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New analyses demonstrate link between different forms of menopausal hormone therapy and breast cancer incidence

New analyses demonstrate link between different forms of menopausal hormone therapy and breast cancer incidence

by LancetMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainAn international collaboration, using data from more than 100,000 women with breast cance

New analyses demonstrate link between different forms of menopausal hormone therapy and breast cancer incidence

by LancetMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainAn international collaboration, using data from more than 100,000 women with breast cance
'Junk DNA' affects inherited cancer risk

'Junk DNA' affects inherited cancer risk

by Cancer Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainA person's risk of developing cancer is affected by genetic variations in regions of DNA that don't code for proteins, previously dismissed a

'Junk DNA' affects inherited cancer risk

by Cancer Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainA person's risk of developing cancer is affected by genetic variations in regions of DNA that don't code for proteins, previously dismissed a
Climbing a new path allows chemists to ascend cancer's steepest research challenge, a gene called MYC

Climbing a new path allows chemists to ascend cancer's steepest research challenge, a gene called MYC

byUniversity of FloridaA "fishing hook" molecule in red is added to a drug-like compound to catch enzymes that chop up RNA, yellow, for recycling by cells. The strategy has been used t

Climbing a new path allows chemists to ascend cancer's steepest research challenge, a gene called MYC

byUniversity of FloridaA "fishing hook" molecule in red is added to a drug-like compound to catch enzymes that chop up RNA, yellow, for recycling by cells. The strategy has been used t
A 3-D bioprinted tumor-on-a-chip model

A 3-D bioprinted tumor-on-a-chip model

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical Xpress(A) The schematic illustration of the biofabrication process, (B) the printer and bioprinted constructs (Food coloring used for the purpose of illustration). C

A 3-D bioprinted tumor-on-a-chip model

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical Xpress(A) The schematic illustration of the biofabrication process, (B) the printer and bioprinted constructs (Food coloring used for the purpose of illustration). C
Researchers develop new drug that fights cancer with less renal toxicity

Researchers develop new drug that fights cancer with less renal toxicity

by National University of SingaporeA novel anti-cancer drug developed by Assoc Prof Giorgia Pastorin, Assoc Prof Ang Wee Han and Dr Maria Babak (left to right) effectively shrinks tumours until t

Researchers develop new drug that fights cancer with less renal toxicity

by National University of SingaporeA novel anti-cancer drug developed by Assoc Prof Giorgia Pastorin, Assoc Prof Ang Wee Han and Dr Maria Babak (left to right) effectively shrinks tumours until t
Study reveals possible solution to elevated cancer risk from important anti-infection drug

Study reveals possible solution to elevated cancer risk from important anti-infection drug

by Alex Gardner,Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor the last decade, medical experts have known that voriconazole, an effective antifungal m

Study reveals possible solution to elevated cancer risk from important anti-infection drug

by Alex Gardner,Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor the last decade, medical experts have known that voriconazole, an effective antifungal m
Long-term results from testicular cancer treatment are positive, study shows

Long-term results from testicular cancer treatment are positive, study shows

byUniversity College CorkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study shows that by combining different chemotherapy drugs, testicular cancer remains highly treatable and often curable, even aft

Long-term results from testicular cancer treatment are positive, study shows

byUniversity College CorkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study shows that by combining different chemotherapy drugs, testicular cancer remains highly treatable and often curable, even aft
New research reveals devastating impact of COVID-19 on the diagnosis of oesophageal and stomach cancer

New research reveals devastating impact of COVID-19 on the diagnosis of oesophageal and stomach cancer

by Queen's University BelfastCredit: AI-generated imageNew research by Queen's University Belfast and the Northern Ireland Cancer Registry has highlighted the impact of the COVID-19 pande

New research reveals devastating impact of COVID-19 on the diagnosis of oesophageal and stomach cancer

by Queen's University BelfastCredit: AI-generated imageNew research by Queen's University Belfast and the Northern Ireland Cancer Registry has highlighted the impact of the COVID-19 pande
Dietary change starves cancer cells, overcoming treatment resistance

Dietary change starves cancer cells, overcoming treatment resistance

by University of MichiganGreen staining shows mTORC1 is significantly increased due to disruption in GATOR1 in a mouse model of colon cancer. Credit: Sumeet SolankiA dietary change could be a key

Dietary change starves cancer cells, overcoming treatment resistance

by University of MichiganGreen staining shows mTORC1 is significantly increased due to disruption in GATOR1 in a mouse model of colon cancer. Credit: Sumeet SolankiA dietary change could be a key
Altered cell behavior behind resistance in neuroblastoma

Altered cell behavior behind resistance in neuroblastoma

byLund UniversityEstablishment and application of a COJEC-like treatment protocol using NB PDX models.(A) Schematic representation of the experimental design. Mice were injected subcutaneously (

Altered cell behavior behind resistance in neuroblastoma

byLund UniversityEstablishment and application of a COJEC-like treatment protocol using NB PDX models.(A) Schematic representation of the experimental design. Mice were injected subcutaneously (
Osimertinib with savolitinib demonstrates stronger efficacy than osimertinib alone in some patients

Osimertinib with savolitinib demonstrates stronger efficacy than osimertinib alone in some patients

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe combination of osimertinib and savolitinib showed clinically meaningful improvement in objective response

Osimertinib with savolitinib demonstrates stronger efficacy than osimertinib alone in some patients

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe combination of osimertinib and savolitinib showed clinically meaningful improvement in objective response
Researchers discover new molecular driver of retinoblastoma

Researchers discover new molecular driver of retinoblastoma

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterInactive remnant of retinoblastoma tumor following successful intra-arterial chemotherapy. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical CenterDespite decades of medical advanc

Researchers discover new molecular driver of retinoblastoma

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterInactive remnant of retinoblastoma tumor following successful intra-arterial chemotherapy. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical CenterDespite decades of medical advanc