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Researchers zero in on molecular fingerprint for prostate cancer

Researchers zero in on molecular fingerprint for prostate cancer

by University of South AustraliaCredit: University of South AustraliaSix cancers that claim more than 23,000 Australian lives each year1 should be prioritised for research that makes it possible

Researchers zero in on molecular fingerprint for prostate cancer

by University of South AustraliaCredit: University of South AustraliaSix cancers that claim more than 23,000 Australian lives each year1 should be prioritised for research that makes it possible
Researchers trial tiny new microscope to detect breast cancer

Researchers trial tiny new microscope to detect breast cancer

by Caroline Brogan,Imperial College LondonMicroscope imaging of invasive breast cancer cells. Credit: Credit: Vyas et al. © Imperial College LondonAn Imperial-developed tiny microscope that can

Researchers trial tiny new microscope to detect breast cancer

by Caroline Brogan,Imperial College LondonMicroscope imaging of invasive breast cancer cells. Credit: Credit: Vyas et al. © Imperial College LondonAn Imperial-developed tiny microscope that can
Cancer-predisposition variants associated with adverse outcomes in rhabdomyosarcoma

Cancer-predisposition variants associated with adverse outcomes in rhabdomyosarcoma

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineKaplan-Meier Survival Outcomes of Cancer-Predisposition Variant (CPV) Status on Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS). Credit:JAMA Network Open(2024). DOI: 1

Cancer-predisposition variants associated with adverse outcomes in rhabdomyosarcoma

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineKaplan-Meier Survival Outcomes of Cancer-Predisposition Variant (CPV) Status on Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS). Credit:JAMA Network Open(2024). DOI: 1
The X chromosome is silenced in some male cancers

The X chromosome is silenced in some male cancers

by Cell PressGraphical abstract depicting the study’s workflow. Credit:Cell Systems/Sadagopan et al.Cancer cells acquire genetic anomalies that allow them to grow and proliferate unchecked.

The X chromosome is silenced in some male cancers

by Cell PressGraphical abstract depicting the study’s workflow. Credit:Cell Systems/Sadagopan et al.Cancer cells acquire genetic anomalies that allow them to grow and proliferate unchecked.
Exercise shown to help patients with advanced breast cancer, especially if they are suffering with pain

Exercise shown to help patients with advanced breast cancer, especially if they are suffering with pain

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerA patient exercising as part of the clinical trial. Credit: EORTC / Anouk HienschTaking part in an exercise program reduced pain and fatigu

Exercise shown to help patients with advanced breast cancer, especially if they are suffering with pain

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerA patient exercising as part of the clinical trial. Credit: EORTC / Anouk HienschTaking part in an exercise program reduced pain and fatigu
How music can help boost cognition in cancer patients and COVID-19 survivors

How music can help boost cognition in cancer patients and COVID-19 survivors

by Tina Meketa,University of South FloridaCredit: University of South FloridaIn a first-of-its-kind study, University of South Florida researchers are finding that music can help boost cognition

How music can help boost cognition in cancer patients and COVID-19 survivors

by Tina Meketa,University of South FloridaCredit: University of South FloridaIn a first-of-its-kind study, University of South Florida researchers are finding that music can help boost cognition
Researchers characterize lung inflammation associated with some cancer immnunotherapy

Researchers characterize lung inflammation associated with some cancer immnunotherapy

by Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainImmune checkpoint inhibitors are a type of therapy that uses the immune system to fight cancer. They have been hailed as game changing, garneri

Researchers characterize lung inflammation associated with some cancer immnunotherapy

by Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainImmune checkpoint inhibitors are a type of therapy that uses the immune system to fight cancer. They have been hailed as game changing, garneri
Family-focused interventions for African Americans with cancer

Family-focused interventions for African Americans with cancer

by Amy Cherry,University of DelawareCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe moment you're told the dreaded words: "You have cancer," your life changes forever. A parent diagnosed with

Family-focused interventions for African Americans with cancer

by Amy Cherry,University of DelawareCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe moment you're told the dreaded words: "You have cancer," your life changes forever. A parent diagnosed with
Promise of liquid biopsy in cancer biomarker detection and prenatal screening

Promise of liquid biopsy in cancer biomarker detection and prenatal screening

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishersThe promise and challenges of liquid biopsy, an emerging, noninvasive method for targeted disease diagnosis and detection of canc

Promise of liquid biopsy in cancer biomarker detection and prenatal screening

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishersThe promise and challenges of liquid biopsy, an emerging, noninvasive method for targeted disease diagnosis and detection of canc
Here's what you can eat and avoid to reduce your risk of bowel cancer

Here's what you can eat and avoid to reduce your risk of bowel cancer

by Suzanne Mahady,The ConversationCredit: ready made from PexelsAustralia has one of thehighest rates of bowel cancer in the world. In 2017, bowel cancer was thesecond most common ca

Here's what you can eat and avoid to reduce your risk of bowel cancer

by Suzanne Mahady,The ConversationCredit: ready made from PexelsAustralia has one of thehighest rates of bowel cancer in the world. In 2017, bowel cancer was thesecond most common ca
UK underwear gets cancer warning labels

UK underwear gets cancer warning labels

Credit: CC0 Public DomainUK supermarket chain Morrisons said on Monday it had joined forces with the state-run National Health Service to put advice labels on underwear about the early warning signs o

UK underwear gets cancer warning labels

Credit: CC0 Public DomainUK supermarket chain Morrisons said on Monday it had joined forces with the state-run National Health Service to put advice labels on underwear about the early warning signs o