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PSA levels after treatment may not be reliable predictor of survival for patients with prostate cancer

PSA levels after treatment may not be reliable predictor of survival for patients with prostate cancer

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA UCLA-led study has found treatments that reduce the risk of being diagnosed with a cancer recurrence based on rising pr

PSA levels after treatment may not be reliable predictor of survival for patients with prostate cancer

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA UCLA-led study has found treatments that reduce the risk of being diagnosed with a cancer recurrence based on rising pr
New radiation therapy delays brain cancer regrowth, protects healthy tissue

New radiation therapy delays brain cancer regrowth, protects healthy tissue

by Jeanna Vazquez,University of California - San DiegoEach therapeutic seed, approximately the size of a postage stamp, contains radiation sources embedded in a collagen tile that together deliv

New radiation therapy delays brain cancer regrowth, protects healthy tissue

by Jeanna Vazquez,University of California - San DiegoEach therapeutic seed, approximately the size of a postage stamp, contains radiation sources embedded in a collagen tile that together deliv
Researchers describe a new resistance mechanism

Researchers describe a new resistance mechanism

by IDIBELL-Bellvitge Biomedical Research InstituteDue to the treatment with the antibody against Semaphorin 4D (anti-Sema4D), changes occur in the tumor vasculature as well as a decrease in tumor

Researchers describe a new resistance mechanism

by IDIBELL-Bellvitge Biomedical Research InstituteDue to the treatment with the antibody against Semaphorin 4D (anti-Sema4D), changes occur in the tumor vasculature as well as a decrease in tumor
Research tests cost-effective approach to early-cancer detection from cell-free DNA in blood samples

Research tests cost-effective approach to early-cancer detection from cell-free DNA in blood samples

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEarly detection remains key to successfully treating many cancers, and early detection via cell-free DNA (cfDNA) circulati

Research tests cost-effective approach to early-cancer detection from cell-free DNA in blood samples

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEarly detection remains key to successfully treating many cancers, and early detection via cell-free DNA (cfDNA) circulati
Delayed treatment effect predicting (DTEP) model found to enhance precision in immuno-oncology trial designs

Delayed treatment effect predicting (DTEP) model found to enhance precision in immuno-oncology trial designs

by Science China PressAt the trial design stage, by inputting information on treatment stage, cancer type, and experimental and control arm regimens, investigators can utilize the nomogram or web

Delayed treatment effect predicting (DTEP) model found to enhance precision in immuno-oncology trial designs

by Science China PressAt the trial design stage, by inputting information on treatment stage, cancer type, and experimental and control arm regimens, investigators can utilize the nomogram or web
Simple blood test for early detection of breast cancer

Simple blood test for early detection of breast cancer

by National Cancer Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainBreast cancer could be detected up to five years before there are any clinical signs of it, using a blood test that identifies the body&#3

Simple blood test for early detection of breast cancer

by National Cancer Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainBreast cancer could be detected up to five years before there are any clinical signs of it, using a blood test that identifies the body&#3
Cancer-targeting virus therapy combined with radiation more effective against brain cancer than either one alone

Cancer-targeting virus therapy combined with radiation more effective against brain cancer than either one alone

by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaResearchers Mary Hitt (left) and Quinn Storozynsky found that using a cancer-targeting virus therapy at the same time as radiation gives more benefit t

Cancer-targeting virus therapy combined with radiation more effective against brain cancer than either one alone

by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaResearchers Mary Hitt (left) and Quinn Storozynsky found that using a cancer-targeting virus therapy at the same time as radiation gives more benefit t
Novel blood test helps improve cancer treatments

Novel blood test helps improve cancer treatments

by Kurt Bodenmüller,University of ZurichStudy scheme depicting the plasma sample collection schedule in the different patient groups. Credit:Radiotherapy and Oncology(2024). DOI: 10.

Novel blood test helps improve cancer treatments

by Kurt Bodenmüller,University of ZurichStudy scheme depicting the plasma sample collection schedule in the different patient groups. Credit:Radiotherapy and Oncology(2024). DOI: 10.
Entering the golden age for antibody-drug conjugates in gynecologic cancer

Entering the golden age for antibody-drug conjugates in gynecologic cancer

by Impact Journals LLCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn an editorial, published inOncosciencetitled, "Entering the golden age for antibody-drug conjugates in gynecologic cancer,&quo

Entering the golden age for antibody-drug conjugates in gynecologic cancer

by Impact Journals LLCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn an editorial, published inOncosciencetitled, "Entering the golden age for antibody-drug conjugates in gynecologic cancer,&quo
Finding and targeting a tumor's sweet spot to eradicate aggressive form of leukemia

Finding and targeting a tumor's sweet spot to eradicate aggressive form of leukemia

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113568A highly aggressive common form of leukemia which is activated by mutations in signaling molecul

Finding and targeting a tumor's sweet spot to eradicate aggressive form of leukemia

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113568A highly aggressive common form of leukemia which is activated by mutations in signaling molecul
Sugar modifications the key to unlocking ovarian cancer secrets

Sugar modifications the key to unlocking ovarian cancer secrets

byGriffith UniversityOvarian cancer research. Credit: Griffith UniversityThe ability to identify unique sugars that decorate ovarian cancer cells could help prevent the spread of cancer and impr

Sugar modifications the key to unlocking ovarian cancer secrets

byGriffith UniversityOvarian cancer research. Credit: Griffith UniversityThe ability to identify unique sugars that decorate ovarian cancer cells could help prevent the spread of cancer and impr
Examining a potential second generation epigenetic therapy for advanced solid tumors

Examining a potential second generation epigenetic therapy for advanced solid tumors

by Vall d'Hebron Institute of OncologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPreliminary results of a first-in-human study show manageable toxicity and preliminary antitumor activity of a potential sec

Examining a potential second generation epigenetic therapy for advanced solid tumors

by Vall d'Hebron Institute of OncologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPreliminary results of a first-in-human study show manageable toxicity and preliminary antitumor activity of a potential sec