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Lower cancer screening rates differ by region, tied to social vulnerability

Lower cancer screening rates differ by region, tied to social vulnerability

byUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPopulations in U.S. counties defined as more vulnerable based on social factors including socioeconomic sta

Lower cancer screening rates differ by region, tied to social vulnerability

byUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPopulations in U.S. counties defined as more vulnerable based on social factors including socioeconomic sta
MRD Could Play Role in Predicting Post-ASCT Outcomes in Myeloma

MRD Could Play Role in Predicting Post-ASCT Outcomes in Myeloma

September 9, 2021Darlene Dobkowski, MAFor patients with myeloma have undergone an autologous stem cell transplant and are currently on maintenance therapy with lenalidomide, minimal residual disease m

MRD Could Play Role in Predicting Post-ASCT Outcomes in Myeloma

September 9, 2021Darlene Dobkowski, MAFor patients with myeloma have undergone an autologous stem cell transplant and are currently on maintenance therapy with lenalidomide, minimal residual disease m
Investigators explore impact of cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption on Black breast cancer survivors

Investigators explore impact of cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption on Black breast cancer survivors

by Rutgers Cancer Institute of New JerseyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInvestigators from Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the state's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehe

Investigators explore impact of cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption on Black breast cancer survivors

by Rutgers Cancer Institute of New JerseyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInvestigators from Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the state's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehe
Endoscopic approaches feasible in surgery for sinonasal cancer

Endoscopic approaches feasible in surgery for sinonasal cancer

(HealthDay)—Endoscopic approaches are feasible for the surgical resection of sinonasal cancer, according to a study published online Dec. 24 inHead & Neck.Ahmed S. Abdelmeguid, M.D., Ph.D.,

Endoscopic approaches feasible in surgery for sinonasal cancer

(HealthDay)—Endoscopic approaches are feasible for the surgical resection of sinonasal cancer, according to a study published online Dec. 24 inHead & Neck.Ahmed S. Abdelmeguid, M.D., Ph.D.,
Cancer biomarker data is not diverse, with implications for immunotherapy patients from underrepresented groups

Cancer biomarker data is not diverse, with implications for immunotherapy patients from underrepresented groups

byCell PressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHigh tumor mutational burden—the number of mutations found inside cancer cells—may not generalize as an accurate biomarker across diverse cancer pati

Cancer biomarker data is not diverse, with implications for immunotherapy patients from underrepresented groups

byCell PressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHigh tumor mutational burden—the number of mutations found inside cancer cells—may not generalize as an accurate biomarker across diverse cancer pati
Talquetamab Adverse Event Management in Myeloma Requires Early Oral, Dermatologic Interventions

Talquetamab Adverse Event Management in Myeloma Requires Early Oral, Dermatologic Interventions

August 25, 2022Lindsay FischerPatients with multiple myeloma can mitigate the common oral and dermatologic toxicities associated with talquetamab with early intervention tactics.Effective methods of m

Talquetamab Adverse Event Management in Myeloma Requires Early Oral, Dermatologic Interventions

August 25, 2022Lindsay FischerPatients with multiple myeloma can mitigate the common oral and dermatologic toxicities associated with talquetamab with early intervention tactics.Effective methods of m
Researchers uncover new vulnerability in kidney cancer

Researchers uncover new vulnerability in kidney cancer

by Deborah Wormser,UT Southwestern Medical CenterFrom left: Drs. Lianxin Hu, Qing Zhang, and Haibiao Xie Credit: UTSWA UT Southwestern researcher led a team that identified a new vulnerability i

Researchers uncover new vulnerability in kidney cancer

by Deborah Wormser,UT Southwestern Medical CenterFrom left: Drs. Lianxin Hu, Qing Zhang, and Haibiao Xie Credit: UTSWA UT Southwestern researcher led a team that identified a new vulnerability i
When combined, a novel LSD1 inhibitor and an existing therapy enhance each other's anti-cancer effects

When combined, a novel LSD1 inhibitor and an existing therapy enhance each other's anti-cancer effects

by Jaclyn Dunne,Medical University of South CarolinaGraphical abstract. Credit:European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2022.114818A Medical University of

When combined, a novel LSD1 inhibitor and an existing therapy enhance each other's anti-cancer effects

by Jaclyn Dunne,Medical University of South CarolinaGraphical abstract. Credit:European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2022.114818A Medical University of
Consumer health: What is lung cancer screening, and who needs it?

Consumer health: What is lung cancer screening, and who needs it?

by Laurel KellyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. Lung cancer claims more lives each year than co

Consumer health: What is lung cancer screening, and who needs it?

by Laurel KellyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. Lung cancer claims more lives each year than co
Cardio or weights first? A kinesiologist explains how to optimize the order of your exercise routine

Cardio or weights first? A kinesiologist explains how to optimize the order of your exercise routine

by Randal Claytor,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen you enter the gym, which way should you head first? Toward the treadmills and spin studio to get your sweat on with a cardio sessi

Cardio or weights first? A kinesiologist explains how to optimize the order of your exercise routine

by Randal Claytor,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen you enter the gym, which way should you head first? Toward the treadmills and spin studio to get your sweat on with a cardio sessi
Pancreatic cancer cells secrete signal that sabotages immune attack on tumors

Pancreatic cancer cells secrete signal that sabotages immune attack on tumors

byNYU Langone HealthMouse pancreatic tumor cells (red) produce the signaling protein IL-1β (green) to support cancer growth by suppressing the immune system. Credit: NYU Grossman School of Medic

Pancreatic cancer cells secrete signal that sabotages immune attack on tumors

byNYU Langone HealthMouse pancreatic tumor cells (red) produce the signaling protein IL-1β (green) to support cancer growth by suppressing the immune system. Credit: NYU Grossman School of Medic