Study shows how morphine may contribute to bone loss and cancer-induced bone pain

by Stacy Pigott,University of ArizonaOn the left, cells isolated from breast cancer cells were treated with RANKL, a growth factor that stimulates bone resorption, to produce osteoclasts (pink).

Updated on: January 22,2024

Study shows how morphine may contribute to bone loss and cancer-induced bone pain

by Stacy Pigott,University of ArizonaOn the left, cells isolated from breast cancer cells were treated with RANKL, a growth factor that stimulates bone resorption, to produce osteoclasts (pink).

Updated on:January 22,2024

Cancer survivors predicted to number over 22 million by 2030

by American Cancer SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThere were more than 16.9 million Americans with a history of cancer on January 1, 2019, a number that is projected to reach more than 22.1 mill

Updated on: March 06,2024

Cancer survivors predicted to number over 22 million by 2030

by American Cancer SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThere were more than 16.9 million Americans with a history of cancer on January 1, 2019, a number that is projected to reach more than 22.1 mill

Updated on:March 06,2024

Scientists unravel mystery of drug response in small cell lung cancer

by University of CologneTumor samples and clinical history of 65 patients with SCLC. a, Tumor sites sampled from 65 patients with SCLC. Frequently sampled sites are highlighted in bold. Tumors we

Updated on: March 20,2024

Scientists unravel mystery of drug response in small cell lung cancer

by University of CologneTumor samples and clinical history of 65 patients with SCLC. a, Tumor sites sampled from 65 patients with SCLC. Frequently sampled sites are highlighted in bold. Tumors we

Updated on:March 20,2024

Novel mechanism supports antitumor response and T-cell survival

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityRepresentative composite image of a breast cancer specimen stained by multi-color IHC comprising CD8, Ki67, GCLC, GPX4, 923 A2AR, PanCK and DAPI. Represe

Updated on: April 30,2024

Novel mechanism supports antitumor response and T-cell survival

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityRepresentative composite image of a breast cancer specimen stained by multi-color IHC comprising CD8, Ki67, GCLC, GPX4, 923 A2AR, PanCK and DAPI. Represe

Updated on:April 30,2024

Model suggests increased use of Paxlovid could cut hospitalizations, deaths and costs

by University of Texas at AustinEpidemiology researchers have found that if just 20% of symptomatic COVID cases was treated with Paxlovid, it would reduce deaths, hospitalizations and costs. Cred

Updated on: May 06,2024

Model suggests increased use of Paxlovid could cut hospitalizations, deaths and costs

by University of Texas at AustinEpidemiology researchers have found that if just 20% of symptomatic COVID cases was treated with Paxlovid, it would reduce deaths, hospitalizations and costs. Cred

Updated on:May 06,2024

CRISPR-edited immune cells can survive and thrive after infusion into cancer patients

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaGraphic showing genetic alternations of cells tested in trial. Credit: Joseph Fraietta, PhD, University of PennsylvaniaGenetically-

Updated on: April 12,2024

CRISPR-edited immune cells can survive and thrive after infusion into cancer patients

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaGraphic showing genetic alternations of cells tested in trial. Credit: Joseph Fraietta, PhD, University of PennsylvaniaGenetically-

Updated on:April 12,2024

How post-feeding breasts bounce back from the brink of death to kick-start milk production

byUniversity of SheffieldDelayed alveolar regression in Rac1−/− glands in involution. (A-D) Carmine staining of whole-mounted mammary glands of WT (A, C) and Rac1−/− (B, D) mice at postlactation

Updated on: January 02,2024

How post-feeding breasts bounce back from the brink of death to kick-start milk production

byUniversity of SheffieldDelayed alveolar regression in Rac1−/− glands in involution. (A-D) Carmine staining of whole-mounted mammary glands of WT (A, C) and Rac1−/− (B, D) mice at postlactation

Updated on:January 02,2024

A new tool for diagnosing cancer: Platform combines structural details with molecular information about a tumor

by Harvard Medical SchoolThe Orion tool combines molecular details revealed by immunofluorescence imaging (left) with structural information gained through traditional histology staining (middle)

Updated on: February 24,2024

A new tool for diagnosing cancer: Platform combines structural details with molecular information about a tumor

by Harvard Medical SchoolThe Orion tool combines molecular details revealed by immunofluorescence imaging (left) with structural information gained through traditional histology staining (middle)

Updated on:February 24,2024

Cancer drug approved for NHS use in England gives some multiple myeloma patients another option

by Cancer Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainA drug has been made available on the NHS in England for adults with a type of blood cancer called multiple myeloma who cannot receive standard treat

Updated on: May 11,2024

Cancer drug approved for NHS use in England gives some multiple myeloma patients another option

by Cancer Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainA drug has been made available on the NHS in England for adults with a type of blood cancer called multiple myeloma who cannot receive standard treat

Updated on:May 11,2024

Minimally invasive surgery may be good option for people with pancreatic cancer

by Dennis ThompsonMinimally invasive surgery works just as well as full-scale open surgery in removing early-stage pancreatic cancers, allowing patients a faster recovery with less infection risk, a n

Updated on: January 08,2024

Minimally invasive surgery may be good option for people with pancreatic cancer

by Dennis ThompsonMinimally invasive surgery works just as well as full-scale open surgery in removing early-stage pancreatic cancers, allowing patients a faster recovery with less infection risk, a n

Updated on:January 08,2024

With 'batwing' mastopexy, more women can undergo nipple-sparing mastectomy

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNipple-sparing techniques can provide better outcomes for women undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy—but due to complication

Updated on: February 18,2024

With 'batwing' mastopexy, more women can undergo nipple-sparing mastectomy

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNipple-sparing techniques can provide better outcomes for women undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy—but due to complication

Updated on:February 18,2024

New tool pinpoints gaps in awareness of blood cancer symptoms

byUniversity of SurreySymptom awareness. *Cough was included as a non-blood cancer symptom. Credit:BMC Cancer(2023). DOI: 10.1186/s12885-023-11149-xA new tool could help identify gap

Updated on: January 13,2024

New tool pinpoints gaps in awareness of blood cancer symptoms

byUniversity of SurreySymptom awareness. *Cough was included as a non-blood cancer symptom. Credit:BMC Cancer(2023). DOI: 10.1186/s12885-023-11149-xA new tool could help identify gap

Updated on:January 13,2024