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BCMA-targeted immunotherapy can lead to durable responses in multiple myeloma

BCMA-targeted immunotherapy can lead to durable responses in multiple myeloma

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0An experim

BCMA-targeted immunotherapy can lead to durable responses in multiple myeloma

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0An experim
Cancer patients can now use skin creams during radiation therapy

Cancer patients can now use skin creams during radiation therapy

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCancer patients can now use skin creams during radiation therapy. Credit: Penn MedicineContrary to the advice most cancer patients

Cancer patients can now use skin creams during radiation therapy

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCancer patients can now use skin creams during radiation therapy. Credit: Penn MedicineContrary to the advice most cancer patients
Breakaway breast cancer cells can travel to the brain: Scientists plot path in quest to block entry

Breakaway breast cancer cells can travel to the brain: Scientists plot path in quest to block entry

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressIn vitro characterization of in vivo / ex vivo-derived 4T1 metastatic cell lines. (A) Schematic representation of the procedure used to generate the 4T1-BM2 metastatic

Breakaway breast cancer cells can travel to the brain: Scientists plot path in quest to block entry

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressIn vitro characterization of in vivo / ex vivo-derived 4T1 metastatic cell lines. (A) Schematic representation of the procedure used to generate the 4T1-BM2 metastatic
Survey shows men need to do more to prevent cancer

Survey shows men need to do more to prevent cancer

by Carole Tanzer MillerAmerican men are blowing their best chance to head off cancer or spot it early, when it's easiest to treat, a new survey warns.More than 6 in 10 (65%) men in the nationwide

Survey shows men need to do more to prevent cancer

by Carole Tanzer MillerAmerican men are blowing their best chance to head off cancer or spot it early, when it's easiest to treat, a new survey warns.More than 6 in 10 (65%) men in the nationwide
Novel therapeutic target for acute myeloid leukemia

Novel therapeutic target for acute myeloid leukemia

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNorthwestern Medicine investigators have discovered the mechanisms by which a particular protein promotes cancer cell p

Novel therapeutic target for acute myeloid leukemia

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNorthwestern Medicine investigators have discovered the mechanisms by which a particular protein promotes cancer cell p
Men often confused about prostate cancer screening, survey shows

Men often confused about prostate cancer screening, survey shows

by Ernie MundellA new survey finds the majority of American men believe the first step inprostate cancerscreening is an invasive rectal exam by their doctor.That's not true, but mistak

Men often confused about prostate cancer screening, survey shows

by Ernie MundellA new survey finds the majority of American men believe the first step inprostate cancerscreening is an invasive rectal exam by their doctor.That's not true, but mistak
Immunotherapy effective as first-line treatment for advanced head and neck cancer

Immunotherapy effective as first-line treatment for advanced head and neck cancer

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchImmunotherapy on its own is better than aggressive chemotherapy as a first-line treatment for advanced head and neck cancer, according to surprising new data from a

Immunotherapy effective as first-line treatment for advanced head and neck cancer

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchImmunotherapy on its own is better than aggressive chemotherapy as a first-line treatment for advanced head and neck cancer, according to surprising new data from a
Researchers elucidate roles of TP63 and SOX2 in squamous cell cancer progression

Researchers elucidate roles of TP63 and SOX2 in squamous cell cancer progression

byNational University of SingaporeCredit: CC0 Public DomainSquamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) are aggressive malignancies arising from the squamous epithelium of various organs, such as the esophag

Researchers elucidate roles of TP63 and SOX2 in squamous cell cancer progression

byNational University of SingaporeCredit: CC0 Public DomainSquamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) are aggressive malignancies arising from the squamous epithelium of various organs, such as the esophag
High BMI may improve cancer survival

High BMI may improve cancer survival

byFlinders UniversityDr. Ganessan Kichenadasse from the Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer, South Australia. Credit: Flinders UniversityAbove average or high BMI—often linked to cancers, d

High BMI may improve cancer survival

byFlinders UniversityDr. Ganessan Kichenadasse from the Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer, South Australia. Credit: Flinders UniversityAbove average or high BMI—often linked to cancers, d
Computer-aided detection colonoscopies tied to improved adenoma detection rate

Computer-aided detection colonoscopies tied to improved adenoma detection rate

by Elana GotkineCompared with conventional colonoscopy, computer-aided detection (CADe) system-enhanced colonoscopies have an increased rate of adenomas per colonoscopy and higher adenoma detection ra

Computer-aided detection colonoscopies tied to improved adenoma detection rate

by Elana GotkineCompared with conventional colonoscopy, computer-aided detection (CADe) system-enhanced colonoscopies have an increased rate of adenomas per colonoscopy and higher adenoma detection ra
As medical debt rises, so do cancer death rates

As medical debt rises, so do cancer death rates

by Dennis ThompsonFolks who are loaded down with medical debt are less likely to survive a bout of cancer, a new study reports.Researchers found that U.S. counties where more residents have medical de

As medical debt rises, so do cancer death rates

by Dennis ThompsonFolks who are loaded down with medical debt are less likely to survive a bout of cancer, a new study reports.Researchers found that U.S. counties where more residents have medical de
Tejocote supplements sold online at Amazon, Etsy may contain fatal poison: FDA

Tejocote supplements sold online at Amazon, Etsy may contain fatal poison: FDA

by Dennis ThompsonTejocote weight-loss supplements sold through online through Amazon or Etsy could contain a highly toxic substance, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning.FDA tests reveale

Tejocote supplements sold online at Amazon, Etsy may contain fatal poison: FDA

by Dennis ThompsonTejocote weight-loss supplements sold through online through Amazon or Etsy could contain a highly toxic substance, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning.FDA tests reveale