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Potential probe for early ovarian cancer

Potential probe for early ovarian cancer

by Anivarya Kumar,Vanderbilt UniversityFigure 1. (a) Structure of COX-2-selective inhibitors (celecoxib, rofecoxib, and valdecoxib) and COX-1-selective inhibitors (SC560, P6/18F-P6, and VU048783

Potential probe for early ovarian cancer

by Anivarya Kumar,Vanderbilt UniversityFigure 1. (a) Structure of COX-2-selective inhibitors (celecoxib, rofecoxib, and valdecoxib) and COX-1-selective inhibitors (SC560, P6/18F-P6, and VU048783
Researchers convert pro-tumor macrophages into cancer killers

Researchers convert pro-tumor macrophages into cancer killers

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainEpithelial cancers, such as cancers of the lung and pancreas, use the ανβ3 molecule to gain drug resistance to standard cancer ther

Researchers convert pro-tumor macrophages into cancer killers

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainEpithelial cancers, such as cancers of the lung and pancreas, use the ανβ3 molecule to gain drug resistance to standard cancer ther
Targeted care reverses racial/ethnic health disparities in colon cancer screening, researchers find

Targeted care reverses racial/ethnic health disparities in colon cancer screening, researchers find

by Jacqueline Mitchell,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer is a leading cancer-related cause of death in the United States, ranking third in in

Targeted care reverses racial/ethnic health disparities in colon cancer screening, researchers find

by Jacqueline Mitchell,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer is a leading cancer-related cause of death in the United States, ranking third in in
New study presents evidence for 'tough conversations' around racism in access to cancer care

New study presents evidence for 'tough conversations' around racism in access to cancer care

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research in the November 2022 issue ofJNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Networkhas examined w

New study presents evidence for 'tough conversations' around racism in access to cancer care

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research in the November 2022 issue ofJNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Networkhas examined w
AI can predict the effectiveness of breast cancer chemotherapy

AI can predict the effectiveness of breast cancer chemotherapy

byUniversity of WaterlooCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEngineers at the University of Waterloo have developed artificial intelligence (AI) technology to predict if women with breast cancer wo

AI can predict the effectiveness of breast cancer chemotherapy

byUniversity of WaterlooCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEngineers at the University of Waterloo have developed artificial intelligence (AI) technology to predict if women with breast cancer wo
Young women often delay looking into breast symptoms, research finds

Young women often delay looking into breast symptoms, research finds

by Dennis ThompsonYoung women who find a lump or other potential signs of breast cancer often delay for weeks before finally seeing a doctor, a new study shows.On average, young women waited two weeks

Young women often delay looking into breast symptoms, research finds

by Dennis ThompsonYoung women who find a lump or other potential signs of breast cancer often delay for weeks before finally seeing a doctor, a new study shows.On average, young women waited two weeks
Some proteogenomic signatures linked to prostate cancer progression in patients with African and European ancestries

Some proteogenomic signatures linked to prostate cancer progression in patients with African and European ancestries

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCertain proteogenomic signatures in the prostate cancers of men of African and European ancestries were associated wit

Some proteogenomic signatures linked to prostate cancer progression in patients with African and European ancestries

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCertain proteogenomic signatures in the prostate cancers of men of African and European ancestries were associated wit
Targeting refractory prostate cancer: A novel radiopharmaceutical hits the bullseye

Targeting refractory prostate cancer: A novel radiopharmaceutical hits the bullseye

by Osaka UniversityTargeted alpha therapy using an astatine-labeled PSMA ligand ([At-211]PSMA5). Credit: Tadashi Watabe (Osaka University)As the saying goes, when all you have is a hammer, everyt

Targeting refractory prostate cancer: A novel radiopharmaceutical hits the bullseye

by Osaka UniversityTargeted alpha therapy using an astatine-labeled PSMA ligand ([At-211]PSMA5). Credit: Tadashi Watabe (Osaka University)As the saying goes, when all you have is a hammer, everyt
Study shows improved outcomes in hospitals accredited for rectal cancer surgery

Study shows improved outcomes in hospitals accredited for rectal cancer surgery

byAmerican College of SurgeonsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHospitals accredited by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC) demonstrate

Study shows improved outcomes in hospitals accredited for rectal cancer surgery

byAmerican College of SurgeonsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHospitals accredited by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC) demonstrate
Genetic variation linked to cognitive differences after radiation for pediatric medulloblastoma

Genetic variation linked to cognitive differences after radiation for pediatric medulloblastoma

by Emory UniversityAlthough clinicians have aimed at reducing doses of radiotherapy to lessen long-term impairment in medulloblastoma patients, research thus far has shown that lower doses lead t

Genetic variation linked to cognitive differences after radiation for pediatric medulloblastoma

by Emory UniversityAlthough clinicians have aimed at reducing doses of radiotherapy to lessen long-term impairment in medulloblastoma patients, research thus far has shown that lower doses lead t
Scientists advise caution in immunotherapy research

Scientists advise caution in immunotherapy research

by Yale UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a new study, Yale Cancer Center (YCC) scientists suggest that as the number of clinical trials in cancer immunotherapy grows exponentially, some caut

Scientists advise caution in immunotherapy research

by Yale UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a new study, Yale Cancer Center (YCC) scientists suggest that as the number of clinical trials in cancer immunotherapy grows exponentially, some caut
Age, cancer type affect COVID-19 vaccine uptake in cancer patients

Age, cancer type affect COVID-19 vaccine uptake in cancer patients

by Elana GotkineFor patients with cancer, age, cancer type, and comorbidity are associated with differential COVID-19 vaccine uptake rates, according to a study published online March 15 inCance

Age, cancer type affect COVID-19 vaccine uptake in cancer patients

by Elana GotkineFor patients with cancer, age, cancer type, and comorbidity are associated with differential COVID-19 vaccine uptake rates, according to a study published online March 15 inCance