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Breast cancer: An aggressive variant triggers a hunt for cures

Breast cancer: An aggressive variant triggers a hunt for cures

by Vittoria D'alessio,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineResearchers are making progress finding treatments for a particularly aggressive variant of breast cancer. Credit: Ang

Breast cancer: An aggressive variant triggers a hunt for cures

by Vittoria D'alessio,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineResearchers are making progress finding treatments for a particularly aggressive variant of breast cancer. Credit: Ang
Loyalty card data could help to identify ovarian cancer symptoms sooner

Loyalty card data could help to identify ovarian cancer symptoms sooner

byLancaster UniversityThe study of almost 300 women found that pain and indigestion medication purchases were higher in women who were subsequently diagnosed with ovarian cancer, compared to wom

Loyalty card data could help to identify ovarian cancer symptoms sooner

byLancaster UniversityThe study of almost 300 women found that pain and indigestion medication purchases were higher in women who were subsequently diagnosed with ovarian cancer, compared to wom
One protein is key to the spread of lung cancer: New study finds a way to stop it

One protein is key to the spread of lung cancer: New study finds a way to stop it

by Tulane UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by Tulane University has uncovered a previously unknown molecular pathway that could be instrumental to halting lung cancer in its

One protein is key to the spread of lung cancer: New study finds a way to stop it

by Tulane UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by Tulane University has uncovered a previously unknown molecular pathway that could be instrumental to halting lung cancer in its
Blocking DNA production in cancer therapy by targeting the POLtheta enzyme

Blocking DNA production in cancer therapy by targeting the POLtheta enzyme

by Austrian Academy of SciencesGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2022.111716BRCA1 (BReast CAncer Gene 1), a key gene that becomes faulty in some instance

Blocking DNA production in cancer therapy by targeting the POLtheta enzyme

by Austrian Academy of SciencesGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2022.111716BRCA1 (BReast CAncer Gene 1), a key gene that becomes faulty in some instance
Study: Cancer database's cases dropped 14% in pandemic's first year, indicating 200,000 'missing cases'

Study: Cancer database's cases dropped 14% in pandemic's first year, indicating 200,000 'missing cases'

by Lisa Aubry, Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences CenterCredit:JAMA Surgery(2023). DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2023.0652Researchers say newly reported cases of cancer diagnoses decl

Study: Cancer database's cases dropped 14% in pandemic's first year, indicating 200,000 'missing cases'

by Lisa Aubry, Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences CenterCredit:JAMA Surgery(2023). DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2023.0652Researchers say newly reported cases of cancer diagnoses decl
Experimental drug trial seeks to improve treatment for head and neck cancer

Experimental drug trial seeks to improve treatment for head and neck cancer

by Cancer Research UKCredit: Cancer Research UKA trial to test an experimental drug in patients with head and neck cancer launches in the UK today (Friday), through the Combinations Alliance – a

Experimental drug trial seeks to improve treatment for head and neck cancer

by Cancer Research UKCredit: Cancer Research UKA trial to test an experimental drug in patients with head and neck cancer launches in the UK today (Friday), through the Combinations Alliance – a
Simultaneous radiation and immunotherapy found to be beneficial for a subset of lung cancer patients

Simultaneous radiation and immunotherapy found to be beneficial for a subset of lung cancer patients

byUniversity of Chicago Medical CenterAneuploidy and TMB are synergistic predictors of survival following immunotherapy. Credit:Nature Genetics(2022). DOI: 10.1038/s41588-022-01235-4

Simultaneous radiation and immunotherapy found to be beneficial for a subset of lung cancer patients

byUniversity of Chicago Medical CenterAneuploidy and TMB are synergistic predictors of survival following immunotherapy. Credit:Nature Genetics(2022). DOI: 10.1038/s41588-022-01235-4
Overall cancer mortality continues to decline, prostate cancer mortality has stabilized

Overall cancer mortality continues to decline, prostate cancer mortality has stabilized

by National Cancer InstituteCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthThe latest Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer finds that overall cancer death r

Overall cancer mortality continues to decline, prostate cancer mortality has stabilized

by National Cancer InstituteCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthThe latest Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer finds that overall cancer death r
Remote dietary intervention feasible, may reduce chronic fatigue for lymphoma survivors

Remote dietary intervention feasible, may reduce chronic fatigue for lymphoma survivors

by Ohio State University Medical CenterRegistered dietitian Anna Maria Bittoni meets virtually with a cancer survivor to explain the benefits of different foods. The pilot study at The Ohio State

Remote dietary intervention feasible, may reduce chronic fatigue for lymphoma survivors

by Ohio State University Medical CenterRegistered dietitian Anna Maria Bittoni meets virtually with a cancer survivor to explain the benefits of different foods. The pilot study at The Ohio State
Exploring the role of RNA modification in normal hematopoiesis and acute myeloid leukemia pathogenesis

Exploring the role of RNA modification in normal hematopoiesis and acute myeloid leukemia pathogenesis

by Cactus CommunicationsThe review sheds light on the role of post-transcriptional RNA modifications in normal hematopoietic development and acute myeloid leukemia, and highlights novel therapeutic ta

Exploring the role of RNA modification in normal hematopoiesis and acute myeloid leukemia pathogenesis

by Cactus CommunicationsThe review sheds light on the role of post-transcriptional RNA modifications in normal hematopoietic development and acute myeloid leukemia, and highlights novel therapeutic ta
Liver cancer: Molecular signaling pathway of tumor development decoded

Liver cancer: Molecular signaling pathway of tumor development decoded

byMedical University of ViennaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs a malignant disease of the liver cells, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the main causes of cancer-related deaths. Whil

Liver cancer: Molecular signaling pathway of tumor development decoded

byMedical University of ViennaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs a malignant disease of the liver cells, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the main causes of cancer-related deaths. Whil
More accurate biomarkers needed to ensure melanomas are spotted

More accurate biomarkers needed to ensure melanomas are spotted

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: AI-generated imageNew biomarkers to improve skin cancer detection and avoid delays in treatment are being developed by researchers at the University of Sou

More accurate biomarkers needed to ensure melanomas are spotted

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: AI-generated imageNew biomarkers to improve skin cancer detection and avoid delays in treatment are being developed by researchers at the University of Sou