Fighting cancer on Earth and in space using high-energy protons

byUS Department of EnergyLeft: production rate as a function of proton energy of parent radioisotopes selenium-72 (Se-72) (1) & germanium-68 (Ge-68) (2). Right, a Positron Emission Tomograph

Updated on: December 28,2023 10

Fighting cancer on Earth and in space using high-energy protons

byUS Department of EnergyLeft: production rate as a function of proton energy of parent radioisotopes selenium-72 (Se-72) (1) & germanium-68 (Ge-68) (2). Right, a Positron Emission Tomograph

Updated on:December 28,2023 10

Liver cancer 'signature' in gut holds clues to cancer risk

by Caroline Tang,University of New South WalesCredit: Thirdman from PexelsPeople with non-alcohol-related liver cancer have a unique gut microbiome profile which could help predict disease risk,

Updated on: June 20,2024 6

Liver cancer 'signature' in gut holds clues to cancer risk

by Caroline Tang,University of New South WalesCredit: Thirdman from PexelsPeople with non-alcohol-related liver cancer have a unique gut microbiome profile which could help predict disease risk,

Updated on:June 20,2024 6

Image-guided adaptive radiation treatments reduce short-term side effects for patients with prostate cancer

byWileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA technique that uses imaging technology as a guide can make radiation therapy safer for patients with prostate cancer by helping clinicians accurately ai

Updated on: January 07,2024 10

Image-guided adaptive radiation treatments reduce short-term side effects for patients with prostate cancer

byWileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA technique that uses imaging technology as a guide can make radiation therapy safer for patients with prostate cancer by helping clinicians accurately ai

Updated on:January 07,2024 10

New cancer therapy takes personalized medicine to a new level

by Karen WeintraubCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPersonalized care has been a buzzword in medicine for years, but new research on cancer treatment is taking it to a new level.Detailed in a study pu

Updated on: January 11,2024 10

New cancer therapy takes personalized medicine to a new level

by Karen WeintraubCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPersonalized care has been a buzzword in medicine for years, but new research on cancer treatment is taking it to a new level.Detailed in a study pu

Updated on:January 11,2024 10

New bladder cancer classification predicts treatment response

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterStudy design and gene signatures of patients with high-risk NMIBC according to BCG response subtypes (BRS). Credit:Science Translational Medicine(2023).

Updated on: January 11,2024 10

New bladder cancer classification predicts treatment response

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterStudy design and gene signatures of patients with high-risk NMIBC according to BCG response subtypes (BRS). Credit:Science Translational Medicine(2023).

Updated on:January 11,2024 10

Researchers investigate cancer cluster in Alabama town

by Lindsey Piercy,University of KentuckyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFruithurst is your quintessential small town. Located in Cleburne County, Alabama—just five miles on the other side of t

Updated on: February 20,2024 18

Researchers investigate cancer cluster in Alabama town

by Lindsey Piercy,University of KentuckyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFruithurst is your quintessential small town. Located in Cleburne County, Alabama—just five miles on the other side of t

Updated on:February 20,2024 18

European cancer epidemic could occur in next decade if health system weaknesses, cancer research not urgently addressed

byLancetKey findings of The Lancet Oncology Groundshot Commission. Credit: The LancetThe COVID-19 pandemic has exposed weaknesses in cancer health systems and in the cancer research landscape ac

Updated on: January 02,2024 9

European cancer epidemic could occur in next decade if health system weaknesses, cancer research not urgently addressed

byLancetKey findings of The Lancet Oncology Groundshot Commission. Credit: The LancetThe COVID-19 pandemic has exposed weaknesses in cancer health systems and in the cancer research landscape ac

Updated on:January 02,2024 9

Distinct signaling pathway identified as key driver for epithelial cancer development

by Kurt Bodenmüller,University of ZurichSide section of the skin with epidermal stem cells (green) with one particular clone in red. Cell nuclei are stained in blue, the white dashed lines indic

Updated on: August 03,2024 0

Distinct signaling pathway identified as key driver for epithelial cancer development

by Kurt Bodenmüller,University of ZurichSide section of the skin with epidermal stem cells (green) with one particular clone in red. Cell nuclei are stained in blue, the white dashed lines indic

Updated on:August 03,2024 0

Research uncovers how to target 'sleeping' breast cancer cells and prevent relapse

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchModel: Endocrine therapy-induced dormancy is characterized by a consistent epigenetic reprogramming involving a global increase in histone repressive marks. The dor

Updated on: March 28,2024 0

Research uncovers how to target 'sleeping' breast cancer cells and prevent relapse

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchModel: Endocrine therapy-induced dormancy is characterized by a consistent epigenetic reprogramming involving a global increase in histone repressive marks. The dor

Updated on:March 28,2024 0

New treatment for a rare and aggressive cancer improves survival rates in breakthrough clinical trial

FEBRUARY 15, 2024byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn innovative treatment significantly increases the survival of people with malignant mesothelioma, a rare but

Updated on: March 29,2024 3

New treatment for a rare and aggressive cancer improves survival rates in breakthrough clinical trial

FEBRUARY 15, 2024byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn innovative treatment significantly increases the survival of people with malignant mesothelioma, a rare but

Updated on:March 29,2024 3

Study reveals aggressive prostate cancer linked to ancestral heritage

byUniversity of SydneyCredit:Nature(2022). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-022-05154-6Two pioneering studies published simultaneously today inNatureandGenome Medicine, have ide

Updated on: January 22,2024 11

Study reveals aggressive prostate cancer linked to ancestral heritage

byUniversity of SydneyCredit:Nature(2022). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-022-05154-6Two pioneering studies published simultaneously today inNatureandGenome Medicine, have ide

Updated on:January 22,2024 11

Researchers reveal role of PPDPF in development of mutant KRAS-driven pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesSchematic representation demonstrating the function of PPDPF in KRAS activation. Credit: Dr. XIE Dong's groupA recent study by Dr. Xie Dong's group

Updated on: February 20,2024 19

Researchers reveal role of PPDPF in development of mutant KRAS-driven pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesSchematic representation demonstrating the function of PPDPF in KRAS activation. Credit: Dr. XIE Dong's groupA recent study by Dr. Xie Dong's group

Updated on:February 20,2024 19