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Researchers report method to determine the absolute dose for new radiotherapy cancer treatment technique

Researchers report method to determine the absolute dose for new radiotherapy cancer treatment technique

by National Physical LaboratoryExperimental setup mounted on the patient couch and radiograph of the NPL PSPC. (a) (1) Gantry, (2) NPL PSPC, (3) measurement instrumentation for the NPL PSPC, (4)

Researchers report method to determine the absolute dose for new radiotherapy cancer treatment technique

by National Physical LaboratoryExperimental setup mounted on the patient couch and radiograph of the NPL PSPC. (a) (1) Gantry, (2) NPL PSPC, (3) measurement instrumentation for the NPL PSPC, (4)
Natural compound found in broccoli reawakens the function of potent tumor suppressor

Natural compound found in broccoli reawakens the function of potent tumor suppressor

by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainYour mother was right: Broccoli is good for you. Long associated with decreased risk of cancer, broccoli and other cruciferous vege

Natural compound found in broccoli reawakens the function of potent tumor suppressor

by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainYour mother was right: Broccoli is good for you. Long associated with decreased risk of cancer, broccoli and other cruciferous vege
Study provides insight on targeted therapies for colorectal cancer metastasis

Study provides insight on targeted therapies for colorectal cancer metastasis

by Allison Perry,University of KentuckyKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHA new study by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers provides new insight on targeted t

Study provides insight on targeted therapies for colorectal cancer metastasis

by Allison Perry,University of KentuckyKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHA new study by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers provides new insight on targeted t
Study describes how insulinomas, a rare type of pancreatic beta cell tumor, form

Study describes how insulinomas, a rare type of pancreatic beta cell tumor, form

byUniversitat Pompeu Fabra - BarcelonaClose-up of insulinoma cells expressing insulin (red). Credit: Pompeu Fabra University (UPF)A study led by Pompeu Fabra University describes the mechanism w

Study describes how insulinomas, a rare type of pancreatic beta cell tumor, form

byUniversitat Pompeu Fabra - BarcelonaClose-up of insulinoma cells expressing insulin (red). Credit: Pompeu Fabra University (UPF)A study led by Pompeu Fabra University describes the mechanism w
An intelligent knife can tell ovarian cancer and healthy tissue apart. Could it make surgery smarter?

An intelligent knife can tell ovarian cancer and healthy tissue apart. Could it make surgery smarter?

by Katie Roberts,Cancer Research UKTesting the iKnife in the lab. Credit: Cancer Research UKSurgery is a major part of ovarian cancer treatment, but it can be a blunt tool.A big problem for surg

An intelligent knife can tell ovarian cancer and healthy tissue apart. Could it make surgery smarter?

by Katie Roberts,Cancer Research UKTesting the iKnife in the lab. Credit: Cancer Research UKSurgery is a major part of ovarian cancer treatment, but it can be a blunt tool.A big problem for surg
New study highlights rapid adoption of clinical research results into chemotherapy prescribing patterns

New study highlights rapid adoption of clinical research results into chemotherapy prescribing patterns

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research inJNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Networkevaluates how an important analysis on loc

New study highlights rapid adoption of clinical research results into chemotherapy prescribing patterns

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research inJNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Networkevaluates how an important analysis on loc
Team develops tools and techniques to explore cancer signals at the subcellular level

Team develops tools and techniques to explore cancer signals at the subcellular level

by Jerry Grillo,Georgia Institute of TechnologyGraphical abstract. Credit:iScience(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2022.104980This year, about 240,000 people in the U.S. will discover the

Team develops tools and techniques to explore cancer signals at the subcellular level

by Jerry Grillo,Georgia Institute of TechnologyGraphical abstract. Credit:iScience(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2022.104980This year, about 240,000 people in the U.S. will discover the
New treatment could increase lung cancer survival

New treatment could increase lung cancer survival

byHudson Institute of Medical ResearchMYC-expression drives platinum resistance in vivo. A Schematic overview of experimental approach. B Representative CT images of RPM mice at time-points foll

New treatment could increase lung cancer survival

byHudson Institute of Medical ResearchMYC-expression drives platinum resistance in vivo. A Schematic overview of experimental approach. B Representative CT images of RPM mice at time-points foll
Study weighs risks and benefits of phase I trials in pediatric cancer

Study weighs risks and benefits of phase I trials in pediatric cancer

by Public Library of ScienceSystematic review and meta-analysis finds 1 in 10 children who enroll in pediatric phase I cancer trials are improved after the trial, and 1 in 50 die from drug-relate

Study weighs risks and benefits of phase I trials in pediatric cancer

by Public Library of ScienceSystematic review and meta-analysis finds 1 in 10 children who enroll in pediatric phase I cancer trials are improved after the trial, and 1 in 50 die from drug-relate
Blood-borne cancer detection receives gold-plated boost

Blood-borne cancer detection receives gold-plated boost

by Lachlan Gilbert,University of New South WalesA computer representation of the gold coated nanoparticles that make up the dispersible electrodes. These are modified with DNA that gives an elec

Blood-borne cancer detection receives gold-plated boost

by Lachlan Gilbert,University of New South WalesA computer representation of the gold coated nanoparticles that make up the dispersible electrodes. These are modified with DNA that gives an elec
Discovery may bolster chemotherapy potency while protecting the heart from side-effects

Discovery may bolster chemotherapy potency while protecting the heart from side-effects

by University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry(From left) Researchers Gopinath Sutendra and Bruno Saleme in a lab at the University of Alberta. The two have found a new therapeutic

Discovery may bolster chemotherapy potency while protecting the heart from side-effects

by University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry(From left) Researchers Gopinath Sutendra and Bruno Saleme in a lab at the University of Alberta. The two have found a new therapeutic
Progress slow against pancreatic cancer

Progress slow against pancreatic cancer

by Scott Gilbert,Pennsylvania State UniversityAcute exudative pancreatitis on CT scan. Credit: Hellerhoff/WikipediaPancreatic cancer is the third deadliest form of the disease after lung cancer

Progress slow against pancreatic cancer

by Scott Gilbert,Pennsylvania State UniversityAcute exudative pancreatitis on CT scan. Credit: Hellerhoff/WikipediaPancreatic cancer is the third deadliest form of the disease after lung cancer