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Radiotherapy for hard-to-treat bladder cancer

Radiotherapy for hard-to-treat bladder cancer

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchCredit: Institute of Cancer ResearchMore targeted forms of radiotherapy can effectively treat bladder cancer which has spread to the lymph nodes of the pelvis, acco

Radiotherapy for hard-to-treat bladder cancer

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchCredit: Institute of Cancer ResearchMore targeted forms of radiotherapy can effectively treat bladder cancer which has spread to the lymph nodes of the pelvis, acco
New biomarker advances cancer treatments

New biomarker advances cancer treatments

Researchers have discovered ways to enhance NIR-PIT to ensure tumours are treated sufficiently and improve patient outcomes.A biomarker based on microbubbles has been used to evaluate the success of n

New biomarker advances cancer treatments

Researchers have discovered ways to enhance NIR-PIT to ensure tumours are treated sufficiently and improve patient outcomes.A biomarker based on microbubbles has been used to evaluate the success of n
ctDNA Could Serve as a Prognostic Tool in China for Predicting Outcomes in DLBCL

ctDNA Could Serve as a Prognostic Tool in China for Predicting Outcomes in DLBCL

September 12, 2022Lisa AstorResults from a retrospective analysis presented during the 2022 ESMO Congress indicated that circulating tumor DNA could potentially be leveraged as a prognostic factor and

ctDNA Could Serve as a Prognostic Tool in China for Predicting Outcomes in DLBCL

September 12, 2022Lisa AstorResults from a retrospective analysis presented during the 2022 ESMO Congress indicated that circulating tumor DNA could potentially be leveraged as a prognostic factor and
Study finds carcinogen exposure makes cancer cells more susceptible to immune attack

Study finds carcinogen exposure makes cancer cells more susceptible to immune attack

by Liz Murphy,Massachusetts General HospitalCarcinogen-exposed cancer cells transform that nature of tumor-infiltrating macrophages from immunosuppressive (left) to immune activating agents (rig

Study finds carcinogen exposure makes cancer cells more susceptible to immune attack

by Liz Murphy,Massachusetts General HospitalCarcinogen-exposed cancer cells transform that nature of tumor-infiltrating macrophages from immunosuppressive (left) to immune activating agents (rig
Researchers identify 'switch' to activate cancer cell death

Researchers identify 'switch' to activate cancer cell death

byUC DavisAntigen-positive tumor cell (blue, left) is a direct target of CAR T-cells (light red) due to high-affinity antibody-antigen contacts. On the contrary, an antigen-negative tumor cell (

Researchers identify 'switch' to activate cancer cell death

byUC DavisAntigen-positive tumor cell (blue, left) is a direct target of CAR T-cells (light red) due to high-affinity antibody-antigen contacts. On the contrary, an antigen-negative tumor cell (
How Can You Increase Your Red Blood Cells?

How Can You Increase Your Red Blood Cells?

How Can You Increase Your Red Blood Cells?Maintaining optimal levels is important for your healthByHeidi Moawad, MDUpdated on April 17, 2023Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Land

How Can You Increase Your Red Blood Cells?

How Can You Increase Your Red Blood Cells?Maintaining optimal levels is important for your healthByHeidi Moawad, MDUpdated on April 17, 2023Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Land
Trabectedin/Durvalumab Shows Early Activity, Demonstrates Feasibility for Soft Tissue Sarcoma

Trabectedin/Durvalumab Shows Early Activity, Demonstrates Feasibility for Soft Tissue Sarcoma

September 21, 2020Nichole Tuckerhe feasibility of treatment with trabectedin in combination with durvalumab as treatment of patients with advanced or metastatic pretreated soft tissue sarcoma was demo

Trabectedin/Durvalumab Shows Early Activity, Demonstrates Feasibility for Soft Tissue Sarcoma

September 21, 2020Nichole Tuckerhe feasibility of treatment with trabectedin in combination with durvalumab as treatment of patients with advanced or metastatic pretreated soft tissue sarcoma was demo
What Causes Blood in Vomit?

What Causes Blood in Vomit?

What Causes Blood in Vomit?ByPatty Weasler, RN, BSNPublished on October 28, 2022Medically reviewed byJay N. Yepuri, MD"Hematemesis"is the medical term for vomit

What Causes Blood in Vomit?

What Causes Blood in Vomit?ByPatty Weasler, RN, BSNPublished on October 28, 2022Medically reviewed byJay N. Yepuri, MD"Hematemesis"is the medical term for vomit
Rainbow of fruit and veg the best prevention against prostate cancer

Rainbow of fruit and veg the best prevention against prostate cancer

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMen who consume colorful fruits and vegetables on a regular basis are less likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer (PC), acco

Rainbow of fruit and veg the best prevention against prostate cancer

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMen who consume colorful fruits and vegetables on a regular basis are less likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer (PC), acco
Atezolizumab Plus Bevacizumab and Chemotherapy Fails to Provide PFS Benefit in Platinum-Sensitive

Atezolizumab Plus Bevacizumab and Chemotherapy Fails to Provide PFS Benefit in Platinum-Sensitive

September 13, 2023Kyle DohertyThe addition of the PD-L1 inhibitor atezolizumab to bevacizumab and platinum-based chemotherapy did not result in a statistically significant progression-free survival be

Atezolizumab Plus Bevacizumab and Chemotherapy Fails to Provide PFS Benefit in Platinum-Sensitive

September 13, 2023Kyle DohertyThe addition of the PD-L1 inhibitor atezolizumab to bevacizumab and platinum-based chemotherapy did not result in a statistically significant progression-free survival be
New insight into BRCA2 gene mutations and cancer risk

New insight into BRCA2 gene mutations and cancer risk

A recent study from researchers at the University of California examines the BRCA2 gene, which plays a crucial role in repairing damaged DNA, and possible links with increased risk of breast and ovari

New insight into BRCA2 gene mutations and cancer risk

A recent study from researchers at the University of California examines the BRCA2 gene, which plays a crucial role in repairing damaged DNA, and possible links with increased risk of breast and ovari
Mutations in bone cells can drive leukemia in neighboring stem cells

Mutations in bone cells can drive leukemia in neighboring stem cells

Certain DNA mutations in bone cells that support blood development can drive leukemia formation in nearby blood stem cells, researchers from Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University and Children&#39

Mutations in bone cells can drive leukemia in neighboring stem cells

Certain DNA mutations in bone cells that support blood development can drive leukemia formation in nearby blood stem cells, researchers from Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University and Children&#39