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Tumor suppressor gene variants identified as cancer 'double whammy' for leukemia patients

Tumor suppressor gene variants identified as cancer 'double whammy' for leukemia patients

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalJun J. Yang, Ph.D., identified 22 high-risk germline variations associated with high-risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia that increases risk of relapse o

Tumor suppressor gene variants identified as cancer 'double whammy' for leukemia patients

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalJun J. Yang, Ph.D., identified 22 high-risk germline variations associated with high-risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia that increases risk of relapse o
ASCO: Low-fat dietary pattern cuts breast cancer deaths

ASCO: Low-fat dietary pattern cuts breast cancer deaths

(HealthDay)—A low-fat dietary intervention is associated with reductions in deaths after breast cancer and deaths from breast cancer among postmenopausal women after long-term follow-up, according to

ASCO: Low-fat dietary pattern cuts breast cancer deaths

(HealthDay)—A low-fat dietary intervention is associated with reductions in deaths after breast cancer and deaths from breast cancer among postmenopausal women after long-term follow-up, according to
Researchers uncover novel gene that regulates leukemia development and progression

Researchers uncover novel gene that regulates leukemia development and progression

by Pusan National UniversityResearchers from Pusan National University find that suppressing the expression of SURF4 reduces pathologic processes that contribute to leukemia progression. Credit: Profe

Researchers uncover novel gene that regulates leukemia development and progression

by Pusan National UniversityResearchers from Pusan National University find that suppressing the expression of SURF4 reduces pathologic processes that contribute to leukemia progression. Credit: Profe
Two for the price of one: Mechanistic insights lead to drug repositioning

Two for the price of one: Mechanistic insights lead to drug repositioning

by University of TsukubaMolecular mechanism at a glance. SFN binds with SKP1 to sequester it in cytoplasm,resulting in the obstruction of SCFFBW7 598 complex formation. Oncoproteins including cyc

Two for the price of one: Mechanistic insights lead to drug repositioning

by University of TsukubaMolecular mechanism at a glance. SFN binds with SKP1 to sequester it in cytoplasm,resulting in the obstruction of SCFFBW7 598 complex formation. Oncoproteins including cyc
Researchers solving treatment resistance in most common breast cancer

Researchers solving treatment resistance in most common breast cancer

by University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health SciencesMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainAt Magee-Womens Research Institute (MWRI

Researchers solving treatment resistance in most common breast cancer

by University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health SciencesMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainAt Magee-Womens Research Institute (MWRI
Researchers propose biomarkers to select breast cancer patients who could benefit from denosumab treatment

Researchers propose biomarkers to select breast cancer patients who could benefit from denosumab treatment

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentreGraphical abstract. Credit:EMBO Molecular Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.15252/emmm.202216715The drug denosumab is currently used to treat osteo

Researchers propose biomarkers to select breast cancer patients who could benefit from denosumab treatment

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentreGraphical abstract. Credit:EMBO Molecular Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.15252/emmm.202216715The drug denosumab is currently used to treat osteo
Fake organs guide the way for 'impossible' cancer surgery

Fake organs guide the way for 'impossible' cancer surgery

by Mark Michaud,University of Rochester Medical CenterAhmed Ghazi, M.D., holds a lifelike model of Anthony Camnetar's kidney. Credit: University of Rochester Medical CenterAnthony Camnetar r

Fake organs guide the way for 'impossible' cancer surgery

by Mark Michaud,University of Rochester Medical CenterAhmed Ghazi, M.D., holds a lifelike model of Anthony Camnetar's kidney. Credit: University of Rochester Medical CenterAnthony Camnetar r
Researchers identify genetic 'seeds' of metastatic breast cancer

Researchers identify genetic 'seeds' of metastatic breast cancer

by UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainBreast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer d

Researchers identify genetic 'seeds' of metastatic breast cancer

by UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainBreast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer d
Study reveals proton beam therapy may shorten breast cancer treatment

Study reveals proton beam therapy may shorten breast cancer treatment

by Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicIn a randomized trial, published inThe Lancet Oncology,Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers uncover evidence supporting a shorter treat

Study reveals proton beam therapy may shorten breast cancer treatment

by Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicIn a randomized trial, published inThe Lancet Oncology,Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers uncover evidence supporting a shorter treat
New research shows unmet support needs can lead to worse clinical outcomes

New research shows unmet support needs can lead to worse clinical outcomes

by Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainCancer patients with unmet supportive care needs are more likely to experience worse clinical outcomes, including more emergency depart

New research shows unmet support needs can lead to worse clinical outcomes

by Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainCancer patients with unmet supportive care needs are more likely to experience worse clinical outcomes, including more emergency depart
Neuronal molecule makes prostate cancer more aggressive

Neuronal molecule makes prostate cancer more aggressive

byThomas Jefferson UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainProstate cancer is the second most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death among American men. Now, researchers

Neuronal molecule makes prostate cancer more aggressive

byThomas Jefferson UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainProstate cancer is the second most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death among American men. Now, researchers
Researchers develop antibodies that alleviate 'cancer cachexia' in patients

Researchers develop antibodies that alleviate 'cancer cachexia' in patients

by Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and TechnologyCredit: Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and TechnologyA DGIST research team led by Professor Kyungmoo Yea of the Department of New Biology de

Researchers develop antibodies that alleviate 'cancer cachexia' in patients

by Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and TechnologyCredit: Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and TechnologyA DGIST research team led by Professor Kyungmoo Yea of the Department of New Biology de