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Study identifies new potential treatment option for triple negative breast cancer

Study identifies new potential treatment option for triple negative breast cancer

by Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicIn a recent study published in theJournal of Clinical Investigation, Mayo Clinic researchers identified that an FDA drug approved for myelodysplastic syndro

Study identifies new potential treatment option for triple negative breast cancer

by Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicIn a recent study published in theJournal of Clinical Investigation, Mayo Clinic researchers identified that an FDA drug approved for myelodysplastic syndro
Treating the TOTAL patient: clinical trial reduces relapse

Treating the TOTAL patient: clinical trial reduces relapse

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalSima Jeha, M.D., of the St. Jude Departments of Oncology and Global Pediatric Medicine, and Ching-Hon Pui, M.D., chair of the St. Jude Department of On

Treating the TOTAL patient: clinical trial reduces relapse

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalSima Jeha, M.D., of the St. Jude Departments of Oncology and Global Pediatric Medicine, and Ching-Hon Pui, M.D., chair of the St. Jude Department of On
New inflammatory biomarker predicts elevated thrombosis risk in cancer patients

New inflammatory biomarker predicts elevated thrombosis risk in cancer patients

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: Wikimedia CommonsCancer patients are known to have an increased risk of thrombosis. As part of the CATS study, MedUni Vienna researchers have now investigat

New inflammatory biomarker predicts elevated thrombosis risk in cancer patients

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: Wikimedia CommonsCancer patients are known to have an increased risk of thrombosis. As part of the CATS study, MedUni Vienna researchers have now investigat
Cesarean section tied to higher risk for later leukemia in offspring

Cesarean section tied to higher risk for later leukemia in offspring

Elective cesarean section (CS) is associated with an increased risk for leukemia in offspring, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online Aug. 24 inHematological Oncolog

Cesarean section tied to higher risk for later leukemia in offspring

Elective cesarean section (CS) is associated with an increased risk for leukemia in offspring, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online Aug. 24 inHematological Oncolog
New mammogram rule gives women more details to guard against breast cancer

New mammogram rule gives women more details to guard against breast cancer

by Helena Oliviero, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new federal rule takes effect Tuesday that could potentially help more women spot breast cancer earlier. The FDA

New mammogram rule gives women more details to guard against breast cancer

by Helena Oliviero, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new federal rule takes effect Tuesday that could potentially help more women spot breast cancer earlier. The FDA
Outdoor air pollution may increase non-lung cancer risk in older adults

Outdoor air pollution may increase non-lung cancer risk in older adults

byHarvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChronic exposure to fine particulate air pollutants (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) may increase non-lung cancer r

Outdoor air pollution may increase non-lung cancer risk in older adults

byHarvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChronic exposure to fine particulate air pollutants (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) may increase non-lung cancer r
How nutrition guidance can optimize fertility treatments for female cancer survivors

How nutrition guidance can optimize fertility treatments for female cancer survivors

by Drexel UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA cancer diagnosis can increase the risk of infertility in young women. While consuming a healthy diet—including whole grains, fruits, vegetab

How nutrition guidance can optimize fertility treatments for female cancer survivors

by Drexel UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA cancer diagnosis can increase the risk of infertility in young women. While consuming a healthy diet—including whole grains, fruits, vegetab
Drug dramatically reduces risk of dangerous blood clots in cancer patients

Drug dramatically reduces risk of dangerous blood clots in cancer patients

by The Ottawa HospitalBlood clots in the legs can cause swelling, redness and pain. If a clot forms in the lungs, it can be deadly. New research provides the first approach for safely preventing these

Drug dramatically reduces risk of dangerous blood clots in cancer patients

by The Ottawa HospitalBlood clots in the legs can cause swelling, redness and pain. If a clot forms in the lungs, it can be deadly. New research provides the first approach for safely preventing these
Most women diagnosed with early breast cancer can expect to become long-term survivors, say experts

Most women diagnosed with early breast cancer can expect to become long-term survivors, say experts

byBritish Medical JournalCredit:BMJ(2023). DOI: 10.1136/bmj-2022-074684Most women diagnosed with early stage breast cancer today can expect to become long-term cancer survivors, find

Most women diagnosed with early breast cancer can expect to become long-term survivors, say experts

byBritish Medical JournalCredit:BMJ(2023). DOI: 10.1136/bmj-2022-074684Most women diagnosed with early stage breast cancer today can expect to become long-term cancer survivors, find
RNA-based therapy shows promise against aggressive childhood brain tumors in mice

RNA-based therapy shows promise against aggressive childhood brain tumors in mice

by Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.113938Targeting a non-encoding stretch of RNA may help shrink tumors caused by an aggressive type of b

RNA-based therapy shows promise against aggressive childhood brain tumors in mice

by Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.113938Targeting a non-encoding stretch of RNA may help shrink tumors caused by an aggressive type of b
Subtypes of fibroblasts associated with skin cancer could lead to novel immunotherapies

Subtypes of fibroblasts associated with skin cancer could lead to novel immunotherapies

byMedical University of ViennaSchematic summary of spatial distribution of distinct CAF subsets in human skin cancer. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-5390

Subtypes of fibroblasts associated with skin cancer could lead to novel immunotherapies

byMedical University of ViennaSchematic summary of spatial distribution of distinct CAF subsets in human skin cancer. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-5390
Researchers may have discovered why some tumors grow back aggressively after radiation, chemotherapy

Researchers may have discovered why some tumors grow back aggressively after radiation, chemotherapy

by Laura Castañón,Northeastern UniversityPhoto: Rifat Sipahi, left, and Gunther Zupanc work in a lab in the Mugar Life Sciences Building. Credit: Adam Glanzman/Northeastern UniversityMany of the

Researchers may have discovered why some tumors grow back aggressively after radiation, chemotherapy

by Laura Castañón,Northeastern UniversityPhoto: Rifat Sipahi, left, and Gunther Zupanc work in a lab in the Mugar Life Sciences Building. Credit: Adam Glanzman/Northeastern UniversityMany of the