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Why millennials should know colon cancer symptoms

Why millennials should know colon cancer symptoms

by Deb BalzerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore younger adults are being diagnosed with colon cancer —also known as colorectal cancer—and at more advanced stages of the disease, says the American

Why millennials should know colon cancer symptoms

by Deb BalzerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore younger adults are being diagnosed with colon cancer —also known as colorectal cancer—and at more advanced stages of the disease, says the American
Researching a new treatment option for severe blood disorders of the bone marrow

Researching a new treatment option for severe blood disorders of the bone marrow

by Anne Grimm,Leipzig UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen people develop myelodysplastic neoplasms (MDS), the healthy maturation of blood cells is impaired. Severe forms, known as higher-ris

Researching a new treatment option for severe blood disorders of the bone marrow

by Anne Grimm,Leipzig UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen people develop myelodysplastic neoplasms (MDS), the healthy maturation of blood cells is impaired. Severe forms, known as higher-ris
Advancing gene therapy for skin cancer

Advancing gene therapy for skin cancer

by Federica Giannelli,University of SaskatchewanStudent Mays Al-Dulaymi improves gene therapy techniques. Credit: Dave StobbeOne of the deadliest skin cancers, melanoma may be caused by overexpo

Advancing gene therapy for skin cancer

by Federica Giannelli,University of SaskatchewanStudent Mays Al-Dulaymi improves gene therapy techniques. Credit: Dave StobbeOne of the deadliest skin cancers, melanoma may be caused by overexpo
Pembrolizumab Monotherapy Displays Efficacy in Rare Sarcomas

Pembrolizumab Monotherapy Displays Efficacy in Rare Sarcomas

The PD-1 inhibitor pembrolizumab (Keytruda) displayed activity with a manageable safety profile in patients with certain rare and ultra-raresarcoma histotypes, according to findings from the phase 2 A

Pembrolizumab Monotherapy Displays Efficacy in Rare Sarcomas

The PD-1 inhibitor pembrolizumab (Keytruda) displayed activity with a manageable safety profile in patients with certain rare and ultra-raresarcoma histotypes, according to findings from the phase 2 A
Change in breast density over time linked to cancer risk

Change in breast density over time linked to cancer risk

by Tamara Bhandari,Washington University in St. LouisChange in Mammographic Density (MD) for the Case Breast in Case Patients and Control Participants Over Time. Credit:JAMA Oncology

Change in breast density over time linked to cancer risk

by Tamara Bhandari,Washington University in St. LouisChange in Mammographic Density (MD) for the Case Breast in Case Patients and Control Participants Over Time. Credit:JAMA Oncology
Molecular delivery system developed at URI shows promise against bladder cancer

Molecular delivery system developed at URI shows promise against bladder cancer

byUniversity of Rhode IslandpHLIP-ICG can locate cancerous lesions and illuminate them with a fluorescent molecule, making them potentially easier for surgeons to see and remove. Credit: URIA re

Molecular delivery system developed at URI shows promise against bladder cancer

byUniversity of Rhode IslandpHLIP-ICG can locate cancerous lesions and illuminate them with a fluorescent molecule, making them potentially easier for surgeons to see and remove. Credit: URIA re
Multimodal genomic analyses predict response to immunotherapy in lung cancer patients

Multimodal genomic analyses predict response to immunotherapy in lung cancer patients

by Amy Mone,Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineLung cancer. Credit: Jennifer Fairman and Valsamo Anagnostou, Johns Hopkins UniversityResearchers at Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, th

Multimodal genomic analyses predict response to immunotherapy in lung cancer patients

by Amy Mone,Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineLung cancer. Credit: Jennifer Fairman and Valsamo Anagnostou, Johns Hopkins UniversityResearchers at Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, th
Tail spin: Study reveals new way to reduce friendly fire in cell therapy

Tail spin: Study reveals new way to reduce friendly fire in cell therapy

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityIn CAR-T therapy, T cells in blue find antigens (red) and kill cancer cells (purple). But often, antigens attach to other T cells leading other T cells to attack

Tail spin: Study reveals new way to reduce friendly fire in cell therapy

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityIn CAR-T therapy, T cells in blue find antigens (red) and kill cancer cells (purple). But often, antigens attach to other T cells leading other T cells to attack
More proof that concurrent use of multiple medications leads to adversity for older cancer patients

More proof that concurrent use of multiple medications leads to adversity for older cancer patients

byUniversity of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen older adults with cancer take multiple medications—including ordinary drugs like blood pressure pills, supplements,

More proof that concurrent use of multiple medications leads to adversity for older cancer patients

byUniversity of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen older adults with cancer take multiple medications—including ordinary drugs like blood pressure pills, supplements,
Machine-learning tool to match treatment for cancer patients

Machine-learning tool to match treatment for cancer patients

byTechnion - Israel Institute of TechnologySummary of pipeline predictions. a An overview of the RNA-MuTect-WMN pipeline: In the training set (n = 100, green arrows), RNA-MuTect is applied on tu

Machine-learning tool to match treatment for cancer patients

byTechnion - Israel Institute of TechnologySummary of pipeline predictions. a An overview of the RNA-MuTect-WMN pipeline: In the training set (n = 100, green arrows), RNA-MuTect is applied on tu
Women with elevated breast cancer risk could see mortality benefit from estrogen-blocking drugs

Women with elevated breast cancer risk could see mortality benefit from estrogen-blocking drugs

byGeorgetown University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile it has long been recognized that drugs that block the cancer-promoting activity of estrogen reduce risk of developin

Women with elevated breast cancer risk could see mortality benefit from estrogen-blocking drugs

byGeorgetown University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile it has long been recognized that drugs that block the cancer-promoting activity of estrogen reduce risk of developin