Studies expand and update an encyclopedia of cancer cell lines

by Tom Ulrich,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit : Susanna M. Hamilton, Broad CommunicationsLarge libraries of cancer cell lines—collections of cells that represent tumor types seen in can

Updated on: June 28,2024

Studies expand and update an encyclopedia of cancer cell lines

by Tom Ulrich,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit : Susanna M. Hamilton, Broad CommunicationsLarge libraries of cancer cell lines—collections of cells that represent tumor types seen in can

Updated on:June 28,2024

This 'sweet spot' could improve melanoma diagnosis

by Florida Atlantic UniversityMelanoma image example: original, i.e., no segmentation (f) and five degrees of segmentation -- from (a) through (e). Credit: Florida Atlantic UniversityToo much, to

Updated on: April 18,2024

This 'sweet spot' could improve melanoma diagnosis

by Florida Atlantic UniversityMelanoma image example: original, i.e., no segmentation (f) and five degrees of segmentation -- from (a) through (e). Credit: Florida Atlantic UniversityToo much, to

Updated on:April 18,2024

Familial breast cancer not only inherited genetically, finds new study

by University of MelbourneCredit: CC0 Public DomainMutations in known breast cancer genes such as BRCA1 and BRCA2 are identified in only approximately 20 per cent of women who are offered genetic

Updated on: May 21,2024

Familial breast cancer not only inherited genetically, finds new study

by University of MelbourneCredit: CC0 Public DomainMutations in known breast cancer genes such as BRCA1 and BRCA2 are identified in only approximately 20 per cent of women who are offered genetic

Updated on:May 21,2024

Fighting cancer with a combination of corticosteroids and the keto diet

byCold Spring Harbor LaboratoryIn mice with pancreatic and colorectal cancer, keto diets slow the growth of tumors, seen here in white, by a process called ferroptosis. This kills the cancer cel

Updated on: January 07,2024

Fighting cancer with a combination of corticosteroids and the keto diet

byCold Spring Harbor LaboratoryIn mice with pancreatic and colorectal cancer, keto diets slow the growth of tumors, seen here in white, by a process called ferroptosis. This kills the cancer cel

Updated on:January 07,2024

Study finds senescent immune cells promote lung tumor growth

by Mayo ClinicGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.05.006Macrophages are a type of white blood cell that are among the body's first line of defe

Updated on: February 03,2024

Study finds senescent immune cells promote lung tumor growth

by Mayo ClinicGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.05.006Macrophages are a type of white blood cell that are among the body's first line of defe

Updated on:February 03,2024

Women with benign breast disease face higher risk of breast cancer in the long term, according to large-scale study

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCumulative incidence rates of breast cancer and 95% confidence intervals in women with and without benign breast disease within year at ind

Updated on: February 03,2024

Women with benign breast disease face higher risk of breast cancer in the long term, according to large-scale study

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCumulative incidence rates of breast cancer and 95% confidence intervals in women with and without benign breast disease within year at ind

Updated on:February 03,2024

In multiple myeloma, different types of blood biopsies match up well with bone marrow tests

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Bone marrow biopsies are the gold standard

Updated on: April 23,2024

In multiple myeloma, different types of blood biopsies match up well with bone marrow tests

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Bone marrow biopsies are the gold standard

Updated on:April 23,2024

New study may advance use of spinal cord stimulation for chemotherapy-related pain and cancer treatment

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine say they have evidence from a new study in rats that spin

Updated on: January 13,2024

New study may advance use of spinal cord stimulation for chemotherapy-related pain and cancer treatment

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine say they have evidence from a new study in rats that spin

Updated on:January 13,2024

Oncology therapy at the end-of-life: Have we missed the mark?

by Yale Cancer CenterCredit:JAMA Oncology(2022). DOI: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2022.4666Continued treatment for patients with cancer near end-of-life delays conversations about goals of care and

Updated on: January 04,2024

Oncology therapy at the end-of-life: Have we missed the mark?

by Yale Cancer CenterCredit:JAMA Oncology(2022). DOI: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2022.4666Continued treatment for patients with cancer near end-of-life delays conversations about goals of care and

Updated on:January 04,2024

Breast MRI effective at detecting cancer in dense breasts, finds study

byRadiological Society of North AmericaForest plots show the incremental cancer detection rate (CDR) per 1000 screenings per modality. (A) Studies with handheld US. (B) Studies with automated wh

Updated on: January 23,2024

Breast MRI effective at detecting cancer in dense breasts, finds study

byRadiological Society of North AmericaForest plots show the incremental cancer detection rate (CDR) per 1000 screenings per modality. (A) Studies with handheld US. (B) Studies with automated wh

Updated on:January 23,2024

ACA has provided better access to care for cancer survivors

(HealthDay)—Cancer survivors are more likely to have difficulty accessing and affording health care, but the proportion reporting these issues is decreasing, according to a study published online Marc

Updated on: March 27,2024

ACA has provided better access to care for cancer survivors

(HealthDay)—Cancer survivors are more likely to have difficulty accessing and affording health care, but the proportion reporting these issues is decreasing, according to a study published online Marc

Updated on:March 27,2024

Programming white blood cells to fight pancreatic cancer

by University of California - San DiegoPeter Yingxiao Wang, Ph.D. Credit: UC San Diego Jacobs School of EngineeringPancreatic cancer is the third most lethal cancer in the United States. Patients

Updated on: March 09,2024

Programming white blood cells to fight pancreatic cancer

by University of California - San DiegoPeter Yingxiao Wang, Ph.D. Credit: UC San Diego Jacobs School of EngineeringPancreatic cancer is the third most lethal cancer in the United States. Patients

Updated on:March 09,2024