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With cancer cases rising in young people, could earlier screenings help save lives?

With cancer cases rising in young people, could earlier screenings help save lives?

by Erin Kayata,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCancer cases are increasing among young people, with rising instances of colorectal cancer in people under age 55 and cervi

With cancer cases rising in young people, could earlier screenings help save lives?

by Erin Kayata,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCancer cases are increasing among young people, with rising instances of colorectal cancer in people under age 55 and cervi
Blood cancer research points to new treatment for bone marrow cancer

Blood cancer research points to new treatment for bone marrow cancer

byUniversity of VirginiaDeletion of IL-1R1 preferentially inhibits Jak2V617F mutant hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells.aA scheme on competitive BM transplantation approach to assess

Blood cancer research points to new treatment for bone marrow cancer

byUniversity of VirginiaDeletion of IL-1R1 preferentially inhibits Jak2V617F mutant hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells.aA scheme on competitive BM transplantation approach to assess
Pulsed electromagnetic field application technique for preventing bone loss due to radiotherapy

Pulsed electromagnetic field application technique for preventing bone loss due to radiotherapy

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressPEMF ameliorates focal radiation–induced bone loss by modulating osteoblasts. (A) Schematic representation of focal radiation and PEMF administration. (B) Representative m

Pulsed electromagnetic field application technique for preventing bone loss due to radiotherapy

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressPEMF ameliorates focal radiation–induced bone loss by modulating osteoblasts. (A) Schematic representation of focal radiation and PEMF administration. (B) Representative m
Moderate exercise helps colorectal cancer patients live longer by reducing inflammation and improving gut bacteria

Moderate exercise helps colorectal cancer patients live longer by reducing inflammation and improving gut bacteria

by Heather Simonsen,University of UtahCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRegular physical activity can extend colorectal cancer patients' lives. In a first-ever study, scientists looked at the

Moderate exercise helps colorectal cancer patients live longer by reducing inflammation and improving gut bacteria

by Heather Simonsen,University of UtahCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRegular physical activity can extend colorectal cancer patients' lives. In a first-ever study, scientists looked at the
Researchers find Boswellia, an extract of frankincense, shows anti-cancer activity in small trial

Researchers find Boswellia, an extract of frankincense, shows anti-cancer activity in small trial

JANUARY 11, 2024by Leslie Cantu,Medical University of South CarolinaMajor types of boswellic acids in B. serrate. Credit:Breast Cancer Research and Treatment(2024). DOI: 10.1007/s105

Researchers find Boswellia, an extract of frankincense, shows anti-cancer activity in small trial

JANUARY 11, 2024by Leslie Cantu,Medical University of South CarolinaMajor types of boswellic acids in B. serrate. Credit:Breast Cancer Research and Treatment(2024). DOI: 10.1007/s105
New treatment approach shows promise in hard-to-treat pediatric cancers

New treatment approach shows promise in hard-to-treat pediatric cancers

byFlorida International UniversityResearcher Diana Azzam and Logan Jenner, a participant in her clinical study, in the Azzam Lab at Florida International University. Credit: Florida Internationa

New treatment approach shows promise in hard-to-treat pediatric cancers

byFlorida International UniversityResearcher Diana Azzam and Logan Jenner, a participant in her clinical study, in the Azzam Lab at Florida International University. Credit: Florida Internationa
Immunotherapy in first-line standard therapy significantly improves survival in metastatic or recurrent cervical cancer

Immunotherapy in first-line standard therapy significantly improves survival in metastatic or recurrent cervical cancer

byVall d'Hebron Institute of OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPublished inThe Lancet, results of the randomized phase III BEATcc academic trial (ENGOT-Cx10/GEICO 68-C/JGOG1084/GOG-3030

Immunotherapy in first-line standard therapy significantly improves survival in metastatic or recurrent cervical cancer

byVall d'Hebron Institute of OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPublished inThe Lancet, results of the randomized phase III BEATcc academic trial (ENGOT-Cx10/GEICO 68-C/JGOG1084/GOG-3030
Novel biomarker for immune checkpoint inhibitors identified in human lethal cancers

Novel biomarker for immune checkpoint inhibitors identified in human lethal cancers

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesA model depicting how the SETD2 inactivation sensitizes cancer cells to immune checkpoint blockade through the NR2F1-STAT1 pathway. Credit: Prof. Wang Yuexi

Novel biomarker for immune checkpoint inhibitors identified in human lethal cancers

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesA model depicting how the SETD2 inactivation sensitizes cancer cells to immune checkpoint blockade through the NR2F1-STAT1 pathway. Credit: Prof. Wang Yuexi
Researchers reveal key to targeting dormant cancer cells

Researchers reveal key to targeting dormant cancer cells

by Garvan Institute of Medical Research3D view of a growing cancer colony and a single dormant cancer cell attached to the inner lining of bone. Credit: Dr Michelle McDonaldAn international team

Researchers reveal key to targeting dormant cancer cells

by Garvan Institute of Medical Research3D view of a growing cancer colony and a single dormant cancer cell attached to the inner lining of bone. Credit: Dr Michelle McDonaldAn international team
Cancer while pregnant is rare, but is becoming more common. Here's what researchers think is behind the rise

Cancer while pregnant is rare, but is becoming more common. Here's what researchers think is behind the rise

by Sarah Sasson and Sean Seeho,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFormer winner of TV show Alone Australia Gina Chick wasdiagnosedwith breast cancer just days after fin

Cancer while pregnant is rare, but is becoming more common. Here's what researchers think is behind the rise

by Sarah Sasson and Sean Seeho,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFormer winner of TV show Alone Australia Gina Chick wasdiagnosedwith breast cancer just days after fin
How air pollution can cause lung cancer in non-smokers

How air pollution can cause lung cancer in non-smokers

byUniversity College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers at UCL and the Francis Crick Institute has demonstrated for the first time how air pollution can cause lung can

How air pollution can cause lung cancer in non-smokers

byUniversity College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers at UCL and the Francis Crick Institute has demonstrated for the first time how air pollution can cause lung can
Novel CAR T-cell therapy demonstrates efficacy and safety in preclinical models of HER2-positive solid tumors

Novel CAR T-cell therapy demonstrates efficacy and safety in preclinical models of HER2-positive solid tumors

byVall d'Hebron Institute of OncologyGeneration and characterization of p95HER2.CART cells. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-53265-7One-third of

Novel CAR T-cell therapy demonstrates efficacy and safety in preclinical models of HER2-positive solid tumors

byVall d'Hebron Institute of OncologyGeneration and characterization of p95HER2.CART cells. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-53265-7One-third of