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Sticky cell fingers help keep breast tumors contained

Sticky cell fingers help keep breast tumors contained

by University of TurkuBreast cancer cells break through the basement membrane acting as a biological barrier. In the image, the finger-like projections formed by the actin of cancer cells invadin

Sticky cell fingers help keep breast tumors contained

by University of TurkuBreast cancer cells break through the basement membrane acting as a biological barrier. In the image, the finger-like projections formed by the actin of cancer cells invadin
Researchers discover molecule that promotes production of cancer cells in triple-negative breast cancer

Researchers discover molecule that promotes production of cancer cells in triple-negative breast cancer

byHiroshima UniversityHiroshima University researchers found that AIbZIP is highly upregulated in triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). AIbZIP induces hyper proliferation of TNBC cells by promot

Researchers discover molecule that promotes production of cancer cells in triple-negative breast cancer

byHiroshima UniversityHiroshima University researchers found that AIbZIP is highly upregulated in triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). AIbZIP induces hyper proliferation of TNBC cells by promot
Sugary drinks could raise your odds for fatal cancers: Study

Sugary drinks could raise your odds for fatal cancers: Study

New research offers yet another reason why Americans should cut back on their soda consumption: Drinking too manysugary beveragesmay increase the risk of death from cancer."Unfortunat

Sugary drinks could raise your odds for fatal cancers: Study

New research offers yet another reason why Americans should cut back on their soda consumption: Drinking too manysugary beveragesmay increase the risk of death from cancer."Unfortunat
Statement outlines inequities in cardio-oncology care, research

Statement outlines inequities in cardio-oncology care, research

by Elana GotkineInequities in cardio-oncology care and research are addressed in a scientific statement issued by the American Heart Association and published online June 28 inCirculation.Daniel

Statement outlines inequities in cardio-oncology care, research

by Elana GotkineInequities in cardio-oncology care and research are addressed in a scientific statement issued by the American Heart Association and published online June 28 inCirculation.Daniel
Startup helps identify patients at risk for hereditary cancers

Startup helps identify patients at risk for hereditary cancers

by Greta Guest,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Michigan startup InheRET Inc. has launched an online program that helps identify patients at risk for hereditary cance

Startup helps identify patients at risk for hereditary cancers

by Greta Guest,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Michigan startup InheRET Inc. has launched an online program that helps identify patients at risk for hereditary cance
Study: AI outperforms standard risk model for predicting breast cancer

Study: AI outperforms standard risk model for predicting breast cancer

by Radiological Society of North AmericaRight medial lateral oblique (RMLO) screening mammograms show negative results from 2016 in (A) a 73-year-old woman with Mirai artificial intelligence (AI)

Study: AI outperforms standard risk model for predicting breast cancer

by Radiological Society of North AmericaRight medial lateral oblique (RMLO) screening mammograms show negative results from 2016 in (A) a 73-year-old woman with Mirai artificial intelligence (AI)
Family of DNA damage–inducing microbial metabolites found in guts of people with IBD

Family of DNA damage–inducing microbial metabolites found in guts of people with IBD

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressHuman gut microbes isolated from IBD patients produce small-molecule genotoxins. Diverse gut microbes isolated from patients with IBD exhibit direct genotoxicity. M. morga

Family of DNA damage–inducing microbial metabolites found in guts of people with IBD

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressHuman gut microbes isolated from IBD patients produce small-molecule genotoxins. Diverse gut microbes isolated from patients with IBD exhibit direct genotoxicity. M. morga
Even with multiple breast tumors, mastectomy isn't always necessary: Study

Even with multiple breast tumors, mastectomy isn't always necessary: Study

by Denise MannSome women with multiple breast tumors can safely be spared breast removal surgery, choosing less invasive treatment instead, new research suggests.Under certain conditions,women&n

Even with multiple breast tumors, mastectomy isn't always necessary: Study

by Denise MannSome women with multiple breast tumors can safely be spared breast removal surgery, choosing less invasive treatment instead, new research suggests.Under certain conditions,women&n
Fatty liver is increasingly the cause of liver cell cancer

Fatty liver is increasingly the cause of liver cell cancer

by Stefan Zorn, Medizinische Hochschule HannoverCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common cancers worldwide. In Germany, there are currently around 9,00

Fatty liver is increasingly the cause of liver cell cancer

by Stefan Zorn, Medizinische Hochschule HannoverCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common cancers worldwide. In Germany, there are currently around 9,00
Palliative care in breast cancer treatment may be less likely for racial/ethnic minority patients than white patients

Palliative care in breast cancer treatment may be less likely for racial/ethnic minority patients than white patients

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDespite a steady increase in palliative care utilization from 2004 to 2020, non-Hispanic Black, Hispanic, and Asian or

Palliative care in breast cancer treatment may be less likely for racial/ethnic minority patients than white patients

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDespite a steady increase in palliative care utilization from 2004 to 2020, non-Hispanic Black, Hispanic, and Asian or
Study shows benefit of universal genetic testing after breast cancer diagnosis

Study shows benefit of universal genetic testing after breast cancer diagnosis

byWalter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchClassification of 31 participants found to carry pathogenic gene variants, by gene, estimated risk of having a pathogenic gene variant,* and

Study shows benefit of universal genetic testing after breast cancer diagnosis

byWalter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchClassification of 31 participants found to carry pathogenic gene variants, by gene, estimated risk of having a pathogenic gene variant,* and
Researchers identify neurotransmitter that helps cancers progress

Researchers identify neurotransmitter that helps cancers progress

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineUsing human cancer cells, tumor and blood samples from cancer patients, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have uncovered the role of a neurotrans

Researchers identify neurotransmitter that helps cancers progress

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineUsing human cancer cells, tumor and blood samples from cancer patients, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have uncovered the role of a neurotrans