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HPV rates for women under 40 increasing, putting them at higher risk of related cancers, study shows

HPV rates for women under 40 increasing, putting them at higher risk of related cancers, study shows

by University of MichiganGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaHuman papillomavirus infection rates are increasing in women born after 1980 who did not receive the HPV vaccine—putting them at

HPV rates for women under 40 increasing, putting them at higher risk of related cancers, study shows

by University of MichiganGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaHuman papillomavirus infection rates are increasing in women born after 1980 who did not receive the HPV vaccine—putting them at
Findings could identify aggressive breast cancers that will respond to immunotherapy

Findings could identify aggressive breast cancers that will respond to immunotherapy

by UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterUNC Lineberger’s Charles M. Perou, PhD. Credit: UNCUniversity of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have discovered a p

Findings could identify aggressive breast cancers that will respond to immunotherapy

by UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterUNC Lineberger’s Charles M. Perou, PhD. Credit: UNCUniversity of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have discovered a p
Newest data links inflammation to chemo-brain

Newest data links inflammation to chemo-brain

by University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: University of Rochester Medical CenterInflammation in the blood plays a key role in "chemo-brain," according to a published pilot study

Newest data links inflammation to chemo-brain

by University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: University of Rochester Medical CenterInflammation in the blood plays a key role in "chemo-brain," according to a published pilot study
New vaccine technique effectively fights breast cancer in mice

New vaccine technique effectively fights breast cancer in mice

by University of CopenhagenX-ray of female chest with cancer . Credit: ColourboxA new vaccine technique can fight a certain type of breast cancer in mice. So-called HER2-positive breast cancer ac

New vaccine technique effectively fights breast cancer in mice

by University of CopenhagenX-ray of female chest with cancer . Credit: ColourboxA new vaccine technique can fight a certain type of breast cancer in mice. So-called HER2-positive breast cancer ac
After testicular cancer is cured, remain alert in the future

After testicular cancer is cured, remain alert in the future

by University of Rochester Medical CenterBecause testicular cancer has a 95 percent cure rate, it is easier for men to move on and forget about it. But new research in theJournal of Clinica

After testicular cancer is cured, remain alert in the future

by University of Rochester Medical CenterBecause testicular cancer has a 95 percent cure rate, it is easier for men to move on and forget about it. But new research in theJournal of Clinica
Molecular culprit behind virus-mediated chronic inflammation and cancers identified

Molecular culprit behind virus-mediated chronic inflammation and cancers identified

by Public Library of ScienceBC-3 cells were stained with DAPI, anti-vFLIP, anti-CADM1, and cholera toxin B conjugated with red fluorescence to detect GM-1 and subjected to confocal microscopy. Cr

Molecular culprit behind virus-mediated chronic inflammation and cancers identified

by Public Library of ScienceBC-3 cells were stained with DAPI, anti-vFLIP, anti-CADM1, and cholera toxin B conjugated with red fluorescence to detect GM-1 and subjected to confocal microscopy. Cr
Researchers suggest new way to target third most common oncogene, TERT

Researchers suggest new way to target third most common oncogene, TERT

by Garth Sundem,CU Anschutz Medical CampusChromosome, showing telomeres in pink. Credit: CUHealthy cells have a built-in self-destruct mechanism: Strands of DNA called "telomeres" act

Researchers suggest new way to target third most common oncogene, TERT

by Garth Sundem,CU Anschutz Medical CampusChromosome, showing telomeres in pink. Credit: CUHealthy cells have a built-in self-destruct mechanism: Strands of DNA called "telomeres" act
Colorectal cancer: Tipping the scales

Colorectal cancer: Tipping the scales

by Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichMicrograph of an organoids, which were generated from intestinal epithelial cells cultered ex vivo. Ap4-deficient organoids formed less protrusions/crypts

Colorectal cancer: Tipping the scales

by Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichMicrograph of an organoids, which were generated from intestinal epithelial cells cultered ex vivo. Ap4-deficient organoids formed less protrusions/crypts
New chemical weapon to combat cancer

New chemical weapon to combat cancer

by University of GenevaMultipolar melanoma cells stained for centrosomes (gamma-tubulin in red, centrin in green) and DNA (DAPI in blue). Scale bar represents 5 µm. Credit: UNIGEUNIGE researchers

New chemical weapon to combat cancer

by University of GenevaMultipolar melanoma cells stained for centrosomes (gamma-tubulin in red, centrin in green) and DNA (DAPI in blue). Scale bar represents 5 µm. Credit: UNIGEUNIGE researchers
Aspirin could play valuable role as additional treatment for cancer

Aspirin could play valuable role as additional treatment for cancer

by Cardiff UniversityCoated aspirin tablets. Image: Wikimedia Commons.Regular use of aspirin could help in the treatment of some cancers, finds a new review of 71 medical studies.Thesystema

Aspirin could play valuable role as additional treatment for cancer

by Cardiff UniversityCoated aspirin tablets. Image: Wikimedia Commons.Regular use of aspirin could help in the treatment of some cancers, finds a new review of 71 medical studies.Thesystema
Researchers develop innovative treatment for familial adenomatous polyposis

Researchers develop innovative treatment for familial adenomatous polyposis

by Tel Aviv UniversityCredit: Tel Aviv UniversityResearchers from Tel Aviv University and Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov Hospital) have developed an innovative drug treatment for famil

Researchers develop innovative treatment for familial adenomatous polyposis

by Tel Aviv UniversityCredit: Tel Aviv UniversityResearchers from Tel Aviv University and Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov Hospital) have developed an innovative drug treatment for famil
Researchers: Favorable survival, fewer side effects after reduced therapy for HPV-linked head and neck cancer

Researchers: Favorable survival, fewer side effects after reduced therapy for HPV-linked head and neck cancer

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineBhisham Chera, MD. Credit: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineUniversity of North Carolina Lineberger C

Researchers: Favorable survival, fewer side effects after reduced therapy for HPV-linked head and neck cancer

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineBhisham Chera, MD. Credit: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineUniversity of North Carolina Lineberger C