Predicting infection risk in childhood cancer

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA statistical model can accurately predict the risk of bloodstream infections in a subset of children with cancer, according to a

Updated on: March 30,2024 0

Predicting infection risk in childhood cancer

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA statistical model can accurately predict the risk of bloodstream infections in a subset of children with cancer, according to a

Updated on:March 30,2024 0

Experimental drug trial seeks to improve treatment for head and neck cancer

by Cancer Research UKCredit: Cancer Research UKA trial to test an experimental drug in patients with head and neck cancer launches in the UK today (Friday), through the Combinations Alliance – a

Updated on: May 21,2024 4

Experimental drug trial seeks to improve treatment for head and neck cancer

by Cancer Research UKCredit: Cancer Research UKA trial to test an experimental drug in patients with head and neck cancer launches in the UK today (Friday), through the Combinations Alliance – a

Updated on:May 21,2024 4

New, rare type of small cell lung cancer identified

by Ian Demsky,Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterOn the left, four pathology images from a patient with atypical small cell lung cancer show hallmarks of carcinoid cancer in the lungs (thorax

Updated on: September 30,2024 0

New, rare type of small cell lung cancer identified

by Ian Demsky,Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterOn the left, four pathology images from a patient with atypical small cell lung cancer show hallmarks of carcinoid cancer in the lungs (thorax

Updated on:September 30,2024 0

Genomic deletions explain why some types of melanoma resist targeted therapies

byCenter for Genomic RegulationCredit: CC0 Public DomainMelanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. With global incidence rates rising, new, more effective treatments are necessary to allevia

Updated on: April 28,2024 0

Genomic deletions explain why some types of melanoma resist targeted therapies

byCenter for Genomic RegulationCredit: CC0 Public DomainMelanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. With global incidence rates rising, new, more effective treatments are necessary to allevia

Updated on:April 28,2024 0

Killing pancreatic cancer with T cells that supercharge themselves

by University of California, San FranciscoTherapeutic T cells engineered with tumor-triggered IL-2 production infiltrate and clear immune-excluded tumors. (A) We hypothesized that cell autonomous

Updated on: February 18,2024 20

Killing pancreatic cancer with T cells that supercharge themselves

by University of California, San FranciscoTherapeutic T cells engineered with tumor-triggered IL-2 production infiltrate and clear immune-excluded tumors. (A) We hypothesized that cell autonomous

Updated on:February 18,2024 20

Research targets metformin as breast cancer prescription

by Louisiana State UniversityCredit: LSU HealthResearch conducted by Suresh Alahari, Ph.D., Professor of Biochemistry and Genetics at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, has found that met

Updated on: July 02,2024 6

Research targets metformin as breast cancer prescription

by Louisiana State UniversityCredit: LSU HealthResearch conducted by Suresh Alahari, Ph.D., Professor of Biochemistry and Genetics at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, has found that met

Updated on:July 02,2024 6

Treatment beneficial for nonagenarians with lung cancer

(HealthDay)—Receiving treatment is associated with better survival for nonagenarians with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with the greatest survival benefit for stage I patients, according to a st

Updated on: April 10,2024 18

Treatment beneficial for nonagenarians with lung cancer

(HealthDay)—Receiving treatment is associated with better survival for nonagenarians with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with the greatest survival benefit for stage I patients, according to a st

Updated on:April 10,2024 18

New vaccine technique effectively fights breast cancer in mice

by University of CopenhagenX-ray of female chest with cancer . Credit: ColourboxA new vaccine technique can fight a certain type of breast cancer in mice. So-called HER2-positive breast cancer ac

Updated on: March 01,2024 16

New vaccine technique effectively fights breast cancer in mice

by University of CopenhagenX-ray of female chest with cancer . Credit: ColourboxA new vaccine technique can fight a certain type of breast cancer in mice. So-called HER2-positive breast cancer ac

Updated on:March 01,2024 16

Brain boost: Can a coach help elders at risk for Alzheimer's?

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs more medications move towards federal approval for Alzheimer's disease, a new study led by researchers at UC San

Updated on: April 18,2024 14

Brain boost: Can a coach help elders at risk for Alzheimer's?

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs more medications move towards federal approval for Alzheimer's disease, a new study led by researchers at UC San

Updated on:April 18,2024 14

Promise of liquid biopsy in cancer biomarker detection and prenatal screening

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishersThe promise and challenges of liquid biopsy, an emerging, noninvasive method for targeted disease diagnosis and detection of canc

Updated on: May 23,2024 4

Promise of liquid biopsy in cancer biomarker detection and prenatal screening

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishersThe promise and challenges of liquid biopsy, an emerging, noninvasive method for targeted disease diagnosis and detection of canc

Updated on:May 23,2024 4

Scientists aim to understand why men with prostate cancer are at higher risk of Alzheimer's

byMedical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityDr. Qin Wang and Augusta University graduate student Mae Aida. Credit: Michael Holahan, Augusta UniversityResearchers at the Medical College of

Updated on: September 07,2024 0

Scientists aim to understand why men with prostate cancer are at higher risk of Alzheimer's

byMedical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityDr. Qin Wang and Augusta University graduate student Mae Aida. Credit: Michael Holahan, Augusta UniversityResearchers at the Medical College of

Updated on:September 07,2024 0