New therapy strengthens the immune system's counterattack on skin cancer

by Peter Aagaard Brixen, DTU (Technical University of Denmark)Stained electron micrograph of a T cell. Scientists have shown in laboratory experiments that they are able to create a large number of th

Updated on: July 08,2024

New therapy strengthens the immune system's counterattack on skin cancer

by Peter Aagaard Brixen, DTU (Technical University of Denmark)Stained electron micrograph of a T cell. Scientists have shown in laboratory experiments that they are able to create a large number of th

Updated on:July 08,2024

First line immunotherapy combination fails to improve overall survival in lung cancer

by European Society for Medical OncologyStudy author Dr Naiyer Rizvi, director of thoracic oncology and immunotherapeutics, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, US. Credit: © European So

Updated on: May 23,2024

First line immunotherapy combination fails to improve overall survival in lung cancer

by European Society for Medical OncologyStudy author Dr Naiyer Rizvi, director of thoracic oncology and immunotherapeutics, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, US. Credit: © European So

Updated on:May 23,2024

Breast cancer mortality reflected differently in certain Georgia neighborhoods, study reveals

by Adam Pope,University of Alabama at BirminghamAssociations Between Area Depriviation Index (ADI) and Probability of Patient Mortality for Black and White Patients With Breast Cancer. Data are

Updated on: January 30,2024

Breast cancer mortality reflected differently in certain Georgia neighborhoods, study reveals

by Adam Pope,University of Alabama at BirminghamAssociations Between Area Depriviation Index (ADI) and Probability of Patient Mortality for Black and White Patients With Breast Cancer. Data are

Updated on:January 30,2024

Spread of deadly eye cancer halted in cells and animals

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineGreen retinoblastoma cells in a zebra fish eye. Credit: David White, Jeff MummBy comparing genetic sequences in the eye tumors of children whose canc

Updated on: April 09,2024

Spread of deadly eye cancer halted in cells and animals

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineGreen retinoblastoma cells in a zebra fish eye. Credit: David White, Jeff MummBy comparing genetic sequences in the eye tumors of children whose canc

Updated on:April 09,2024

Image-guided adaptive radiation treatments reduce short-term side effects for patients with prostate cancer

byWileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA technique that uses imaging technology as a guide can make radiation therapy safer for patients with prostate cancer by helping clinicians accurately ai

Updated on: January 07,2024

Image-guided adaptive radiation treatments reduce short-term side effects for patients with prostate cancer

byWileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA technique that uses imaging technology as a guide can make radiation therapy safer for patients with prostate cancer by helping clinicians accurately ai

Updated on:January 07,2024

Quality of treatment for lung cancer varies widely across US

byWashington University in St. LouisA new study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that the quality of care for lung cancer in the U.S. varies widely.

Updated on: December 28,2023

Quality of treatment for lung cancer varies widely across US

byWashington University in St. LouisA new study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that the quality of care for lung cancer in the U.S. varies widely.

Updated on:December 28,2023

Research team explores 'treasures' from discarded data in cancer research

by OncotargetMost abundant bacteria taxa found in bladder analysis. In (A), relative genus abundance among samples. In (B), presence/absence Venn diagram: Bladder cancer tissue metagenomic profile obt

Updated on: February 01,2024

Research team explores 'treasures' from discarded data in cancer research

by OncotargetMost abundant bacteria taxa found in bladder analysis. In (A), relative genus abundance among samples. In (B), presence/absence Venn diagram: Bladder cancer tissue metagenomic profile obt

Updated on:February 01,2024

Extending chemo slashes risk of aggressive childhood leukemia coming back

by Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) have a good outcome of their disease. After two years of chemotherapy tre

Updated on: January 16,2024

Extending chemo slashes risk of aggressive childhood leukemia coming back

by Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) have a good outcome of their disease. After two years of chemotherapy tre

Updated on:January 16,2024

Findings suggest common salt activates anti-tumor cells

by Friederike Gawlik, Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection BiologyImmune cells (purple and blue) attack tumor cells (red). Highly active CD8⁺ T cells treated with sodium chlori

Updated on: September 10,2024

Findings suggest common salt activates anti-tumor cells

by Friederike Gawlik, Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection BiologyImmune cells (purple and blue) attack tumor cells (red). Highly active CD8⁺ T cells treated with sodium chlori

Updated on:September 10,2024

Low-risk, long-term cancer survivors more likely to die of non-cancer causes, study shows

by Jessica M. Scully,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAdvances in early detection and treatment have vastly improved the long-term survival of people diagnosed with cancer.This i

Updated on: February 23,2024

Low-risk, long-term cancer survivors more likely to die of non-cancer causes, study shows

by Jessica M. Scully,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAdvances in early detection and treatment have vastly improved the long-term survival of people diagnosed with cancer.This i

Updated on:February 23,2024

Meningioma molecular profile reliably predicts tumor recurrence

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough typically benign, about one-fifth of meningiomas, the most common primary brain tumors, recur despite complete surgical removal. The

Updated on: March 12,2024

Meningioma molecular profile reliably predicts tumor recurrence

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough typically benign, about one-fifth of meningiomas, the most common primary brain tumors, recur despite complete surgical removal. The

Updated on:March 12,2024

New study finds millions in US missed cancer screening during second year of COVID-19 pandemic

byAmerican Cancer SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAccording to a new, nationwide study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS), millions of people in the United States c

Updated on: January 15,2024

New study finds millions in US missed cancer screening during second year of COVID-19 pandemic

byAmerican Cancer SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAccording to a new, nationwide study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS), millions of people in the United States c

Updated on:January 15,2024