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New genetic testing pathways could ensure patients get personalized BRCA-linked cancer treatments

New genetic testing pathways could ensure patients get personalized BRCA-linked cancer treatments

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchThe BRCA-DIRECT Pathway. Credit:British Journal of Cancer(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41416-024-02832-2Scientists have developed a new clinical pathway for tes

New genetic testing pathways could ensure patients get personalized BRCA-linked cancer treatments

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchThe BRCA-DIRECT Pathway. Credit:British Journal of Cancer(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41416-024-02832-2Scientists have developed a new clinical pathway for tes
Novel research shows older breast cancer survivors experience accelerated aging, worse functional outcomes

Novel research shows older breast cancer survivors experience accelerated aging, worse functional outcomes

by Colleen McDonald,Medical College of WisconsinLongitudinal changes in epigenetic aging between the first and second blood samples among Black or non-Hispanic White older breast cancer survivor

Novel research shows older breast cancer survivors experience accelerated aging, worse functional outcomes

by Colleen McDonald,Medical College of WisconsinLongitudinal changes in epigenetic aging between the first and second blood samples among Black or non-Hispanic White older breast cancer survivor
New cancer 'tracer' promises to detect more tumors earlier

New cancer 'tracer' promises to detect more tumors earlier

by Ramona Czakert Franson,University of AlbertaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor people waiting for imaging tests to diagnose neuroendocrine cancer, time is of the essence. Now, thanks to res

New cancer 'tracer' promises to detect more tumors earlier

by Ramona Czakert Franson,University of AlbertaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor people waiting for imaging tests to diagnose neuroendocrine cancer, time is of the essence. Now, thanks to res
Ethical issues abound in adoption of AI in cancer care

Ethical issues abound in adoption of AI in cancer care

by Lori SolomonThere may be ethical barriers to the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) into cancer care, according to a studypublishedonline March 28 inJAMA Network Open.Andrew

Ethical issues abound in adoption of AI in cancer care

by Lori SolomonThere may be ethical barriers to the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) into cancer care, according to a studypublishedonline March 28 inJAMA Network Open.Andrew
Breast cancer diagnoses plummeted during first year of pandemic, finds study

Breast cancer diagnoses plummeted during first year of pandemic, finds study

by American College of SurgeonsBreast cancer cases in females and males in the U.S. from 2015 to 2020. (A) Breast cancer cases in U.S. females from 2015 to 2020. Cases dropped dramatically from 2

Breast cancer diagnoses plummeted during first year of pandemic, finds study

by American College of SurgeonsBreast cancer cases in females and males in the U.S. from 2015 to 2020. (A) Breast cancer cases in U.S. females from 2015 to 2020. Cases dropped dramatically from 2
Experts explore the underlying biology of cancer and potential therapeutic strategies

Experts explore the underlying biology of cancer and potential therapeutic strategies

by Beijing Zhongke Journal Publising Co.ABBS: a special issue focused on mechanism-based studies. Credit: Beijing Zhongke Journal Publising Co. Ltd.Cancer's global impact is severe, affecting mill

Experts explore the underlying biology of cancer and potential therapeutic strategies

by Beijing Zhongke Journal Publising Co.ABBS: a special issue focused on mechanism-based studies. Credit: Beijing Zhongke Journal Publising Co. Ltd.Cancer's global impact is severe, affecting mill
Minimal residual disease negativity predicts time to next treatment in multiple myeloma

Minimal residual disease negativity predicts time to next treatment in multiple myeloma

by Elana GotkineFor patients with multiple myeloma (MM), minimal residual disease (MRD) negativity determined using next-generation sequencing (NGS) is predictive of longer time to next treatment (TTN

Minimal residual disease negativity predicts time to next treatment in multiple myeloma

by Elana GotkineFor patients with multiple myeloma (MM), minimal residual disease (MRD) negativity determined using next-generation sequencing (NGS) is predictive of longer time to next treatment (TTN
'Fingerprint database' could help scientists to identify new cancer culprits

'Fingerprint database' could help scientists to identify new cancer culprits

by University of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists in Cambridge and London have developed a catalogue of DNA mutation 'fingerprints' that could help doctors pinpoint the enviro

'Fingerprint database' could help scientists to identify new cancer culprits

by University of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists in Cambridge and London have developed a catalogue of DNA mutation 'fingerprints' that could help doctors pinpoint the enviro
Fewer than 3 of 10 women cite diet when asked how to reduce chances of breast cancer

Fewer than 3 of 10 women cite diet when asked how to reduce chances of breast cancer

by Physicians Committee for Responsible MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainJust 28% of U.S. women are aware that a healthful diet can lower the risk of developing breast cancer, according to a j

Fewer than 3 of 10 women cite diet when asked how to reduce chances of breast cancer

by Physicians Committee for Responsible MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainJust 28% of U.S. women are aware that a healthful diet can lower the risk of developing breast cancer, according to a j
Software tool analyzes cancer cells in biopsy slides

Software tool analyzes cancer cells in biopsy slides

by Quinn Eastman,Emory UniversityWorkflow of METI. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-51708-9An innovative software tool could advance cancer pathology by pr

Software tool analyzes cancer cells in biopsy slides

by Quinn Eastman,Emory UniversityWorkflow of METI. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-51708-9An innovative software tool could advance cancer pathology by pr
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
Leveraging allogeneic dendritic cells for neoantigen cancer vaccines

Leveraging allogeneic dendritic cells for neoantigen cancer vaccines

by Impact Journals LLCThe use of PDC*vac platform to develop NeoAg-based cancer vaccines. Credit: 2023 Hannani et al.A new research perspective was published inGenes & Canceron January

Leveraging allogeneic dendritic cells for neoantigen cancer vaccines

by Impact Journals LLCThe use of PDC*vac platform to develop NeoAg-based cancer vaccines. Credit: 2023 Hannani et al.A new research perspective was published inGenes & Canceron January