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New study shows Black cancer survivors face increased mortality from heart disease

New study shows Black cancer survivors face increased mortality from heart disease

byAmerican Cancer SocietyCredit: American Cancer SocietyA new study from researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) found that Black cancer survivors in the United States experience a high

New study shows Black cancer survivors face increased mortality from heart disease

byAmerican Cancer SocietyCredit: American Cancer SocietyA new study from researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) found that Black cancer survivors in the United States experience a high
Study reinforces potential use of zika virus to combat prostate cancer but points to possible side-effect

Study reinforces potential use of zika virus to combat prostate cancer but points to possible side-effect

by Julia Moióli,FAPESPAbstract. Credit:Journal of Proteome Research(2022). DOI: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.2c00630Preclinical trials have shown that zika virus can inhibit the spread of p

Study reinforces potential use of zika virus to combat prostate cancer but points to possible side-effect

by Julia Moióli,FAPESPAbstract. Credit:Journal of Proteome Research(2022). DOI: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.2c00630Preclinical trials have shown that zika virus can inhibit the spread of p
'Bone in a dish' opens new window on cancer initiation, metastasis, bone healing

'Bone in a dish' opens new window on cancer initiation, metastasis, bone healing

by Oregon Health & Science UniversityLuiz Bertassoni D.D.S., Ph.D., and Avathamsa Athirasala, M.Sc.Eng., inspect the 3D mineral structure populated with living cells, providing a unique model

'Bone in a dish' opens new window on cancer initiation, metastasis, bone healing

by Oregon Health & Science UniversityLuiz Bertassoni D.D.S., Ph.D., and Avathamsa Athirasala, M.Sc.Eng., inspect the 3D mineral structure populated with living cells, providing a unique model
Changes in RECIST tumor measures correlate linearly with survival in patients treated with checkpoint inhibitors

Changes in RECIST tumor measures correlate linearly with survival in patients treated with checkpoint inhibitors

by SWOG Cancer Research NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors (RECIST), used in many clinical trials to evaluate changes in tumor burden over time, c

Changes in RECIST tumor measures correlate linearly with survival in patients treated with checkpoint inhibitors

by SWOG Cancer Research NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors (RECIST), used in many clinical trials to evaluate changes in tumor burden over time, c
Cancers in adults under 50 are on the rise globally

Cancers in adults under 50 are on the rise globally

byBrigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOver recent decades, more and more adults under the age of 50 are developing cancer. A study conducted by researchers from Bri

Cancers in adults under 50 are on the rise globally

byBrigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOver recent decades, more and more adults under the age of 50 are developing cancer. A study conducted by researchers from Bri
New CAR T-cell immunotherapy shows promising results for treating blood cancer patients

New CAR T-cell immunotherapy shows promising results for treating blood cancer patients

byKing's College LondonUCART19 cellular kinetics and correlation with clinical response. A, Graphical representation of UCART19 kinetic profile in PB of patients with B-ALL in the CALM study

New CAR T-cell immunotherapy shows promising results for treating blood cancer patients

byKing's College LondonUCART19 cellular kinetics and correlation with clinical response. A, Graphical representation of UCART19 kinetic profile in PB of patients with B-ALL in the CALM study
New tool charts differentiation landscape of acute myeloid leukemia

New tool charts differentiation landscape of acute myeloid leukemia

by Center for Genomic RegulationGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Stem Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.stem.2023.04.001Researchers have developed a new method to distinguish between cancerous and

New tool charts differentiation landscape of acute myeloid leukemia

by Center for Genomic RegulationGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Stem Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.stem.2023.04.001Researchers have developed a new method to distinguish between cancerous and
Study finds fluorescent guide can help detect tumor left behind after breast cancer surgery

Study finds fluorescent guide can help detect tumor left behind after breast cancer surgery

by Mass General BrighamMargin Scoring Schema.Pegulicianine fluorescence-guided surgery (pFGS) readings (positive or negative) from each lumpectomy cavity orientation were compared with hist

Study finds fluorescent guide can help detect tumor left behind after breast cancer surgery

by Mass General BrighamMargin Scoring Schema.Pegulicianine fluorescence-guided surgery (pFGS) readings (positive or negative) from each lumpectomy cavity orientation were compared with hist
Researchers target cancer's ability to survive at low oxygen levels

Researchers target cancer's ability to survive at low oxygen levels

by The Francis Crick InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shed light on how cancer cells survive in the first few hours after being cut off fr

Researchers target cancer's ability to survive at low oxygen levels

by The Francis Crick InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shed light on how cancer cells survive in the first few hours after being cut off fr
Expert panel highlights patient choice for prostate cancer screen (Update)

Expert panel highlights patient choice for prostate cancer screen (Update)

by Dennis Thompson, Healthday ReporterMicrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit: Wikipedia,CC BY-SA 3.0(HealthDay)—More men could receiv

Expert panel highlights patient choice for prostate cancer screen (Update)

by Dennis Thompson, Healthday ReporterMicrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit: Wikipedia,CC BY-SA 3.0(HealthDay)—More men could receiv
Blood test aids in predicting lung cancer mortality risk

Blood test aids in predicting lung cancer mortality risk

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA blood-based test developed by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center can efficiently predic

Blood test aids in predicting lung cancer mortality risk

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA blood-based test developed by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center can efficiently predic
Incidence of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma up in the U.S.

Incidence of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma up in the U.S.

The overall incidence of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) increased in the United States from 2000 to 2018, according to a research letter published online Sept. 1 inJAMA Oncology.Zhuo Ran Cai,

Incidence of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma up in the U.S.

The overall incidence of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) increased in the United States from 2000 to 2018, according to a research letter published online Sept. 1 inJAMA Oncology.Zhuo Ran Cai,