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Addition of metastasis-directed therapy increases PFS in prostate cancer

Addition of metastasis-directed therapy increases PFS in prostate cancer

by Elana GotkineThe addition of metastasis-directed therapy (MDT), consisting of definitive radiation therapy to all sites of disease, to hormone therapy results in improved progression-free survival

Addition of metastasis-directed therapy increases PFS in prostate cancer

by Elana GotkineThe addition of metastasis-directed therapy (MDT), consisting of definitive radiation therapy to all sites of disease, to hormone therapy results in improved progression-free survival
Identifying drug target candidates to treat pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma tumors

Identifying drug target candidates to treat pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma tumors

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical XpressscRNAseq of RMS identifies heterogeneity recapitulating muscle developmental programs. (A) Experimental workflow. (B) UMAP plot of 48,859 RMS cells after regre

Identifying drug target candidates to treat pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma tumors

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical XpressscRNAseq of RMS identifies heterogeneity recapitulating muscle developmental programs. (A) Experimental workflow. (B) UMAP plot of 48,859 RMS cells after regre
Study finds association between TB infection and increased risk of various cancers

Study finds association between TB infection and increased risk of various cancers

by European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious DiseasesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA population-wide observational study to be presented at this year'sEuropean Congress of

Study finds association between TB infection and increased risk of various cancers

by European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious DiseasesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA population-wide observational study to be presented at this year'sEuropean Congress of
New study finds that inflammatory proteins in the colon increase incrementally with weight

New study finds that inflammatory proteins in the colon increase incrementally with weight

by Tufts UniversityCredit: PixabayStudies in mice have demonstrated that obesity-induced inflammation contributes to the risk of colorectal cancer, but evidence in humans has been scarce. A new s

New study finds that inflammatory proteins in the colon increase incrementally with weight

by Tufts UniversityCredit: PixabayStudies in mice have demonstrated that obesity-induced inflammation contributes to the risk of colorectal cancer, but evidence in humans has been scarce. A new s
Female cancer survivors experience accelerated declines in physical function

Female cancer survivors experience accelerated declines in physical function

by Lori SolomonFemale survivors of cancer experience accelerated declines in physical function after diagnosis versus matched controls, according to a study published online Jan. 19 inJAMA Oncol

Female cancer survivors experience accelerated declines in physical function

by Lori SolomonFemale survivors of cancer experience accelerated declines in physical function after diagnosis versus matched controls, according to a study published online Jan. 19 inJAMA Oncol
Study identifies new mechanisms that boost p53 signaling and tumor suppression

Study identifies new mechanisms that boost p53 signaling and tumor suppression

by Ludwig Cancer ResearchGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular Cell(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2022.04.010A team led by Ludwig Stanford's Laura Attardi explored novel mechanisms

Study identifies new mechanisms that boost p53 signaling and tumor suppression

by Ludwig Cancer ResearchGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular Cell(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2022.04.010A team led by Ludwig Stanford's Laura Attardi explored novel mechanisms
Incidence of early-stage breast CA, CRC up with ACA adoption

Incidence of early-stage breast CA, CRC up with ACA adoption

(HealthDay)—After adoption of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), there was an increase in the incidence of early-stage breast and colorectal cancer, according to a research letter published online Nov. 2

Incidence of early-stage breast CA, CRC up with ACA adoption

(HealthDay)—After adoption of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), there was an increase in the incidence of early-stage breast and colorectal cancer, according to a research letter published online Nov. 2
Researchers discover possible new treatment strategy for lung cancer

Researchers discover possible new treatment strategy for lung cancer

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteLung CA seen on CXR. Credit:CC BY-SA 4.0James Heilman, MD/WikipediaLung cancer is the second most common cancer found in both m

Researchers discover possible new treatment strategy for lung cancer

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteLung CA seen on CXR. Credit:CC BY-SA 4.0James Heilman, MD/WikipediaLung cancer is the second most common cancer found in both m
CAR-T immunotherapy could be improved to kill solid tumors

CAR-T immunotherapy could be improved to kill solid tumors

by Thomas Jefferson UniversityCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthImmunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the body's immune system to fight disease, is

CAR-T immunotherapy could be improved to kill solid tumors

by Thomas Jefferson UniversityCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthImmunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the body's immune system to fight disease, is
Loneliness can cut survival after a cancer diagnosis: Study

Loneliness can cut survival after a cancer diagnosis: Study

by Denise MannThere's a "loneliness epidemic" in the United States, and feelings of isolation have been linked to heart disease, stroke and other health conditions.Now, new research sugg

Loneliness can cut survival after a cancer diagnosis: Study

by Denise MannThere's a "loneliness epidemic" in the United States, and feelings of isolation have been linked to heart disease, stroke and other health conditions.Now, new research sugg
Is assisted dying available equally to all in New Zealand?

Is assisted dying available equally to all in New Zealand?

by Jessica Young, Aida Dehkhoda and Jeanne Snelling,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainJust over two years ago, terminally ill New Zealanders were given the right to request a medi

Is assisted dying available equally to all in New Zealand?

by Jessica Young, Aida Dehkhoda and Jeanne Snelling,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainJust over two years ago, terminally ill New Zealanders were given the right to request a medi