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Flipping the switch: Scientists shed new light on genetic changes that turn 'on' cancer genes

Flipping the switch: Scientists shed new light on genetic changes that turn 'on' cancer genes

bySalk InstituteWhen genetic mutations cause chromosomes to break apart and fuse together in different ways, normal cells can become cancerous. In this image, normal chromosomes (blue) are shown

Flipping the switch: Scientists shed new light on genetic changes that turn 'on' cancer genes

bySalk InstituteWhen genetic mutations cause chromosomes to break apart and fuse together in different ways, normal cells can become cancerous. In this image, normal chromosomes (blue) are shown
Decrease noted in lung cancer cases over past five years

Decrease noted in lung cancer cases over past five years

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay ReporterThe number of new cases of lung cancer has decreased over the last five years, but screening rates are still low, according to a report published by the American Lun

Decrease noted in lung cancer cases over past five years

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay ReporterThe number of new cases of lung cancer has decreased over the last five years, but screening rates are still low, according to a report published by the American Lun
Diabetes complications worsen prognosis for colorectal cancer patients

Diabetes complications worsen prognosis for colorectal cancer patients

Complications of diabetes can have numerous negative health effects, from impaired vision and nerve damage to kidney dysfunction and heart disease. In an analysis of information on adults with colorec

Diabetes complications worsen prognosis for colorectal cancer patients

Complications of diabetes can have numerous negative health effects, from impaired vision and nerve damage to kidney dysfunction and heart disease. In an analysis of information on adults with colorec
Lack of self-exams hampers early melanoma identification

Lack of self-exams hampers early melanoma identification

(HealthDay)—The biggest obstacle to early detection and treatment of melanoma among residents of rural, frontier communities is a chronic lack of skin self-examination (SSE), according to a study rece

Lack of self-exams hampers early melanoma identification

(HealthDay)—The biggest obstacle to early detection and treatment of melanoma among residents of rural, frontier communities is a chronic lack of skin self-examination (SSE), according to a study rece
Most persons screened for lung cancer meet USPSTF criteria, but adherence to follow-up screening low

Most persons screened for lung cancer meet USPSTF criteria, but adherence to follow-up screening low

byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA cohort study of more than 1 million people has found that most persons screened for lung cancer meet U.S. Preventative Services

Most persons screened for lung cancer meet USPSTF criteria, but adherence to follow-up screening low

byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA cohort study of more than 1 million people has found that most persons screened for lung cancer meet U.S. Preventative Services
Combination drug therapy shows promise for a treatment-resistant cancer

Combination drug therapy shows promise for a treatment-resistant cancer

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineChristine Pratilas, M.D., in the lab. Credit: Frederick W. Dubs, Johns Hopkins Pathology Photography & GraphicsA combination of two cancer drugs

Combination drug therapy shows promise for a treatment-resistant cancer

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineChristine Pratilas, M.D., in the lab. Credit: Frederick W. Dubs, Johns Hopkins Pathology Photography & GraphicsA combination of two cancer drugs
GZ17-6.02 with bexarotene kills mycosis fungoides cells: Study

GZ17-6.02 with bexarotene kills mycosis fungoides cells: Study

by Impact Journals LLCCombined macroautophagy and CD95 death receptor signaling facilitate additional tumor cell killing by GZ17-6.02. Credit: 2024 Booth et al.A new research paper titled "GZ17-6

GZ17-6.02 with bexarotene kills mycosis fungoides cells: Study

by Impact Journals LLCCombined macroautophagy and CD95 death receptor signaling facilitate additional tumor cell killing by GZ17-6.02. Credit: 2024 Booth et al.A new research paper titled "GZ17-6
'Ray of hope': New advances in fighting a range of cancers

'Ray of hope': New advances in fighting a range of cancers

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew advances in the fight against a range of cancers have been revealed at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), which wraps up in Ch

'Ray of hope': New advances in fighting a range of cancers

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew advances in the fight against a range of cancers have been revealed at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), which wraps up in Ch
Normalizing tumor blood vessels may improve immunotherapy against brain cancer

Normalizing tumor blood vessels may improve immunotherapy against brain cancer

by Noah Brown,Massachusetts General HospitalAnti-VEGF treatment improves the efficacy of EGFRvIII-CAR-T cells in murine GBM tumor models. (A) Schematic representation of experimental setup to ev

Normalizing tumor blood vessels may improve immunotherapy against brain cancer

by Noah Brown,Massachusetts General HospitalAnti-VEGF treatment improves the efficacy of EGFRvIII-CAR-T cells in murine GBM tumor models. (A) Schematic representation of experimental setup to ev
Breast cancer patients to be evaluated for genetic testing

Breast cancer patients to be evaluated for genetic testing

byVanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccording to a statement on behalf of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) published Dec. 13 in the organiz

Breast cancer patients to be evaluated for genetic testing

byVanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccording to a statement on behalf of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) published Dec. 13 in the organiz
Point-of-care biosensor rapidly detects oral cancer

Point-of-care biosensor rapidly detects oral cancer

byAmerican Institute of PhysicsPhoto of the group’s circuit board for the biosensor. Credit: Minghan Xian, Jenna L. Stephany, Chan-Wen Chiu, Chao-Cing Chiang, Fan Ren, Cheng-Tse Tsai, Siang-Sin

Point-of-care biosensor rapidly detects oral cancer

byAmerican Institute of PhysicsPhoto of the group’s circuit board for the biosensor. Credit: Minghan Xian, Jenna L. Stephany, Chan-Wen Chiu, Chao-Cing Chiang, Fan Ren, Cheng-Tse Tsai, Siang-Sin
Personalized breast cancer screening could improve cancer survival and reduce overdiagnosis

Personalized breast cancer screening could improve cancer survival and reduce overdiagnosis

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have created a model for predicting individual breast cancer risk that could be used to creat

Personalized breast cancer screening could improve cancer survival and reduce overdiagnosis

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have created a model for predicting individual breast cancer risk that could be used to creat