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New imaging detects deadly lung and prostate cancers, may improve treatment

New imaging detects deadly lung and prostate cancers, may improve treatment

by Jim Stallard,Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterA new imaging technology developed in the laboratories of Dr. Jason Lewis and Dr. Charles Rudin could improve detection and treatment of cer

New imaging detects deadly lung and prostate cancers, may improve treatment

by Jim Stallard,Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterA new imaging technology developed in the laboratories of Dr. Jason Lewis and Dr. Charles Rudin could improve detection and treatment of cer
New international exercise guidelines for cancer survivors

New international exercise guidelines for cancer survivors

by Kerry Blackadar,University of British ColumbiaDr. Kristin Campbell (left), associate professor at UBC's department of physical therapy, with former BC Cancer patient Scenery Slater. Credi

New international exercise guidelines for cancer survivors

by Kerry Blackadar,University of British ColumbiaDr. Kristin Campbell (left), associate professor at UBC's department of physical therapy, with former BC Cancer patient Scenery Slater. Credi
Reprogramming of immune cells shown to fight off melanoma

Reprogramming of immune cells shown to fight off melanoma

byUniversity of BristolmiR223 inhibition reduces cancer progression in zebrafish. A) Pigmentation of the tailfin quantified by threshold analysis of tail region (red dotted outline) in 1-month-o

Reprogramming of immune cells shown to fight off melanoma

byUniversity of BristolmiR223 inhibition reduces cancer progression in zebrafish. A) Pigmentation of the tailfin quantified by threshold analysis of tail region (red dotted outline) in 1-month-o
These common antibiotics could increase colon cancer risk

These common antibiotics could increase colon cancer risk

by Najja ParkerCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthAlthough antibiotics can help kill harmful bacteria, the drugs may increase your risk for cancer, according to a n

These common antibiotics could increase colon cancer risk

by Najja ParkerCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthAlthough antibiotics can help kill harmful bacteria, the drugs may increase your risk for cancer, according to a n
Long-term study finds faster breast cancer radiation treatment as effective as long course

Long-term study finds faster breast cancer radiation treatment as effective as long course

by McMaster UniversityTimothy Whelan is a professor of oncology at McMaster University and a radiation oncologist at the Juravinski Cancer Centre of Hamilton Health Sciences. He holds a Canada Re

Long-term study finds faster breast cancer radiation treatment as effective as long course

by McMaster UniversityTimothy Whelan is a professor of oncology at McMaster University and a radiation oncologist at the Juravinski Cancer Centre of Hamilton Health Sciences. He holds a Canada Re
Drug combo ups progression-free survival for metastatic prostate cancer

Drug combo ups progression-free survival for metastatic prostate cancer

by Elana GotkineFor patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), talazoparib plus enzalutamide results in improvement in radiographic progression-free survival (rPFS), accord

Drug combo ups progression-free survival for metastatic prostate cancer

by Elana GotkineFor patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), talazoparib plus enzalutamide results in improvement in radiographic progression-free survival (rPFS), accord
Stem cell reserves found in the stomach have implications for the genesis of gastric cancer

Stem cell reserves found in the stomach have implications for the genesis of gastric cancer

by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeThe study revealed that Lgr5-expressing chief cells in the corpus glands can become gastric cancer precursors. Credit: Springer N

Stem cell reserves found in the stomach have implications for the genesis of gastric cancer

by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeThe study revealed that Lgr5-expressing chief cells in the corpus glands can become gastric cancer precursors. Credit: Springer N
Biomarkers show promise for identifying early risk of pancreatic cancer

Biomarkers show promise for identifying early risk of pancreatic cancer

byDuke University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA research team at Duke Health has identified a set of biomarkers that could help distinguish whether cysts on the pancreas are l

Biomarkers show promise for identifying early risk of pancreatic cancer

byDuke University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA research team at Duke Health has identified a set of biomarkers that could help distinguish whether cysts on the pancreas are l
Startup helps identify patients at risk for hereditary cancers

Startup helps identify patients at risk for hereditary cancers

by Greta Guest,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Michigan startup InheRET Inc. has launched an online program that helps identify patients at risk for hereditary cance

Startup helps identify patients at risk for hereditary cancers

by Greta Guest,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Michigan startup InheRET Inc. has launched an online program that helps identify patients at risk for hereditary cance
Radiation therapy for patients with breast cancer explained

Radiation therapy for patients with breast cancer explained

by Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRadiation therapy is a common component of breast cancer treatment for patients. The high-powered beams of intense energy kill cancer cells

Radiation therapy for patients with breast cancer explained

by Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRadiation therapy is a common component of breast cancer treatment for patients. The high-powered beams of intense energy kill cancer cells
Researchers develop new marker for cancer cell motility

Researchers develop new marker for cancer cell motility

by Leipzig UniversityTwo aggregate states of cancer cell clusters. In blue: densely packed, more rounded cancer cells jam together and cannot move, reducing the risk of metastasis. In green: more

Researchers develop new marker for cancer cell motility

by Leipzig UniversityTwo aggregate states of cancer cell clusters. In blue: densely packed, more rounded cancer cells jam together and cannot move, reducing the risk of metastasis. In green: more
New mammogram rule gives women more details to guard against breast cancer

New mammogram rule gives women more details to guard against breast cancer

by Helena Oliviero, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new federal rule takes effect Tuesday that could potentially help more women spot breast cancer earlier. The FDA

New mammogram rule gives women more details to guard against breast cancer

by Helena Oliviero, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new federal rule takes effect Tuesday that could potentially help more women spot breast cancer earlier. The FDA