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Invasive breast cancer risk down for female child cancer survivors

Invasive breast cancer risk down for female child cancer survivors

For childhood cancer survivors, the rates of invasive breast cancer have decreased over time, according to a study published online Oct. 13 inJAMA Oncology.Tara O. Henderson, M.D., M.P.H., from

Invasive breast cancer risk down for female child cancer survivors

For childhood cancer survivors, the rates of invasive breast cancer have decreased over time, according to a study published online Oct. 13 inJAMA Oncology.Tara O. Henderson, M.D., M.P.H., from
Spread of deadly eye cancer halted in cells and animals

Spread of deadly eye cancer halted in cells and animals

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineGreen retinoblastoma cells in a zebra fish eye. Credit: David White, Jeff MummBy comparing genetic sequences in the eye tumors of children whose canc

Spread of deadly eye cancer halted in cells and animals

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineGreen retinoblastoma cells in a zebra fish eye. Credit: David White, Jeff MummBy comparing genetic sequences in the eye tumors of children whose canc
Extending chemo slashes risk of aggressive childhood leukemia coming back

Extending chemo slashes risk of aggressive childhood leukemia coming back

by Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) have a good outcome of their disease. After two years of chemotherapy tre

Extending chemo slashes risk of aggressive childhood leukemia coming back

by Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) have a good outcome of their disease. After two years of chemotherapy tre
Clinical trial: Some sarcoma patients improve with T cell immunotherapy

Clinical trial: Some sarcoma patients improve with T cell immunotherapy

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCredit: Pixabay from PexelsA clinical trial led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. L

Clinical trial: Some sarcoma patients improve with T cell immunotherapy

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCredit: Pixabay from PexelsA clinical trial led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. L
Patients with brain cancer may benefit from treatment to boost white blood cells

Patients with brain cancer may benefit from treatment to boost white blood cells

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisRadiation-induced lymphopenia correlated with decreased survival in patients with GBM. (A) The consort flow diagram

Patients with brain cancer may benefit from treatment to boost white blood cells

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisRadiation-induced lymphopenia correlated with decreased survival in patients with GBM. (A) The consort flow diagram
Scientists unravel mystery of drug response in small cell lung cancer

Scientists unravel mystery of drug response in small cell lung cancer

by University of CologneTumor samples and clinical history of 65 patients with SCLC. a, Tumor sites sampled from 65 patients with SCLC. Frequently sampled sites are highlighted in bold. Tumors we

Scientists unravel mystery of drug response in small cell lung cancer

by University of CologneTumor samples and clinical history of 65 patients with SCLC. a, Tumor sites sampled from 65 patients with SCLC. Frequently sampled sites are highlighted in bold. Tumors we
Breast cancer mortality reflected differently in certain Georgia neighborhoods, study reveals

Breast cancer mortality reflected differently in certain Georgia neighborhoods, study reveals

by Adam Pope,University of Alabama at BirminghamAssociations Between Area Depriviation Index (ADI) and Probability of Patient Mortality for Black and White Patients With Breast Cancer. Data are

Breast cancer mortality reflected differently in certain Georgia neighborhoods, study reveals

by Adam Pope,University of Alabama at BirminghamAssociations Between Area Depriviation Index (ADI) and Probability of Patient Mortality for Black and White Patients With Breast Cancer. Data are
Immunotherapy before surgery induces complete response in more than half of patients with common skin cancer

Immunotherapy before surgery induces complete response in more than half of patients with common skin cancer

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn an international, multicenter Phase II clinical trial led by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 63.3

Immunotherapy before surgery induces complete response in more than half of patients with common skin cancer

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn an international, multicenter Phase II clinical trial led by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 63.3
Travel time for breast cancer screening remains long for many women in the US, new study shows

Travel time for breast cancer screening remains long for many women in the US, new study shows

by American Cancer SocietyA new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society shows travel time to the nearest mammography facility is long for a considerable proportion of women in the

Travel time for breast cancer screening remains long for many women in the US, new study shows

by American Cancer SocietyA new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society shows travel time to the nearest mammography facility is long for a considerable proportion of women in the
New bladder cancer classification predicts treatment response

New bladder cancer classification predicts treatment response

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterStudy design and gene signatures of patients with high-risk NMIBC according to BCG response subtypes (BRS). Credit:Science Translational Medicine(2023).

New bladder cancer classification predicts treatment response

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterStudy design and gene signatures of patients with high-risk NMIBC according to BCG response subtypes (BRS). Credit:Science Translational Medicine(2023).
A myeloma-targeting monoclonal antibody offers new hope for treating multiple myeloma

A myeloma-targeting monoclonal antibody offers new hope for treating multiple myeloma

by Osaka UniversitySummary of the research. Credit: Naoki HosenMultiple myeloma (MM) is a largely incurable cancer of plasma cells with an extremely poor prognosis. However, investigators from Ja

A myeloma-targeting monoclonal antibody offers new hope for treating multiple myeloma

by Osaka UniversitySummary of the research. Credit: Naoki HosenMultiple myeloma (MM) is a largely incurable cancer of plasma cells with an extremely poor prognosis. However, investigators from Ja