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A new targeted treatment shows promise for select patients with stomach cancer

A new targeted treatment shows promise for select patients with stomach cancer

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn international phase 3 clinical trial, done in participation with Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian, has found tha

A new targeted treatment shows promise for select patients with stomach cancer

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn international phase 3 clinical trial, done in participation with Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian, has found tha
New study reveals anti-cancer properties in Kencur ginger

New study reveals anti-cancer properties in Kencur ginger

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityJamu – an Indonesian drink prepared from Kencur ginger. Credit: Akiko Kojima, Osaka Metropolitan UniversityYou may know it as an aromatic spice to add flavor to yo

New study reveals anti-cancer properties in Kencur ginger

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityJamu – an Indonesian drink prepared from Kencur ginger. Credit: Akiko Kojima, Osaka Metropolitan UniversityYou may know it as an aromatic spice to add flavor to yo
Decrease in breast cancer mortality rate continues. Wide gap for Black women remains stagnant

Decrease in breast cancer mortality rate continues. Wide gap for Black women remains stagnant

byAmerican Cancer SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile breast cancer death rates dropped by 43% from 1989 to 2020, Black women continue to be 40% more likely to die from the disease de

Decrease in breast cancer mortality rate continues. Wide gap for Black women remains stagnant

byAmerican Cancer SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile breast cancer death rates dropped by 43% from 1989 to 2020, Black women continue to be 40% more likely to die from the disease de
Family-focused interventions for African Americans with cancer

Family-focused interventions for African Americans with cancer

by Amy Cherry,University of DelawareCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe moment you're told the dreaded words: "You have cancer," your life changes forever. A parent diagnosed with

Family-focused interventions for African Americans with cancer

by Amy Cherry,University of DelawareCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe moment you're told the dreaded words: "You have cancer," your life changes forever. A parent diagnosed with
Scientists pinpoint gene to blame for poorer survival rate in early-onset breast cancer patients

Scientists pinpoint gene to blame for poorer survival rate in early-onset breast cancer patients

by University of SouthamptonMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a cancerous breast (right). Credit: Wikipedia.A new study led by scientists at the University of Southampton has found th

Scientists pinpoint gene to blame for poorer survival rate in early-onset breast cancer patients

by University of SouthamptonMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a cancerous breast (right). Credit: Wikipedia.A new study led by scientists at the University of Southampton has found th
Study examines hesitation toward potential changes to bowel cancer surveillance

Study examines hesitation toward potential changes to bowel cancer surveillance

byFlinders UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs doctors and researchers discuss whether to push recommended bowel cancer colonoscopy surveillance intervals out beyond five years, new re

Study examines hesitation toward potential changes to bowel cancer surveillance

byFlinders UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs doctors and researchers discuss whether to push recommended bowel cancer colonoscopy surveillance intervals out beyond five years, new re
Just bad luck? Australian cancer patients nominate 'fate' as third most likely cause

Just bad luck? Australian cancer patients nominate 'fate' as third most likely cause

by University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhat role does fate play when it comes to the 145,000 people diagnosed with cancer each year in Australia?Smoking, sun exposure,poor

Just bad luck? Australian cancer patients nominate 'fate' as third most likely cause

by University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhat role does fate play when it comes to the 145,000 people diagnosed with cancer each year in Australia?Smoking, sun exposure,poor
Researchers identify a gene as a potential target in treatment-resistant brain cancer glioblastoma multiforme

Researchers identify a gene as a potential target in treatment-resistant brain cancer glioblastoma multiforme

by University of California, Los AngelesSingle-cell sequencing reveals the diverse functional states of glioma cells post-radiation.aUMAP plot of cell clusters from control (0 Gy) and

Researchers identify a gene as a potential target in treatment-resistant brain cancer glioblastoma multiforme

by University of California, Los AngelesSingle-cell sequencing reveals the diverse functional states of glioma cells post-radiation.aUMAP plot of cell clusters from control (0 Gy) and
Non-invasive device more effective for early detection of lymphedema after breast cancer

Non-invasive device more effective for early detection of lymphedema after breast cancer

byCleveland ClinicCredit: Cleveland ClinicSome breast cancer survivors may experience lymphedema, a condition that causes painful swelling of their arm or hand after undergoing surgery or radiat

Non-invasive device more effective for early detection of lymphedema after breast cancer

byCleveland ClinicCredit: Cleveland ClinicSome breast cancer survivors may experience lymphedema, a condition that causes painful swelling of their arm or hand after undergoing surgery or radiat
Researchers review the role of integrins in human hepatocellular carcinoma

Researchers review the role of integrins in human hepatocellular carcinoma

by Cactus CommunicationsIn a recent review article, researchers summarize the roles integrins play in cancer cells and the current status of anti-integrin therapy for cancer. As a family of unique tra

Researchers review the role of integrins in human hepatocellular carcinoma

by Cactus CommunicationsIn a recent review article, researchers summarize the roles integrins play in cancer cells and the current status of anti-integrin therapy for cancer. As a family of unique tra
Sugar molecules as a target in cancer therapy

Sugar molecules as a target in cancer therapy

byUniversity of BaselTherapeutic desialylation repolarizes tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs). (A) Pathway enrichment analysis performed on all macrophages between treatment conditions. UT, unt

Sugar molecules as a target in cancer therapy

byUniversity of BaselTherapeutic desialylation repolarizes tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs). (A) Pathway enrichment analysis performed on all macrophages between treatment conditions. UT, unt
Research shows potential new way to treat brain cancer

Research shows potential new way to treat brain cancer

by Victoria University of WellingtonCredit: Victoria University of WellingtonResearch conducted at Victoria University of Wellington and the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research has suggested a

Research shows potential new way to treat brain cancer

by Victoria University of WellingtonCredit: Victoria University of WellingtonResearch conducted at Victoria University of Wellington and the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research has suggested a