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Re-engineered, blue light-activated immune cells penetrate and kill solid tumors

Re-engineered, blue light-activated immune cells penetrate and kill solid tumors

byPennsylvania State UniversityMyeloid immune cells alongsidered blood cells in an electron micrograph of human blood. Credit: National Cancer InstituteImmunotherapies that mobilize a pati

Re-engineered, blue light-activated immune cells penetrate and kill solid tumors

byPennsylvania State UniversityMyeloid immune cells alongsidered blood cells in an electron micrograph of human blood. Credit: National Cancer InstituteImmunotherapies that mobilize a pati
Comparison of survival times of advanced cancer patients with palliative care at home and in hospital

Comparison of survival times of advanced cancer patients with palliative care at home and in hospital

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: AI-generated imageThe location where cancer patients spend their last days can affect their "quality of death." However, it remains unclear whether the l

Comparison of survival times of advanced cancer patients with palliative care at home and in hospital

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: AI-generated imageThe location where cancer patients spend their last days can affect their "quality of death." However, it remains unclear whether the l
Clinicians, practices and patients all have a part to play in dealing with risks of remote GP consultations

Clinicians, practices and patients all have a part to play in dealing with risks of remote GP consultations

by University of OxfordCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile most remote GP consultations are safe, the "Remote by Default" study finds that GP consultations conducted remotely carry

Clinicians, practices and patients all have a part to play in dealing with risks of remote GP consultations

by University of OxfordCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile most remote GP consultations are safe, the "Remote by Default" study finds that GP consultations conducted remotely carry
Research finds global surge in cancers among the under 50s over past three decades

Research finds global surge in cancers among the under 50s over past three decades

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere's been a striking 79% increase in new cases of cancer among the under 50s around the world over the past three decades (1990–2

Research finds global surge in cancers among the under 50s over past three decades

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere's been a striking 79% increase in new cases of cancer among the under 50s around the world over the past three decades (1990–2
Have recent efforts successfully boosted adolescent and young adult enrollment in cancer clinical trials?

Have recent efforts successfully boosted adolescent and young adult enrollment in cancer clinical trials?

byWileyDistribution of trial types by year. For each calendar year, the number of actively accruing trials for which adolescent and young adult patients were eligible is represented as a stacked

Have recent efforts successfully boosted adolescent and young adult enrollment in cancer clinical trials?

byWileyDistribution of trial types by year. For each calendar year, the number of actively accruing trials for which adolescent and young adult patients were eligible is represented as a stacked
'Most horrible' brain tumor patients falling through healthcare cracks, study shows

'Most horrible' brain tumor patients falling through healthcare cracks, study shows

by University of EssexCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients suffering from the "most horrible" rare brain tumor are falling through the cracks of mental health provision, Universit

'Most horrible' brain tumor patients falling through healthcare cracks, study shows

by University of EssexCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients suffering from the "most horrible" rare brain tumor are falling through the cracks of mental health provision, Universit
Eliminating common bacterial infection significantly decreases gastric cancer risk

Eliminating common bacterial infection significantly decreases gastric cancer risk

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile it is well known within the medical community that there is a link between the bacteria Helicobacter

Eliminating common bacterial infection significantly decreases gastric cancer risk

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile it is well known within the medical community that there is a link between the bacteria Helicobacter
Gradual increase in daily activity, psychological therapy can improve mental health for cancer patients and survivors

Gradual increase in daily activity, psychological therapy can improve mental health for cancer patients and survivors

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerMs. Astrid Lahousse. Credit: Ms. Astrid LahousseCancer patients and survivors have better mental and physical health and quality of life if

Gradual increase in daily activity, psychological therapy can improve mental health for cancer patients and survivors

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerMs. Astrid Lahousse. Credit: Ms. Astrid LahousseCancer patients and survivors have better mental and physical health and quality of life if
Computational tool integrates transcriptomic data to enhance breast cancer diagnosis and treatment

Computational tool integrates transcriptomic data to enhance breast cancer diagnosis and treatment

by Nik Papageorgiou,Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneClinical validation of EMBER. Credit:npj Breast Cancer(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41523-024-00665-zAddressing problems with diag

Computational tool integrates transcriptomic data to enhance breast cancer diagnosis and treatment

by Nik Papageorgiou,Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneClinical validation of EMBER. Credit:npj Breast Cancer(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41523-024-00665-zAddressing problems with diag
BRAF inhibitor shows promising results in pediatric patients with low-grade glioma

BRAF inhibitor shows promising results in pediatric patients with low-grade glioma

by American Association for Cancer ResearchGlioma of the left parietal lobe. CT scan with contrast enhancement. Credit: Mikhail Kalinin/CC BY-SA 3.0Dabrafenib (Tafinlar), a BRAF inhibitor approve

BRAF inhibitor shows promising results in pediatric patients with low-grade glioma

by American Association for Cancer ResearchGlioma of the left parietal lobe. CT scan with contrast enhancement. Credit: Mikhail Kalinin/CC BY-SA 3.0Dabrafenib (Tafinlar), a BRAF inhibitor approve
Colorectal cancer is rising among younger adults: Some states want to boost awareness

Colorectal cancer is rising among younger adults: Some states want to boost awareness

by Tim Henderson, Stateline.orgCredit: Francisco Farias Jr/public domainResponding to new research on the rising incidence of colorectal cancer among younger adults, some states are trying to boost pu

Colorectal cancer is rising among younger adults: Some states want to boost awareness

by Tim Henderson, Stateline.orgCredit: Francisco Farias Jr/public domainResponding to new research on the rising incidence of colorectal cancer among younger adults, some states are trying to boost pu
New international exercise guidelines for cancer survivors

New international exercise guidelines for cancer survivors

by Kerry Blackadar,University of British ColumbiaDr. Kristin Campbell (left), associate professor at UBC's department of physical therapy, with former BC Cancer patient Scenery Slater. Credi

New international exercise guidelines for cancer survivors

by Kerry Blackadar,University of British ColumbiaDr. Kristin Campbell (left), associate professor at UBC's department of physical therapy, with former BC Cancer patient Scenery Slater. Credi