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Research shows novel drug pairing could beat pancreatic cancer

Research shows novel drug pairing could beat pancreatic cancer

byUniversity of California - San DiegoMouse pancreatic tumors were significantly smaller after being treated with a combination of KRAS inhibitor MRTX1133 and ERBB inhibitor Afatinib (bottom row

Research shows novel drug pairing could beat pancreatic cancer

byUniversity of California - San DiegoMouse pancreatic tumors were significantly smaller after being treated with a combination of KRAS inhibitor MRTX1133 and ERBB inhibitor Afatinib (bottom row
Study identifies risk factors for early onset colorectal cancer in males

Study identifies risk factors for early onset colorectal cancer in males

by Regenstrief InstituteCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Colorectal cancer incidence and deaths are declining for individuals age 50 and older, but

Study identifies risk factors for early onset colorectal cancer in males

by Regenstrief InstituteCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Colorectal cancer incidence and deaths are declining for individuals age 50 and older, but
Team develops AI model to improve patient response to cancer therapy

Team develops AI model to improve patient response to cancer therapy

byAustralian National UniversityDr. Danh-Tai Hoang. Credit: The Australian National University (ANU).A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can help physicians to select the most suitable

Team develops AI model to improve patient response to cancer therapy

byAustralian National UniversityDr. Danh-Tai Hoang. Credit: The Australian National University (ANU).A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can help physicians to select the most suitable
Cancers in adults under 50 are on the rise globally

Cancers in adults under 50 are on the rise globally

byBrigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOver recent decades, more and more adults under the age of 50 are developing cancer. A study conducted by researchers from Bri

Cancers in adults under 50 are on the rise globally

byBrigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOver recent decades, more and more adults under the age of 50 are developing cancer. A study conducted by researchers from Bri
Researchers identify the standard for gallbladder cancer surgery

Researchers identify the standard for gallbladder cancer surgery

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit:Annals of Surgical Oncology(2023). DOI: 10.1245/s10434-023-13531-2The quality of surgery can drastically influence both short- and long-t

Researchers identify the standard for gallbladder cancer surgery

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit:Annals of Surgical Oncology(2023). DOI: 10.1245/s10434-023-13531-2The quality of surgery can drastically influence both short- and long-t
Novel theranostic agent targets multiple cancer types

Novel theranostic agent targets multiple cancer types

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingCredit: CC0 Public DomainA newly discovered radionuclide-based agent (CB-2PA-NT) has been shown to have high tumor uptake, sustained tumor retention

Novel theranostic agent targets multiple cancer types

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingCredit: CC0 Public DomainA newly discovered radionuclide-based agent (CB-2PA-NT) has been shown to have high tumor uptake, sustained tumor retention
Population scientist identifies rapid rise in cervical cancer in millennial women

Population scientist identifies rapid rise in cervical cancer in millennial women

byMedical University of South CarolinaHigh grade dysplasia (carcinoma in situ) in the uterine cervix. The abnormal epithelium is extending into a mucus gland to the left of centre. This disease

Population scientist identifies rapid rise in cervical cancer in millennial women

byMedical University of South CarolinaHigh grade dysplasia (carcinoma in situ) in the uterine cervix. The abnormal epithelium is extending into a mucus gland to the left of centre. This disease
Dietary change starves cancer cells, overcoming treatment resistance

Dietary change starves cancer cells, overcoming treatment resistance

by University of MichiganGreen staining shows mTORC1 is significantly increased due to disruption in GATOR1 in a mouse model of colon cancer. Credit: Sumeet SolankiA dietary change could be a key

Dietary change starves cancer cells, overcoming treatment resistance

by University of MichiganGreen staining shows mTORC1 is significantly increased due to disruption in GATOR1 in a mouse model of colon cancer. Credit: Sumeet SolankiA dietary change could be a key
Drug combo ups progression-free survival for metastatic prostate cancer

Drug combo ups progression-free survival for metastatic prostate cancer

by Elana GotkineFor patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), talazoparib plus enzalutamide results in improvement in radiographic progression-free survival (rPFS), accord

Drug combo ups progression-free survival for metastatic prostate cancer

by Elana GotkineFor patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), talazoparib plus enzalutamide results in improvement in radiographic progression-free survival (rPFS), accord
New study shows patient/clinician identity differences are a factor in cancer care

New study shows patient/clinician identity differences are a factor in cancer care

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center in collaboration with Dell Medical School, Uni

New study shows patient/clinician identity differences are a factor in cancer care

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center in collaboration with Dell Medical School, Uni
Enhancing quality of life for brain tumor survivors

Enhancing quality of life for brain tumor survivors

by Monique Mita,Griffith UniversityGriffith School of Applied Psychology Professor Tamara Ownsworth said the Tele-Mast program aims to enhance quality of life for brain tumor survivors. Credit:

Enhancing quality of life for brain tumor survivors

by Monique Mita,Griffith UniversityGriffith School of Applied Psychology Professor Tamara Ownsworth said the Tele-Mast program aims to enhance quality of life for brain tumor survivors. Credit:
The role of 'extra' DNA in cancer evolution and therapy resistance

The role of 'extra' DNA in cancer evolution and therapy resistance

by Sarah Laskowski,Henry Ford Health SystemCredit: Henry Ford Health SystemGlioblastoma (GBM) is the most common and aggressive form of brain cancer. Response to standard-of-care treatment is po

The role of 'extra' DNA in cancer evolution and therapy resistance

by Sarah Laskowski,Henry Ford Health SystemCredit: Henry Ford Health SystemGlioblastoma (GBM) is the most common and aggressive form of brain cancer. Response to standard-of-care treatment is po