Genomic features of AML in patients over age 60 can predict success of stem cell transplant

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteR. Coleman Lindsley, MD, PhD. Credit: Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteFor older patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), the prospects for success of a stem cell tra

Updated on: March 14,2024

Genomic features of AML in patients over age 60 can predict success of stem cell transplant

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteR. Coleman Lindsley, MD, PhD. Credit: Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteFor older patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), the prospects for success of a stem cell tra

Updated on:March 14,2024

Cesarean section tied to higher risk for later leukemia in offspring

Elective cesarean section (CS) is associated with an increased risk for leukemia in offspring, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online Aug. 24 inHematological Oncolog

Updated on: January 02,2024

Cesarean section tied to higher risk for later leukemia in offspring

Elective cesarean section (CS) is associated with an increased risk for leukemia in offspring, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online Aug. 24 inHematological Oncolog

Updated on:January 02,2024

Breast cancer mortality reflected differently in certain Georgia neighborhoods, study reveals

by Adam Pope,University of Alabama at BirminghamAssociations Between Area Depriviation Index (ADI) and Probability of Patient Mortality for Black and White Patients With Breast Cancer. Data are

Updated on: January 30,2024

Breast cancer mortality reflected differently in certain Georgia neighborhoods, study reveals

by Adam Pope,University of Alabama at BirminghamAssociations Between Area Depriviation Index (ADI) and Probability of Patient Mortality for Black and White Patients With Breast Cancer. Data are

Updated on:January 30,2024

Researchers pinpoint potential treatment for lethal childhood cancer

by McMaster UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn enzyme that drives the growth of an often-lethal childhood brain cancer may hold the key to a future treatment, says a McMaster Universi

Updated on: February 01,2024

Researchers pinpoint potential treatment for lethal childhood cancer

by McMaster UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn enzyme that drives the growth of an often-lethal childhood brain cancer may hold the key to a future treatment, says a McMaster Universi

Updated on:February 01,2024

Immunotherapy before surgery induces complete response in more than half of patients with common skin cancer

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn an international, multicenter Phase II clinical trial led by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 63.3

Updated on: February 01,2024

Immunotherapy before surgery induces complete response in more than half of patients with common skin cancer

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn an international, multicenter Phase II clinical trial led by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 63.3

Updated on:February 01,2024

Eliminating gene SRC-3 in immune cells triggers effective long-lasting anti-cancer response

byBaylor College of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Baylor College of Medicine have discovered a crucial regulator of the anti-cancer immune response that could change t

Updated on: January 10,2024

Eliminating gene SRC-3 in immune cells triggers effective long-lasting anti-cancer response

byBaylor College of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Baylor College of Medicine have discovered a crucial regulator of the anti-cancer immune response that could change t

Updated on:January 10,2024

Clues found regarding tumor suppressor gene's breast cancer activity

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Saraswati Sukumar and Priya PaiResearchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have revealed how the gene HOXA5 may work to suppress fo

Updated on: January 21,2024

Clues found regarding tumor suppressor gene's breast cancer activity

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Saraswati Sukumar and Priya PaiResearchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have revealed how the gene HOXA5 may work to suppress fo

Updated on:January 21,2024

Researchers use AI to establish molecular tumor classification and prognosis in patients with colorectal cancer

by University of ZurichThe image-based consensus molecular subtypes (imCMS) model can be used to predict the molecular classification of each individual image region in patient tumor samples. Thi

Updated on: June 08,2024

Researchers use AI to establish molecular tumor classification and prognosis in patients with colorectal cancer

by University of ZurichThe image-based consensus molecular subtypes (imCMS) model can be used to predict the molecular classification of each individual image region in patient tumor samples. Thi

Updated on:June 08,2024

Eliminating senescent cells could help treat breast, pancreatic cancers

byWashington University in St. LouisShown is a human breast tumor sample. The white arrows point to senescent cells in the tumor. Eliminating senescent cells, which drive inflammation, could bec

Updated on: August 03,2024

Eliminating senescent cells could help treat breast, pancreatic cancers

byWashington University in St. LouisShown is a human breast tumor sample. The white arrows point to senescent cells in the tumor. Eliminating senescent cells, which drive inflammation, could bec

Updated on:August 03,2024

'Cancer-blocking' protein offers potential to transform cells from destructive to constructive

byAustralian National UniversityNLRC4 attenuates tumor development inApcmin/+mice. Credit:Nature Immunology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41590-024-01988-6An immune protein could

Updated on: November 10,2024

'Cancer-blocking' protein offers potential to transform cells from destructive to constructive

byAustralian National UniversityNLRC4 attenuates tumor development inApcmin/+mice. Credit:Nature Immunology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41590-024-01988-6An immune protein could

Updated on:November 10,2024

Study discovers that tumor mutation burden predicts survival outcome

by Tom Wilemon,Vanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe expected course of a patient's cancer prognosis has traditionally been judged by its type, stage and m

Updated on: January 28,2024

Study discovers that tumor mutation burden predicts survival outcome

by Tom Wilemon,Vanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe expected course of a patient's cancer prognosis has traditionally been judged by its type, stage and m

Updated on:January 28,2024

Study finds new, unexpected mechanism of cancer cell spread

by Keck School of Medicine of USCResearchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC used imaging techniques to study how the protein GRP78 controls cancer cell behavior. In the top row, human lu

Updated on: January 30,2024

Study finds new, unexpected mechanism of cancer cell spread

by Keck School of Medicine of USCResearchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC used imaging techniques to study how the protein GRP78 controls cancer cell behavior. In the top row, human lu

Updated on:January 30,2024