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Researchers identify the mutations that drive resistance to PI3K inhibitors in breast cancer, find they can be overcome

Researchers identify the mutations that drive resistance to PI3K inhibitors in breast cancer, find they can be overcome

by Mass General BrighamSecondary mutations in the PI3K/AKT pathway emerge during treatment with inavolisib and lead to acquired resistance. A-B, Droplet digital PCR analysis of serial ctDNA sampl

Researchers identify the mutations that drive resistance to PI3K inhibitors in breast cancer, find they can be overcome

by Mass General BrighamSecondary mutations in the PI3K/AKT pathway emerge during treatment with inavolisib and lead to acquired resistance. A-B, Droplet digital PCR analysis of serial ctDNA sampl
Mutational signature linking bladder cancer and tobacco smoking found with new AI tool

Mutational signature linking bladder cancer and tobacco smoking found with new AI tool

byUniversity of California - San DiegoGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Genomics(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.xgen.2022.100179Researchers at the University of California San Diego have for th

Mutational signature linking bladder cancer and tobacco smoking found with new AI tool

byUniversity of California - San DiegoGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Genomics(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.xgen.2022.100179Researchers at the University of California San Diego have for th
Does weight loss surgery affect colorectal cancer risk?

Does weight loss surgery affect colorectal cancer risk?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough colorectal cancer is associated with obesity, it is unclear if weight loss surgery impacts the incidence of these tumors. Results from a new study publis

Does weight loss surgery affect colorectal cancer risk?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough colorectal cancer is associated with obesity, it is unclear if weight loss surgery impacts the incidence of these tumors. Results from a new study publis
Biochemists, cancer biologists find key vulnerability in rare brain tumors

Biochemists, cancer biologists find key vulnerability in rare brain tumors

by Anne Manning,Colorado State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSince the start of her career, Jennifer DeLuca has been fascinated by mitosis, the everyday biological process of cell d

Biochemists, cancer biologists find key vulnerability in rare brain tumors

by Anne Manning,Colorado State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSince the start of her career, Jennifer DeLuca has been fascinated by mitosis, the everyday biological process of cell d
Expanding LDCT eligibility guidelines would increase number of women and Blacks who benefit from screening

Expanding LDCT eligibility guidelines would increase number of women and Blacks who benefit from screening

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: CC0 Public DomainExpanding the eligibility criteria for low-dose CT (LDCT) screening for lung cancer can increase the number of women a

Expanding LDCT eligibility guidelines would increase number of women and Blacks who benefit from screening

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: CC0 Public DomainExpanding the eligibility criteria for low-dose CT (LDCT) screening for lung cancer can increase the number of women a
Study explains how 'zombie' cancer cells revive themselves

Study explains how 'zombie' cancer cells revive themselves

by Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Genomics(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xgen.2023.100293Mutating cells can prevent the spread of cancer by flipping themselve

Study explains how 'zombie' cancer cells revive themselves

by Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Genomics(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xgen.2023.100293Mutating cells can prevent the spread of cancer by flipping themselve
Study reveals insights into how cancer cells evade treatment

Study reveals insights into how cancer cells evade treatment

by Addison Dehaven,South Dakota State UniversityCancers use sugar residues to engage in multidrug resistance. The research conducted by the RAWC Lab reveals breakthrough insights into exactly ho

Study reveals insights into how cancer cells evade treatment

by Addison Dehaven,South Dakota State UniversityCancers use sugar residues to engage in multidrug resistance. The research conducted by the RAWC Lab reveals breakthrough insights into exactly ho
Researchers publish cell protein findings to determine effectiveness of immunotherapy for colon cancer

Researchers publish cell protein findings to determine effectiveness of immunotherapy for colon cancer

by Kelley Luckstein,Mayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainMayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have identified key findings that can assist clinicians in predicting whether a patien

Researchers publish cell protein findings to determine effectiveness of immunotherapy for colon cancer

by Kelley Luckstein,Mayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainMayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have identified key findings that can assist clinicians in predicting whether a patien
Liquid biopsy predicts early disease progression, potential survival in patients with advanced breast cancer

Liquid biopsy predicts early disease progression, potential survival in patients with advanced breast cancer

by Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA novel, automated liquid biopsy test in development by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center can be used to predict e

Liquid biopsy predicts early disease progression, potential survival in patients with advanced breast cancer

by Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA novel, automated liquid biopsy test in development by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center can be used to predict e
AAFP still recommends CRC screening from age 50 to 75

AAFP still recommends CRC screening from age 50 to 75

(HealthDay)—In accordance with the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) does not intend to change its recommendations for colorectal cancer sc

AAFP still recommends CRC screening from age 50 to 75

(HealthDay)—In accordance with the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) does not intend to change its recommendations for colorectal cancer sc
New CAR T-cell strategy highly effective against small cell lung cancer in preclinical study

New CAR T-cell strategy highly effective against small cell lung cancer in preclinical study

by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new approach to chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR T) therapy has shown great promise against small cell lung cancer (S

New CAR T-cell strategy highly effective against small cell lung cancer in preclinical study

by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new approach to chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR T) therapy has shown great promise against small cell lung cancer (S
New study addresses colorectal cancer disparities in Black communities

New study addresses colorectal cancer disparities in Black communities

by Elizabeth Chapin,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study highlights the need for increased outreach and education to red

New study addresses colorectal cancer disparities in Black communities

by Elizabeth Chapin,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study highlights the need for increased outreach and education to red