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Researchers map activity of inherited gene variants linked to prostate cancer

Researchers map activity of inherited gene variants linked to prostate cancer

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUT Southwestern researchers have identified the molecular function of 87 inherited genetic variants that affect the risk of prost

Researchers map activity of inherited gene variants linked to prostate cancer

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUT Southwestern researchers have identified the molecular function of 87 inherited genetic variants that affect the risk of prost
Breakthrough in understanding of how cancer spreads could lead to better treatments

Breakthrough in understanding of how cancer spreads could lead to better treatments

by Cancer Research UKNALCN loss-of-function in aggressive cancers.a, Differential gene expression between normal PROM1+gastric cells andP1KP-GAC cells (downregulated ion channels are

Breakthrough in understanding of how cancer spreads could lead to better treatments

by Cancer Research UKNALCN loss-of-function in aggressive cancers.a, Differential gene expression between normal PROM1+gastric cells andP1KP-GAC cells (downregulated ion channels are
Triplet therapy including belamaf prolongs survival in multiple myeloma

Triplet therapy including belamaf prolongs survival in multiple myeloma

by Elana GotkineFor patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), triplet therapy of belantamab mafodotin (belamaf) plus bortezomib and dexamethasone (BVd) improves outcomes, with an a

Triplet therapy including belamaf prolongs survival in multiple myeloma

by Elana GotkineFor patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), triplet therapy of belantamab mafodotin (belamaf) plus bortezomib and dexamethasone (BVd) improves outcomes, with an a
New bispecific antibody demonstrates clinical activity in patients with multiple myeloma

New bispecific antibody demonstrates clinical activity in patients with multiple myeloma

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who were treated with the two highest doses of REGN5459, a bispe

New bispecific antibody demonstrates clinical activity in patients with multiple myeloma

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who were treated with the two highest doses of REGN5459, a bispe
Study sheds light on the mysterious evolution of DNA rings in tumors

Study sheds light on the mysterious evolution of DNA rings in tumors

by Charité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinNuclei and chromosomes of neuroblastoma cells. DNA rings are colored yellow, turquoise, or magenta. Each color is associated with different cancer genes. ©

Study sheds light on the mysterious evolution of DNA rings in tumors

by Charité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinNuclei and chromosomes of neuroblastoma cells. DNA rings are colored yellow, turquoise, or magenta. Each color is associated with different cancer genes. ©
Daiichi Sankyo soars on $22bn Merck cancer drugs deal

Daiichi Sankyo soars on $22bn Merck cancer drugs deal

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainShares in Japan's Daiichi Sankyo soared on Friday after the pharma group announced a major cancer drug deal with US giant Merck worth up to $22 billion.Merck will

Daiichi Sankyo soars on $22bn Merck cancer drugs deal

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainShares in Japan's Daiichi Sankyo soared on Friday after the pharma group announced a major cancer drug deal with US giant Merck worth up to $22 billion.Merck will
In fight against prostate cancer, caring for mental health is a growing priority

In fight against prostate cancer, caring for mental health is a growing priority

by Anthony King,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineCredit: AI-generated imageProstate cancer is the second most common cancer in men and its diagnosis—and treatment—can take a tol

In fight against prostate cancer, caring for mental health is a growing priority

by Anthony King,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineCredit: AI-generated imageProstate cancer is the second most common cancer in men and its diagnosis—and treatment—can take a tol
Spiritual themes, distrust may factor into Black patients' reluctance to participate in cancer clinical trials

Spiritual themes, distrust may factor into Black patients' reluctance to participate in cancer clinical trials

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSpiritual beliefs and a historically-based distrust of clinical research may factor into Black patients' decisions about whe

Spiritual themes, distrust may factor into Black patients' reluctance to participate in cancer clinical trials

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSpiritual beliefs and a historically-based distrust of clinical research may factor into Black patients' decisions about whe
Prostate cancer 'test by request' policies drive overdiagnosis and inequity with minimal benefit, argue experts

Prostate cancer 'test by request' policies drive overdiagnosis and inequity with minimal benefit, argue experts

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost high income countries, including the U.K., do not have a national prostate cancer screening program, but instead allow men without

Prostate cancer 'test by request' policies drive overdiagnosis and inequity with minimal benefit, argue experts

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost high income countries, including the U.K., do not have a national prostate cancer screening program, but instead allow men without
Researchers discover common markers of tumor hypoxia across 19 cancer types

Researchers discover common markers of tumor hypoxia across 19 cancer types

by Ontario Institute for Cancer ResearchUnlike healthy tissues, tumours thrive in low-oxygen environments, often acquiring the ability to resist treatment and spread to other sites in the body. Despit

Researchers discover common markers of tumor hypoxia across 19 cancer types

by Ontario Institute for Cancer ResearchUnlike healthy tissues, tumours thrive in low-oxygen environments, often acquiring the ability to resist treatment and spread to other sites in the body. Despit
Serum microRNAs as new criteria for referral to early palliative care services in advanced cancer patients

Serum microRNAs as new criteria for referral to early palliative care services in advanced cancer patients

by Impact Journals LLCROC curves for detecting the early deterioration group. Credit: 2022 Miura et al.A major obstacle to the implementation of early palliative care (EPC) is the lack of objective cr

Serum microRNAs as new criteria for referral to early palliative care services in advanced cancer patients

by Impact Journals LLCROC curves for detecting the early deterioration group. Credit: 2022 Miura et al.A major obstacle to the implementation of early palliative care (EPC) is the lack of objective cr
Prostate cancer: Can AI help to avoid unnecessary biopsies?

Prostate cancer: Can AI help to avoid unnecessary biopsies?

byGerman Cancer Research CenterRisk stratification example from the test cohort: a 66-year-old male presents with negative DRE, PSA elevation to 6.2 ng/mL, prostate volume of 82.5 mL, and PSAD o

Prostate cancer: Can AI help to avoid unnecessary biopsies?

byGerman Cancer Research CenterRisk stratification example from the test cohort: a 66-year-old male presents with negative DRE, PSA elevation to 6.2 ng/mL, prostate volume of 82.5 mL, and PSAD o