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Researchers report on intrathoracic synovial sarcoma with BRAF V600E mutation

Researchers report on intrathoracic synovial sarcoma with BRAF V600E mutation

by Impact Journals LLC(A) Axial T2 MR shows a heterogeneous mass in the cardiophrenic space with evidence of anterior chest wall invasion and intercostal invasion. (B) Axial T2 MR shows 35 % of reduct

Researchers report on intrathoracic synovial sarcoma with BRAF V600E mutation

by Impact Journals LLC(A) Axial T2 MR shows a heterogeneous mass in the cardiophrenic space with evidence of anterior chest wall invasion and intercostal invasion. (B) Axial T2 MR shows 35 % of reduct
One test to diagnose them all: Researchers exploit cancers' unique DNA signature

One test to diagnose them all: Researchers exploit cancers' unique DNA signature

by Abu Sina, Laura G. Carrascosa And Matt Trau,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageResearchers have developed a test that could be used to diagnose all cancers. It is based on a unique DNA

One test to diagnose them all: Researchers exploit cancers' unique DNA signature

by Abu Sina, Laura G. Carrascosa And Matt Trau,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageResearchers have developed a test that could be used to diagnose all cancers. It is based on a unique DNA
A simple antibacterial treatment can solve a severe skin problem caused by radiation therapy

A simple antibacterial treatment can solve a severe skin problem caused by radiation therapy

byAlbert Einstein College of MedicineA new study inJAMA Oncologyfound that a simple antibacterial treatment prevents severe cases of radiation dermatitis (ARD): No patients in the tr

A simple antibacterial treatment can solve a severe skin problem caused by radiation therapy

byAlbert Einstein College of MedicineA new study inJAMA Oncologyfound that a simple antibacterial treatment prevents severe cases of radiation dermatitis (ARD): No patients in the tr
Researchers find 'unacceptable low' cervical cancer screening rates

Researchers find 'unacceptable low' cervical cancer screening rates

by Mayo ClinicHigh grade dysplasia (carcinoma in situ) in the uterine cervix. The abnormal epithelium is extending into a mucus gland to the left of centre. This disease can progress to invasive

Researchers find 'unacceptable low' cervical cancer screening rates

by Mayo ClinicHigh grade dysplasia (carcinoma in situ) in the uterine cervix. The abnormal epithelium is extending into a mucus gland to the left of centre. This disease can progress to invasive
New combination of drugs works together to reduce lung tumors in mice

New combination of drugs works together to reduce lung tumors in mice

bySalk InstituteLeft: Lung tissue of mice with LKB1-mutated non-small cell lung cancer. Right: Lung tissue after being treated with both trametinib and entinostat showing smaller and fewer tumor

New combination of drugs works together to reduce lung tumors in mice

bySalk InstituteLeft: Lung tissue of mice with LKB1-mutated non-small cell lung cancer. Right: Lung tissue after being treated with both trametinib and entinostat showing smaller and fewer tumor
Finances need to be a bigger part of our conversation about cancer, researchers say

Finances need to be a bigger part of our conversation about cancer, researchers say

by Maddie Massy-Westropp,University of New South WalesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen Jessie Oldfield was experiencing some bleeding at 23 weeks pregnant, she was worried that she had pre

Finances need to be a bigger part of our conversation about cancer, researchers say

by Maddie Massy-Westropp,University of New South WalesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen Jessie Oldfield was experiencing some bleeding at 23 weeks pregnant, she was worried that she had pre
Formation of new blood vessels in tumors regulated by p38 protein

Formation of new blood vessels in tumors regulated by p38 protein

by Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)Structure of a blood vessel. Credit: Raquel Batlle, IRB BarcelonaA study performed at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine(IRB Barcelo

Formation of new blood vessels in tumors regulated by p38 protein

by Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)Structure of a blood vessel. Credit: Raquel Batlle, IRB BarcelonaA study performed at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine(IRB Barcelo
Protein discovery sparks treatment hope for aggressive cancer

Protein discovery sparks treatment hope for aggressive cancer

by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchTreating acute lymphoblastic leukaemia cells with the drug CX-5461 disrupts the nucleolar ribosome machinery shown by the fibrillarin protein

Protein discovery sparks treatment hope for aggressive cancer

by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchTreating acute lymphoblastic leukaemia cells with the drug CX-5461 disrupts the nucleolar ribosome machinery shown by the fibrillarin protein
Study: Conventional radiotherapy should remain standard of care for localized vertebral metastases of the spine

Study: Conventional radiotherapy should remain standard of care for localized vertebral metastases of the spine

by NRG OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResults from the NRG Oncology RTOG 0631 clinical trial comparing stereotactic vs. conventional radiotherapy for localized vertebral metastases of the sp

Study: Conventional radiotherapy should remain standard of care for localized vertebral metastases of the spine

by NRG OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResults from the NRG Oncology RTOG 0631 clinical trial comparing stereotactic vs. conventional radiotherapy for localized vertebral metastases of the sp
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
Tracking down microRNA candidates that can contribute to disease

Tracking down microRNA candidates that can contribute to disease

by Ana María Rodríguez, Ph.d.,Baylor College of MedicineMicroRNA and mRNA visualization in differentiating C1C12 cells. Credit: Ryan Jeffs/WikipediaWhat started as Ninad Oak's side project t

Tracking down microRNA candidates that can contribute to disease

by Ana María Rodríguez, Ph.d.,Baylor College of MedicineMicroRNA and mRNA visualization in differentiating C1C12 cells. Credit: Ryan Jeffs/WikipediaWhat started as Ninad Oak's side project t
The test that could save the life of long-time smokers

The test that could save the life of long-time smokers

by Richard Gunderman,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageA test called CT lung cancer screening could save the lives oftens of thousandsof American smokers and former smokers e

The test that could save the life of long-time smokers

by Richard Gunderman,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageA test called CT lung cancer screening could save the lives oftens of thousandsof American smokers and former smokers e