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A comprehensive proteogenomic dataset to help cancer researchers unravel molecular mysteries

A comprehensive proteogenomic dataset to help cancer researchers unravel molecular mysteries

by National Institutes of HealthTumor types and data types of the CPTAC pan-cancer dataset. Overview of the available molecular data types for the CPTAC pan-cancer cohort (n= 1072, see Tabl

A comprehensive proteogenomic dataset to help cancer researchers unravel molecular mysteries

by National Institutes of HealthTumor types and data types of the CPTAC pan-cancer dataset. Overview of the available molecular data types for the CPTAC pan-cancer cohort (n= 1072, see Tabl
Comparison of survival times of advanced cancer patients with palliative care at home and in hospital

Comparison of survival times of advanced cancer patients with palliative care at home and in hospital

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: AI-generated imageThe location where cancer patients spend their last days can affect their "quality of death." However, it remains unclear whether the l

Comparison of survival times of advanced cancer patients with palliative care at home and in hospital

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: AI-generated imageThe location where cancer patients spend their last days can affect their "quality of death." However, it remains unclear whether the l
Study results show conjugate therapy produced remissions in one-third of patients with drug-resistant ovarian cancer

Study results show conjugate therapy produced remissions in one-third of patients with drug-resistant ovarian cancer

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteAntitumor activity of mirvetuximab soravtansine. (A) Maximum percentage change in target lesion size from baseline. Best response according to RECIST is indicated b

Study results show conjugate therapy produced remissions in one-third of patients with drug-resistant ovarian cancer

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteAntitumor activity of mirvetuximab soravtansine. (A) Maximum percentage change in target lesion size from baseline. Best response according to RECIST is indicated b
Immune response to HIV virus linked to cancer mutations

Immune response to HIV virus linked to cancer mutations

by Federica Giannelli,University of SaskatchewanMadison Adolph and Linda Chelico (left) uncovered how enzymes in the immune system may “go rogue” and cause cancer. Credit: David Stobbe"Our

Immune response to HIV virus linked to cancer mutations

by Federica Giannelli,University of SaskatchewanMadison Adolph and Linda Chelico (left) uncovered how enzymes in the immune system may “go rogue” and cause cancer. Credit: David Stobbe"Our
Researchers find simpler, more effective cancer vaccine approach

Researchers find simpler, more effective cancer vaccine approach

by Sarah Avery,Duke UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit: American Society for Clinical InvestigationUsing a precursor to dendritic cells appears to be an efficient and effective way to stimulat

Researchers find simpler, more effective cancer vaccine approach

by Sarah Avery,Duke UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit: American Society for Clinical InvestigationUsing a precursor to dendritic cells appears to be an efficient and effective way to stimulat
Novel inherited variants may raise risk for Hodgkin lymphoma

Novel inherited variants may raise risk for Hodgkin lymphoma

Novel coding and noncoding gene variants have been identified that may increase the risk for developing Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), according to a study published online Aug. 20 inBlood.Jamie E. Fler

Novel inherited variants may raise risk for Hodgkin lymphoma

Novel coding and noncoding gene variants have been identified that may increase the risk for developing Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), according to a study published online Aug. 20 inBlood.Jamie E. Fler
Rethinking the protein inhibitor approach to cancer therapy

Rethinking the protein inhibitor approach to cancer therapy

byStony Brook UniversityTwo-step strategy for repeatable site-specific gene circuit integration.a, Network diagram of regulatory interactions and phenotypic impacts for native and ectopic

Rethinking the protein inhibitor approach to cancer therapy

byStony Brook UniversityTwo-step strategy for repeatable site-specific gene circuit integration.a, Network diagram of regulatory interactions and phenotypic impacts for native and ectopic
Scientists pinpoint gene to blame for poorer survival rate in early-onset breast cancer patients

Scientists pinpoint gene to blame for poorer survival rate in early-onset breast cancer patients

by University of SouthamptonMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a cancerous breast (right). Credit: Wikipedia.A new study led by scientists at the University of Southampton has found th

Scientists pinpoint gene to blame for poorer survival rate in early-onset breast cancer patients

by University of SouthamptonMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a cancerous breast (right). Credit: Wikipedia.A new study led by scientists at the University of Southampton has found th
ASH: A+AVD beats ABVD for advanced Hodgkin's lymphoma

ASH: A+AVD beats ABVD for advanced Hodgkin's lymphoma

(HealthDay)—For patients with advanced-stage Hodgkin's lymphoma, brentuximab vedotin, doxorubicin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine (A+AVD) have superior efficacy to doxorubicin, bleomycin, vinblastin

ASH: A+AVD beats ABVD for advanced Hodgkin's lymphoma

(HealthDay)—For patients with advanced-stage Hodgkin's lymphoma, brentuximab vedotin, doxorubicin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine (A+AVD) have superior efficacy to doxorubicin, bleomycin, vinblastin
Maternal obesity linked to childhood cancer

Maternal obesity linked to childhood cancer

by University of PittsburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center found that children born to obese

Maternal obesity linked to childhood cancer

by University of PittsburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center found that children born to obese
'Never did I imagine that I would have to ration chemotherapy'

'Never did I imagine that I would have to ration chemotherapy'

by Mary HynesCredit: CC0 Public DomainNationwide shortages of two dozen chemotherapy drugs are leading to rationing and delays in treatment for cancer patients, local and national authorities say.&quo

'Never did I imagine that I would have to ration chemotherapy'

by Mary HynesCredit: CC0 Public DomainNationwide shortages of two dozen chemotherapy drugs are leading to rationing and delays in treatment for cancer patients, local and national authorities say.&quo
A molecule that regulates the development of cancer in a variety of human tumors

A molecule that regulates the development of cancer in a variety of human tumors

by Dr. Sonia Guil,Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstituteThe main authors of the study, from left to right: Dr. Lourdes Farré, Dr. Sonia Guil and Ph.D. fellow Cristina Oliveira. Credit: Dr.

A molecule that regulates the development of cancer in a variety of human tumors

by Dr. Sonia Guil,Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstituteThe main authors of the study, from left to right: Dr. Lourdes Farré, Dr. Sonia Guil and Ph.D. fellow Cristina Oliveira. Credit: Dr.