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Exercise improves cardiorespiratory fitness during and after chemotherapy

Exercise improves cardiorespiratory fitness during and after chemotherapy

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDuring chemotherapy, physical exercise intervention is safe, improves long-term cardiorespiratory fitness, and alleviates some of

Exercise improves cardiorespiratory fitness during and after chemotherapy

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDuring chemotherapy, physical exercise intervention is safe, improves long-term cardiorespiratory fitness, and alleviates some of
Researchers discover a signaling molecule in neuroblastoma immunosuppression and aggressiveness

Researchers discover a signaling molecule in neuroblastoma immunosuppression and aggressiveness

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe MYCN oncoprotein (proteins related to the growth of cancer cells) plays a key role in starting, advancing and making it

Researchers discover a signaling molecule in neuroblastoma immunosuppression and aggressiveness

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe MYCN oncoprotein (proteins related to the growth of cancer cells) plays a key role in starting, advancing and making it
And improved method for anti-cancer drug detection: How tiny tumor models could transform drug testing

And improved method for anti-cancer drug detection: How tiny tumor models could transform drug testing

by Songshan Lake Materials LaboratorySchematic of microfluidic chip-based approach for quality assessment and screening of esophageal cancer drugs. A three-dimensional scaffold with inverse opal struc

And improved method for anti-cancer drug detection: How tiny tumor models could transform drug testing

by Songshan Lake Materials LaboratorySchematic of microfluidic chip-based approach for quality assessment and screening of esophageal cancer drugs. A three-dimensional scaffold with inverse opal struc
Routine screening for pancreatic cancer not warranted, expert panel says

Routine screening for pancreatic cancer not warranted, expert panel says

(HealthDay)—There's nothing to be gained by screening for pancreatic cancer in people with no signs or symptoms of the lethal tumor, according to an influential U.S. panel of experts.Looking over

Routine screening for pancreatic cancer not warranted, expert panel says

(HealthDay)—There's nothing to be gained by screening for pancreatic cancer in people with no signs or symptoms of the lethal tumor, according to an influential U.S. panel of experts.Looking over
Pilot study of 5-hour molecular test accurately distinguishes malignant and benign breast tumors

Pilot study of 5-hour molecular test accurately distinguishes malignant and benign breast tumors

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineInvestigator Bradley Downs assembling cartridge assay that distinguishes cancer from benign aspirates from mammographically suspicious breast lesions

Pilot study of 5-hour molecular test accurately distinguishes malignant and benign breast tumors

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineInvestigator Bradley Downs assembling cartridge assay that distinguishes cancer from benign aspirates from mammographically suspicious breast lesions
The connection between diet, obesity, and cancer: Nutrition experts explore the evidence

The connection between diet, obesity, and cancer: Nutrition experts explore the evidence

by ElsevierObesity is associated with increased risk of developing and dying from the following cancers: breast (in postmenopausal women), ovarian, liver, gallbladder, kidney (renal cell), colon,

The connection between diet, obesity, and cancer: Nutrition experts explore the evidence

by ElsevierObesity is associated with increased risk of developing and dying from the following cancers: breast (in postmenopausal women), ovarian, liver, gallbladder, kidney (renal cell), colon,
A common genetic signature has been discovered among three cancer prone rare skin diseases

A common genetic signature has been discovered among three cancer prone rare skin diseases

by Carlos III University of MadridGene expression signature in fibroblasts from RDEB, KS and XPC patients, compared to healthy donors (a). An alteration common to the three diseases of 227 genes

A common genetic signature has been discovered among three cancer prone rare skin diseases

by Carlos III University of MadridGene expression signature in fibroblasts from RDEB, KS and XPC patients, compared to healthy donors (a). An alteration common to the three diseases of 227 genes
Study identifies risk factors for early onset colorectal cancer in males

Study identifies risk factors for early onset colorectal cancer in males

by Regenstrief InstituteCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Colorectal cancer incidence and deaths are declining for individuals age 50 and older, but

Study identifies risk factors for early onset colorectal cancer in males

by Regenstrief InstituteCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Colorectal cancer incidence and deaths are declining for individuals age 50 and older, but
The role of 'extra' DNA in cancer evolution and therapy resistance

The role of 'extra' DNA in cancer evolution and therapy resistance

by Sarah Laskowski,Henry Ford Health SystemCredit: Henry Ford Health SystemGlioblastoma (GBM) is the most common and aggressive form of brain cancer. Response to standard-of-care treatment is po

The role of 'extra' DNA in cancer evolution and therapy resistance

by Sarah Laskowski,Henry Ford Health SystemCredit: Henry Ford Health SystemGlioblastoma (GBM) is the most common and aggressive form of brain cancer. Response to standard-of-care treatment is po
Moles on the body largely influenced by genetics, finds new study

Moles on the body largely influenced by genetics, finds new study

by King's College LondonMelanoma. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/National Cancer InstituteA study published this week in the journalPigment Cell & Melanoma Researchhas found that g

Moles on the body largely influenced by genetics, finds new study

by King's College LondonMelanoma. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/National Cancer InstituteA study published this week in the journalPigment Cell & Melanoma Researchhas found that g
A 3-D bioprinted tumor-on-a-chip model

A 3-D bioprinted tumor-on-a-chip model

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical Xpress(A) The schematic illustration of the biofabrication process, (B) the printer and bioprinted constructs (Food coloring used for the purpose of illustration). C

A 3-D bioprinted tumor-on-a-chip model

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical Xpress(A) The schematic illustration of the biofabrication process, (B) the printer and bioprinted constructs (Food coloring used for the purpose of illustration). C