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Scientists consider fighting potentially lethal form of breast cancer with chemical produced by the disease

Scientists consider fighting potentially lethal form of breast cancer with chemical produced by the disease

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressSchematic model of GDP-M regulating HRD and immunity through promoting BRCA2 degradation. Credit:Science Translational Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1126/scitran

Scientists consider fighting potentially lethal form of breast cancer with chemical produced by the disease

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressSchematic model of GDP-M regulating HRD and immunity through promoting BRCA2 degradation. Credit:Science Translational Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1126/scitran
Physicians debate CRC guidelines, available screening options for younger patients

Physicians debate CRC guidelines, available screening options for younger patients

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a newAnnals of Internal Medicine"Beyond the Guidelines" feature, a primary care physician and a gastroen

Physicians debate CRC guidelines, available screening options for younger patients

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a newAnnals of Internal Medicine"Beyond the Guidelines" feature, a primary care physician and a gastroen
New study indicates treatment patterns, not genetics, drive prostate cancer disparities

New study indicates treatment patterns, not genetics, drive prostate cancer disparities

by Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterOverview of study design and overall genomic landscape (A) Study overview. The study comprised 11 741 patients with prostate cancer who underwent CGP to assess

New study indicates treatment patterns, not genetics, drive prostate cancer disparities

by Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterOverview of study design and overall genomic landscape (A) Study overview. The study comprised 11 741 patients with prostate cancer who underwent CGP to assess
Outpatient stem cell transplants result in less hospitalization time for multiple myeloma patients, study finds

Outpatient stem cell transplants result in less hospitalization time for multiple myeloma patients, study finds

by Leslie Cantu,Medical University of South CarolinaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost multiple myeloma patients undergoing stem cell transplants of their own cells can safely be treated in

Outpatient stem cell transplants result in less hospitalization time for multiple myeloma patients, study finds

by Leslie Cantu,Medical University of South CarolinaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost multiple myeloma patients undergoing stem cell transplants of their own cells can safely be treated in
Improving CAR T-cell and monoclonal antibody treatment through epitope editing

Improving CAR T-cell and monoclonal antibody treatment through epitope editing

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a paper, "Epitope editing enables targeted immunotherapy of acute myeloid leukaemia," published inNature, researchers at t

Improving CAR T-cell and monoclonal antibody treatment through epitope editing

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a paper, "Epitope editing enables targeted immunotherapy of acute myeloid leukaemia," published inNature, researchers at t
Greater prevalence of anal cancer precursors for women living with HIV than prior reports

Greater prevalence of anal cancer precursors for women living with HIV than prior reports

by Boston Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe prevalence of anal high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL), which precede anal cancer, is much higher in women living with HIV than

Greater prevalence of anal cancer precursors for women living with HIV than prior reports

by Boston Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe prevalence of anal high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL), which precede anal cancer, is much higher in women living with HIV than
Researchers identify neurotransmitter that helps cancers progress

Researchers identify neurotransmitter that helps cancers progress

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineUsing human cancer cells, tumor and blood samples from cancer patients, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have uncovered the role of a neurotrans

Researchers identify neurotransmitter that helps cancers progress

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineUsing human cancer cells, tumor and blood samples from cancer patients, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have uncovered the role of a neurotrans
Researchers identify effective drug combination against uveal melanoma

Researchers identify effective drug combination against uveal melanoma

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteMelanoma in skin biopsy with H&E stain—this case may represent superficial spreading melanoma. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Uveal mela

Researchers identify effective drug combination against uveal melanoma

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteMelanoma in skin biopsy with H&E stain—this case may represent superficial spreading melanoma. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Uveal mela
Researchers criticize study calling for expansion of genetic testing for breast cancer

Researchers criticize study calling for expansion of genetic testing for breast cancer

by University of CambridgeMicrograph showing a lymph node invaded by ductal breast carcinoma, with extension of the tumour beyond the lymph node. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaResearchers at the Unive

Researchers criticize study calling for expansion of genetic testing for breast cancer

by University of CambridgeMicrograph showing a lymph node invaded by ductal breast carcinoma, with extension of the tumour beyond the lymph node. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaResearchers at the Unive
Oncology trial shows positive results for patients with muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma

Oncology trial shows positive results for patients with muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma

JANUARY 26, 2024by Alliance for Clinical Trials in OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients with muscle-invasive urothelial cancer and a high risk of recurrence after surgery may have a new t

Oncology trial shows positive results for patients with muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma

JANUARY 26, 2024by Alliance for Clinical Trials in OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients with muscle-invasive urothelial cancer and a high risk of recurrence after surgery may have a new t
Researchers suggest new way to target third most common oncogene, TERT

Researchers suggest new way to target third most common oncogene, TERT

by Garth Sundem,CU Anschutz Medical CampusChromosome, showing telomeres in pink. Credit: CUHealthy cells have a built-in self-destruct mechanism: Strands of DNA called "telomeres" act

Researchers suggest new way to target third most common oncogene, TERT

by Garth Sundem,CU Anschutz Medical CampusChromosome, showing telomeres in pink. Credit: CUHealthy cells have a built-in self-destruct mechanism: Strands of DNA called "telomeres" act
Drug with immunotherapy may provide therapeutic opportunity for patients previously treated for kidney and lung cancer

Drug with immunotherapy may provide therapeutic opportunity for patients previously treated for kidney and lung cancer

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterAung Naing, M.D. Credit: MD Anderson Cancer CenterPegilodecakin, a first-in-class drug currently in clinical trials, has shown positive safety r

Drug with immunotherapy may provide therapeutic opportunity for patients previously treated for kidney and lung cancer

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterAung Naing, M.D. Credit: MD Anderson Cancer CenterPegilodecakin, a first-in-class drug currently in clinical trials, has shown positive safety r