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Detecting breast cancer earlier with 3D X-rays

Detecting breast cancer earlier with 3D X-rays

by Werner Siefer,ETH ZurichComparison of conventional computed tomography with the new GI-CT images. The increased image quality of the GI-CT is particularly evident for small features (indicate

Detecting breast cancer earlier with 3D X-rays

by Werner Siefer,ETH ZurichComparison of conventional computed tomography with the new GI-CT images. The increased image quality of the GI-CT is particularly evident for small features (indicate
Study finds racial disparities in culturally competent cancer care

Study finds racial disparities in culturally competent cancer care

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBrandon A. Mahal, MD of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, co-senior author of the study published inJAMA Oncology. Credit: Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteMany non-wh

Study finds racial disparities in culturally competent cancer care

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBrandon A. Mahal, MD of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, co-senior author of the study published inJAMA Oncology. Credit: Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteMany non-wh
New prostate cancer diagnostic pathway paves way for general screening

New prostate cancer diagnostic pathway paves way for general screening

bySwedish Research CouncilCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn screening for prostate cancer, the risk of overdiagnosis can be halved, a University of Gothenburg study shows. With the proposed di

New prostate cancer diagnostic pathway paves way for general screening

bySwedish Research CouncilCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn screening for prostate cancer, the risk of overdiagnosis can be halved, a University of Gothenburg study shows. With the proposed di
Interaction with stromal cells influences tumor growth, metastasis in pancreatic cancer

Interaction with stromal cells influences tumor growth, metastasis in pancreatic cancer

by Massachusetts General HospitalElectron microscopic image of a single human lymphocyte. Credit: Dr. Triche National Cancer InstituteA study from researchers at the Massachusetts General Hospita

Interaction with stromal cells influences tumor growth, metastasis in pancreatic cancer

by Massachusetts General HospitalElectron microscopic image of a single human lymphocyte. Credit: Dr. Triche National Cancer InstituteA study from researchers at the Massachusetts General Hospita
Metastatic lymph nodes can be the source of distant metastases in mouse models of cancer

Metastatic lymph nodes can be the source of distant metastases in mouse models of cancer

by Massachusetts General Hospital12μm thin sections of a metastatic lymph node containing green fluorescently labeled Dendra cancer cells was stained with Anti-ERTR7 (red) and DAPI (blue) to visu

Metastatic lymph nodes can be the source of distant metastases in mouse models of cancer

by Massachusetts General Hospital12μm thin sections of a metastatic lymph node containing green fluorescently labeled Dendra cancer cells was stained with Anti-ERTR7 (red) and DAPI (blue) to visu
Advance care planning produces trend toward less aggressive and more comfort-focused care for patients with cancer

Advance care planning produces trend toward less aggressive and more comfort-focused care for patients with cancer

byRegenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA meta-analysis of studies involving 33,541 cancer patients evaluates the relationship between advance care planning and aggressive vs. co

Advance care planning produces trend toward less aggressive and more comfort-focused care for patients with cancer

byRegenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA meta-analysis of studies involving 33,541 cancer patients evaluates the relationship between advance care planning and aggressive vs. co
Tumor macrophage marker offers unique target for treatment

Tumor macrophage marker offers unique target for treatment

by National Institutes of HealthA nanoparticle attached to CRV (CRV-NP) specifically homed to macrophages in breast tumors in mice (yellow arrow) and did not home to spleen, lung or heart. Nanopa

Tumor macrophage marker offers unique target for treatment

by National Institutes of HealthA nanoparticle attached to CRV (CRV-NP) specifically homed to macrophages in breast tumors in mice (yellow arrow) and did not home to spleen, lung or heart. Nanopa
Researchers make major advance with cancer-killing antibody-drug conjugates

Researchers make major advance with cancer-killing antibody-drug conjugates

by Doug Bennett,University of FloridaCredit:Journal of Medicinal Chemistry(2023). DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.2c01771Building a new precision cancer treatment comes with no shortage of

Researchers make major advance with cancer-killing antibody-drug conjugates

by Doug Bennett,University of FloridaCredit:Journal of Medicinal Chemistry(2023). DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.2c01771Building a new precision cancer treatment comes with no shortage of
Atoh1, a potential Achilles' heel of Sonic Hedgehog medulloblastoma

Atoh1, a potential Achilles' heel of Sonic Hedgehog medulloblastoma

by Baylor College of MedicineThis is a cross-section of the cerebellum of a mouse. Found at the base of the brain, the cerebellum is a single layer of tissue with deep folds like an accordion. Th

Atoh1, a potential Achilles' heel of Sonic Hedgehog medulloblastoma

by Baylor College of MedicineThis is a cross-section of the cerebellum of a mouse. Found at the base of the brain, the cerebellum is a single layer of tissue with deep folds like an accordion. Th
Experts band together to eradicate prostate cancer

Experts band together to eradicate prostate cancer

by Monash UniversityProstate cancer is surprising difficult to keep alive outside the human body. Yet, like a greenhouse full of rare plants, the Melbourne Urological Research Alliance (MURAL) ha

Experts band together to eradicate prostate cancer

by Monash UniversityProstate cancer is surprising difficult to keep alive outside the human body. Yet, like a greenhouse full of rare plants, the Melbourne Urological Research Alliance (MURAL) ha
Researchers take aim at circadian clock in deadly brain cancer

Researchers take aim at circadian clock in deadly brain cancer

by University of Southern CaliforniaA microscope image of brain cancer cells, a glioma tumor type known as anaplastic astrocytoma. Credit: Wikimedia/ CC BY-SA 3.0Scientists at USC and UC San Dieg

Researchers take aim at circadian clock in deadly brain cancer

by University of Southern CaliforniaA microscope image of brain cancer cells, a glioma tumor type known as anaplastic astrocytoma. Credit: Wikimedia/ CC BY-SA 3.0Scientists at USC and UC San Dieg
Instead of calories and macros, think about the level of food processing, expert says

Instead of calories and macros, think about the level of food processing, expert says

by Leigh Anne Kelley,Virginia TechAlexandra DiFeliceantonio, assistant professor with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC and associate director of the research institute's Cente

Instead of calories and macros, think about the level of food processing, expert says

by Leigh Anne Kelley,Virginia TechAlexandra DiFeliceantonio, assistant professor with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC and associate director of the research institute's Cente