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What are some recent advancements in proteomics-driven pancreatic oncology research

What are some recent advancements in proteomics-driven pancreatic oncology research

In a recent narrative review published inProteomes,researchers reviewed the application of proteomics-driven biomarkers for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of pancreatic cancer.A

What are some recent advancements in proteomics-driven pancreatic oncology research

In a recent narrative review published inProteomes,researchers reviewed the application of proteomics-driven biomarkers for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of pancreatic cancer.A
To improve a promising cancer drug, cut it in half

To improve a promising cancer drug, cut it in half

by Ian Haydon,University of Washington School of MedicineNeoleukin-2/15 can be split into two fragments that reconstitute its activity when combined. a, Splitting strategy for Neo-2/15. Structur

To improve a promising cancer drug, cut it in half

by Ian Haydon,University of Washington School of MedicineNeoleukin-2/15 can be split into two fragments that reconstitute its activity when combined. a, Splitting strategy for Neo-2/15. Structur
Multimodal genomic analyses predict response to immunotherapy in lung cancer patients

Multimodal genomic analyses predict response to immunotherapy in lung cancer patients

by Amy Mone,Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineLung cancer. Credit: Jennifer Fairman and Valsamo Anagnostou, Johns Hopkins UniversityResearchers at Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, th

Multimodal genomic analyses predict response to immunotherapy in lung cancer patients

by Amy Mone,Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineLung cancer. Credit: Jennifer Fairman and Valsamo Anagnostou, Johns Hopkins UniversityResearchers at Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, th
Pediatric multicenter study shows targeted therapy for high-risk Hodgkin lymphoma reduces relapse

Pediatric multicenter study shows targeted therapy for high-risk Hodgkin lymphoma reduces relapse

byEmory UniversityHodgkin lymphoma, nodular lymphocyte predominant (high-power view) Credit: Gabriel Caponetti, MD./Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A targeted therapy for children with high-risk Hodgkin l

Pediatric multicenter study shows targeted therapy for high-risk Hodgkin lymphoma reduces relapse

byEmory UniversityHodgkin lymphoma, nodular lymphocyte predominant (high-power view) Credit: Gabriel Caponetti, MD./Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A targeted therapy for children with high-risk Hodgkin l
3-Week Course of Radiotherapy May Offer Greater Convenience for Patients With Soft Tissue Sarcoma

3-Week Course of Radiotherapy May Offer Greater Convenience for Patients With Soft Tissue Sarcoma

December 29, 2022Jason HarrisModerately hypofractionated preoperative radiotherapy did not increase risk for major wound complication in patients with soft tissue sarcomas, according to findings from

3-Week Course of Radiotherapy May Offer Greater Convenience for Patients With Soft Tissue Sarcoma

December 29, 2022Jason HarrisModerately hypofractionated preoperative radiotherapy did not increase risk for major wound complication in patients with soft tissue sarcomas, according to findings from
Survivors of childhood cancers at risk for shortened life span

Survivors of childhood cancers at risk for shortened life span

(HealthDay)—Survivors of childhood cancer remain at risk for shorter life spans, especially when they receive radiotherapy, according to a study published online Jan. 2 inJAMA Oncology.Jennifer

Survivors of childhood cancers at risk for shortened life span

(HealthDay)—Survivors of childhood cancer remain at risk for shorter life spans, especially when they receive radiotherapy, according to a study published online Jan. 2 inJAMA Oncology.Jennifer
Breast-conserving therapy may be a treatment option for some patients with multiple breast lesions

Breast-conserving therapy may be a treatment option for some patients with multiple breast lesions

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with multiple tumors in the same breast who underwent a lumpectomy followed by radiation therapy had local re

Breast-conserving therapy may be a treatment option for some patients with multiple breast lesions

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with multiple tumors in the same breast who underwent a lumpectomy followed by radiation therapy had local re
Standard of care chemoradiation for stage III non-small cell lung cancer is superior to two tested alternatives

Standard of care chemoradiation for stage III non-small cell lung cancer is superior to two tested alternatives

by NRG OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainLung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States and approximately 75-80 percent of all cases are non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Of th

Standard of care chemoradiation for stage III non-small cell lung cancer is superior to two tested alternatives

by NRG OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainLung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States and approximately 75-80 percent of all cases are non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Of th
Fred Hutch experts highlight research on cancer treatment advances, survivorship and precision oncology at ASCO

Fred Hutch experts highlight research on cancer treatment advances, survivorship and precision oncology at ASCO

At the 2023 American Society for Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting—to be held June 2-6 in Chicago, Illinois—Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center experts will present research spanning survivorship, advances i

Fred Hutch experts highlight research on cancer treatment advances, survivorship and precision oncology at ASCO

At the 2023 American Society for Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting—to be held June 2-6 in Chicago, Illinois—Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center experts will present research spanning survivorship, advances i
Fox Chase Physician Wins Best Poster Award at Breast Cancer Meeting for Research on Surgery to

Fox Chase Physician Wins Best Poster Award at Breast Cancer Meeting for Research on Surgery to

May 26, 2023Fox Chase Cancer CenterAustin D. Williams, MD, MSEd, of Fox Chase Cancer Center, received the Best Poster Award at the recent 24th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Breast Surgeons

Fox Chase Physician Wins Best Poster Award at Breast Cancer Meeting for Research on Surgery to

May 26, 2023Fox Chase Cancer CenterAustin D. Williams, MD, MSEd, of Fox Chase Cancer Center, received the Best Poster Award at the recent 24th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Breast Surgeons
Trial supports radiotherapy and cisplatin remaining as the standard of care for p16+ oropharyngeal cancer

Trial supports radiotherapy and cisplatin remaining as the standard of care for p16+ oropharyngeal cancer

by NRG OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe NRG Oncology NRG-HN005 phase II/III clinical trial has not met the non-inferiority criteria to proceed to the phase III portion of the study. The ph

Trial supports radiotherapy and cisplatin remaining as the standard of care for p16+ oropharyngeal cancer

by NRG OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe NRG Oncology NRG-HN005 phase II/III clinical trial has not met the non-inferiority criteria to proceed to the phase III portion of the study. The ph
Study identifies skin microbiome as a factor in stem cell transplants

Study identifies skin microbiome as a factor in stem cell transplants

Study identifies skin microbiome as a factor in stem cell transplantsbyMedical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imageOrgan damage occurs in up to 70% of patients in the first few months

Study identifies skin microbiome as a factor in stem cell transplants

Study identifies skin microbiome as a factor in stem cell transplantsbyMedical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imageOrgan damage occurs in up to 70% of patients in the first few months