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Improving CAR T-cell and monoclonal antibody treatment through epitope editing

Improving CAR T-cell and monoclonal antibody treatment through epitope editing

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a paper, "Epitope editing enables targeted immunotherapy of acute myeloid leukaemia," published inNature, researchers at t

Improving CAR T-cell and monoclonal antibody treatment through epitope editing

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a paper, "Epitope editing enables targeted immunotherapy of acute myeloid leukaemia," published inNature, researchers at t
Greater prevalence of anal cancer precursors for women living with HIV than prior reports

Greater prevalence of anal cancer precursors for women living with HIV than prior reports

by Boston Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe prevalence of anal high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL), which precede anal cancer, is much higher in women living with HIV than

Greater prevalence of anal cancer precursors for women living with HIV than prior reports

by Boston Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe prevalence of anal high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL), which precede anal cancer, is much higher in women living with HIV than
Hypnosis may help reduce distress of cancer treatment in children

Hypnosis may help reduce distress of cancer treatment in children

by University of ExeterHypnosis may help reduce the distress of cancer treatment in children. Credit: University of ExeterHypnosis could help to reduce the fear of medical procedures in children

Hypnosis may help reduce distress of cancer treatment in children

by University of ExeterHypnosis may help reduce the distress of cancer treatment in children. Credit: University of ExeterHypnosis could help to reduce the fear of medical procedures in children
'Fingerprint database' could help scientists to identify new cancer culprits

'Fingerprint database' could help scientists to identify new cancer culprits

by University of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists in Cambridge and London have developed a catalogue of DNA mutation 'fingerprints' that could help doctors pinpoint the enviro

'Fingerprint database' could help scientists to identify new cancer culprits

by University of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists in Cambridge and London have developed a catalogue of DNA mutation 'fingerprints' that could help doctors pinpoint the enviro
Therapeutic and diagnostic functions of one antibody for pancreatic cancer

Therapeutic and diagnostic functions of one antibody for pancreatic cancer

by Osaka UniversityFig.1: DKK1–CKAP4 signaling and application of the anti-CKAP4 antibody. DKK1 and CKAP4 are overexpressed in cancer cells and the PI3 kinase–AKT pathway is activated, promoting

Therapeutic and diagnostic functions of one antibody for pancreatic cancer

by Osaka UniversityFig.1: DKK1–CKAP4 signaling and application of the anti-CKAP4 antibody. DKK1 and CKAP4 are overexpressed in cancer cells and the PI3 kinase–AKT pathway is activated, promoting
Hospital parking fees contribute to financial toxicity for cancer patients

Hospital parking fees contribute to financial toxicity for cancer patients

by ElsevierCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTransportation to and from cancer centers for outpatient cancer treatments has been identified as one of the two most impactful out-of-pocket costs th

Hospital parking fees contribute to financial toxicity for cancer patients

by ElsevierCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTransportation to and from cancer centers for outpatient cancer treatments has been identified as one of the two most impactful out-of-pocket costs th
Proportion of cancers associated with excess body weight varies considerably by state

Proportion of cancers associated with excess body weight varies considerably by state

by American Cancer SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study looking at the share of cancers related to obesity finds an at least 1.5-fold difference between states with the highest and lowest

Proportion of cancers associated with excess body weight varies considerably by state

by American Cancer SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study looking at the share of cancers related to obesity finds an at least 1.5-fold difference between states with the highest and lowest
Survey finds one in three patients needed more information on cancer treatment side effects

Survey finds one in three patients needed more information on cancer treatment side effects

by American Society for Radiation OncologyIn a nationwide survey of US adults treated for cancer, 1 in 3 patients said they experienced side effects from cancer treatment that they wish they'

Survey finds one in three patients needed more information on cancer treatment side effects

by American Society for Radiation OncologyIn a nationwide survey of US adults treated for cancer, 1 in 3 patients said they experienced side effects from cancer treatment that they wish they'
Combined epigenetic and immunotherapy for blastic and classical mantle cell lymphoma

Combined epigenetic and immunotherapy for blastic and classical mantle cell lymphoma

by Impact JournalsMechanisms of SCR resistance and characterization of the CD20 negative MCL cell lines 353. Credit: LeBlanc et al,Oncotarget(2022). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28258A new res

Combined epigenetic and immunotherapy for blastic and classical mantle cell lymphoma

by Impact JournalsMechanisms of SCR resistance and characterization of the CD20 negative MCL cell lines 353. Credit: LeBlanc et al,Oncotarget(2022). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28258A new res
Treating tumors with engineered dendritic cells

Treating tumors with engineered dendritic cells

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneCerebral tumor (glioma) of a mouse. Credit: EPFL / Michele De Palma—CC-BY-SA 4.0Cancer biologists at EPFL, UNIGE, and the German Cancer Research Center

Treating tumors with engineered dendritic cells

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneCerebral tumor (glioma) of a mouse. Credit: EPFL / Michele De Palma—CC-BY-SA 4.0Cancer biologists at EPFL, UNIGE, and the German Cancer Research Center
One in five GPs unwilling to prescribe aspirin to people at risk of bowel cancer, finds UK study

One in five GPs unwilling to prescribe aspirin to people at risk of bowel cancer, finds UK study

by University of LeedsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOne in five GPs could be unwilling to prescribe aspirin to patients with a cancer-causing syndrome, despite national guidelines advising it

One in five GPs unwilling to prescribe aspirin to people at risk of bowel cancer, finds UK study

by University of LeedsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOne in five GPs could be unwilling to prescribe aspirin to patients with a cancer-causing syndrome, despite national guidelines advising it
Long-term survey reveals worsening death rate for oral cancer in Queensland

Long-term survey reveals worsening death rate for oral cancer in Queensland

by James Cook UniversityTrends in number of cases and number of deaths during the 36-year period. Credit:Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1111/jop.13421A study

Long-term survey reveals worsening death rate for oral cancer in Queensland

by James Cook UniversityTrends in number of cases and number of deaths during the 36-year period. Credit:Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1111/jop.13421A study