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How immune cells detect and respond to mutations in cancer cells

How immune cells detect and respond to mutations in cancer cells

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDFor the first time, a r

How immune cells detect and respond to mutations in cancer cells

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDFor the first time, a r
Billions spent on cancer research but only small percentage goes to treatment, study shows

Billions spent on cancer research but only small percentage goes to treatment, study shows

by University of SouthamptonFunding per year by type of science (A) and proportion of funding per year by type of science (B). Credit:The Lancet Oncology(2023). DOI: 10.1016/S1470-204

Billions spent on cancer research but only small percentage goes to treatment, study shows

by University of SouthamptonFunding per year by type of science (A) and proportion of funding per year by type of science (B). Credit:The Lancet Oncology(2023). DOI: 10.1016/S1470-204
Detecting breast cancer earlier with 3D X-rays

Detecting breast cancer earlier with 3D X-rays

by Werner Siefer,ETH ZurichComparison of conventional computed tomography with the new GI-CT images. The increased image quality of the GI-CT is particularly evident for small features (indicate

Detecting breast cancer earlier with 3D X-rays

by Werner Siefer,ETH ZurichComparison of conventional computed tomography with the new GI-CT images. The increased image quality of the GI-CT is particularly evident for small features (indicate
Exercise may help reduce long-term side effects of chemotherapy for breast cancer patients

Exercise may help reduce long-term side effects of chemotherapy for breast cancer patients

by University of AmsterdamCredit: CC0 Public DomainAfter treatment for breast cancer, most women suffer side effects such as fatigue, not feeling physically fit and cognitive issues. This can oft

Exercise may help reduce long-term side effects of chemotherapy for breast cancer patients

by University of AmsterdamCredit: CC0 Public DomainAfter treatment for breast cancer, most women suffer side effects such as fatigue, not feeling physically fit and cognitive issues. This can oft
T-DXd yields longer overall survival than T-DM1 in patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer

T-DXd yields longer overall survival than T-DM1 in patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSecond-line treatment with trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) led to significantly longer overall survival compared with t

T-DXd yields longer overall survival than T-DM1 in patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSecond-line treatment with trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) led to significantly longer overall survival compared with t
Researcher leads first in-human multiple myeloma study with over 90% response rate

Researcher leads first in-human multiple myeloma study with over 90% response rate

by Indiana University School of MedicineMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Indiana University Melvin and Bren

Researcher leads first in-human multiple myeloma study with over 90% response rate

by Indiana University School of MedicineMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Indiana University Melvin and Bren
Aggressive surgery increases survival with low-grade brain tumors: Study

Aggressive surgery increases survival with low-grade brain tumors: Study

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe transition of a low-grade, slow growing brain tumor to a lethal one can be delayed if neurosurgeons remove as much

Aggressive surgery increases survival with low-grade brain tumors: Study

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe transition of a low-grade, slow growing brain tumor to a lethal one can be delayed if neurosurgeons remove as much
A new tumor-suppressive gene that boosts personalized treatment response in breast cancer

A new tumor-suppressive gene that boosts personalized treatment response in breast cancer

by The University of Hong KongGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2022.111821A research team from LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong

A new tumor-suppressive gene that boosts personalized treatment response in breast cancer

by The University of Hong KongGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2022.111821A research team from LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong
Early onset colorectal cancer rising fastest in the west

Early onset colorectal cancer rising fastest in the west

by American Cancer SocietyCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Early-onset colorectal cancer -cancer occurring before age 50—is rising most rapidly in

Early onset colorectal cancer rising fastest in the west

by American Cancer SocietyCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Early-onset colorectal cancer -cancer occurring before age 50—is rising most rapidly in
Exercise associated with benefit to patients with advanced colorectal cancer

Exercise associated with benefit to patients with advanced colorectal cancer

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteDr. Meyerhardt is the clinical director of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the senior author of the study. Credit: Dana-Farbe

Exercise associated with benefit to patients with advanced colorectal cancer

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteDr. Meyerhardt is the clinical director of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the senior author of the study. Credit: Dana-Farbe
Variation in cancer-causing KRAS mutations greater than thought

Variation in cancer-causing KRAS mutations greater than thought

by University of Eastern FinlandA mutation at the amino acid glycine 12 (orange) of the KRAS protein (purple) has an effect on KRAS dynamics. Credit: Tatu PantsarThe effects of KRAS mutations und

Variation in cancer-causing KRAS mutations greater than thought

by University of Eastern FinlandA mutation at the amino acid glycine 12 (orange) of the KRAS protein (purple) has an effect on KRAS dynamics. Credit: Tatu PantsarThe effects of KRAS mutations und
New approaches to personalized treatment for small cell lung cancer

New approaches to personalized treatment for small cell lung cancer

by Johannes Angerer,Medical University of ViennaProteomic analysis of small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) cell lines highlights molecular heterogeneity: (A) The mRNA expression of key genes ASCL1, NEU

New approaches to personalized treatment for small cell lung cancer

by Johannes Angerer,Medical University of ViennaProteomic analysis of small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) cell lines highlights molecular heterogeneity: (A) The mRNA expression of key genes ASCL1, NEU