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Resetting the epigenetic balance for cancer therapy

Resetting the epigenetic balance for cancer therapy

by Will Doss,Northwestern UniversityKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHThough mutations in a gene called MLL3 are common across many types of cancers, their relationship to the de

Resetting the epigenetic balance for cancer therapy

by Will Doss,Northwestern UniversityKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHThough mutations in a gene called MLL3 are common across many types of cancers, their relationship to the de
Amivantamab-lazertinib ups survival in EGFR-mutated advanced lung cancer

Amivantamab-lazertinib ups survival in EGFR-mutated advanced lung cancer

by Elana GotkineFor patients with EGFR-mutated advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), amivantamab-lazertinib yields improved progression-free survival compared with osimertinib as first-line tre

Amivantamab-lazertinib ups survival in EGFR-mutated advanced lung cancer

by Elana GotkineFor patients with EGFR-mutated advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), amivantamab-lazertinib yields improved progression-free survival compared with osimertinib as first-line tre
Bone cells suppress cancer metastases

Bone cells suppress cancer metastases

by Thomas Jefferson UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn breast cancer, there are cases of women and men whose cancer returns in their bones 20-30 years after they were treated for their primary

Bone cells suppress cancer metastases

by Thomas Jefferson UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn breast cancer, there are cases of women and men whose cancer returns in their bones 20-30 years after they were treated for their primary
Editorial: GBP3-STING interaction in glioblastoma coordinates poor response to temozolomide

Editorial: GBP3-STING interaction in glioblastoma coordinates poor response to temozolomide

by Impact Journals LLCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new editorial paper was published inOncotarget, titled "GBP3-STING interaction in glioblastoma coordinates autophagy, anti-oxidative

Editorial: GBP3-STING interaction in glioblastoma coordinates poor response to temozolomide

by Impact Journals LLCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new editorial paper was published inOncotarget, titled "GBP3-STING interaction in glioblastoma coordinates autophagy, anti-oxidative
Researchers design 'prodrug' that targets cancer cells' big appetite for glutamine, leaving healthy cells unharmed

Researchers design 'prodrug' that targets cancer cells' big appetite for glutamine, leaving healthy cells unharmed

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineSchematic showing DRP-104's bio-activation to DON in tumor and bio-inactivation to an inert metabolite in GI tissues. Credit: Jennifer E. Fairman

Researchers design 'prodrug' that targets cancer cells' big appetite for glutamine, leaving healthy cells unharmed

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineSchematic showing DRP-104's bio-activation to DON in tumor and bio-inactivation to an inert metabolite in GI tissues. Credit: Jennifer E. Fairman
Editorial: Functional information offers individualized adaptive cancer therapies

Editorial: Functional information offers individualized adaptive cancer therapies

by Impact Journals LLCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn editorial waspublishedin the journalOncoscienceon July 19, 2024, titled "Functional information offers individual

Editorial: Functional information offers individualized adaptive cancer therapies

by Impact Journals LLCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn editorial waspublishedin the journalOncoscienceon July 19, 2024, titled "Functional information offers individual
Clinical trial generates promising results for immunotherapy drug nivolumab in patients with advanced skin cancer

Clinical trial generates promising results for immunotherapy drug nivolumab in patients with advanced skin cancer

byWileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNumerous studies have shown that drugs called immune checkpoint inhibitors can boost the immune system's response against various cancers. Now a phase II clin

Clinical trial generates promising results for immunotherapy drug nivolumab in patients with advanced skin cancer

byWileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNumerous studies have shown that drugs called immune checkpoint inhibitors can boost the immune system's response against various cancers. Now a phase II clin
Researchers first to develop comprehensive models of 'seeds and soil' as a means to combat breast cancer metastasis

Researchers first to develop comprehensive models of 'seeds and soil' as a means to combat breast cancer metastasis

by Virginia Commonwealth UniversityFrom left to right: Mohammad Alzubi, Chuck Harrell, Ph.D., and Tia Turner. Credit: VCU Massey Cancer CenterScientists at VCU Massey Cancer Center have identifie

Researchers first to develop comprehensive models of 'seeds and soil' as a means to combat breast cancer metastasis

by Virginia Commonwealth UniversityFrom left to right: Mohammad Alzubi, Chuck Harrell, Ph.D., and Tia Turner. Credit: VCU Massey Cancer CenterScientists at VCU Massey Cancer Center have identifie
New class of drugs could treat ovarian cancer

New class of drugs could treat ovarian cancer

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterIntermediate magnification micrograph of a low malignant potential (LMP) mucinous ovarian tumour. H&E stain. The micrograph shows: Simple mucinous ep

New class of drugs could treat ovarian cancer

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterIntermediate magnification micrograph of a low malignant potential (LMP) mucinous ovarian tumour. H&E stain. The micrograph shows: Simple mucinous ep
A new way to predict complications after larynx cancer surgery

A new way to predict complications after larynx cancer surgery

by Nicole Fawcett,University of MichiganRebecca Hoesli, M.D., and Matthew Spector, M.D., evaluate an image from the study Credit: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer CenterA technique that illum

A new way to predict complications after larynx cancer surgery

by Nicole Fawcett,University of MichiganRebecca Hoesli, M.D., and Matthew Spector, M.D., evaluate an image from the study Credit: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer CenterA technique that illum
Hypofractioned post-prostatectomy radiotherapy new acceptable practice standard based on NRG Oncology trial findings

Hypofractioned post-prostatectomy radiotherapy new acceptable practice standard based on NRG Oncology trial findings

by NRG OncologyResults from the Phase III NRG Oncology NRG-GU003 clinical trial comparing hypofractioned post-prostatectomy radiotherapy (HYPORT) to conventionally fractioned post-prostatectomy radiot

Hypofractioned post-prostatectomy radiotherapy new acceptable practice standard based on NRG Oncology trial findings

by NRG OncologyResults from the Phase III NRG Oncology NRG-GU003 clinical trial comparing hypofractioned post-prostatectomy radiotherapy (HYPORT) to conventionally fractioned post-prostatectomy radiot
Researchers create machine learning model to calculate chemotherapy success in patients with osteosarcoma

Researchers create machine learning model to calculate chemotherapy success in patients with osteosarcoma

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineA microscopic image of intramedullary osteosarcoma. Johns Hopkins researchers have trained a machine learning model use such images to calculate perc

Researchers create machine learning model to calculate chemotherapy success in patients with osteosarcoma

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineA microscopic image of intramedullary osteosarcoma. Johns Hopkins researchers have trained a machine learning model use such images to calculate perc