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Study finds adding ribociclib to hormone therapy reduces the risk of breast cancer recurrence

Study finds adding ribociclib to hormone therapy reduces the risk of breast cancer recurrence

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Miguel Á. Padriñán from PexelsA new treatment approach that combines a targeted therapy drug with hormone therapy significantly increased the amoun

Study finds adding ribociclib to hormone therapy reduces the risk of breast cancer recurrence

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Miguel Á. Padriñán from PexelsA new treatment approach that combines a targeted therapy drug with hormone therapy significantly increased the amoun
Triplet therapy including belamaf prolongs survival in multiple myeloma

Triplet therapy including belamaf prolongs survival in multiple myeloma

by Elana GotkineFor patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), triplet therapy of belantamab mafodotin (belamaf) plus bortezomib and dexamethasone (BVd) improves outcomes, with an a

Triplet therapy including belamaf prolongs survival in multiple myeloma

by Elana GotkineFor patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), triplet therapy of belantamab mafodotin (belamaf) plus bortezomib and dexamethasone (BVd) improves outcomes, with an a
Disparities in toxic heavy metal exposures correlated with increased risk of breast cancer among minority populations

Disparities in toxic heavy metal exposures correlated with increased risk of breast cancer among minority populations

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainAmong women in Chicago, African Americans and Hispanics were exposed to higher levels of ambient toxic heavy metals compared wi

Disparities in toxic heavy metal exposures correlated with increased risk of breast cancer among minority populations

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainAmong women in Chicago, African Americans and Hispanics were exposed to higher levels of ambient toxic heavy metals compared wi
Potential new series of drugs targeting cancer-driving protein BCL6

Potential new series of drugs targeting cancer-driving protein BCL6

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchThe BCL6 BTB domain dimer (in grey/green) and compound hits in pink, superimposed on each other in the main compound binding site. Credit: Dr Rob van Montfort lab /

Potential new series of drugs targeting cancer-driving protein BCL6

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchThe BCL6 BTB domain dimer (in grey/green) and compound hits in pink, superimposed on each other in the main compound binding site. Credit: Dr Rob van Montfort lab /
Researchers review the role of integrins in human hepatocellular carcinoma

Researchers review the role of integrins in human hepatocellular carcinoma

by Cactus CommunicationsIn a recent review article, researchers summarize the roles integrins play in cancer cells and the current status of anti-integrin therapy for cancer. As a family of unique tra

Researchers review the role of integrins in human hepatocellular carcinoma

by Cactus CommunicationsIn a recent review article, researchers summarize the roles integrins play in cancer cells and the current status of anti-integrin therapy for cancer. As a family of unique tra
Cooling glioblastoma to room temperature extends survival in preclinical study

Cooling glioblastoma to room temperature extends survival in preclinical study

by Jenny Owen,Emory UniversityConceptual model of a translational device to deliver cytostatic hypothermia for GBM. Representative diagram of a patient with GBM implanted with an envisioned cyto

Cooling glioblastoma to room temperature extends survival in preclinical study

by Jenny Owen,Emory UniversityConceptual model of a translational device to deliver cytostatic hypothermia for GBM. Representative diagram of a patient with GBM implanted with an envisioned cyto
Adding pembrolizumab to chemo improves survival in cervical cancer, finds study

Adding pembrolizumab to chemo improves survival in cervical cancer, finds study

by Elana GotkineFor women with persistent, recurrent, or metastatic cervical cancer, adding pembrolizumab to chemotherapy, with or without bevacizumab, is associated with improved overall and progress

Adding pembrolizumab to chemo improves survival in cervical cancer, finds study

by Elana GotkineFor women with persistent, recurrent, or metastatic cervical cancer, adding pembrolizumab to chemotherapy, with or without bevacizumab, is associated with improved overall and progress
Genetic discovery paves the way for advanced pancreatic and colorectal cancer treatments

Genetic discovery paves the way for advanced pancreatic and colorectal cancer treatments

byUniversity of HelsinkiWild-type Kras deficient KPN cells show reduced metastatic capacity and increased immune infiltration. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467

Genetic discovery paves the way for advanced pancreatic and colorectal cancer treatments

byUniversity of HelsinkiWild-type Kras deficient KPN cells show reduced metastatic capacity and increased immune infiltration. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467
A smart watch for lymphoedema management

A smart watch for lymphoedema management

by Astrid Tomczak,ETH ZurichThe Dicronis entrepreneurs Laura Jabinet, Jovan Jancev and Patrizia Marschalkova (from left). Credit: ETH Zürich / Florian BachmannAbout ten percent of all cancer pat

A smart watch for lymphoedema management

by Astrid Tomczak,ETH ZurichThe Dicronis entrepreneurs Laura Jabinet, Jovan Jancev and Patrizia Marschalkova (from left). Credit: ETH Zürich / Florian BachmannAbout ten percent of all cancer pat
New study targets major risk factor for gastric cancer

New study targets major risk factor for gastric cancer

by University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhat if we could eliminate a major risk factor for stomach cancer in Black, Asian, Latino and other vulnerable

New study targets major risk factor for gastric cancer

by University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhat if we could eliminate a major risk factor for stomach cancer in Black, Asian, Latino and other vulnerable
Conundrum solved over HPV link with head and neck cancer

Conundrum solved over HPV link with head and neck cancer

byUniversity of BirminghamElectron micrograph of a negatively stained human papilloma virus (HPV) which occurs in human warts. Credit: public domainA major international trial published in

Conundrum solved over HPV link with head and neck cancer

byUniversity of BirminghamElectron micrograph of a negatively stained human papilloma virus (HPV) which occurs in human warts. Credit: public domainA major international trial published in
Breast cancer diagnoses plummeted during first year of pandemic, finds study

Breast cancer diagnoses plummeted during first year of pandemic, finds study

by American College of SurgeonsBreast cancer cases in females and males in the U.S. from 2015 to 2020. (A) Breast cancer cases in U.S. females from 2015 to 2020. Cases dropped dramatically from 2

Breast cancer diagnoses plummeted during first year of pandemic, finds study

by American College of SurgeonsBreast cancer cases in females and males in the U.S. from 2015 to 2020. (A) Breast cancer cases in U.S. females from 2015 to 2020. Cases dropped dramatically from 2