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Researchers report method to determine the absolute dose for new radiotherapy cancer treatment technique

Researchers report method to determine the absolute dose for new radiotherapy cancer treatment technique

by National Physical LaboratoryExperimental setup mounted on the patient couch and radiograph of the NPL PSPC. (a) (1) Gantry, (2) NPL PSPC, (3) measurement instrumentation for the NPL PSPC, (4)

Researchers report method to determine the absolute dose for new radiotherapy cancer treatment technique

by National Physical LaboratoryExperimental setup mounted on the patient couch and radiograph of the NPL PSPC. (a) (1) Gantry, (2) NPL PSPC, (3) measurement instrumentation for the NPL PSPC, (4)
FDA approves first CAR T-cell therapy for adults with leukemia or lymphoma

FDA approves first CAR T-cell therapy for adults with leukemia or lymphoma

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Bristol Myers Squibb's Breyanzi (lisocabtagene maraleucel [liso-cel]) as the first CD19-directed chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T

FDA approves first CAR T-cell therapy for adults with leukemia or lymphoma

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Bristol Myers Squibb's Breyanzi (lisocabtagene maraleucel [liso-cel]) as the first CD19-directed chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T
Study points to new drug target in fight against cancer

Study points to new drug target in fight against cancer

by Jade Boyd,Rice UniversityWhen oxidized, the protein mitoNEET (green) can close voltage-dependent anion channels, or VDACs (center), passageways that allow metabolites and signaling molecules

Study points to new drug target in fight against cancer

by Jade Boyd,Rice UniversityWhen oxidized, the protein mitoNEET (green) can close voltage-dependent anion channels, or VDACs (center), passageways that allow metabolites and signaling molecules
In the fight against breast cancer, researchers identify malignancy hibernation as the next battleground

In the fight against breast cancer, researchers identify malignancy hibernation as the next battleground

by University of Massachusetts AmherstTreatment approaches for breast cancer dormancy. Plausible therapeutic pathway targets to (A) directly kill, (B) maintain, or (C) activate and then kill dorm

In the fight against breast cancer, researchers identify malignancy hibernation as the next battleground

by University of Massachusetts AmherstTreatment approaches for breast cancer dormancy. Plausible therapeutic pathway targets to (A) directly kill, (B) maintain, or (C) activate and then kill dorm
Targeting ABC transporters in pancreatic ductal carcinoma—past, present, or future?

Targeting ABC transporters in pancreatic ductal carcinoma—past, present, or future?

by Impact Journals LLCRole for ABCB1 in PDAC chemoresistance. Credit:Oncotarget(2024). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28597A new editorial paper titled "Targeting ABC transporters in PDAC—p

Targeting ABC transporters in pancreatic ductal carcinoma—past, present, or future?

by Impact Journals LLCRole for ABCB1 in PDAC chemoresistance. Credit:Oncotarget(2024). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28597A new editorial paper titled "Targeting ABC transporters in PDAC—p
Selinexor for multiple myeloma receives accelerated FDA approval

Selinexor for multiple myeloma receives accelerated FDA approval

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A first-in-class d

Selinexor for multiple myeloma receives accelerated FDA approval

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A first-in-class d
Eliminating gene SRC-3 in immune cells triggers effective long-lasting anti-cancer response

Eliminating gene SRC-3 in immune cells triggers effective long-lasting anti-cancer response

byBaylor College of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Baylor College of Medicine have discovered a crucial regulator of the anti-cancer immune response that could change t

Eliminating gene SRC-3 in immune cells triggers effective long-lasting anti-cancer response

byBaylor College of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Baylor College of Medicine have discovered a crucial regulator of the anti-cancer immune response that could change t
Addition of metastasis-directed therapy increases PFS in prostate cancer

Addition of metastasis-directed therapy increases PFS in prostate cancer

by Elana GotkineThe addition of metastasis-directed therapy (MDT), consisting of definitive radiation therapy to all sites of disease, to hormone therapy results in improved progression-free survival

Addition of metastasis-directed therapy increases PFS in prostate cancer

by Elana GotkineThe addition of metastasis-directed therapy (MDT), consisting of definitive radiation therapy to all sites of disease, to hormone therapy results in improved progression-free survival
'Most horrible' brain tumor patients falling through healthcare cracks, study shows

'Most horrible' brain tumor patients falling through healthcare cracks, study shows

by University of EssexCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients suffering from the "most horrible" rare brain tumor are falling through the cracks of mental health provision, Universit

'Most horrible' brain tumor patients falling through healthcare cracks, study shows

by University of EssexCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients suffering from the "most horrible" rare brain tumor are falling through the cracks of mental health provision, Universit
Revolutionising radiotherapy: making a cornerstone cancer treatment more personal and powerful

Revolutionising radiotherapy: making a cornerstone cancer treatment more personal and powerful

by Cancer Research UKCredit: Cancer Research UK"We have a very powerful treatment which contributes to the cure of cancer in around a third of patients treated," says Professor David Se

Revolutionising radiotherapy: making a cornerstone cancer treatment more personal and powerful

by Cancer Research UKCredit: Cancer Research UK"We have a very powerful treatment which contributes to the cure of cancer in around a third of patients treated," says Professor David Se
Researchers leverage cell self-destruction to treat brain tumors

Researchers leverage cell self-destruction to treat brain tumors

by University of North Carolina Health CareAn MRI showing glioblastoma pre- and post-operation. Credit: Dominique Higgins, MD, PhDGlioblastoma is the most common type of brain tumor in adults. Th

Researchers leverage cell self-destruction to treat brain tumors

by University of North Carolina Health CareAn MRI showing glioblastoma pre- and post-operation. Credit: Dominique Higgins, MD, PhDGlioblastoma is the most common type of brain tumor in adults. Th