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Researchers develop new method to detect cancerous DNA in lung cancer patients' blood

Researchers develop new method to detect cancerous DNA in lung cancer patients' blood

by European Society for Medical OncologyLung CA seen on CXR. Credit:CC BY-SA 4.0James Heilman, MD/WikipediaA new method of determining the sequence of molecules in DNA can be used to

Researchers develop new method to detect cancerous DNA in lung cancer patients' blood

by European Society for Medical OncologyLung CA seen on CXR. Credit:CC BY-SA 4.0James Heilman, MD/WikipediaA new method of determining the sequence of molecules in DNA can be used to
Breast density notification laws not effective for all women

Breast density notification laws not effective for all women

byYale UniversityA new study suggests that state-mandated notifications on mammogram reports intended to inform women of the health risks related to breast density are not worded effectively.The

Breast density notification laws not effective for all women

byYale UniversityA new study suggests that state-mandated notifications on mammogram reports intended to inform women of the health risks related to breast density are not worded effectively.The
Novel blood test helps improve cancer treatments

Novel blood test helps improve cancer treatments

by Kurt Bodenmüller,University of ZurichStudy scheme depicting the plasma sample collection schedule in the different patient groups. Credit:Radiotherapy and Oncology(2024). DOI: 10.

Novel blood test helps improve cancer treatments

by Kurt Bodenmüller,University of ZurichStudy scheme depicting the plasma sample collection schedule in the different patient groups. Credit:Radiotherapy and Oncology(2024). DOI: 10.
Killer T cells get better with age, study finds

Killer T cells get better with age, study finds

by Claudia Ehrlich, Universität des SaarlandesDr. Annette Lis (R) and Dorina Zöphel (L) of Saarland University are studying how the activity of killer cells changes as the cells age. Credit: Oliver Di

Killer T cells get better with age, study finds

by Claudia Ehrlich, Universität des SaarlandesDr. Annette Lis (R) and Dorina Zöphel (L) of Saarland University are studying how the activity of killer cells changes as the cells age. Credit: Oliver Di
Study highlights the importance of infection prevention after CAR T-cell therapy

Study highlights the importance of infection prevention after CAR T-cell therapy

Study highlights the importance of infection prevention after CAR T-cell therapybyDana-Farber Cancer InstituteDistribution of causes of nonrelapse deaths across treatment settings and disease en

Study highlights the importance of infection prevention after CAR T-cell therapy

Study highlights the importance of infection prevention after CAR T-cell therapybyDana-Farber Cancer InstituteDistribution of causes of nonrelapse deaths across treatment settings and disease en
Results of trial will help guide treatment of malignant bowel obstruction in patients with advanced cancer

Results of trial will help guide treatment of malignant bowel obstruction in patients with advanced cancer

by SWOG Cancer Research NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainFindings from the first-ever prospective trial including a randomized pathway comparing surgery to non-surgical treatment of malignant bowel obs

Results of trial will help guide treatment of malignant bowel obstruction in patients with advanced cancer

by SWOG Cancer Research NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainFindings from the first-ever prospective trial including a randomized pathway comparing surgery to non-surgical treatment of malignant bowel obs
How genome doubling helps cancer develop

How genome doubling helps cancer develop

byEcole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneChromosomes in cells with whole genome doubling. Credit: Elisa Oricchio/Giovanni Ciriello (EPFL/UNIL)A single cell contains 2-3 meters of DNA, meaning t

How genome doubling helps cancer develop

byEcole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneChromosomes in cells with whole genome doubling. Credit: Elisa Oricchio/Giovanni Ciriello (EPFL/UNIL)A single cell contains 2-3 meters of DNA, meaning t
Simple low-dose aspirin may boost ovarian cancer survival

Simple low-dose aspirin may boost ovarian cancer survival

by QIMR BerghoferCredit: QIMRNew QIMR Berghofer research has found that low-dose aspirin may improve ovarian cancer survival.The study followed more than 900 Australian women newly-diagnosed with&nbsp

Simple low-dose aspirin may boost ovarian cancer survival

by QIMR BerghoferCredit: QIMRNew QIMR Berghofer research has found that low-dose aspirin may improve ovarian cancer survival.The study followed more than 900 Australian women newly-diagnosed with&nbsp
Prostate cancer: Family history, genetics and your risk

Prostate cancer: Family history, genetics and your risk

by Jessica Saenz,Mayo ClinicCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsIf you've been diagnosed with prostate cancer, exploring what may have contributed to your cancer might not be at the top of

Prostate cancer: Family history, genetics and your risk

by Jessica Saenz,Mayo ClinicCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsIf you've been diagnosed with prostate cancer, exploring what may have contributed to your cancer might not be at the top of
Delivering oxygen to tumors may be key in overcoming radiation therapy resistance

Delivering oxygen to tumors may be key in overcoming radiation therapy resistance

by National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and BioengineeringOxygen in tumors is necessary for radiotherapy to effectively treat cancer, but when tumors are hypoxic, this method can fail. A new strat

Delivering oxygen to tumors may be key in overcoming radiation therapy resistance

by National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and BioengineeringOxygen in tumors is necessary for radiotherapy to effectively treat cancer, but when tumors are hypoxic, this method can fail. A new strat
Chemotherapy could increase disease susceptibility in future generations

Chemotherapy could increase disease susceptibility in future generations

byWashington State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA common chemotherapy drug could carry a toxic inheritance for children and grandchildren of adolescent cancer survivors, Washingto

Chemotherapy could increase disease susceptibility in future generations

byWashington State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA common chemotherapy drug could carry a toxic inheritance for children and grandchildren of adolescent cancer survivors, Washingto