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Enhancing quality of life for brain tumor survivors

Enhancing quality of life for brain tumor survivors

by Monique Mita,Griffith UniversityGriffith School of Applied Psychology Professor Tamara Ownsworth said the Tele-Mast program aims to enhance quality of life for brain tumor survivors. Credit:

Enhancing quality of life for brain tumor survivors

by Monique Mita,Griffith UniversityGriffith School of Applied Psychology Professor Tamara Ownsworth said the Tele-Mast program aims to enhance quality of life for brain tumor survivors. Credit:
Improving immune checkpoint inhibitors' anti-tumor response and minimizing side effects

Improving immune checkpoint inhibitors' anti-tumor response and minimizing side effects

byTohoku UniversityMetastatic lymph node targeted immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) elicits strong therapeutic response and ameliorates ICB-induced interstitial pneumonia. Credit: Tohoku Universi

Improving immune checkpoint inhibitors' anti-tumor response and minimizing side effects

byTohoku UniversityMetastatic lymph node targeted immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) elicits strong therapeutic response and ameliorates ICB-induced interstitial pneumonia. Credit: Tohoku Universi
Sugar modifications the key to unlocking ovarian cancer secrets

Sugar modifications the key to unlocking ovarian cancer secrets

byGriffith UniversityOvarian cancer research. Credit: Griffith UniversityThe ability to identify unique sugars that decorate ovarian cancer cells could help prevent the spread of cancer and impr

Sugar modifications the key to unlocking ovarian cancer secrets

byGriffith UniversityOvarian cancer research. Credit: Griffith UniversityThe ability to identify unique sugars that decorate ovarian cancer cells could help prevent the spread of cancer and impr
Specific sequence of drugs reduces cost of treating metastatic breast cancer while preserving quality of life

Specific sequence of drugs reduces cost of treating metastatic breast cancer while preserving quality of life

byUNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGiving standard chemotherapy drugs in a specific sequence for some types of metastatic breast cancer can help reduce

Specific sequence of drugs reduces cost of treating metastatic breast cancer while preserving quality of life

byUNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGiving standard chemotherapy drugs in a specific sequence for some types of metastatic breast cancer can help reduce
Does diabetes mean worse outcomes for cancer patients?

Does diabetes mean worse outcomes for cancer patients?

by Ryan O'Hare,Imperial College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDiabetes is a known risk factor for developing cancer, but could it also predict how cancer patients respond to treatme

Does diabetes mean worse outcomes for cancer patients?

by Ryan O'Hare,Imperial College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDiabetes is a known risk factor for developing cancer, but could it also predict how cancer patients respond to treatme
Sugar molecules as a target in cancer therapy

Sugar molecules as a target in cancer therapy

byUniversity of BaselTherapeutic desialylation repolarizes tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs). (A) Pathway enrichment analysis performed on all macrophages between treatment conditions. UT, unt

Sugar molecules as a target in cancer therapy

byUniversity of BaselTherapeutic desialylation repolarizes tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs). (A) Pathway enrichment analysis performed on all macrophages between treatment conditions. UT, unt
Global disease burden related to nonmelanoma skin cancer explored

Global disease burden related to nonmelanoma skin cancer explored

The disease burden attributable to nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is considerable and expected to continue increasing, according to a study published online July 30 inBMC Cancer.Wan Hu, from Anh

Global disease burden related to nonmelanoma skin cancer explored

The disease burden attributable to nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is considerable and expected to continue increasing, according to a study published online July 30 inBMC Cancer.Wan Hu, from Anh
Exploring ways to overcome cisplatin resistance and alleviate pain in cancer treatment

Exploring ways to overcome cisplatin resistance and alleviate pain in cancer treatment

by Korea University College of MedicineThe study reveals that the transcription factor NANOG activates the transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1)—causing neuropathic pain. TRPV1 further stim

Exploring ways to overcome cisplatin resistance and alleviate pain in cancer treatment

by Korea University College of MedicineThe study reveals that the transcription factor NANOG activates the transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1)—causing neuropathic pain. TRPV1 further stim
Exploring how gene mutations in tumors impact radiation sensitivity

Exploring how gene mutations in tumors impact radiation sensitivity

byNorthwestern UniversityHigh-content irradiation platform reproducibility for the duration of the profiling effort. The signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), in blue represents the in-plate ratio of rad

Exploring how gene mutations in tumors impact radiation sensitivity

byNorthwestern UniversityHigh-content irradiation platform reproducibility for the duration of the profiling effort. The signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), in blue represents the in-plate ratio of rad
Exploring mini-labs as an alternative to animal testing for evaluating radiopharmaceuticals

Exploring mini-labs as an alternative to animal testing for evaluating radiopharmaceuticals

byHelmholtz Association of German Research CentresMPS layout; red—media circuit with integrated pump; blue—pneumatic connectors; yellow—microwells for organoids; green—LUER-connectors). Credit:&

Exploring mini-labs as an alternative to animal testing for evaluating radiopharmaceuticals

byHelmholtz Association of German Research CentresMPS layout; red—media circuit with integrated pump; blue—pneumatic connectors; yellow—microwells for organoids; green—LUER-connectors). Credit:&
Exploring novel mechanisms and therapeutic targets for acute myeloid leukemia

Exploring novel mechanisms and therapeutic targets for acute myeloid leukemia

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityAcute myelocytic leukemia (AML). Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with acute myeloid leukemia, the most common type of adult blood cancer, show

Exploring novel mechanisms and therapeutic targets for acute myeloid leukemia

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityAcute myelocytic leukemia (AML). Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with acute myeloid leukemia, the most common type of adult blood cancer, show
Exploring better care for pregnant women with precancerous cervical cancer

Exploring better care for pregnant women with precancerous cervical cancer

by Medizinische Hochschule HannoverMethylation levels of FAM19A4 (A) and miR124-2 (B) for the different groups of pregnant women. Credit:International Journal of Cancer(2022). DOI: 10.1002

Exploring better care for pregnant women with precancerous cervical cancer

by Medizinische Hochschule HannoverMethylation levels of FAM19A4 (A) and miR124-2 (B) for the different groups of pregnant women. Credit:International Journal of Cancer(2022). DOI: 10.1002