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Immunotherapy with two novel drugs shows activity in colorectal cancer

Immunotherapy with two novel drugs shows activity in colorectal cancer

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA combination of two next-generation immunotherapy drugs has shown promising clinical activity in treating patients with refractor

Immunotherapy with two novel drugs shows activity in colorectal cancer

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA combination of two next-generation immunotherapy drugs has shown promising clinical activity in treating patients with refractor
Researchers uncover novel aspect of tumor evolution and potential targets for therapy

Researchers uncover novel aspect of tumor evolution and potential targets for therapy

by Ludwig Institute for Cancer ResearchGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.12.003A Ludwig Cancer Research study has discovered that the immune s

Researchers uncover novel aspect of tumor evolution and potential targets for therapy

by Ludwig Institute for Cancer ResearchGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.12.003A Ludwig Cancer Research study has discovered that the immune s
Women may not recognize non-lump symptoms of breast cancer

Women may not recognize non-lump symptoms of breast cancer

by Lori SolomonFewer than half of women recognize symptoms other than a lump in the breast as a potential sign of breast cancer, according to the results of a survey commissioned by The Ohio State Uni

Women may not recognize non-lump symptoms of breast cancer

by Lori SolomonFewer than half of women recognize symptoms other than a lump in the breast as a potential sign of breast cancer, according to the results of a survey commissioned by The Ohio State Uni
Geographical, racial/ethnic differences seen for triple-negative breast cancer

Geographical, racial/ethnic differences seen for triple-negative breast cancer

by Lori SolomonThere are substantial state variations in racial and ethnic disparities in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) incidence in the United States, according to a study published online Mar

Geographical, racial/ethnic differences seen for triple-negative breast cancer

by Lori SolomonThere are substantial state variations in racial and ethnic disparities in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) incidence in the United States, according to a study published online Mar
Study reveals possible solution to elevated cancer risk from important anti-infection drug

Study reveals possible solution to elevated cancer risk from important anti-infection drug

by Alex Gardner,Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor the last decade, medical experts have known that voriconazole, an effective antifungal m

Study reveals possible solution to elevated cancer risk from important anti-infection drug

by Alex Gardner,Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor the last decade, medical experts have known that voriconazole, an effective antifungal m
Lung cancer treatment shows promise in tumor models

Lung cancer treatment shows promise in tumor models

by UTSouthwestern Medical Center6TdG induces double stranded breaks and apoptosis in mouse tumors. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-44861-8A molecule

Lung cancer treatment shows promise in tumor models

by UTSouthwestern Medical Center6TdG induces double stranded breaks and apoptosis in mouse tumors. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-44861-8A molecule
Cervical pre-cancer can be detected in self-collected urine or vaginal sample

Cervical pre-cancer can be detected in self-collected urine or vaginal sample

by Chris Mahony,Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainQueen Mary University of London researchers have developed a non-invasive test to detect cervical pre-cancer by analyzing

Cervical pre-cancer can be detected in self-collected urine or vaginal sample

by Chris Mahony,Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainQueen Mary University of London researchers have developed a non-invasive test to detect cervical pre-cancer by analyzing
Turncoat T cells: When exhausted, cancer-fighting T cells may switch sides

Turncoat T cells: When exhausted, cancer-fighting T cells may switch sides

byUniversity of PittsburghGreg Delgoffe, Ph.D., associate professor of immunology at Pitt’s School of Medicine and director of the Tumor Microenvironment Center at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Cr

Turncoat T cells: When exhausted, cancer-fighting T cells may switch sides

byUniversity of PittsburghGreg Delgoffe, Ph.D., associate professor of immunology at Pitt’s School of Medicine and director of the Tumor Microenvironment Center at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Cr
Trial finds high-dose radiation effective for men whose prostate cancer has spread

Trial finds high-dose radiation effective for men whose prostate cancer has spread

by American Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: ASTROA randomized clinical trial of targeted, high-dose radiation for men with oligometastatic prostate cancer has shown the treatment to be an e

Trial finds high-dose radiation effective for men whose prostate cancer has spread

by American Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: ASTROA randomized clinical trial of targeted, high-dose radiation for men with oligometastatic prostate cancer has shown the treatment to be an e
Staging pancreatic cancer early with minimally invasive surgery shows positive results in patient prognosis, finds study

Staging pancreatic cancer early with minimally invasive surgery shows positive results in patient prognosis, finds study

byMayo ClinicTrend in laparoscopy performed as a separate staged procedure vs immediately before resection. Staged procedures increased significantly over time (p < 0.001). Credit:Journ

Staging pancreatic cancer early with minimally invasive surgery shows positive results in patient prognosis, finds study

byMayo ClinicTrend in laparoscopy performed as a separate staged procedure vs immediately before resection. Staged procedures increased significantly over time (p < 0.001). Credit:Journ
Researchers report encouraging immunotherapy option for relapsed myeloma patients

Researchers report encouraging immunotherapy option for relapsed myeloma patients

by The Mount Sinai HospitalTreatment breakdown of the multiple myeloma patient cohort. (A) Flow chart showing that the initial retrospective query yielded 115 RRMM patients enrolled on a BiAb cli

Researchers report encouraging immunotherapy option for relapsed myeloma patients

by The Mount Sinai HospitalTreatment breakdown of the multiple myeloma patient cohort. (A) Flow chart showing that the initial retrospective query yielded 115 RRMM patients enrolled on a BiAb cli
Lactate-producing bacteria inside tumors found to promote resistance to radiation therapy

Lactate-producing bacteria inside tumors found to promote resistance to radiation therapy

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.09.012Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Can

Lactate-producing bacteria inside tumors found to promote resistance to radiation therapy

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.09.012Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Can