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Researchers suggest rethinking 'cancer' label for early-stage prostate changes

Researchers suggest rethinking 'cancer' label for early-stage prostate changes

byOxford University PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new paper in theJournal of the National Cancer Instituteindicates that patients may benefit if doctors stop calling certain early-

Researchers suggest rethinking 'cancer' label for early-stage prostate changes

byOxford University PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new paper in theJournal of the National Cancer Instituteindicates that patients may benefit if doctors stop calling certain early-
Research points to potential new treatment for aggressive prostate cancer subtype

Research points to potential new treatment for aggressive prostate cancer subtype

byUniversity of MichiganProstate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image GalleryWhen researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center first identified a new subtype of aggressive prostate c

Research points to potential new treatment for aggressive prostate cancer subtype

byUniversity of MichiganProstate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image GalleryWhen researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center first identified a new subtype of aggressive prostate c
On a stretch of gravel road, families ravaged by cancer question nitrate

On a stretch of gravel road, families ravaged by cancer question nitrate

by Jennifer Bjorhus, Star TribuneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCancer ravaged Brian Bennerotte's body and those of many around him—his father, five brothers and his sister—as well as others al

On a stretch of gravel road, families ravaged by cancer question nitrate

by Jennifer Bjorhus, Star TribuneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCancer ravaged Brian Bennerotte's body and those of many around him—his father, five brothers and his sister—as well as others al
Researchers develop novel photo-oxidation therapy for anticancer treatment

Researchers develop novel photo-oxidation therapy for anticancer treatment

by City University of Hong KongThe CityU team developed a new class of near-infrared-activated platinum(IV) photo-oxidants that can effectively eliminate cancer cells in an oxygen-independent man

Researchers develop novel photo-oxidation therapy for anticancer treatment

by City University of Hong KongThe CityU team developed a new class of near-infrared-activated platinum(IV) photo-oxidants that can effectively eliminate cancer cells in an oxygen-independent man
Researchers find a potential therapeutic target to prevent dissemination of cancer cells in the central nervous system

Researchers find a potential therapeutic target to prevent dissemination of cancer cells in the central nervous system

by Instituto de Medicina MolecularGraphical abstract. Credit:Neuro-Oncology Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1093/noajnl/vdad048A new study led by Cláudia C. Faria, researcher in the lab of João Ta

Researchers find a potential therapeutic target to prevent dissemination of cancer cells in the central nervous system

by Instituto de Medicina MolecularGraphical abstract. Credit:Neuro-Oncology Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1093/noajnl/vdad048A new study led by Cláudia C. Faria, researcher in the lab of João Ta
Prediagnosis exercise may reduce CV risk in breast cancer

Prediagnosis exercise may reduce CV risk in breast cancer

(HealthDay)—For women with primary breast cancer, prediagnosis exercise exposure is associated with a graded reduction in subsequent cardiovascular event (CVE) risk, according to a study published in

Prediagnosis exercise may reduce CV risk in breast cancer

(HealthDay)—For women with primary breast cancer, prediagnosis exercise exposure is associated with a graded reduction in subsequent cardiovascular event (CVE) risk, according to a study published in
Researchers find capsules surrounding liver metastases of colorectal cancer are a healing response by the liver

Researchers find capsules surrounding liver metastases of colorectal cancer are a healing response by the liver

by Karolinska InstitutetFluorescent protein stains of tumor growing in the liver. Credit: Marco Gerling, Carina StrellA study by researchers from Karolinska Institutet and physicians from Karolin

Researchers find capsules surrounding liver metastases of colorectal cancer are a healing response by the liver

by Karolinska InstitutetFluorescent protein stains of tumor growing in the liver. Credit: Marco Gerling, Carina StrellA study by researchers from Karolinska Institutet and physicians from Karolin
Children wearing sun-smart clothing had 24% fewer new moles over a 3.5 year period

Children wearing sun-smart clothing had 24% fewer new moles over a 3.5 year period

by James Cook UniversityJelleke Vanooteghem. Credit: James Cook UniversityJames Cook University researchers are calling for mandatory sun-protective clothing standards at preschools after a multi

Children wearing sun-smart clothing had 24% fewer new moles over a 3.5 year period

by James Cook UniversityJelleke Vanooteghem. Credit: James Cook UniversityJames Cook University researchers are calling for mandatory sun-protective clothing standards at preschools after a multi
Loss of cilia leads to melanoma

Loss of cilia leads to melanoma

by University of ZurichPigment cells (blue/green) with cilium (light green with red base). Credit: Daniel Zingg, Netherlands Cancer InstituteMost cells in the human body have a cilium, a slender

Loss of cilia leads to melanoma

by University of ZurichPigment cells (blue/green) with cilium (light green with red base). Credit: Daniel Zingg, Netherlands Cancer InstituteMost cells in the human body have a cilium, a slender
Use of MMR deficiency testing in younger CRC patients is low

Use of MMR deficiency testing in younger CRC patients is low

(HealthDay)—Fewer than half of younger adults with colorectal cancer (CRC) undergo mismatch repair (MMR) deficiency of DNA testing, according to a study published online Nov. 9 inJAMA Oncology.T

Use of MMR deficiency testing in younger CRC patients is low

(HealthDay)—Fewer than half of younger adults with colorectal cancer (CRC) undergo mismatch repair (MMR) deficiency of DNA testing, according to a study published online Nov. 9 inJAMA Oncology.T
Drug makes tumors more susceptible to chemo

Drug makes tumors more susceptible to chemo

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyStructure of the complex containing Rev1 and JH-RE-06. The two copies of the Rev1 protein are shown in dark and light blue, while the small molecule JH-RE-

Drug makes tumors more susceptible to chemo

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyStructure of the complex containing Rev1 and JH-RE-06. The two copies of the Rev1 protein are shown in dark and light blue, while the small molecule JH-RE-
Drug yields high response rates for lung cancer patients with harsh mutation

Drug yields high response rates for lung cancer patients with harsh mutation

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterA targeted therapy resurrected by the Moon Shots Program at The University of Texas MD A

Drug yields high response rates for lung cancer patients with harsh mutation

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterA targeted therapy resurrected by the Moon Shots Program at The University of Texas MD A