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Black/white breast cancer subtype incidence in men differs from trends in women

Black/white breast cancer subtype incidence in men differs from trends in women

byAmerican Cancer SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIncidence rates for hormone receptor positive (HR+) breast cancers are considerably higher in black men than white men, in stark contrast to low

Black/white breast cancer subtype incidence in men differs from trends in women

byAmerican Cancer SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIncidence rates for hormone receptor positive (HR+) breast cancers are considerably higher in black men than white men, in stark contrast to low
Targeting specific genomic mutation in breast cancer improves outcomes, first study shows

Targeting specific genomic mutation in breast cancer improves outcomes, first study shows

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyFabrice André, oncologist and Professor of Medical Oncology at the Institut Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France, study author. Credit: © European Society for

Targeting specific genomic mutation in breast cancer improves outcomes, first study shows

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyFabrice André, oncologist and Professor of Medical Oncology at the Institut Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France, study author. Credit: © European Society for
Olaparib and adavosertib work best when given sequentially for DNA-damage response mutations in advanced tumors

Olaparib and adavosertib work best when given sequentially for DNA-damage response mutations in advanced tumors

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients with cancers that are driven by certain mutations occurring in response to DNA damage can be safe

Olaparib and adavosertib work best when given sequentially for DNA-damage response mutations in advanced tumors

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients with cancers that are driven by certain mutations occurring in response to DNA damage can be safe
Multisite multiomic analysis reveals diverse resistance mechanisms in end-stage ovarian cancer

Multisite multiomic analysis reveals diverse resistance mechanisms in end-stage ovarian cancer

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressThe clinical journey is shown for each patient, in 100 day intervals (x-axis), with the first tick referring to the day of first diagnostic information (surgery or CA

Multisite multiomic analysis reveals diverse resistance mechanisms in end-stage ovarian cancer

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressThe clinical journey is shown for each patient, in 100 day intervals (x-axis), with the first tick referring to the day of first diagnostic information (surgery or CA
Sub-lobar surgery for peripheral non-small cell lung cancer non-inferior to lobectomy

Sub-lobar surgery for peripheral non-small cell lung cancer non-inferior to lobectomy

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthA large international study of patients with non-small cell lung cancer

Sub-lobar surgery for peripheral non-small cell lung cancer non-inferior to lobectomy

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthA large international study of patients with non-small cell lung cancer
High-dose IV vitamin C plus chemotherapy found to double survival time in advanced pancreatic cancer

High-dose IV vitamin C plus chemotherapy found to double survival time in advanced pancreatic cancer

by Jennifer Brown,University of IowaGraphical abstract. Credit:Redox Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2024.103375Results from a randomized, phase 2 clinical trial show that adding

High-dose IV vitamin C plus chemotherapy found to double survival time in advanced pancreatic cancer

by Jennifer Brown,University of IowaGraphical abstract. Credit:Redox Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2024.103375Results from a randomized, phase 2 clinical trial show that adding
Novel Genes Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk Discovered

Novel Genes Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk Discovered

byColleen Fleisson August 20, 2023Recently discovered genes linked tobreast cancermay eventually be incorporated into screening tests to detect higher risk levels in women .Bre

Novel Genes Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk Discovered

byColleen Fleisson August 20, 2023Recently discovered genes linked tobreast cancermay eventually be incorporated into screening tests to detect higher risk levels in women .Bre
Unraveling of genetic mechanism behind tumor formation may improve targeted treatment for cancer patients

Unraveling of genetic mechanism behind tumor formation may improve targeted treatment for cancer patients

by Rutgers Cancer Institute of New JerseyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGenetic alterations in the FGFR2 gene occur in various cancer types and represent a promising target for therapies. However, c

Unraveling of genetic mechanism behind tumor formation may improve targeted treatment for cancer patients

by Rutgers Cancer Institute of New JerseyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGenetic alterations in the FGFR2 gene occur in various cancer types and represent a promising target for therapies. However, c
Multimodal sequencing achieves high-quality results from small volumes of frozen tumor specimens

Multimodal sequencing achieves high-quality results from small volumes of frozen tumor specimens

byColumbia University School of Engineering and Applied ScienceA Circos plot representing the results of matched T-cell receptor sequencing collected on a patient undergoing anti-PD1 therapy. Co

Multimodal sequencing achieves high-quality results from small volumes of frozen tumor specimens

byColumbia University School of Engineering and Applied ScienceA Circos plot representing the results of matched T-cell receptor sequencing collected on a patient undergoing anti-PD1 therapy. Co
Acute myeloid leukemia: Germany-wide clinical trial challenges international standard of care

Acute myeloid leukemia: Germany-wide clinical trial challenges international standard of care

by Nina Louis, Medizin & WissenschaftCredit:Blood(2022). DOI: 10.1182/blood-2022-159962Prior to allogeneic stem cell transplantation for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML),

Acute myeloid leukemia: Germany-wide clinical trial challenges international standard of care

by Nina Louis, Medizin & WissenschaftCredit:Blood(2022). DOI: 10.1182/blood-2022-159962Prior to allogeneic stem cell transplantation for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML),
Sweden sees skin cancer decline in under-50s for 1st time: Study

Sweden sees skin cancer decline in under-50s for 1st time: Study

Credit: Anna Tarazevich from PexelsSkin cancer is declining among younger adults in Sweden for the first time after decades of increases, making it the first European country to see a fall, researcher

Sweden sees skin cancer decline in under-50s for 1st time: Study

Credit: Anna Tarazevich from PexelsSkin cancer is declining among younger adults in Sweden for the first time after decades of increases, making it the first European country to see a fall, researcher
Are inflammatory bowel disease patients more at risk of colorectal cancer

Are inflammatory bowel disease patients more at risk of colorectal cancer

In a recent study published in the journalFrontiers in Medicine, researchers analyzed data from a large cohort of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients and compared the risk and frequency of

Are inflammatory bowel disease patients more at risk of colorectal cancer

In a recent study published in the journalFrontiers in Medicine, researchers analyzed data from a large cohort of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients and compared the risk and frequency of