Researchers leverage cell self-destruction to treat brain tumors

by University of North Carolina Health CareAn MRI showing glioblastoma pre- and post-operation. Credit: Dominique Higgins, MD, PhDGlioblastoma is the most common type of brain tumor in adults. Th

Updated on: February 23,2024

Researchers leverage cell self-destruction to treat brain tumors

by University of North Carolina Health CareAn MRI showing glioblastoma pre- and post-operation. Credit: Dominique Higgins, MD, PhDGlioblastoma is the most common type of brain tumor in adults. Th

Updated on:February 23,2024

Genetic testing for prostate cancer increases after introduction of point-of-care program

byWolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome patients with prostate cancer have genetic mutations that may impact their treatment. A comprehensive, on-site genetic testing progr

Updated on: January 02,2024

Genetic testing for prostate cancer increases after introduction of point-of-care program

byWolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome patients with prostate cancer have genetic mutations that may impact their treatment. A comprehensive, on-site genetic testing progr

Updated on:January 02,2024

New possibilities for treating intractable brain tumors unveiled

New possibilities for treating intractable brain tumors unveiledbyThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)Overview of the study on the enhanced response to anti-PD-1 therap

Updated on: December 01,2024

New possibilities for treating intractable brain tumors unveiled

New possibilities for treating intractable brain tumors unveiledbyThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)Overview of the study on the enhanced response to anti-PD-1 therap

Updated on:December 01,2024

A cell surface marker for identifying tumor-initiating cells in pancreatic cancer

by Kumamoto UniversityROR1 is a cell surface receptor that promotes hyperproliferation, metastasis, and relapse in PDAC when highly expressed. Suppressing ROR1 reduces PDAC growth. Credit: Masaya

Updated on: February 19,2024

A cell surface marker for identifying tumor-initiating cells in pancreatic cancer

by Kumamoto UniversityROR1 is a cell surface receptor that promotes hyperproliferation, metastasis, and relapse in PDAC when highly expressed. Suppressing ROR1 reduces PDAC growth. Credit: Masaya

Updated on:February 19,2024

'Cancer-blocking' protein offers potential to transform cells from destructive to constructive

byAustralian National UniversityNLRC4 attenuates tumor development inApcmin/+mice. Credit:Nature Immunology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41590-024-01988-6An immune protein could

Updated on: November 10,2024

'Cancer-blocking' protein offers potential to transform cells from destructive to constructive

byAustralian National UniversityNLRC4 attenuates tumor development inApcmin/+mice. Credit:Nature Immunology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41590-024-01988-6An immune protein could

Updated on:November 10,2024

Targeted cancer drug made available for some NHS liver cancer patients

by Cancer Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainA targeted cancer drug will now be available for some adults with advanced liver cancer on the NHS.Regorafenib (Stivarga) is to be offered to people

Updated on: March 09,2024

Targeted cancer drug made available for some NHS liver cancer patients

by Cancer Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainA targeted cancer drug will now be available for some adults with advanced liver cancer on the NHS.Regorafenib (Stivarga) is to be offered to people

Updated on:March 09,2024

Personalized simulations predict patient outcomes for blood cancer treatment in breakthrough study

byUniversity of SussexComputational modeling of the cell cycle and apoptosis reveal limited impact of archetypal double hit mutations on their respective molecular networks. Credit:Blood C

Updated on: July 17,2024

Personalized simulations predict patient outcomes for blood cancer treatment in breakthrough study

byUniversity of SussexComputational modeling of the cell cycle and apoptosis reveal limited impact of archetypal double hit mutations on their respective molecular networks. Credit:Blood C

Updated on:July 17,2024

Cancer mortality higher among American Indian and Alaska Native individuals; colorectal cancer before age 50 rising

byAmerican Cancer SocietyResearchers at the American Cancer Society stress improving access to high-quality cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment for this group of individuals. Credi

Updated on: January 02,2024

Cancer mortality higher among American Indian and Alaska Native individuals; colorectal cancer before age 50 rising

byAmerican Cancer SocietyResearchers at the American Cancer Society stress improving access to high-quality cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment for this group of individuals. Credi

Updated on:January 02,2024

Shedding light—literally—on resistance to radiation therapy

by Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new Johns Hopkins study offers promise towards someday being able to non-invasively examine changes in cancerous tumors to determine whether

Updated on: March 12,2024

Shedding light—literally—on resistance to radiation therapy

by Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new Johns Hopkins study offers promise towards someday being able to non-invasively examine changes in cancerous tumors to determine whether

Updated on:March 12,2024

Team identifies how certain immune cells contribute to worse survival rates in HER2-positive breast cancer patients

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with a type of breast cancer called HER2-positive are less likely to survive if their initial tr

Updated on: February 24,2024

Team identifies how certain immune cells contribute to worse survival rates in HER2-positive breast cancer patients

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with a type of breast cancer called HER2-positive are less likely to survive if their initial tr

Updated on:February 24,2024

Study investigates link between oropharyngeal cancer and sexual behavior

byLeipzig UniversityVenn diagrams showing the distribution of self-reported high-risk sexual behavior (HR-SB) among N = 188 propensity-score-matched healthy adults and among N = 94 oropharyngeal

Updated on: January 22,2024

Study investigates link between oropharyngeal cancer and sexual behavior

byLeipzig UniversityVenn diagrams showing the distribution of self-reported high-risk sexual behavior (HR-SB) among N = 188 propensity-score-matched healthy adults and among N = 94 oropharyngeal

Updated on:January 22,2024

Researchers identify new way to make cancer self-destruct

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaATF4 is at a point after both pathways come back together. Credit: Penn MedicineFor years, researchers have been trying to target a

Updated on: June 19,2024

Researchers identify new way to make cancer self-destruct

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaATF4 is at a point after both pathways come back together. Credit: Penn MedicineFor years, researchers have been trying to target a

Updated on:June 19,2024