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Study analyses how far people will travel for specialist cancer care

Study analyses how far people will travel for specialist cancer care

by University College LondonCredit: Keith Sergeant Source:FlickrPeople are willing to travel 75 minutes longer for specialist cancer surgery if it reduces their risk of complications

Study analyses how far people will travel for specialist cancer care

by University College LondonCredit: Keith Sergeant Source:FlickrPeople are willing to travel 75 minutes longer for specialist cancer surgery if it reduces their risk of complications
Predicting the risk of cancer with computational electrodynamics

Predicting the risk of cancer with computational electrodynamics

by Nils Heinonen,Argonne National LaboratoryAlterations of the nanoscale structure of live HeLa cells after chemical fixation, as observed using partial wave spectroscopic (PWS) optical microsco

Predicting the risk of cancer with computational electrodynamics

by Nils Heinonen,Argonne National LaboratoryAlterations of the nanoscale structure of live HeLa cells after chemical fixation, as observed using partial wave spectroscopic (PWS) optical microsco
Does marital status affect prognosis after breast cancer diagnosis?

Does marital status affect prognosis after breast cancer diagnosis?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn aCancer Medicinestudy of 298,434 patients diagnosed with breast cancer between 2004 and 2012, married patients had a better prognosis than patients

Does marital status affect prognosis after breast cancer diagnosis?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn aCancer Medicinestudy of 298,434 patients diagnosed with breast cancer between 2004 and 2012, married patients had a better prognosis than patients
A type of immune cell gives possible explanation for sex differences in pancreatic cancer

A type of immune cell gives possible explanation for sex differences in pancreatic cancer

by Karolinska InstitutetPancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteImmunotherapy is an effective form of therapy for different

A type of immune cell gives possible explanation for sex differences in pancreatic cancer

by Karolinska InstitutetPancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteImmunotherapy is an effective form of therapy for different
Researchers identify protein that may protect the heart during certain cancer treatment regimens

Researchers identify protein that may protect the heart during certain cancer treatment regimens

by Jacqueline Mitchell,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCirculating Hpx is elevated in mice treated with Dox. (A) Dox-induced chronic cardiomyopathy model in mice. i.p., intraperitoneally. (B

Researchers identify protein that may protect the heart during certain cancer treatment regimens

by Jacqueline Mitchell,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCirculating Hpx is elevated in mice treated with Dox. (A) Dox-induced chronic cardiomyopathy model in mice. i.p., intraperitoneally. (B
Head and neck cancer researchers demonstrate the capability of a deep learning algorithm in the post-surgery setting

Head and neck cancer researchers demonstrate the capability of a deep learning algorithm in the post-surgery setting

by ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group"This type of research is key since it can help identify patients with high-risk, aggressive head and neck cancer, and also help select appropriate patients for

Head and neck cancer researchers demonstrate the capability of a deep learning algorithm in the post-surgery setting

by ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group"This type of research is key since it can help identify patients with high-risk, aggressive head and neck cancer, and also help select appropriate patients for
How oncologists can ethically navigate the 'Right-To-Try' drug law

How oncologists can ethically navigate the 'Right-To-Try' drug law

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe 2018 federal Right to Try Act allows patients with a life-threatening illness to be treated with drugs

How oncologists can ethically navigate the 'Right-To-Try' drug law

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe 2018 federal Right to Try Act allows patients with a life-threatening illness to be treated with drugs
Study suggests chromosomal errors may hinder some aggressive tumors

Study suggests chromosomal errors may hinder some aggressive tumors

by Julie Vera,Mayo ClinicGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.100937Chromosomal errors are a hallmark of cancer cells. Defects in the geno

Study suggests chromosomal errors may hinder some aggressive tumors

by Julie Vera,Mayo ClinicGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.100937Chromosomal errors are a hallmark of cancer cells. Defects in the geno
Long-term conditions could delay lung cancer diagnosis, new study finds

Long-term conditions could delay lung cancer diagnosis, new study finds

byUniversity of SussexMedian diagnostic interval by number of AE and CD conditions. Credit:British Journal of Cancer(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41416-024-02824-2A new study from researcher

Long-term conditions could delay lung cancer diagnosis, new study finds

byUniversity of SussexMedian diagnostic interval by number of AE and CD conditions. Credit:British Journal of Cancer(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41416-024-02824-2A new study from researcher
Boosting T cell 'memory' may result in longer-lasting and effective responses for patients

Boosting T cell 'memory' may result in longer-lasting and effective responses for patients

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDJust like pe

Boosting T cell 'memory' may result in longer-lasting and effective responses for patients

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDJust like pe
New research results explore the safety of short-term cultivated CAR T cells in cancer immunotherapy

New research results explore the safety of short-term cultivated CAR T cells in cancer immunotherapy

by Susanne Stöcker, Paul-Ehrlich-Institut - Bundesinstitut für Impfstoffe und biomedizinische ArzneimittelTo make CAR T cells available to all patients, various strategies facilitating the manufacturi

New research results explore the safety of short-term cultivated CAR T cells in cancer immunotherapy

by Susanne Stöcker, Paul-Ehrlich-Institut - Bundesinstitut für Impfstoffe und biomedizinische ArzneimittelTo make CAR T cells available to all patients, various strategies facilitating the manufacturi
Rural residence tied to poorer adherence to radiation treatment for cancer

Rural residence tied to poorer adherence to radiation treatment for cancer

Rural residence is associated with both radiation treatment (RT) nonadherence and poorer overall survival among cancer patients, according to a study recently published in theInternational Journ

Rural residence tied to poorer adherence to radiation treatment for cancer

Rural residence is associated with both radiation treatment (RT) nonadherence and poorer overall survival among cancer patients, according to a study recently published in theInternational Journ