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Severe mental illness linked to low attendance at cancer screening

Severe mental illness linked to low attendance at cancer screening

byUniversity of SurreyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with severe mental illness are less likely to attend cancer screening compared to those who do not have such conditions, according to new re

Severe mental illness linked to low attendance at cancer screening

byUniversity of SurreyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with severe mental illness are less likely to attend cancer screening compared to those who do not have such conditions, according to new re
Small-Volume Blood Collection Tubes Can Reduce Transfusions in Intensive Care

Small-Volume Blood Collection Tubes Can Reduce Transfusions in Intensive Care

January 2024Leah LawrenceNew data indicate that the use of tubes that automatically collect less blood in the intensive care unit (ICU) may decrease red blood cell (RBC) transfusions without affecting

Small-Volume Blood Collection Tubes Can Reduce Transfusions in Intensive Care

January 2024Leah LawrenceNew data indicate that the use of tubes that automatically collect less blood in the intensive care unit (ICU) may decrease red blood cell (RBC) transfusions without affecting
Clinical study of a blood test shows 83% accuracy for detecting colorectal cancer

Clinical study of a blood test shows 83% accuracy for detecting colorectal cancer

by Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA blood test intended for screening for colorectal cancer in people who are of average risk and not experiencing symptoms correctly detect

Clinical study of a blood test shows 83% accuracy for detecting colorectal cancer

by Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA blood test intended for screening for colorectal cancer in people who are of average risk and not experiencing symptoms correctly detect
Looking at the environment around tumors could help predict how cancer spreads

Looking at the environment around tumors could help predict how cancer spreads

byUniversity College LondonRepresentative images of high granulocyte infiltration in the tumor nest and stroma for LUAD (left) and LUSC (right). Credit:Cancer Discovery(2024). DOI: 1

Looking at the environment around tumors could help predict how cancer spreads

byUniversity College LondonRepresentative images of high granulocyte infiltration in the tumor nest and stroma for LUAD (left) and LUSC (right). Credit:Cancer Discovery(2024). DOI: 1
Extreme phenotype approach identifies rare ATR variants as potential male breast cancer susceptibility alleles

Extreme phenotype approach identifies rare ATR variants as potential male breast cancer susceptibility alleles

by Impact Journals LLCImpact of splicing variants. Credit:Oncotarget(2023). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28358In oncogenetics, some patients could be considered as "extreme phenotypes,&qu

Extreme phenotype approach identifies rare ATR variants as potential male breast cancer susceptibility alleles

by Impact Journals LLCImpact of splicing variants. Credit:Oncotarget(2023). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28358In oncogenetics, some patients could be considered as "extreme phenotypes,&qu
Avelumab plus axitinib significantly improve progression-free survival in untreated renal cell carcinoma

Avelumab plus axitinib significantly improve progression-free survival in untreated renal cell carcinoma

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA combination of the immune checkpoint blocker, avelumab, plus the tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI), axitinib, significantly improv

Avelumab plus axitinib significantly improve progression-free survival in untreated renal cell carcinoma

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA combination of the immune checkpoint blocker, avelumab, plus the tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI), axitinib, significantly improv
Endometrial cancer: New insights into a deadly disparity

Endometrial cancer: New insights into a deadly disparity

byMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEndometrial cancer—which develops in the lining of the uterus (womb) and is sometimes called uterine cancer—is on the ris

Endometrial cancer: New insights into a deadly disparity

byMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEndometrial cancer—which develops in the lining of the uterus (womb) and is sometimes called uterine cancer—is on the ris
Genetic discovery could improve treatment of colorectal cancer

Genetic discovery could improve treatment of colorectal cancer

by Rémi Carlier,Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausannePOU5F1B differs from OCT4. a Representative immunofluorescence–confocal microscopy of POU5F1B-HA overexpressing SW480 cells, with DAPI in

Genetic discovery could improve treatment of colorectal cancer

by Rémi Carlier,Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausannePOU5F1B differs from OCT4. a Representative immunofluorescence–confocal microscopy of POU5F1B-HA overexpressing SW480 cells, with DAPI in
Pictures of Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers

Pictures of Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers

Pictures of Melanoma and Other Skin CancersSkin cancer pictures can help you spot abnormalities that warrant evaluationByAngelica BottaroUpdated on October 28, 2023Medically reviewed

Pictures of Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers

Pictures of Melanoma and Other Skin CancersSkin cancer pictures can help you spot abnormalities that warrant evaluationByAngelica BottaroUpdated on October 28, 2023Medically reviewed
Surgery first for colon cancer? Not so fast, according to new study

Surgery first for colon cancer? Not so fast, according to new study

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkRadiologic response, TRG, and clinical T stage. (A) Radiologic response among patients with different clinical T stage; patients with cT2–3 disease were more li

Surgery first for colon cancer? Not so fast, according to new study

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkRadiologic response, TRG, and clinical T stage. (A) Radiologic response among patients with different clinical T stage; patients with cT2–3 disease were more li
Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment

Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment

Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer TreatmentUnique Treatment Approaches for Early-Stage and Locally Advanced Lung CancersByJennifer WelshUpdated on October 10, 2023Medically review

Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment

Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer TreatmentUnique Treatment Approaches for Early-Stage and Locally Advanced Lung CancersByJennifer WelshUpdated on October 10, 2023Medically review
Scientists discover mucus allows young pancreatic cancer cells to grow but may also prevent a deadly transformation

Scientists discover mucus allows young pancreatic cancer cells to grow but may also prevent a deadly transformation

FEBRUARY 28, 2024by Luis Sandoval,Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryA cross-section of a mouse's early-stage pancreatic tumor. CSHL scientists discovered that early pancreatic cancer cells depend

Scientists discover mucus allows young pancreatic cancer cells to grow but may also prevent a deadly transformation

FEBRUARY 28, 2024by Luis Sandoval,Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryA cross-section of a mouse's early-stage pancreatic tumor. CSHL scientists discovered that early pancreatic cancer cells depend