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Radiation before mastectomy found to cut time delays for reconstructive surgery in breast cancer patients

Radiation before mastectomy found to cut time delays for reconstructive surgery in breast cancer patients

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center showed that altering the sequence of breast c

Radiation before mastectomy found to cut time delays for reconstructive surgery in breast cancer patients

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center showed that altering the sequence of breast c
Understanding that chronic back pain originates from within the brain could lead to quicker recovery, study finds

Understanding that chronic back pain originates from within the brain could lead to quicker recovery, study finds

by Yoni Ashar,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost people with chronic back pain naturally think their pain is caused by injuries or other problems in the body such as arthritis

Understanding that chronic back pain originates from within the brain could lead to quicker recovery, study finds

by Yoni Ashar,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost people with chronic back pain naturally think their pain is caused by injuries or other problems in the body such as arthritis
Acupressure versus acupuncture—which one is better at treating sleep disturbance in patients with cancer?

Acupressure versus acupuncture—which one is better at treating sleep disturbance in patients with cancer?

byWileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainBoth acupuncture—which is invasive and involves inserted needles—and acupressure—which is non-invasive and involves mechanical pressure—can potentially help reduc

Acupressure versus acupuncture—which one is better at treating sleep disturbance in patients with cancer?

byWileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainBoth acupuncture—which is invasive and involves inserted needles—and acupressure—which is non-invasive and involves mechanical pressure—can potentially help reduc
Researchers uncover novel aspect of tumor evolution and potential targets for therapy

Researchers uncover novel aspect of tumor evolution and potential targets for therapy

by Ludwig Institute for Cancer ResearchGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.12.003A Ludwig Cancer Research study has discovered that the immune s

Researchers uncover novel aspect of tumor evolution and potential targets for therapy

by Ludwig Institute for Cancer ResearchGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.12.003A Ludwig Cancer Research study has discovered that the immune s
Study identifies new test to accurately predict end of life for lung cancer patients

Study identifies new test to accurately predict end of life for lung cancer patients

by University of LiverpoolVOCs that increase towards death in the acid dataset. Jitter box plot graph for each metabolite identified as significant from univariate and linear regression analysis.

Study identifies new test to accurately predict end of life for lung cancer patients

by University of LiverpoolVOCs that increase towards death in the acid dataset. Jitter box plot graph for each metabolite identified as significant from univariate and linear regression analysis.
Opportunistic colonizers: Selectively targeting tumor cells with bacteria

Opportunistic colonizers: Selectively targeting tumor cells with bacteria

by TranSpreadC@ECN-PL delivers CXB to tumor cells via liposomes anchored to the cell surface and promotes immune cell recruitment to the tumor. The self-lysis circuit ensures that C@ECN-PL does not ac

Opportunistic colonizers: Selectively targeting tumor cells with bacteria

by TranSpreadC@ECN-PL delivers CXB to tumor cells via liposomes anchored to the cell surface and promotes immune cell recruitment to the tumor. The self-lysis circuit ensures that C@ECN-PL does not ac
New bacterial therapy approach to treat lung cancer

New bacterial therapy approach to treat lung cancer

by Holly Evarts,Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied ScienceFluorescence microscopy image of lung cancer cells stained with antibodies against proteins involved in cellular grow

New bacterial therapy approach to treat lung cancer

by Holly Evarts,Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied ScienceFluorescence microscopy image of lung cancer cells stained with antibodies against proteins involved in cellular grow
Researchers map DNA damage links to onset of skin cancer, melanoma

Researchers map DNA damage links to onset of skin cancer, melanoma

by Washington State UniversityDNA damage resulting in multiple broken chromosomes. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A critical link in mapping recurrent mutations of melanoma—the most serious form o

Researchers map DNA damage links to onset of skin cancer, melanoma

by Washington State UniversityDNA damage resulting in multiple broken chromosomes. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A critical link in mapping recurrent mutations of melanoma—the most serious form o
Study confirms protein as potential cause of most common type of pancreatic cancer

Study confirms protein as potential cause of most common type of pancreatic cancer

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainResearchers at The University of Texa

Study confirms protein as potential cause of most common type of pancreatic cancer

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainResearchers at The University of Texa
Researchers zero in on molecular fingerprint for prostate cancer

Researchers zero in on molecular fingerprint for prostate cancer

by University of South AustraliaCredit: University of South AustraliaSix cancers that claim more than 23,000 Australian lives each year1 should be prioritised for research that makes it possible

Researchers zero in on molecular fingerprint for prostate cancer

by University of South AustraliaCredit: University of South AustraliaSix cancers that claim more than 23,000 Australian lives each year1 should be prioritised for research that makes it possible
Fewer than 3 of 10 women cite diet when asked how to reduce chances of breast cancer

Fewer than 3 of 10 women cite diet when asked how to reduce chances of breast cancer

by Physicians Committee for Responsible MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainJust 28% of U.S. women are aware that a healthful diet can lower the risk of developing breast cancer, according to a j

Fewer than 3 of 10 women cite diet when asked how to reduce chances of breast cancer

by Physicians Committee for Responsible MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainJust 28% of U.S. women are aware that a healthful diet can lower the risk of developing breast cancer, according to a j
Drug combo ups progression-free survival for metastatic prostate cancer

Drug combo ups progression-free survival for metastatic prostate cancer

by Elana GotkineFor patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), talazoparib plus enzalutamide results in improvement in radiographic progression-free survival (rPFS), accord

Drug combo ups progression-free survival for metastatic prostate cancer

by Elana GotkineFor patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), talazoparib plus enzalutamide results in improvement in radiographic progression-free survival (rPFS), accord