One simple change cut unnecessary imaging for cancer patients in half

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHSimply introducing a default physician order—a "nudge"—into electronic

Updated on: May 23,2024

One simple change cut unnecessary imaging for cancer patients in half

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHSimply introducing a default physician order—a "nudge"—into electronic

Updated on:May 23,2024

Experimental drug trial seeks to improve treatment for head and neck cancer

by Cancer Research UKCredit: Cancer Research UKA trial to test an experimental drug in patients with head and neck cancer launches in the UK today (Friday), through the Combinations Alliance – a

Updated on: May 21,2024

Experimental drug trial seeks to improve treatment for head and neck cancer

by Cancer Research UKCredit: Cancer Research UKA trial to test an experimental drug in patients with head and neck cancer launches in the UK today (Friday), through the Combinations Alliance – a

Updated on:May 21,2024

Markups for oncology services vary at the hospital level

(HealthDay)—There is significant variation in markup of outpatient oncology services across hospitals in the United States, according to a study published online Feb. 17 in theAmerican Journal o

Updated on: April 09,2024

Markups for oncology services vary at the hospital level

(HealthDay)—There is significant variation in markup of outpatient oncology services across hospitals in the United States, according to a study published online Feb. 17 in theAmerican Journal o

Updated on:April 09,2024

Artificial intelligence approach may help identify melanoma survivors who face a high risk of cancer recurrence

by Katie Marquedant,Massachusetts General HospitalDistribution of recurrent melanomas in the study population. Among the 310 recurrent melanomas, 255 (82%) recurred within five years and 285 (92

Updated on: January 02,2024

Artificial intelligence approach may help identify melanoma survivors who face a high risk of cancer recurrence

by Katie Marquedant,Massachusetts General HospitalDistribution of recurrent melanomas in the study population. Among the 310 recurrent melanomas, 255 (82%) recurred within five years and 285 (92

Updated on:January 02,2024

Study gives new insight into how cancer metastasizes to the brain

by The Wistar InstituteIFN signaling is activated in brain metastasis.a–cIFN signaling is activated in both human astrocytes and MDA231-BrM cells by coculture in vitro.N = 2 bio

Updated on: February 20,2024

Study gives new insight into how cancer metastasizes to the brain

by The Wistar InstituteIFN signaling is activated in brain metastasis.a–cIFN signaling is activated in both human astrocytes and MDA231-BrM cells by coculture in vitro.N = 2 bio

Updated on:February 20,2024

Preventive mastectomy less common for black women with breast cancer

by Dennis ThompsonBlack women with cancer in one breast are less likely than white women to have the healthy breast removed as well, a new study has found.Women with cancer affecting one breast often

Updated on: April 28,2024

Preventive mastectomy less common for black women with breast cancer

by Dennis ThompsonBlack women with cancer in one breast are less likely than white women to have the healthy breast removed as well, a new study has found.Women with cancer affecting one breast often

Updated on:April 28,2024

Scientists discover key 'culprits' in major lung cancer study

byUniversity of SouthamptonFibroblast identification through single-cell RNA-sequencing analysis of whole-tissue homogenates derived from human NSCLC tumor samples. a Schematic illustrating samp

Updated on: December 28,2023

Scientists discover key 'culprits' in major lung cancer study

byUniversity of SouthamptonFibroblast identification through single-cell RNA-sequencing analysis of whole-tissue homogenates derived from human NSCLC tumor samples. a Schematic illustrating samp

Updated on:December 28,2023

To rev-up CAR T-cell therapy, inhibit the SUSD2 membrane protein, study suggests

byOhio State University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInhibiting a particular protein in cancer-killing immune cells might improve the long-term effectiveness of CAR T-cell and

Updated on: January 22,2024

To rev-up CAR T-cell therapy, inhibit the SUSD2 membrane protein, study suggests

byOhio State University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInhibiting a particular protein in cancer-killing immune cells might improve the long-term effectiveness of CAR T-cell and

Updated on:January 22,2024

Sun protection low among American Indians and Alaskan natives

Skin cancer prevention is lacking among American Indian/Alaskan Native (AIAN) populations, according to a research letter published Aug. 15 in theJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology.K

Updated on: January 02,2024

Sun protection low among American Indians and Alaskan natives

Skin cancer prevention is lacking among American Indian/Alaskan Native (AIAN) populations, according to a research letter published Aug. 15 in theJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology.K

Updated on:January 02,2024

Alterations in the blood immune system found to increase cancer risk

by Germans Trias i Pujol Research InstitutePleiotropicRNYsare linked to SLE risk and plasmaRNYsare relatively abundant preceding breast cancer diagnosis.aScatter pl

Updated on: April 22,2024

Alterations in the blood immune system found to increase cancer risk

by Germans Trias i Pujol Research InstitutePleiotropicRNYsare linked to SLE risk and plasmaRNYsare relatively abundant preceding breast cancer diagnosis.aScatter pl

Updated on:April 22,2024

Combination drug activates calcium channels to trigger deadly influx of calcium ions inside tumor cells

JANUARY 29, 2024byWileyCredit:Angewandte Chemie International Edition(2024). DOI: 10.1002/anie.202317578Calcium ions are essential for cells, but can be toxic in higher concentration

Updated on: March 25,2024

Combination drug activates calcium channels to trigger deadly influx of calcium ions inside tumor cells

JANUARY 29, 2024byWileyCredit:Angewandte Chemie International Edition(2024). DOI: 10.1002/anie.202317578Calcium ions are essential for cells, but can be toxic in higher concentration

Updated on:March 25,2024

Infections from a diarrhea-causing parasite are on the rise in the UK, but experts aren't quite sure why

by Paul Hunter,The ConversationLaboratory notifications of Cryptosporidium species in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, by week of specimen, 2023. Credit:Eurosurveillance(2023). D

Updated on: April 20,2024

Infections from a diarrhea-causing parasite are on the rise in the UK, but experts aren't quite sure why

by Paul Hunter,The ConversationLaboratory notifications of Cryptosporidium species in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, by week of specimen, 2023. Credit:Eurosurveillance(2023). D

Updated on:April 20,2024