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

Updated on: December 22,2023

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

Updated on:December 22,2023

Clinical trial examines standard vs. extended lymph node removal for muscle-invasive bladder cancer

by SWOG Cancer Research NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFinal results from the SWOG S1011 randomized Phase III clinical trial, published in theNew England Journal of Medicine, indicate p

Updated on: November 10,2024

Clinical trial examines standard vs. extended lymph node removal for muscle-invasive bladder cancer

by SWOG Cancer Research NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFinal results from the SWOG S1011 randomized Phase III clinical trial, published in theNew England Journal of Medicine, indicate p

Updated on:November 10,2024

Does ejaculating often reduce your risk of prostate cancer?

by Daniel Kelly,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn terms of men's health issues, prostate cancer features high on the agenda. It's thesecond most diagnosed cancer&

Updated on: April 28,2024

Does ejaculating often reduce your risk of prostate cancer?

by Daniel Kelly,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn terms of men's health issues, prostate cancer features high on the agenda. It's thesecond most diagnosed cancer&

Updated on:April 28,2024

A new therapeutic target turns the immune system against lymphoma

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneCredit: CC0 Public DomainNon-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) is a group of cancers that originate in the lymph nodes and affect white blood cells of the im

Updated on: March 25,2024

A new therapeutic target turns the immune system against lymphoma

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneCredit: CC0 Public DomainNon-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) is a group of cancers that originate in the lymph nodes and affect white blood cells of the im

Updated on:March 25,2024

Precision physical activity prescriptions improve survival in colon cancer

by Pennington Biomedical Research CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPhysical activity may be associated with improved outcomes for patients undergoing postoperative treatment for Stage III colon

Updated on: December 26,2023

Precision physical activity prescriptions improve survival in colon cancer

by Pennington Biomedical Research CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPhysical activity may be associated with improved outcomes for patients undergoing postoperative treatment for Stage III colon

Updated on:December 26,2023

Study describes treatment of secondary CNS involvement by aggressive lymphomas

by Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterHodgkin lymphoma, nodular lymphocyte predominant (high-power view) Credit: Gabriel Caponetti, MD./Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Some patients with aggressive lymphomas

Updated on: June 28,2024

Study describes treatment of secondary CNS involvement by aggressive lymphomas

by Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterHodgkin lymphoma, nodular lymphocyte predominant (high-power view) Credit: Gabriel Caponetti, MD./Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Some patients with aggressive lymphomas

Updated on:June 28,2024

Study reveals mechanism involved in rare pediatric brain cancer and points to possible treatment

by André Julião,FAPESPThe study focused on supratentorial ependymoma with fusion of the genes C11orf95 and RELA [ST-RELA], a sub-group frequent in children. Credit: Taciani MagalhãesA study cond

Updated on: January 28,2024

Study reveals mechanism involved in rare pediatric brain cancer and points to possible treatment

by André Julião,FAPESPThe study focused on supratentorial ependymoma with fusion of the genes C11orf95 and RELA [ST-RELA], a sub-group frequent in children. Credit: Taciani MagalhãesA study cond

Updated on:January 28,2024

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

Updated on: May 06,2024

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

Updated on:May 06,2024

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

Updated on: March 26,2024

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

Updated on:March 26,2024

Study highlights the importance of infection prevention after CAR T-cell therapy

Study highlights the importance of infection prevention after CAR T-cell therapybyDana-Farber Cancer InstituteDistribution of causes of nonrelapse deaths across treatment settings and disease en

Updated on: July 09,2024

Study highlights the importance of infection prevention after CAR T-cell therapy

Study highlights the importance of infection prevention after CAR T-cell therapybyDana-Farber Cancer InstituteDistribution of causes of nonrelapse deaths across treatment settings and disease en

Updated on:July 09,2024

Study shows INT-1B3 inhibits distant tumor metastasis and significantly prolongs survival

by Impact Journals LLCProposed mode of action of INT-1B3/1B3.INT-1B3/1B3 induces apoptosis and cell death leading to expression of DAMPs, e.g., expression of calreticulin, reduced expression of CD39 a

Updated on: August 27,2024

Study shows INT-1B3 inhibits distant tumor metastasis and significantly prolongs survival

by Impact Journals LLCProposed mode of action of INT-1B3/1B3.INT-1B3/1B3 induces apoptosis and cell death leading to expression of DAMPs, e.g., expression of calreticulin, reduced expression of CD39 a

Updated on:August 27,2024

Brain tumor organoids may be key to time-sensitive treatments for glioblastomas

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaGlioblastoma (histology slide). Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Lab-grown brain organoids developed from a patient's own glioblas

Updated on: December 22,2023

Brain tumor organoids may be key to time-sensitive treatments for glioblastomas

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaGlioblastoma (histology slide). Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Lab-grown brain organoids developed from a patient's own glioblas

Updated on:December 22,2023