Cervical cancer discovery offers major new clue to better understand the disease

byUniversity College LondonDifferences in the tumor microenvironment between cervical cancer subgroups. Plot showing median abundances (x-axis) and median differences (%, y-axis) for different c

Updated on: January 22,2024 11

Cervical cancer discovery offers major new clue to better understand the disease

byUniversity College LondonDifferences in the tumor microenvironment between cervical cancer subgroups. Plot showing median abundances (x-axis) and median differences (%, y-axis) for different c

Updated on:January 22,2024 11

Determinants of overall survival in metastatic uveal melanoma identified

by Elana GotkineFactors associated with improved survival in metastatic uveal melanoma include female sex and use of anti‐cytotoxic T lymphocyte-associated antigen (CTLA)‐4 and anti‐programmed cell de

Updated on: January 22,2024 20

Determinants of overall survival in metastatic uveal melanoma identified

by Elana GotkineFactors associated with improved survival in metastatic uveal melanoma include female sex and use of anti‐cytotoxic T lymphocyte-associated antigen (CTLA)‐4 and anti‐programmed cell de

Updated on:January 22,2024 20

Review covers progress in immunotherapy for esophageal cancer

by Cactus CommunicationsMultiple ongoing clinical trials are being conducted to test the potential of ICIs as an adjuvant therapy for resectable esophageal cancer. The results of these trials could ce

Updated on: January 22,2024 18

Review covers progress in immunotherapy for esophageal cancer

by Cactus CommunicationsMultiple ongoing clinical trials are being conducted to test the potential of ICIs as an adjuvant therapy for resectable esophageal cancer. The results of these trials could ce

Updated on:January 22,2024 18

Platinum-based chemotherapy distribution within a tumor may predict ovarian cancer treatment resistance

byNagoya UniversityTumor tissue is indicated with the filled arrow and stroma with the unfilled arrow (upper photo).A platinum-resistant patient showing platinum (blue in the bottom photo) mostl

Updated on: January 22,2024 19

Platinum-based chemotherapy distribution within a tumor may predict ovarian cancer treatment resistance

byNagoya UniversityTumor tissue is indicated with the filled arrow and stroma with the unfilled arrow (upper photo).A platinum-resistant patient showing platinum (blue in the bottom photo) mostl

Updated on:January 22,2024 19

Metabolic reprogramming of tumor-associated macrophages

by Cactus CommunicationsThe article discusses the metabolic pathways involved in reprograming tumor-associated macrophages, immune cells which contribute to tumor growth. Credit: Yi Zhang from Zhengzh

Updated on: January 22,2024 13

Metabolic reprogramming of tumor-associated macrophages

by Cactus CommunicationsThe article discusses the metabolic pathways involved in reprograming tumor-associated macrophages, immune cells which contribute to tumor growth. Credit: Yi Zhang from Zhengzh

Updated on:January 22,2024 13

Wear and tear from lifelong stress can increase cancer mortality

byMedical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityDr. Justin X. Moore. Credit: Mike Holahan, Augusta UniversityThe wear and tear on the body from chronic and lifelong stress can also lead to an

Updated on: January 22,2024 17

Wear and tear from lifelong stress can increase cancer mortality

byMedical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityDr. Justin X. Moore. Credit: Mike Holahan, Augusta UniversityThe wear and tear on the body from chronic and lifelong stress can also lead to an

Updated on:January 22,2024 17

Gradual increase in daily activity, psychological therapy can improve mental health for cancer patients and survivors

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerMs. Astrid Lahousse. Credit: Ms. Astrid LahousseCancer patients and survivors have better mental and physical health and quality of life if

Updated on: January 21,2024 19

Gradual increase in daily activity, psychological therapy can improve mental health for cancer patients and survivors

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerMs. Astrid Lahousse. Credit: Ms. Astrid LahousseCancer patients and survivors have better mental and physical health and quality of life if

Updated on:January 21,2024 19

Clues found regarding tumor suppressor gene's breast cancer activity

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Saraswati Sukumar and Priya PaiResearchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have revealed how the gene HOXA5 may work to suppress fo

Updated on: January 21,2024 19

Clues found regarding tumor suppressor gene's breast cancer activity

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Saraswati Sukumar and Priya PaiResearchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have revealed how the gene HOXA5 may work to suppress fo

Updated on:January 21,2024 19

Active surveillance feasible for low-risk thyroid cancer

Active surveillance may be a viable strategy for most diagnosed thyroid cancers, according to a study published online Sept. 15 inJAMA Oncology.Allen S. Ho, M.D., from Cedars-Sinai Medical Cente

Updated on: January 21,2024 10

Active surveillance feasible for low-risk thyroid cancer

Active surveillance may be a viable strategy for most diagnosed thyroid cancers, according to a study published online Sept. 15 inJAMA Oncology.Allen S. Ho, M.D., from Cedars-Sinai Medical Cente

Updated on:January 21,2024 10

Maximizing the potential of 3D-patient tumor avatars for next-generation precision oncology

by Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation3D Patient Tumor Avatars (3D-PTAs) are part of a proposed integrative platform to provide optimal treatment selections for cancer patients. Such a platfo

Updated on: January 21,2024 19

Maximizing the potential of 3D-patient tumor avatars for next-generation precision oncology

by Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation3D Patient Tumor Avatars (3D-PTAs) are part of a proposed integrative platform to provide optimal treatment selections for cancer patients. Such a platfo

Updated on:January 21,2024 19

The surprising link between circadian disruption and cancer may have to do with temperature

byThe Scripps Research InstituteFor mice placed in ‘chronic jet lag’ (CJL) conditions, they showed a 68% increase in tumor burden when compared to mice placed in 12 hours of light, 12 hours of d

Updated on: January 21,2024 13

The surprising link between circadian disruption and cancer may have to do with temperature

byThe Scripps Research InstituteFor mice placed in ‘chronic jet lag’ (CJL) conditions, they showed a 68% increase in tumor burden when compared to mice placed in 12 hours of light, 12 hours of d

Updated on:January 21,2024 13

Genetic testing is important for women with breast cancer, expert says

by Rebecca Biason,University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor close to two decades Professor Kelly Metcalfe, a senior scientist at Women's College Research Institute and associ

Updated on: January 21,2024 10

Genetic testing is important for women with breast cancer, expert says

by Rebecca Biason,University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor close to two decades Professor Kelly Metcalfe, a senior scientist at Women's College Research Institute and associ

Updated on:January 21,2024 10