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Researchers determine oral bacteria accelerate pancreatic cancer development in mice

Researchers determine oral bacteria accelerate pancreatic cancer development in mice

by Hebrew University of JerusalemPancreas sections from control and P.gingivalis-infected mice. Control mouse showing a small pre-cancerous lesion (marked in yellow). Credit: Hebrew University of

Researchers determine oral bacteria accelerate pancreatic cancer development in mice

by Hebrew University of JerusalemPancreas sections from control and P.gingivalis-infected mice. Control mouse showing a small pre-cancerous lesion (marked in yellow). Credit: Hebrew University of
Potent results from a new immune treatment seen in patients with hard-to-treat blood cancers

Potent results from a new immune treatment seen in patients with hard-to-treat blood cancers

by Peter MacCallum Cancer CentreCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAll patients in the Phase I / II clinical trial of glofitamab had Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) and their cancer had relapsed o

Potent results from a new immune treatment seen in patients with hard-to-treat blood cancers

by Peter MacCallum Cancer CentreCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAll patients in the Phase I / II clinical trial of glofitamab had Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) and their cancer had relapsed o
New study brings personalized immunotherapy prescriptions a step closer

New study brings personalized immunotherapy prescriptions a step closer

byUniversity of BathCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a step likely to advance personalized cancer treatment, scientists have—for the first time—shown in patients that levels of biomarkers ar

New study brings personalized immunotherapy prescriptions a step closer

byUniversity of BathCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a step likely to advance personalized cancer treatment, scientists have—for the first time—shown in patients that levels of biomarkers ar
New recommendations developed for breast cancer screening

New recommendations developed for breast cancer screening

(HealthDay)—New recommendations have been developed for breast cancer screening based on a life-years-gained model; the American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS) official statement was published onl

New recommendations developed for breast cancer screening

(HealthDay)—New recommendations have been developed for breast cancer screening based on a life-years-gained model; the American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS) official statement was published onl
Researchers accurately predict how well body will fight lung cancer based on patterns of immune cells

Researchers accurately predict how well body will fight lung cancer based on patterns of immune cells

by Case Western Reserve UniversityActual photographs of the shape of the cancer-associated immune cells. Credit: Case Western Reserve UniversityResearchers at Case Western Reserve University have

Researchers accurately predict how well body will fight lung cancer based on patterns of immune cells

by Case Western Reserve UniversityActual photographs of the shape of the cancer-associated immune cells. Credit: Case Western Reserve UniversityResearchers at Case Western Reserve University have
Better cancer treatment inspired by the foam on your latte

Better cancer treatment inspired by the foam on your latte

by Jennifer Brown,University of IowaSchematic diagram illustrating how O2-GeMs are fabricated and incorporated into clinically relevant therapies for treatment-refractory tumors, such as MPNSTs.

Better cancer treatment inspired by the foam on your latte

by Jennifer Brown,University of IowaSchematic diagram illustrating how O2-GeMs are fabricated and incorporated into clinically relevant therapies for treatment-refractory tumors, such as MPNSTs.
Vitamin A derivative selectively kills liver cancer stem cells

Vitamin A derivative selectively kills liver cancer stem cells

by RIKENRetinol or Vitamin A 3D space model (balls model). Credit: YassineMrabet, Wikipedia.Acyclic retinoid, an artificial compound derived from vitamin A, has been found to prevent the recurren

Vitamin A derivative selectively kills liver cancer stem cells

by RIKENRetinol or Vitamin A 3D space model (balls model). Credit: YassineMrabet, Wikipedia.Acyclic retinoid, an artificial compound derived from vitamin A, has been found to prevent the recurren
Cancer survivors predicted to number over 22 million by 2030

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

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
Private and secure generative AI tool supports operations and research in a cancer center

Private and secure generative AI tool supports operations and research in a cancer center

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainDana-Farber Cancer Institute has implemented an artificial intelligence (AI) application intended for general use in a medical center or ho

Private and secure generative AI tool supports operations and research in a cancer center

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainDana-Farber Cancer Institute has implemented an artificial intelligence (AI) application intended for general use in a medical center or ho
GI symptoms persist in older female colorectal cancer survivors, study finds

GI symptoms persist in older female colorectal cancer survivors, study finds

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityGI symptoms in CRC survivors (Prevalence, and severity). A. Prevalence of GI symptoms with mild (blue bar) and with moderate-to-severe symptoms (red ba

GI symptoms persist in older female colorectal cancer survivors, study finds

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityGI symptoms in CRC survivors (Prevalence, and severity). A. Prevalence of GI symptoms with mild (blue bar) and with moderate-to-severe symptoms (red ba
Clinical trial: Addition of atezolizumab to standard care does not improve limited-stage small cell lung cancer survival

Clinical trial: Addition of atezolizumab to standard care does not improve limited-stage small cell lung cancer survival

by NRG OncologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe addition of the cancer immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to the standard of care concurrent chemoradiation (cCRT) did not improve overall survival fo

Clinical trial: Addition of atezolizumab to standard care does not improve limited-stage small cell lung cancer survival

by NRG OncologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe addition of the cancer immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to the standard of care concurrent chemoradiation (cCRT) did not improve overall survival fo
AI analysis of immune cells can predict breast cancer prognosis

AI analysis of immune cells can predict breast cancer prognosis

byKarolinska InstitutetDigital image analysis flowchart for classifiers development and utilization. Credit:eClinicalMedicine(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2024.102928Researchers at K

AI analysis of immune cells can predict breast cancer prognosis

byKarolinska InstitutetDigital image analysis flowchart for classifiers development and utilization. Credit:eClinicalMedicine(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2024.102928Researchers at K