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Cancer in Europe: more cases but fewer deaths

Cancer in Europe: more cases but fewer deaths

Credit: CC0 Public DomainThe number of cancer cases has continued to rise across Europe, however mortality rates from the disease have fallen, according to the World Health Organization's "Eu

Cancer in Europe: more cases but fewer deaths

Credit: CC0 Public DomainThe number of cancer cases has continued to rise across Europe, however mortality rates from the disease have fallen, according to the World Health Organization's "Eu
Researchers find BRAF protein modification could slow tumor growth

Researchers find BRAF protein modification could slow tumor growth

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteMelanoma in skin biopsy with H&E stain—this case may represent superficial spreading melanoma. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0The protei

Researchers find BRAF protein modification could slow tumor growth

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteMelanoma in skin biopsy with H&E stain—this case may represent superficial spreading melanoma. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0The protei
High levels of depression found among Canadian older adults with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic

High levels of depression found among Canadian older adults with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic

by University of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOlder adults who have had cancer had a high risk of experiencing symptoms of depression during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic

High levels of depression found among Canadian older adults with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic

by University of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOlder adults who have had cancer had a high risk of experiencing symptoms of depression during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic
Study discovers tumor monocyte content predicts immunochemotherapy outcomes for esophageal cancer

Study discovers tumor monocyte content predicts immunochemotherapy outcomes for esophageal cancer

by Ludwig Institute for Cancer ResearchGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.06.006A Ludwig Cancer Research study has discovered that the presence of

Study discovers tumor monocyte content predicts immunochemotherapy outcomes for esophageal cancer

by Ludwig Institute for Cancer ResearchGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.06.006A Ludwig Cancer Research study has discovered that the presence of
Genetically engineered bacteria can detect cancer cells in a world-first experiment

Genetically engineered bacteria can detect cancer cells in a world-first experiment

by Dan Worthley,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAs medical technology advances, many diseases could be detected, prevented and cured with cells, rather than pills.This branch of medici

Genetically engineered bacteria can detect cancer cells in a world-first experiment

by Dan Worthley,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAs medical technology advances, many diseases could be detected, prevented and cured with cells, rather than pills.This branch of medici
Biological pathways provide evidence for how to overcome barriers limiting cancer immunotherapies

Biological pathways provide evidence for how to overcome barriers limiting cancer immunotherapies

byUNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center have found a possible way to overcome barriers that block

Biological pathways provide evidence for how to overcome barriers limiting cancer immunotherapies

byUNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center have found a possible way to overcome barriers that block
A type of immune cell gives possible explanation for sex differences in pancreatic cancer

A type of immune cell gives possible explanation for sex differences in pancreatic cancer

by Karolinska InstitutetPancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteImmunotherapy is an effective form of therapy for different

A type of immune cell gives possible explanation for sex differences in pancreatic cancer

by Karolinska InstitutetPancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteImmunotherapy is an effective form of therapy for different
Early genome catastrophes can cause non-smoking lung cancer

Early genome catastrophes can cause non-smoking lung cancer

by The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)Smoking-unrelated oncogenesis of lung cancers by gene fusions. Credit: The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAI

Early genome catastrophes can cause non-smoking lung cancer

by The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)Smoking-unrelated oncogenesis of lung cancers by gene fusions. Credit: The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAI
Leukemia spread fueled by messenger particles, shows study

Leukemia spread fueled by messenger particles, shows study

byKing Abdullah University of Science and TechnologyMass spectrometry analysis reveals HSPCs-derived exosomes are enriched in proteins involved in adhesion and migration. Proteomics analysis of

Leukemia spread fueled by messenger particles, shows study

byKing Abdullah University of Science and TechnologyMass spectrometry analysis reveals HSPCs-derived exosomes are enriched in proteins involved in adhesion and migration. Proteomics analysis of
Researchers 3-D bio-print a model that could lead to improved anticancer drugs and treatments

Researchers 3-D bio-print a model that could lead to improved anticancer drugs and treatments

by University of MinnesotaElectron microscopic image of a single human lymphocyte. Credit: Dr. Triche National Cancer InstituteUniversity of Minnesota researchers have developed a way to study ca

Researchers 3-D bio-print a model that could lead to improved anticancer drugs and treatments

by University of MinnesotaElectron microscopic image of a single human lymphocyte. Credit: Dr. Triche National Cancer InstituteUniversity of Minnesota researchers have developed a way to study ca
Aerobic exercise cuts chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy symptoms

Aerobic exercise cuts chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy symptoms

by Lori SolomonA six-month aerobic exercise intervention significantly improves self-reported chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) among patients treated for ovarian cancer, according to

Aerobic exercise cuts chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy symptoms

by Lori SolomonA six-month aerobic exercise intervention significantly improves self-reported chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) among patients treated for ovarian cancer, according to
Protein could offer therapeutic target for pancreatic cancer

Protein could offer therapeutic target for pancreatic cancer

by The Francis Crick InstituteHuman pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma showing high levels of CD9 (red). Credit: Francis Crick InstituteA protein that drives growth of pancreatic cancer, and which

Protein could offer therapeutic target for pancreatic cancer

by The Francis Crick InstituteHuman pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma showing high levels of CD9 (red). Credit: Francis Crick InstituteA protein that drives growth of pancreatic cancer, and which