Tracking radiation treatment in real time promises safer, more effective cancer therapy

by Jim Lynch,University of MichiganiRAI system schematic and the experimental setup. a, 3D schematic of the iRAI system for mapping the dose deposition in a patient during RT delivery. b, CAD vi

Updated on: January 04,2024

Tracking radiation treatment in real time promises safer, more effective cancer therapy

by Jim Lynch,University of MichiganiRAI system schematic and the experimental setup. a, 3D schematic of the iRAI system for mapping the dose deposition in a patient during RT delivery. b, CAD vi

Updated on:January 04,2024

Two drugs reverse a key pancreatic cancer step in the lab

byUniversity of FloridaReversal of ADM by TSA in primary human acinar cultures. Primary, human acini were cultured in Matrigel on glass chamber slides for 5 days. On day 5 of culture, 500 nM of

Updated on: December 28,2023

Two drugs reverse a key pancreatic cancer step in the lab

byUniversity of FloridaReversal of ADM by TSA in primary human acinar cultures. Primary, human acini were cultured in Matrigel on glass chamber slides for 5 days. On day 5 of culture, 500 nM of

Updated on:December 28,2023

AI-powered ultrasound imaging that detects breast cancer

by Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)Research Image. Credit: POSTECHBreast cancer undisputedly has the highest incidence rate in female patients. Moreover, out of the six major ca

Updated on: February 19,2024

AI-powered ultrasound imaging that detects breast cancer

by Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)Research Image. Credit: POSTECHBreast cancer undisputedly has the highest incidence rate in female patients. Moreover, out of the six major ca

Updated on:February 19,2024

Largest study of its kind reveals adjuvant chemotherapy improves overall survival for pancreatic cancer patients

byCU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: CC0 Public DomainToday, the University of Colorado Cancer Center released new research that showcases chemotherapy treatment before and after surgery for panc

Updated on: January 07,2024

Largest study of its kind reveals adjuvant chemotherapy improves overall survival for pancreatic cancer patients

byCU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: CC0 Public DomainToday, the University of Colorado Cancer Center released new research that showcases chemotherapy treatment before and after surgery for panc

Updated on:January 07,2024

Researchers compare tumor characteristics, survival outcome of different bile duct cancers

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainCholangiocarcinoma (CCA) or bile duct cancer, is a rare, aggressive liver cancer with a poor prognosis, which occurs mostly in peop

Updated on: September 30,2024

Researchers compare tumor characteristics, survival outcome of different bile duct cancers

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainCholangiocarcinoma (CCA) or bile duct cancer, is a rare, aggressive liver cancer with a poor prognosis, which occurs mostly in peop

Updated on:September 30,2024

Cancer risk found to be higher in asthma patients

by Lori SolomonPeople with asthma are more likely to develop cancer, particularly those not using inhaled steroids, according to a study published online March 31 inCancer Medicine.Yi Guo, Ph.D.

Updated on: January 11,2024

Cancer risk found to be higher in asthma patients

by Lori SolomonPeople with asthma are more likely to develop cancer, particularly those not using inhaled steroids, according to a study published online March 31 inCancer Medicine.Yi Guo, Ph.D.

Updated on:January 11,2024

New cancer therapy takes personalized medicine to a new level

by Karen WeintraubCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPersonalized care has been a buzzword in medicine for years, but new research on cancer treatment is taking it to a new level.Detailed in a study pu

Updated on: January 11,2024

New cancer therapy takes personalized medicine to a new level

by Karen WeintraubCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPersonalized care has been a buzzword in medicine for years, but new research on cancer treatment is taking it to a new level.Detailed in a study pu

Updated on:January 11,2024

New therapies have raised Medicare treatment costs for metastatic prostate cancer

byWolters Kluwer HealthTrends in the receipt of antineoplastic drugs in the first 2 years following patients’ index date. The height of the bar represents the proportion of patients receiving do

Updated on: January 15,2024

New therapies have raised Medicare treatment costs for metastatic prostate cancer

byWolters Kluwer HealthTrends in the receipt of antineoplastic drugs in the first 2 years following patients’ index date. The height of the bar represents the proportion of patients receiving do

Updated on:January 15,2024

New ovarian cancer screening technique shows reduced false negatives compared to CA125 method

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101061Researchers at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking

Updated on: February 01,2024

New ovarian cancer screening technique shows reduced false negatives compared to CA125 method

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101061Researchers at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking

Updated on:February 01,2024

Subtypes of fibroblasts associated with skin cancer could lead to novel immunotherapies

byMedical University of ViennaSchematic summary of spatial distribution of distinct CAF subsets in human skin cancer. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-5390

Updated on: December 01,2024

Subtypes of fibroblasts associated with skin cancer could lead to novel immunotherapies

byMedical University of ViennaSchematic summary of spatial distribution of distinct CAF subsets in human skin cancer. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-5390

Updated on:December 01,2024

Pembrolizumab aids survival with high-risk endometrial cancer

by Lori SolomonPembrolizumab plus chemotherapy improves disease-free survival (DFS) in patients with high-risk endometrial cancer after surgery with curative intent, according to a study published onl

Updated on: November 09,2024

Pembrolizumab aids survival with high-risk endometrial cancer

by Lori SolomonPembrolizumab plus chemotherapy improves disease-free survival (DFS) in patients with high-risk endometrial cancer after surgery with curative intent, according to a study published onl

Updated on:November 09,2024

Study reveals lower survival rates for women than men with germ cell tumors

by Uppsala UniversityThe cell of origin, the normal development of sperm and oocytes, and the corresponding tumor development of malignant ovarian and testicular germ cell tumors. Credit:Jo

Updated on: March 20,2024

Study reveals lower survival rates for women than men with germ cell tumors

by Uppsala UniversityThe cell of origin, the normal development of sperm and oocytes, and the corresponding tumor development of malignant ovarian and testicular germ cell tumors. Credit:Jo

Updated on:March 20,2024