Study validates clinical utility of pan-tumor predictive biomarker for checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy benefit

by Strata OncologyDevelopment of an integrative immunotherapy response score (IRS) model to stratify PD-(L)1 therapy benefit in patients with advanced solid tumors.aReal-world treatment an

Updated on: February 03,2024

Study validates clinical utility of pan-tumor predictive biomarker for checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy benefit

by Strata OncologyDevelopment of an integrative immunotherapy response score (IRS) model to stratify PD-(L)1 therapy benefit in patients with advanced solid tumors.aReal-world treatment an

Updated on:February 03,2024

Study overturns dogma of cancer metabolism theory

by University of California, Los AngelesImage shows squamous cell skin cancer tumors with lactate production (a byproduct of glucose consumption) in purple. The tumor with lactate production bloc

Updated on: June 01,2024

Study overturns dogma of cancer metabolism theory

by University of California, Los AngelesImage shows squamous cell skin cancer tumors with lactate production (a byproduct of glucose consumption) in purple. The tumor with lactate production bloc

Updated on:June 01,2024

Scientist identifies gene responsible for spread of prostate cancer

by Caitlin Coyle,Rutgers UniversityAntonina Mitrofanova is a pioneer in the emerging field of biomedical informatics, fighting cancer with big data. Credit: Nick RomanenkoA Rutgers study has fou

Updated on: March 06,2024

Scientist identifies gene responsible for spread of prostate cancer

by Caitlin Coyle,Rutgers UniversityAntonina Mitrofanova is a pioneer in the emerging field of biomedical informatics, fighting cancer with big data. Credit: Nick RomanenkoA Rutgers study has fou

Updated on:March 06,2024

Genetic variation linked to cognitive differences after radiation for pediatric medulloblastoma

by Emory UniversityAlthough clinicians have aimed at reducing doses of radiotherapy to lessen long-term impairment in medulloblastoma patients, research thus far has shown that lower doses lead t

Updated on: May 13,2024

Genetic variation linked to cognitive differences after radiation for pediatric medulloblastoma

by Emory UniversityAlthough clinicians have aimed at reducing doses of radiotherapy to lessen long-term impairment in medulloblastoma patients, research thus far has shown that lower doses lead t

Updated on:May 13,2024

BMI's relation to cancer therapy mortality risks not so straightforward, study finds

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityFor non-small cell lung cancer treatment, immunotherapy seems to pose less risk for persons under a certain BMI, while conventional chemotherapy appears optimal fo

Updated on: September 27,2024

BMI's relation to cancer therapy mortality risks not so straightforward, study finds

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityFor non-small cell lung cancer treatment, immunotherapy seems to pose less risk for persons under a certain BMI, while conventional chemotherapy appears optimal fo

Updated on:September 27,2024

Study: GPs managing more skin cancer cases as cost of treatment climbs in Australia

by University of Sydney(A) Proportion of different skin cancer-related conditions managed in general practice, 2000–2016. (B) Management rate per 1,000 encounters of all skin cancer-related condi

Updated on: February 01,2024

Study: GPs managing more skin cancer cases as cost of treatment climbs in Australia

by University of Sydney(A) Proportion of different skin cancer-related conditions managed in general practice, 2000–2016. (B) Management rate per 1,000 encounters of all skin cancer-related condi

Updated on:February 01,2024

Continued access to fertility preservation is critical for teens and young adult cancer patients after SCOTUS decision

by American Cancer SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruling in Dobbs vs. Jackson overruled Roe vs. Wade, returning an individual's right

Updated on: January 30,2024

Continued access to fertility preservation is critical for teens and young adult cancer patients after SCOTUS decision

by American Cancer SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruling in Dobbs vs. Jackson overruled Roe vs. Wade, returning an individual's right

Updated on:January 30,2024

New test helps drug discoverers identify future cancer treatments

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchAn illustration of how the R2KD tool works Credit: Dr Maggie Liu, first authorResearchers have developed an investigative procedure that makes the early stages of d

Updated on: January 11,2024

New test helps drug discoverers identify future cancer treatments

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchAn illustration of how the R2KD tool works Credit: Dr Maggie Liu, first authorResearchers have developed an investigative procedure that makes the early stages of d

Updated on:January 11,2024

Researchers identify cell signaling pathways controlling melanoma cell metastasis to the brain

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteHDAC8 increases the establishment of melanoma brain metastases.a–cHDAC8 and EV expressing WM164 cells were introduced into NOD.

Updated on: June 22,2024

Researchers identify cell signaling pathways controlling melanoma cell metastasis to the brain

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteHDAC8 increases the establishment of melanoma brain metastases.a–cHDAC8 and EV expressing WM164 cells were introduced into NOD.

Updated on:June 22,2024

New treatment could be advance against cervical precancers

by Ernie MundellWomen who undergo regular Pap smears are no doubt familiar with the possibility of "precancerous" cells being detected.These cells—called cervical intraepithelial neoplasias

Updated on: April 28,2024

New treatment could be advance against cervical precancers

by Ernie MundellWomen who undergo regular Pap smears are no doubt familiar with the possibility of "precancerous" cells being detected.These cells—called cervical intraepithelial neoplasias

Updated on:April 28,2024

Researchers determine epigenetic origin of docetaxel-resistant breast cancer

by IDIBELL-Bellvitge Biomedical Research InstituteResearchers at the Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), published today in Molecular Cancer Research a study where they identify me

Updated on: June 08,2024

Researchers determine epigenetic origin of docetaxel-resistant breast cancer

by IDIBELL-Bellvitge Biomedical Research InstituteResearchers at the Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), published today in Molecular Cancer Research a study where they identify me

Updated on:June 08,2024

Experts urge Europe to start planning for lung cancer screening

by University of LiverpoolLung CA seen on CXR. Credit:CC BY-SA 4.0James Heilman, MD/WikipediaLeading lung cancer specialists are urging EU countries to take action to initiate life-sa

Updated on: April 07,2024

Experts urge Europe to start planning for lung cancer screening

by University of LiverpoolLung CA seen on CXR. Credit:CC BY-SA 4.0James Heilman, MD/WikipediaLeading lung cancer specialists are urging EU countries to take action to initiate life-sa

Updated on:April 07,2024