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Researchers find a new promising therapeutic target for glioblastoma

Researchers find a new promising therapeutic target for glioblastoma

by Spanish National Research CouncilGliobastoma (astrocytoma) WHO grade IV—MRI coronal view, post contrast. 15 year old boy. Credit: Christaras A/ Wikipedia.Glioblastoma is the most frequent and aggre

Researchers find a new promising therapeutic target for glioblastoma

by Spanish National Research CouncilGliobastoma (astrocytoma) WHO grade IV—MRI coronal view, post contrast. 15 year old boy. Credit: Christaras A/ Wikipedia.Glioblastoma is the most frequent and aggre
Percentage of breast cancer survivors in Canada doubles over past 15 years, study finds

Percentage of breast cancer survivors in Canada doubles over past 15 years, study finds

by Jelena Damjanovic,University of Toronto(A) Distribution of breast cancer survivors by current (2022) age group. (B) Prevalence of net survivors of breast cancer within Canadian population by

Percentage of breast cancer survivors in Canada doubles over past 15 years, study finds

by Jelena Damjanovic,University of Toronto(A) Distribution of breast cancer survivors by current (2022) age group. (B) Prevalence of net survivors of breast cancer within Canadian population by
Study finds a possible explanation for why immunotherapy works well for some cancer patients, but not others

Study finds a possible explanation for why immunotherapy works well for some cancer patients, but not others

by Yale UniversityCredit:Cancer Discovery(2022). DOI: 10.1158/2159-8290.CD-22-0686Immunotherapy, a biotherapy that boosts the ability of the immune system to recognize and attack muta

Study finds a possible explanation for why immunotherapy works well for some cancer patients, but not others

by Yale UniversityCredit:Cancer Discovery(2022). DOI: 10.1158/2159-8290.CD-22-0686Immunotherapy, a biotherapy that boosts the ability of the immune system to recognize and attack muta
Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer may continue benefiting from immunotherapy after treatment discontinuation

Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer may continue benefiting from immunotherapy after treatment discontinuation

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe majority of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer whose cancer did not progress during initial treatment with

Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer may continue benefiting from immunotherapy after treatment discontinuation

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe majority of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer whose cancer did not progress during initial treatment with
Two mutations team up to cloak a deadly brain cancer from the immune system, study suggests

Two mutations team up to cloak a deadly brain cancer from the immune system, study suggests

by UF HealthGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112235A new study of the aggressive brain cancer glioblastoma suggests that two specific cancer cell m

Two mutations team up to cloak a deadly brain cancer from the immune system, study suggests

by UF HealthGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112235A new study of the aggressive brain cancer glioblastoma suggests that two specific cancer cell m
Baylor College of Medicine graduate starts Speratum CR to bring his own discovery to cancer patients

Baylor College of Medicine graduate starts Speratum CR to bring his own discovery to cancer patients

by Baylor College of MedicineThis image shows pancreatic cancer cells (nuclei in blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteDr. Christian Marín-Muller&

Baylor College of Medicine graduate starts Speratum CR to bring his own discovery to cancer patients

by Baylor College of MedicineThis image shows pancreatic cancer cells (nuclei in blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteDr. Christian Marín-Muller&
BCMA+ EV levels correlate with myeloma response to belantamab-mafodotin

BCMA+ EV levels correlate with myeloma response to belantamab-mafodotin

by Impact Journals LLCPatient examples of inverse correlation of BCMA and FLC changes during course of therapy. Credit: 2023 Springer et al.A new research paper was published inOncotarget, entit

BCMA+ EV levels correlate with myeloma response to belantamab-mafodotin

by Impact Journals LLCPatient examples of inverse correlation of BCMA and FLC changes during course of therapy. Credit: 2023 Springer et al.A new research paper was published inOncotarget, entit
How Leukemia Is Treated

How Leukemia Is Treated

How Leukemia Is TreatedByKaren RaymaakersUpdated on January 22, 2023Medically reviewed byDouglas A. Nelson, MDThe treatment forleukemiadepends on many factors inclu

How Leukemia Is Treated

How Leukemia Is TreatedByKaren RaymaakersUpdated on January 22, 2023Medically reviewed byDouglas A. Nelson, MDThe treatment forleukemiadepends on many factors inclu
Circular RNAs—the new frontier in cancer research

Circular RNAs—the new frontier in cancer research

byFlinders UniversityCircular RNA biogenesis and how they are dysregulated in cancer. Credit:Nature Reviews Cancer(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41568-024-00721-7Unraveling the complexities o

Circular RNAs—the new frontier in cancer research

byFlinders UniversityCircular RNA biogenesis and how they are dysregulated in cancer. Credit:Nature Reviews Cancer(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41568-024-00721-7Unraveling the complexities o
Endometrial cancer: New insights into a deadly disparity

Endometrial cancer: New insights into a deadly disparity

byMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEndometrial cancer—which develops in the lining of the uterus (womb) and is sometimes called uterine cancer—is on the ris

Endometrial cancer: New insights into a deadly disparity

byMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEndometrial cancer—which develops in the lining of the uterus (womb) and is sometimes called uterine cancer—is on the ris
Cancer-targeting virus therapy combined with radiation more effective against brain cancer than either one alone

Cancer-targeting virus therapy combined with radiation more effective against brain cancer than either one alone

by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaResearchers Mary Hitt (left) and Quinn Storozynsky found that using a cancer-targeting virus therapy at the same time as radiation gives more benefit t

Cancer-targeting virus therapy combined with radiation more effective against brain cancer than either one alone

by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaResearchers Mary Hitt (left) and Quinn Storozynsky found that using a cancer-targeting virus therapy at the same time as radiation gives more benefit t
Combining targeted therapy and immunotherapy improves overall survival in patients with anaplastic thyroid cancer

Combining targeted therapy and immunotherapy improves overall survival in patients with anaplastic thyroid cancer

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterOncoprint of targeted somatic gene variants of tumors in patients with anaplastic thyroid cancer (atc) enrolled in cohorts 1 to 3. Credit:

Combining targeted therapy and immunotherapy improves overall survival in patients with anaplastic thyroid cancer

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterOncoprint of targeted somatic gene variants of tumors in patients with anaplastic thyroid cancer (atc) enrolled in cohorts 1 to 3. Credit: