Lack of self-exams hampers early melanoma identification

(HealthDay)—The biggest obstacle to early detection and treatment of melanoma among residents of rural, frontier communities is a chronic lack of skin self-examination (SSE), according to a study rece

Updated on: December 22,2023 15

Lack of self-exams hampers early melanoma identification

(HealthDay)—The biggest obstacle to early detection and treatment of melanoma among residents of rural, frontier communities is a chronic lack of skin self-examination (SSE), according to a study rece

Updated on:December 22,2023 15

Scientists pinpoint protein that helps cancer-causing viruses evade immune response

by Mark Derewicz,University of North Carolina School of MedicineViruses (EBV and KSHV) surrounding cells. Credit: Damania LabThe viruses Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) and Epstein-

Updated on: December 27,2023 10

Scientists pinpoint protein that helps cancer-causing viruses evade immune response

by Mark Derewicz,University of North Carolina School of MedicineViruses (EBV and KSHV) surrounding cells. Credit: Damania LabThe viruses Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) and Epstein-

Updated on:December 27,2023 10

Study shows protein inhibitor as potential treatment approach for common mutations found in non-Hodgkin lymphomas

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthA study at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center demonstrated

Updated on: December 22,2023 12

Study shows protein inhibitor as potential treatment approach for common mutations found in non-Hodgkin lymphomas

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthA study at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center demonstrated

Updated on:December 22,2023 12

Metabolic health may play role in obesity-related cancers

byLund UniversityHazard ratios (95% confidence interval) of all obesity-related cancers and common cancer forms in 400 111 men according to combinations of metabolic health status and body mass

Updated on: December 20,2023 12

Metabolic health may play role in obesity-related cancers

byLund UniversityHazard ratios (95% confidence interval) of all obesity-related cancers and common cancer forms in 400 111 men according to combinations of metabolic health status and body mass

Updated on:December 20,2023 12

Trial demonstrates acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatment advance

by Diane Dragaud, ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research GroupCredit:LBA-1 Consolidation Therapy with Blinatumomab Improves Overall Survival in Newly Diagnosed Adult Patients with B-Lineage Acute Lymphoblas

Updated on: January 04,2024 9

Trial demonstrates acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatment advance

by Diane Dragaud, ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research GroupCredit:LBA-1 Consolidation Therapy with Blinatumomab Improves Overall Survival in Newly Diagnosed Adult Patients with B-Lineage Acute Lymphoblas

Updated on:January 04,2024 9

KIT Inhibitors Lead to Shift in Treatment of Systemic Mastocytosis

September 26, 2023Pankit Vachhani, MDPrithviraj Bose, MDThe hematologic neoplasm systemic mastocytosis is marked by the clonal proliferation of mast cells in the skin, bone marrow, gastrointestinal tr

Updated on: October 24,2023 23

KIT Inhibitors Lead to Shift in Treatment of Systemic Mastocytosis

September 26, 2023Pankit Vachhani, MDPrithviraj Bose, MDThe hematologic neoplasm systemic mastocytosis is marked by the clonal proliferation of mast cells in the skin, bone marrow, gastrointestinal tr

Updated on:October 24,2023 23

Deep learning–based virtual staining of tissue facilitates rapid assessment of breast cancer biomarker

byUCLA Engineering Institute for Technology AdvancementVirtual HER2 staining of unlabeled breast tissue sections using deep learning. Credit: Ozcan Lab @ UCLA.Breast cancer is one the leading ca

Updated on: December 25,2023 10

Deep learning–based virtual staining of tissue facilitates rapid assessment of breast cancer biomarker

byUCLA Engineering Institute for Technology AdvancementVirtual HER2 staining of unlabeled breast tissue sections using deep learning. Credit: Ozcan Lab @ UCLA.Breast cancer is one the leading ca

Updated on:December 25,2023 10

Low-fat diet could be key to stopping cancer growth

by South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)Credit: Dan Gold on UnsplashNew research has found food could play a major role in stopping the growth of some cancers.It was previous

Updated on: December 20,2023 10

Low-fat diet could be key to stopping cancer growth

by South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)Credit: Dan Gold on UnsplashNew research has found food could play a major role in stopping the growth of some cancers.It was previous

Updated on:December 20,2023 10

Cancer therapy may be aided by induced macropinocytosis, a rare form of cell death

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamMohammad Athar. Credit: UABIn laboratory experiments, a metabolic inhibitor was able to kill a variety of human cancer cells of the skin, breast

Updated on: December 22,2023 21

Cancer therapy may be aided by induced macropinocytosis, a rare form of cell death

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamMohammad Athar. Credit: UABIn laboratory experiments, a metabolic inhibitor was able to kill a variety of human cancer cells of the skin, breast

Updated on:December 22,2023 21

Acid reflux drugs may have negative side effects for breast cancer survivors

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityAcid reflux drugs that are sometimes recommended to ease stomach problems during cancer treatment may have an unintended side effect: impairment of bre

Updated on: December 23,2023 21

Acid reflux drugs may have negative side effects for breast cancer survivors

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityAcid reflux drugs that are sometimes recommended to ease stomach problems during cancer treatment may have an unintended side effect: impairment of bre

Updated on:December 23,2023 21

HPV blood test shows promise for tracking head and neck cancer after treatment

byUNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterA new blood test developed by University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers shows promise for tracking HPV-linked he

Updated on: December 18,2023 24

HPV blood test shows promise for tracking head and neck cancer after treatment

byUNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterA new blood test developed by University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers shows promise for tracking HPV-linked he

Updated on:December 18,2023 24

Antioxidant use during chemotherapy risky for breast cancer patients

by SWOGCredit: CC0 Public DomainBreast cancer patients who take the dietary supplements known as antioxidants, as well as iron, vitamin B12, and omega-3 fatty acids, during chemotherapy may be at incr

Updated on: December 23,2023 24

Antioxidant use during chemotherapy risky for breast cancer patients

by SWOGCredit: CC0 Public DomainBreast cancer patients who take the dietary supplements known as antioxidants, as well as iron, vitamin B12, and omega-3 fatty acids, during chemotherapy may be at incr

Updated on:December 23,2023 24