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Preventing 'identity theft' in prostate cancer cells re-sensitizes them to therapy

Preventing 'identity theft' in prostate cancer cells re-sensitizes them to therapy

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterJAK–STAT signaling is required for Enz resistance in TP53/RB1-deficient mCRPC.a, Heat map representing the significantly changed signaling pathways in LNCaP

Preventing 'identity theft' in prostate cancer cells re-sensitizes them to therapy

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterJAK–STAT signaling is required for Enz resistance in TP53/RB1-deficient mCRPC.a, Heat map representing the significantly changed signaling pathways in LNCaP
Two drugs used in combination prove to be effective against most aggressive asbestos cancer in mice

Two drugs used in combination prove to be effective against most aggressive asbestos cancer in mice

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreSection of a mouse invasive mesothelioma tumour. Credit: CNIOExposure to asbestos is the major risk factor for malignant mesothelioma, a type of aggr

Two drugs used in combination prove to be effective against most aggressive asbestos cancer in mice

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreSection of a mouse invasive mesothelioma tumour. Credit: CNIOExposure to asbestos is the major risk factor for malignant mesothelioma, a type of aggr
Imaging after one week on pembrolizumab may predict treatment response in advanced melanoma

Imaging after one week on pembrolizumab may predict treatment response in advanced melanoma

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainImaging the tumors of patients with advanced melanoma receiving pembrolizumab (Keytruda) after only one week—rather tha

Imaging after one week on pembrolizumab may predict treatment response in advanced melanoma

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainImaging the tumors of patients with advanced melanoma receiving pembrolizumab (Keytruda) after only one week—rather tha
Most Americans don't know about lung cancer screening, survey shows

Most Americans don't know about lung cancer screening, survey shows

by Ernie MundellCredit: Anna Tarazevich from PexelsPeople who've had a history of smoking can get alung cancerspotted early—when it's most treatable—through annual CT screening.Unf

Most Americans don't know about lung cancer screening, survey shows

by Ernie MundellCredit: Anna Tarazevich from PexelsPeople who've had a history of smoking can get alung cancerspotted early—when it's most treatable—through annual CT screening.Unf
How a little-known glycoprotein blocks a cancer cell's immune response

How a little-known glycoprotein blocks a cancer cell's immune response

by University of MichiganThe interaction between STC1 and calreticulin. Credit: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer CenterIt was an unexpected discovery that started with an analysis of more than

How a little-known glycoprotein blocks a cancer cell's immune response

by University of MichiganThe interaction between STC1 and calreticulin. Credit: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer CenterIt was an unexpected discovery that started with an analysis of more than
Researchers find a common immune system mechanism between pregnancy and cancer

Researchers find a common immune system mechanism between pregnancy and cancer

by Nicole Fawcett,University of MichiganCredit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.06.012To understand why some cancers successfully circumvent the immune system to grow unchecked,

Researchers find a common immune system mechanism between pregnancy and cancer

by Nicole Fawcett,University of MichiganCredit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.06.012To understand why some cancers successfully circumvent the immune system to grow unchecked,
Increased risk of prostate cancer in men with BRCA2 gene fault

Increased risk of prostate cancer in men with BRCA2 gene fault

by Cancer Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainMen with the BRCA2 gene fault have an increased risk of prostate cancer and could benefit from PSA (prostate specific antigen) testing to help detect

Increased risk of prostate cancer in men with BRCA2 gene fault

by Cancer Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainMen with the BRCA2 gene fault have an increased risk of prostate cancer and could benefit from PSA (prostate specific antigen) testing to help detect
Double testing better at identifying bowel cancer

Double testing better at identifying bowel cancer

byUniversity of EdinburghReceiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis for the detection of colorectal cancer between cohorts. Area under the curve 0.85 (95% c.i. 0.80 to 0.90) for the

Double testing better at identifying bowel cancer

byUniversity of EdinburghReceiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis for the detection of colorectal cancer between cohorts. Area under the curve 0.85 (95% c.i. 0.80 to 0.90) for the
Researchers develop gel to deliver cancer drugs for solid tumors

Researchers develop gel to deliver cancer drugs for solid tumors

byMass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIntratumoral therapy—in which cancer drugs are injected directly into tumors—is a promising treatment option for solid cancers but has show

Researchers develop gel to deliver cancer drugs for solid tumors

byMass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIntratumoral therapy—in which cancer drugs are injected directly into tumors—is a promising treatment option for solid cancers but has show
Cellular senescence plays a significant role in cerebral tumors

Cellular senescence plays a significant role in cerebral tumors

by Marie Simon,Paris Brain InstituteCells derived from a murine glioblastoma model and embedded in a 3D extracellular matrix. Confocal microscope. Credit: Isabelle Le Roux.Glioblastomas are the

Cellular senescence plays a significant role in cerebral tumors

by Marie Simon,Paris Brain InstituteCells derived from a murine glioblastoma model and embedded in a 3D extracellular matrix. Confocal microscope. Credit: Isabelle Le Roux.Glioblastomas are the
Research suggests metabolite differences in young-onset versus average-onset colorectal cancer

Research suggests metabolite differences in young-onset versus average-onset colorectal cancer

byCleveland ClinicCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0New research from Cleveland Clinic supports the theory that environmental exposures—such as red

Research suggests metabolite differences in young-onset versus average-onset colorectal cancer

byCleveland ClinicCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0New research from Cleveland Clinic supports the theory that environmental exposures—such as red