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Research team explores 'treasures' from discarded data in cancer research

Research team explores 'treasures' from discarded data in cancer research

by OncotargetMost abundant bacteria taxa found in bladder analysis. In (A), relative genus abundance among samples. In (B), presence/absence Venn diagram: Bladder cancer tissue metagenomic profile obt

Research team explores 'treasures' from discarded data in cancer research

by OncotargetMost abundant bacteria taxa found in bladder analysis. In (A), relative genus abundance among samples. In (B), presence/absence Venn diagram: Bladder cancer tissue metagenomic profile obt
Radiation oncology workforce expected to remain stable through 2030

Radiation oncology workforce expected to remain stable through 2030

by American Society for Radiation OncologyRadiation oncology total residency slot quotas 2010 - 2022. Credit:International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics(2023). DOI: 10

Radiation oncology workforce expected to remain stable through 2030

by American Society for Radiation OncologyRadiation oncology total residency slot quotas 2010 - 2022. Credit:International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics(2023). DOI: 10
Extending chemo slashes risk of aggressive childhood leukemia coming back

Extending chemo slashes risk of aggressive childhood leukemia coming back

by Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) have a good outcome of their disease. After two years of chemotherapy tre

Extending chemo slashes risk of aggressive childhood leukemia coming back

by Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) have a good outcome of their disease. After two years of chemotherapy tre
New CAR T-cell immunotherapy shows promising results for treating blood cancer patients

New CAR T-cell immunotherapy shows promising results for treating blood cancer patients

byKing's College LondonUCART19 cellular kinetics and correlation with clinical response. A, Graphical representation of UCART19 kinetic profile in PB of patients with B-ALL in the CALM study

New CAR T-cell immunotherapy shows promising results for treating blood cancer patients

byKing's College LondonUCART19 cellular kinetics and correlation with clinical response. A, Graphical representation of UCART19 kinetic profile in PB of patients with B-ALL in the CALM study
How tumors suppress the development of metastases

How tumors suppress the development of metastases

byGerman Cancer Research CenterCredit:Journal of Experimental Medicine(2022). DOI: 10.1084/jem.20202595Why do metastases often only appear after the original tumor has been surgicall

How tumors suppress the development of metastases

byGerman Cancer Research CenterCredit:Journal of Experimental Medicine(2022). DOI: 10.1084/jem.20202595Why do metastases often only appear after the original tumor has been surgicall
Testosterone therapy may protect against breast cancer in trans masculine individuals

Testosterone therapy may protect against breast cancer in trans masculine individuals

by Jacqueline Mitchell,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Centera) Lobular atrophy was assessed by the pathologists using four categories. b) The duration of testosterone therapy (TT) significantly c

Testosterone therapy may protect against breast cancer in trans masculine individuals

by Jacqueline Mitchell,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Centera) Lobular atrophy was assessed by the pathologists using four categories. b) The duration of testosterone therapy (TT) significantly c
'Junk DNA' no more: Investigators develop method of identifying cancers from repeat elements of genetic code

'Junk DNA' no more: Investigators develop method of identifying cancers from repeat elements of genetic code

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineNew method called ARTEMIS uses machine learning to shed light on human genome "dark matter" involved in cancer and other diseases. Credit:

'Junk DNA' no more: Investigators develop method of identifying cancers from repeat elements of genetic code

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineNew method called ARTEMIS uses machine learning to shed light on human genome "dark matter" involved in cancer and other diseases. Credit:
New approach to shutting down breast cancer recurrence shows promise in mice

New approach to shutting down breast cancer recurrence shows promise in mice

by Sarah Avery,Duke UniversityGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2019). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2019.09.032A new approach to treat advanced breast cancer shuts down the growth of

New approach to shutting down breast cancer recurrence shows promise in mice

by Sarah Avery,Duke UniversityGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2019). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2019.09.032A new approach to treat advanced breast cancer shuts down the growth of
Genomic features of AML in patients over age 60 can predict success of stem cell transplant

Genomic features of AML in patients over age 60 can predict success of stem cell transplant

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteR. Coleman Lindsley, MD, PhD. Credit: Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteFor older patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), the prospects for success of a stem cell tra

Genomic features of AML in patients over age 60 can predict success of stem cell transplant

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteR. Coleman Lindsley, MD, PhD. Credit: Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteFor older patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), the prospects for success of a stem cell tra
Those with the BRCA1 gene mutation may face greater risk for aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure

Those with the BRCA1 gene mutation may face greater risk for aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure

byNagoya UniversityChrysotile-induced MMs present lower expression levels of Brca1. (A) Immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining of total BRCA1 on MM samples (bar=25 μm; N≧7).

Those with the BRCA1 gene mutation may face greater risk for aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure

byNagoya UniversityChrysotile-induced MMs present lower expression levels of Brca1. (A) Immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining of total BRCA1 on MM samples (bar=25 μm; N≧7).
Cancer screening rates decline when patients see doctors later in day

Cancer screening rates decline when patients see doctors later in day

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainCompared to patients who see their primary care doctor earlier in the day, cancer screening rates decline

Cancer screening rates decline when patients see doctors later in day

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainCompared to patients who see their primary care doctor earlier in the day, cancer screening rates decline
Drug prices based on success could speed up cancer patients' treatment

Drug prices based on success could speed up cancer patients' treatment

by Cancer Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainPaying for cancer drugs based on how well they work in practice could help patients get new treatments faster, according to a Cancer Research UK repo

Drug prices based on success could speed up cancer patients' treatment

by Cancer Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainPaying for cancer drugs based on how well they work in practice could help patients get new treatments faster, according to a Cancer Research UK repo