Pharmacotyping of childhood leukemia provides a blueprint for 'true precision medicine'

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalWenjian Yang, Shawn Lee, MBBS, and Jun J. Yang, PhD, recently published a comprehensive study pharmacotyping childhood leukemia. Credit: St. Jude Child

Updated on: December 21,2023 10

Pharmacotyping of childhood leukemia provides a blueprint for 'true precision medicine'

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalWenjian Yang, Shawn Lee, MBBS, and Jun J. Yang, PhD, recently published a comprehensive study pharmacotyping childhood leukemia. Credit: St. Jude Child

Updated on:December 21,2023 10

Discovery New Biomarker for Cancer Stem Cells

Protein Linked to Tumor Survival and SpreadByLaurie Fickman713-743-8454n the world of cancer biology, not all biomarkers are created equal. These molecules that alert doctors that an abnor

Updated on: October 31,2023 22

Discovery New Biomarker for Cancer Stem Cells

Protein Linked to Tumor Survival and SpreadByLaurie Fickman713-743-8454n the world of cancer biology, not all biomarkers are created equal. These molecules that alert doctors that an abnor

Updated on:October 31,2023 22

NCCN releases new resources to improve quality of life for people with cancer

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network®(NCCN®) is announcing new resources focused on improving quality of life for people with cancer while making sure care planning reflects individual need

Updated on: October 31,2023 10

NCCN releases new resources to improve quality of life for people with cancer

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network®(NCCN®) is announcing new resources focused on improving quality of life for people with cancer while making sure care planning reflects individual need

Updated on:October 31,2023 10

Study finds carcinogen exposure makes cancer cells more susceptible to immune attack

by Liz Murphy,Massachusetts General HospitalCarcinogen-exposed cancer cells transform that nature of tumor-infiltrating macrophages from immunosuppressive (left) to immune activating agents (rig

Updated on: October 31,2023 2

Study finds carcinogen exposure makes cancer cells more susceptible to immune attack

by Liz Murphy,Massachusetts General HospitalCarcinogen-exposed cancer cells transform that nature of tumor-infiltrating macrophages from immunosuppressive (left) to immune activating agents (rig

Updated on:October 31,2023 2

Radiotherapy for hard-to-treat bladder cancer

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchCredit: Institute of Cancer ResearchMore targeted forms of radiotherapy can effectively treat bladder cancer which has spread to the lymph nodes of the pelvis, acco

Updated on: December 20,2023 16

Radiotherapy for hard-to-treat bladder cancer

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchCredit: Institute of Cancer ResearchMore targeted forms of radiotherapy can effectively treat bladder cancer which has spread to the lymph nodes of the pelvis, acco

Updated on:December 20,2023 16

New insight into BRCA2 gene mutations and cancer risk

A recent study from researchers at the University of California examines the BRCA2 gene, which plays a crucial role in repairing damaged DNA, and possible links with increased risk of breast and ovari

Updated on: October 31,2023 27

New insight into BRCA2 gene mutations and cancer risk

A recent study from researchers at the University of California examines the BRCA2 gene, which plays a crucial role in repairing damaged DNA, and possible links with increased risk of breast and ovari

Updated on:October 31,2023 27

Corrupt endothelial cells found to protect blood cancer cells from chemotherapy

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegePatient-derived-tumor-xenograft (PDX) as models of high-risk T-ALL patients. (A) Schematic representation of the generation and expansion of T-ALL PDX models. PB:

Updated on: December 21,2023 8

Corrupt endothelial cells found to protect blood cancer cells from chemotherapy

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegePatient-derived-tumor-xenograft (PDX) as models of high-risk T-ALL patients. (A) Schematic representation of the generation and expansion of T-ALL PDX models. PB:

Updated on:December 21,2023 8

Researchers identify 'switch' to activate cancer cell death

byUC DavisAntigen-positive tumor cell (blue, left) is a direct target of CAR T-cells (light red) due to high-affinity antibody-antigen contacts. On the contrary, an antigen-negative tumor cell (

Updated on: October 31,2023 5

Researchers identify 'switch' to activate cancer cell death

byUC DavisAntigen-positive tumor cell (blue, left) is a direct target of CAR T-cells (light red) due to high-affinity antibody-antigen contacts. On the contrary, an antigen-negative tumor cell (

Updated on:October 31,2023 5

Intensity of Consolidation Pre-Transplant Shows No Difference in Outcomes in Older AML

September 7, 2023Caroline SeymourNo difference in relapse-free survival or non–relapse mortality was seen with intensive vs non-intensive consolidation chemotherapy regimens prior to allogeneic hemato

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Intensity of Consolidation Pre-Transplant Shows No Difference in Outcomes in Older AML

September 7, 2023Caroline SeymourNo difference in relapse-free survival or non–relapse mortality was seen with intensive vs non-intensive consolidation chemotherapy regimens prior to allogeneic hemato

Updated on:October 11,2023 258

Rainbow of fruit and veg the best prevention against prostate cancer

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMen who consume colorful fruits and vegetables on a regular basis are less likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer (PC), acco

Updated on: December 19,2023 9

Rainbow of fruit and veg the best prevention against prostate cancer

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMen who consume colorful fruits and vegetables on a regular basis are less likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer (PC), acco

Updated on:December 19,2023 9

Exploring the links between diet and cancer

Omer Yilmaz’s work on how diet influences intestinal stem cells could lead to new ways to treat or prevent gastrointestinal cancers.Anne Trafton|MIT News OfficePublication Date:May 25, 202

Updated on: October 11,2023 130

Exploring the links between diet and cancer

Omer Yilmaz’s work on how diet influences intestinal stem cells could lead to new ways to treat or prevent gastrointestinal cancers.Anne Trafton|MIT News OfficePublication Date:May 25, 202

Updated on:October 11,2023 130

New biomarker advances cancer treatments

Researchers have discovered ways to enhance NIR-PIT to ensure tumours are treated sufficiently and improve patient outcomes.A biomarker based on microbubbles has been used to evaluate the success of n

Updated on: November 21,2023 27

New biomarker advances cancer treatments

Researchers have discovered ways to enhance NIR-PIT to ensure tumours are treated sufficiently and improve patient outcomes.A biomarker based on microbubbles has been used to evaluate the success of n

Updated on:November 21,2023 27