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Drug mechanism opens door for new anti-cancer immunotherapies

Drug mechanism opens door for new anti-cancer immunotherapies

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have revealed a new mechanism of targeted drug treatment used against chronic lymphocytic leukemia, through the promotion of immun

Drug mechanism opens door for new anti-cancer immunotherapies

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have revealed a new mechanism of targeted drug treatment used against chronic lymphocytic leukemia, through the promotion of immun
Global disease burden related to nonmelanoma skin cancer explored

Global disease burden related to nonmelanoma skin cancer explored

The disease burden attributable to nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is considerable and expected to continue increasing, according to a study published online July 30 inBMC Cancer.Wan Hu, from Anh

Global disease burden related to nonmelanoma skin cancer explored

The disease burden attributable to nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is considerable and expected to continue increasing, according to a study published online July 30 inBMC Cancer.Wan Hu, from Anh
Appendiceal cancer gets its own preclinical model

Appendiceal cancer gets its own preclinical model

byUniversity of California - San DiegoConfocal image of a living tissue slice derived from a patient tumor with metastatic appendiceal cancer (mucinous carcinomatosis peritonei). Immunofluoresce

Appendiceal cancer gets its own preclinical model

byUniversity of California - San DiegoConfocal image of a living tissue slice derived from a patient tumor with metastatic appendiceal cancer (mucinous carcinomatosis peritonei). Immunofluoresce
Non-melanoma skin cancer killing more people than melanoma, new study finds

Non-melanoma skin cancer killing more people than melanoma, new study finds

by European Academy of Dermatology and VenerologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNon-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is causing a greater number of global deaths than melanoma, the more serious form of

Non-melanoma skin cancer killing more people than melanoma, new study finds

by European Academy of Dermatology and VenerologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNon-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is causing a greater number of global deaths than melanoma, the more serious form of
Early-life alcohol intake may increase the odds of high-grade prostate cancer

Early-life alcohol intake may increase the odds of high-grade prostate cancer

by American Association for Cancer ResearchMicrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit: Wikipedia,CC BY-SA 3.0Compared with non-drink

Early-life alcohol intake may increase the odds of high-grade prostate cancer

by American Association for Cancer ResearchMicrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit: Wikipedia,CC BY-SA 3.0Compared with non-drink
New model shows potential for human papillomavirus vaccination switch to 1-dose gender-neutral approach

New model shows potential for human papillomavirus vaccination switch to 1-dose gender-neutral approach

byCanadian Medical Association JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCanadian vaccination programs could switch to a 1-dose gender-neutral human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination approach and

New model shows potential for human papillomavirus vaccination switch to 1-dose gender-neutral approach

byCanadian Medical Association JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCanadian vaccination programs could switch to a 1-dose gender-neutral human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination approach and
Researchers study the risk of false positives in colon cancer screening

Researchers study the risk of false positives in colon cancer screening

by IDIBELL-Bellvitge Biomedical Research InstituteCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Colorectal cancer can develop for months without producing any s

Researchers study the risk of false positives in colon cancer screening

by IDIBELL-Bellvitge Biomedical Research InstituteCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Colorectal cancer can develop for months without producing any s
No increased cancer risk found in rheumatology patients with history of malignancy taking DMARDS and TNF inhibitors

No increased cancer risk found in rheumatology patients with history of malignancy taking DMARDS and TNF inhibitors

byAmerican College of RheumatologyFlowchart of patients included in the study. Credit: Cancer Risk with Biologic and Targeted Synthetic DMARDs in Patients with Rheumatic Diseases and Previous Ma

No increased cancer risk found in rheumatology patients with history of malignancy taking DMARDS and TNF inhibitors

byAmerican College of RheumatologyFlowchart of patients included in the study. Credit: Cancer Risk with Biologic and Targeted Synthetic DMARDs in Patients with Rheumatic Diseases and Previous Ma
Patients treated outside NCI centers less likely to receive high-cost lung cancer drugs

Patients treated outside NCI centers less likely to receive high-cost lung cancer drugs

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusUniversity of Colorado Cancer Center Deputy Director and Associate Dean for Research at the Colorado School of Public Health. Credit: University of Colorado Cancer Ce

Patients treated outside NCI centers less likely to receive high-cost lung cancer drugs

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusUniversity of Colorado Cancer Center Deputy Director and Associate Dean for Research at the Colorado School of Public Health. Credit: University of Colorado Cancer Ce
Study sheds light on mechanisms underlying H. pylori-induced gastric cancer

Study sheds light on mechanisms underlying H. pylori-induced gastric cancer

by Juntendo University Research Promotion CenterThe disruption of Wnt/PCP signaling by the oncoprotein CagA seems to promote gastric carcinogenesis. Credit: Atsushi Takahashi-Kanemitsu, Juntendo Unive

Study sheds light on mechanisms underlying H. pylori-induced gastric cancer

by Juntendo University Research Promotion CenterThe disruption of Wnt/PCP signaling by the oncoprotein CagA seems to promote gastric carcinogenesis. Credit: Atsushi Takahashi-Kanemitsu, Juntendo Unive
Rethinking the protein inhibitor approach to cancer therapy

Rethinking the protein inhibitor approach to cancer therapy

byStony Brook UniversityTwo-step strategy for repeatable site-specific gene circuit integration.a, Network diagram of regulatory interactions and phenotypic impacts for native and ectopic

Rethinking the protein inhibitor approach to cancer therapy

byStony Brook UniversityTwo-step strategy for repeatable site-specific gene circuit integration.a, Network diagram of regulatory interactions and phenotypic impacts for native and ectopic
ASH: A+AVD beats ABVD for advanced Hodgkin's lymphoma

ASH: A+AVD beats ABVD for advanced Hodgkin's lymphoma

(HealthDay)—For patients with advanced-stage Hodgkin's lymphoma, brentuximab vedotin, doxorubicin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine (A+AVD) have superior efficacy to doxorubicin, bleomycin, vinblastin

ASH: A+AVD beats ABVD for advanced Hodgkin's lymphoma

(HealthDay)—For patients with advanced-stage Hodgkin's lymphoma, brentuximab vedotin, doxorubicin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine (A+AVD) have superior efficacy to doxorubicin, bleomycin, vinblastin