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Adding MS drug to targeted cancer therapy may improve glioblastoma outcomes

Adding MS drug to targeted cancer therapy may improve glioblastoma outcomes

by University of California - San DiegoIn a patient-derived tumor model in mice, glioblastoma tumors (dark purple) shrink significantly when treated with both the MS drug teriflunomide and the ta

Adding MS drug to targeted cancer therapy may improve glioblastoma outcomes

by University of California - San DiegoIn a patient-derived tumor model in mice, glioblastoma tumors (dark purple) shrink significantly when treated with both the MS drug teriflunomide and the ta
A step forward in the struggle against neuroblastoma, a type of childhood cancer

A step forward in the struggle against neuroblastoma, a type of childhood cancer

by University of SevilleCredit: CC0 Public DomainA group of researchers from the University of Seville and the Seville Biomedicine Institute (Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla—IBiS) has publish

A step forward in the struggle against neuroblastoma, a type of childhood cancer

by University of SevilleCredit: CC0 Public DomainA group of researchers from the University of Seville and the Seville Biomedicine Institute (Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla—IBiS) has publish
How Leukemia Is Treated

How Leukemia Is Treated

How Leukemia Is TreatedByKaren RaymaakersUpdated on January 22, 2023Medically reviewed byDouglas A. Nelson, MDThe treatment forleukemiadepends on many factors inclu

How Leukemia Is Treated

How Leukemia Is TreatedByKaren RaymaakersUpdated on January 22, 2023Medically reviewed byDouglas A. Nelson, MDThe treatment forleukemiadepends on many factors inclu
Newly discovered mechanism helps tumor cells evade the immune system early on

Newly discovered mechanism helps tumor cells evade the immune system early on

byTechnical University MunichDr. Jan Böttcher, group leader and TUM Junior Fellow at the Institute of Molecular Immunology at Klinikum rechts der Isar (left) and doctoral student Sebastian Lache

Newly discovered mechanism helps tumor cells evade the immune system early on

byTechnical University MunichDr. Jan Böttcher, group leader and TUM Junior Fellow at the Institute of Molecular Immunology at Klinikum rechts der Isar (left) and doctoral student Sebastian Lache
Researchers report new approach to treating incurable leukemia in children

Researchers report new approach to treating incurable leukemia in children

by University of ZurichFrequent and often incurable: Child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: University Children’s Hospital ZurichAcute lymphoblastic leukemia is the most common form of

Researchers report new approach to treating incurable leukemia in children

by University of ZurichFrequent and often incurable: Child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: University Children’s Hospital ZurichAcute lymphoblastic leukemia is the most common form of
Researchers block two cancer cell signaling pathways and slow tumor growth

Researchers block two cancer cell signaling pathways and slow tumor growth

by Case Western Reserve UniversityBlocking two molecular pathways that send signals inside cancer cells could stave off esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC), the most common esophageal malignancy in t

Researchers block two cancer cell signaling pathways and slow tumor growth

by Case Western Reserve UniversityBlocking two molecular pathways that send signals inside cancer cells could stave off esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC), the most common esophageal malignancy in t
People with type 2 diabetes at higher risk of certain cancers could be identified by a simple blood test, study suggests

People with type 2 diabetes at higher risk of certain cancers could be identified by a simple blood test, study suggests

byDiabetologiaCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsIndividuals with type 2 diabetes who are at higher risk of certain cancers could be identified by a simple blood test, this year'sAn

People with type 2 diabetes at higher risk of certain cancers could be identified by a simple blood test, study suggests

byDiabetologiaCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsIndividuals with type 2 diabetes who are at higher risk of certain cancers could be identified by a simple blood test, this year'sAn
Immune evasion tactics of liver cancer cells revealed

Immune evasion tactics of liver cancer cells revealed

byeLifeActivated ß-catenin represses immune infiltration in liver cancer spheroids through exosomes. (a) Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMC) infiltration analysis protocol. Created with Bi

Immune evasion tactics of liver cancer cells revealed

byeLifeActivated ß-catenin represses immune infiltration in liver cancer spheroids through exosomes. (a) Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMC) infiltration analysis protocol. Created with Bi
Many breast cancer survivors do not receive genetic testing, despite being eligible

Many breast cancer survivors do not receive genetic testing, despite being eligible

by Nicole Fawcett,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs cancer treatment and survivorship care relies more on understanding the genetic make-up of an individual's tumor,

Many breast cancer survivors do not receive genetic testing, despite being eligible

by Nicole Fawcett,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs cancer treatment and survivorship care relies more on understanding the genetic make-up of an individual's tumor,
Cancer metastasis: Tumor plasticity counts

Cancer metastasis: Tumor plasticity counts

by Université libre de BruxellesCredit: CC0 Public DomainCancer metastasis, which is the propagation of tumor cells into distant organs, is the leading cause of cancer patient mortality. To under

Cancer metastasis: Tumor plasticity counts

by Université libre de BruxellesCredit: CC0 Public DomainCancer metastasis, which is the propagation of tumor cells into distant organs, is the leading cause of cancer patient mortality. To under
Study highlights promising drug combination for treating resistant breast cancer

Study highlights promising drug combination for treating resistant breast cancer

by Lisa Marshall,University of Colorado at BoulderCredit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.05.013Cancer cells are even smarter than scientists previously believed, according to ne

Study highlights promising drug combination for treating resistant breast cancer

by Lisa Marshall,University of Colorado at BoulderCredit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.05.013Cancer cells are even smarter than scientists previously believed, according to ne
Tackling tumour scar tissue could be key to treating pancreatic cancer

Tackling tumour scar tissue could be key to treating pancreatic cancer

by Queen Mary, University of LondonAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainThe first study in the world to take a detailed look

Tackling tumour scar tissue could be key to treating pancreatic cancer

by Queen Mary, University of LondonAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainThe first study in the world to take a detailed look