Investigational drug may combat brain tumors by targeting cancer cells' fat production

by Katie Marquedant,Massachusetts General HospitalCorrelation analysis between SCD expression and sensitivity to YTX-7739. (A) Immunoblot analysis (left) of SCD expression in YTX-7739-sensitive

Updated on: February 01,2024

Investigational drug may combat brain tumors by targeting cancer cells' fat production

by Katie Marquedant,Massachusetts General HospitalCorrelation analysis between SCD expression and sensitivity to YTX-7739. (A) Immunoblot analysis (left) of SCD expression in YTX-7739-sensitive

Updated on:February 01,2024

Researchers unravel the mechanisms of Epstein-Barr virus and host chromatin interactions in nasopharyngeal cancer

byChiba UniversityEBV interacts at specific locations within the B compartment of the host chromatin structure and hijacks gene enhancers. The activation of enhancers activates the expression of

Updated on: March 30,2024

Researchers unravel the mechanisms of Epstein-Barr virus and host chromatin interactions in nasopharyngeal cancer

byChiba UniversityEBV interacts at specific locations within the B compartment of the host chromatin structure and hijacks gene enhancers. The activation of enhancers activates the expression of

Updated on:March 30,2024

Researchers identify needs of rural-based physicians to optimize cancer survivorship care

by University of MissouriCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe vast majority of cancer survivors rely on primary care clinicians for follow-up treatments, especially in rural areas, according to

Updated on: February 03,2024

Researchers identify needs of rural-based physicians to optimize cancer survivorship care

by University of MissouriCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe vast majority of cancer survivors rely on primary care clinicians for follow-up treatments, especially in rural areas, according to

Updated on:February 03,2024

Long-course radiotherapy found to be better than short-course for organ preservation in rectal cancer

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic has enabled researchers to show that a long course of radiotherapy given before surgery may be a be

Updated on: September 28,2024

Long-course radiotherapy found to be better than short-course for organ preservation in rectal cancer

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic has enabled researchers to show that a long course of radiotherapy given before surgery may be a be

Updated on:September 28,2024

Hereditary colorectal cancer: Researchers reclassify a large proportion of leading gene variants as benign

by Inka Väth,University Hospital of BonnGraphical abstract. Credit:The American Journal of Human Genetics(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2024.09.002The genetic confirmation of a suspecte

Updated on: November 10,2024

Hereditary colorectal cancer: Researchers reclassify a large proportion of leading gene variants as benign

by Inka Väth,University Hospital of BonnGraphical abstract. Credit:The American Journal of Human Genetics(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2024.09.002The genetic confirmation of a suspecte

Updated on:November 10,2024

Disease progression, adverse radiation effects found to be low in patients undergoing preoperative SRS

by Atrium Health Wake Forest BaptistCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCancer that spreads to the brain from another part of the body such as lung or breast is called a metastatic brain tumor. As metas

Updated on: February 18,2024

Disease progression, adverse radiation effects found to be low in patients undergoing preoperative SRS

by Atrium Health Wake Forest BaptistCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCancer that spreads to the brain from another part of the body such as lung or breast is called a metastatic brain tumor. As metas

Updated on:February 18,2024

Study validates diagnostic assay for Asian cancers

by National University of SingaporeGraphical overview of workflow and coverage of cancer subtypes in the Asian Pan-Cancer Panel. A total of six workdays are required from sample QC to reliable ge

Updated on: February 20,2024

Study validates diagnostic assay for Asian cancers

by National University of SingaporeGraphical overview of workflow and coverage of cancer subtypes in the Asian Pan-Cancer Panel. A total of six workdays are required from sample QC to reliable ge

Updated on:February 20,2024

Inflammatory-nutritional score helps predict survival in new multiple myeloma

by Elana GotkineFor patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM), a nomogram based on the inflammatory-nutritional score (INS) may help to predict survival, according to a study published onl

Updated on: January 16,2024

Inflammatory-nutritional score helps predict survival in new multiple myeloma

by Elana GotkineFor patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM), a nomogram based on the inflammatory-nutritional score (INS) may help to predict survival, according to a study published onl

Updated on:January 16,2024

Researchers discover a common link among diverse cancer types

by Rockefeller UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainCancer, in all its forms, seems to always involve uncontrolled cell growth; but there are thousands of ways in which cells can lose control of th

Updated on: June 22,2024

Researchers discover a common link among diverse cancer types

by Rockefeller UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainCancer, in all its forms, seems to always involve uncontrolled cell growth; but there are thousands of ways in which cells can lose control of th

Updated on:June 22,2024

AI model uses serial imaging to predict lung cancer therapy response

(HealthDay)—For patients with locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), deep-learning networks integrating computed tomography (CT) scans at multiple time points can improve clinical outcom

Updated on: March 30,2024

AI model uses serial imaging to predict lung cancer therapy response

(HealthDay)—For patients with locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), deep-learning networks integrating computed tomography (CT) scans at multiple time points can improve clinical outcom

Updated on:March 30,2024

Wear and tear from lifelong stress can increase cancer mortality

byMedical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityDr. Justin X. Moore. Credit: Mike Holahan, Augusta UniversityThe wear and tear on the body from chronic and lifelong stress can also lead to an

Updated on: January 22,2024

Wear and tear from lifelong stress can increase cancer mortality

byMedical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityDr. Justin X. Moore. Credit: Mike Holahan, Augusta UniversityThe wear and tear on the body from chronic and lifelong stress can also lead to an

Updated on:January 22,2024

Researchers take aim at circadian clock in deadly brain cancer

by University of Southern CaliforniaA microscope image of brain cancer cells, a glioma tumor type known as anaplastic astrocytoma. Credit: Wikimedia/ CC BY-SA 3.0Scientists at USC and UC San Dieg

Updated on: June 08,2024

Researchers take aim at circadian clock in deadly brain cancer

by University of Southern CaliforniaA microscope image of brain cancer cells, a glioma tumor type known as anaplastic astrocytoma. Credit: Wikimedia/ CC BY-SA 3.0Scientists at USC and UC San Dieg

Updated on:June 08,2024