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AAD releases new guidelines for the tx of cutaneous melanoma

AAD releases new guidelines for the tx of cutaneous melanoma

(HealthDay)—New guidelines have been released for the treatment of primary cutaneous melanoma, according to a report from the American Academy of Dermatology published online Nov. 1 in theJourna

AAD releases new guidelines for the tx of cutaneous melanoma

(HealthDay)—New guidelines have been released for the treatment of primary cutaneous melanoma, according to a report from the American Academy of Dermatology published online Nov. 1 in theJourna
Researchers discover molecular fail-safe that keeps bladder tissues from turning cancerous

Researchers discover molecular fail-safe that keeps bladder tissues from turning cancerous

by Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOver the decades, scientists have revealed many strategies our cells use to keep normal cells from becoming cancerous. Now, Fred H

Researchers discover molecular fail-safe that keeps bladder tissues from turning cancerous

by Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOver the decades, scientists have revealed many strategies our cells use to keep normal cells from becoming cancerous. Now, Fred H
Researcher looks for ways to detect deadly ovarian cancer before it develops

Researcher looks for ways to detect deadly ovarian cancer before it develops

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesDr. Beth Karlan. Credit: Milo Mitchell/UCLAOut of the 22,240 women in the United States who are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year, onl

Researcher looks for ways to detect deadly ovarian cancer before it develops

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesDr. Beth Karlan. Credit: Milo Mitchell/UCLAOut of the 22,240 women in the United States who are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year, onl
Novel FolRα-targeting antibody drug conjugate shows promise in recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer

Novel FolRα-targeting antibody drug conjugate shows promise in recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer

by Vall d'Hebron Institute of OncologyIntermediate magnification micrograph of a low malignant potential (LMP) mucinous ovarian tumour. H&E stain. The micrograph shows: Simple mucinous epithel

Novel FolRα-targeting antibody drug conjugate shows promise in recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer

by Vall d'Hebron Institute of OncologyIntermediate magnification micrograph of a low malignant potential (LMP) mucinous ovarian tumour. H&E stain. The micrograph shows: Simple mucinous epithel
Genetically modified virus combats prostate cancer

Genetically modified virus combats prostate cancer

by FAPESPIn a study with mice, a gene therapy developed in Brazil kills cancer cells and avoids adverse side effects when combined with chemotherapy. Credit: Marcos Santos / USP ImagensResearcher

Genetically modified virus combats prostate cancer

by FAPESPIn a study with mice, a gene therapy developed in Brazil kills cancer cells and avoids adverse side effects when combined with chemotherapy. Credit: Marcos Santos / USP ImagensResearcher
Protein 'brake' could help develop new cancer treatment

Protein 'brake' could help develop new cancer treatment

by Stanford UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSome cancerous tumors hijack proteins that act as "brakes" on our immune system and use them to form a sort of shield against immu

Protein 'brake' could help develop new cancer treatment

by Stanford UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSome cancerous tumors hijack proteins that act as "brakes" on our immune system and use them to form a sort of shield against immu
Study explores new tracer in prostate cancer hunt

Study explores new tracer in prostate cancer hunt

by Paul Mayne,University of Western OntarioWestern Oncology professor Glenn Bauman leads a multi-centre trial registry testing the use of a new imaging tracer for more precise detection and trea

Study explores new tracer in prostate cancer hunt

by Paul Mayne,University of Western OntarioWestern Oncology professor Glenn Bauman leads a multi-centre trial registry testing the use of a new imaging tracer for more precise detection and trea
Link between alcohol consumption and breast cancer ignored by women most at risk

Link between alcohol consumption and breast cancer ignored by women most at risk

by Flinders UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainMiddle aged women in Australia aren't getting the message about the proven link between alcohol consumption and breast cancer, at a time when mo

Link between alcohol consumption and breast cancer ignored by women most at risk

by Flinders UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainMiddle aged women in Australia aren't getting the message about the proven link between alcohol consumption and breast cancer, at a time when mo
Activating a specific pathway in a subset of immune cells eradicates immunologically 'cold' tumors, study shows

Activating a specific pathway in a subset of immune cells eradicates immunologically 'cold' tumors, study shows

byUTSouthwestern Medical CenterThis illustration depicts a nanoparticle (purple) activating the stimulator of interferon genes (STING) proteins (yellow) in dendritic cells to recruit cytot

Activating a specific pathway in a subset of immune cells eradicates immunologically 'cold' tumors, study shows

byUTSouthwestern Medical CenterThis illustration depicts a nanoparticle (purple) activating the stimulator of interferon genes (STING) proteins (yellow) in dendritic cells to recruit cytot
Blocking DNA production in cancer therapy by targeting the POLtheta enzyme

Blocking DNA production in cancer therapy by targeting the POLtheta enzyme

by Austrian Academy of SciencesGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2022.111716BRCA1 (BReast CAncer Gene 1), a key gene that becomes faulty in some instance

Blocking DNA production in cancer therapy by targeting the POLtheta enzyme

by Austrian Academy of SciencesGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2022.111716BRCA1 (BReast CAncer Gene 1), a key gene that becomes faulty in some instance
Overall cancer mortality continues to decline, prostate cancer mortality has stabilized

Overall cancer mortality continues to decline, prostate cancer mortality has stabilized

by National Cancer InstituteCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthThe latest Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer finds that overall cancer death r

Overall cancer mortality continues to decline, prostate cancer mortality has stabilized

by National Cancer InstituteCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthThe latest Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer finds that overall cancer death r
A 3-D bioprinted tumor-on-a-chip model

A 3-D bioprinted tumor-on-a-chip model

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical Xpress(A) The schematic illustration of the biofabrication process, (B) the printer and bioprinted constructs (Food coloring used for the purpose of illustration). C

A 3-D bioprinted tumor-on-a-chip model

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical Xpress(A) The schematic illustration of the biofabrication process, (B) the printer and bioprinted constructs (Food coloring used for the purpose of illustration). C