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Why new cancer treatment discoveries are proliferating

Why new cancer treatment discoveries are proliferating

by Karen L. Brooks,University of PennsylvaniaSunil Singhal, MD, examines lung tissue during a surgical procedure using a glowing tumor agent, while a colleague observes. Credit: University of Pe

Why new cancer treatment discoveries are proliferating

by Karen L. Brooks,University of PennsylvaniaSunil Singhal, MD, examines lung tissue during a surgical procedure using a glowing tumor agent, while a colleague observes. Credit: University of Pe
Discovery unveils promising anticancer drug targeting KRAS protein

Discovery unveils promising anticancer drug targeting KRAS protein

byVirginia Commonwealth UniversityKRB-456 inhibits the growth in vivo of orthotopic mt KRAS tumors derived from pancreatic cancer patients. Tumor biopsies from pancreatic cancer patient G160 wer

Discovery unveils promising anticancer drug targeting KRAS protein

byVirginia Commonwealth UniversityKRB-456 inhibits the growth in vivo of orthotopic mt KRAS tumors derived from pancreatic cancer patients. Tumor biopsies from pancreatic cancer patient G160 wer
Timely surveillance with chest imaging may benefit colorectal cancer patients

Timely surveillance with chest imaging may benefit colorectal cancer patients

byAmerican College of SurgeonsEarly chest imaging may benefit colorectal cancer patients. Credit: American College of SurgeonsColorectal cancer patients with certain clinical characteristics may

Timely surveillance with chest imaging may benefit colorectal cancer patients

byAmerican College of SurgeonsEarly chest imaging may benefit colorectal cancer patients. Credit: American College of SurgeonsColorectal cancer patients with certain clinical characteristics may
'No one should cancel their colonoscopies': Addressing controversy from a recent clinical trial

'No one should cancel their colonoscopies': Addressing controversy from a recent clinical trial

by Leslie Orr,University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDespite some confusing messages this week around the value of colonoscopies, Wilmot Cancer Institute physici

'No one should cancel their colonoscopies': Addressing controversy from a recent clinical trial

by Leslie Orr,University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDespite some confusing messages this week around the value of colonoscopies, Wilmot Cancer Institute physici
CAR T cell therapy for T cell lymphoma shows promise in phase I trial

CAR T cell therapy for T cell lymphoma shows promise in phase I trial

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, and Hou

CAR T cell therapy for T cell lymphoma shows promise in phase I trial

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, and Hou
New open-source software judges accuracy of computer predictions of cancer genetics

New open-source software judges accuracy of computer predictions of cancer genetics

byThe Francis Crick InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainCancers are often made up of many cells which vary genetically to each other. These genetic differences mean the cancer may be particularly

New open-source software judges accuracy of computer predictions of cancer genetics

byThe Francis Crick InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainCancers are often made up of many cells which vary genetically to each other. These genetic differences mean the cancer may be particularly
More women need to be screened for cervical cancer

More women need to be screened for cervical cancer

by Lesley Young,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainUp to 30 per cent of Canadian women are not being regularly screened for cervical cancer, and the lapse is resulting in unnecessary

More women need to be screened for cervical cancer

by Lesley Young,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainUp to 30 per cent of Canadian women are not being regularly screened for cervical cancer, and the lapse is resulting in unnecessary
Oncologists demand more education on the use of biosimilars. ESMO takes action

Oncologists demand more education on the use of biosimilars. ESMO takes action

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainBiological medicines are responsible for some of the most promising innovations in cancer treatment, including immunotherapy, targ

Oncologists demand more education on the use of biosimilars. ESMO takes action

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainBiological medicines are responsible for some of the most promising innovations in cancer treatment, including immunotherapy, targ
Discovery of drug candidate to potentially tackle ER-positive breast cancer

Discovery of drug candidate to potentially tackle ER-positive breast cancer

byMonash UniversityCredit:Cell Chemical Biology(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.chembiol.2023.07.005An international team of researchers, led by Pfizer in collaboration with Monash University

Discovery of drug candidate to potentially tackle ER-positive breast cancer

byMonash UniversityCredit:Cell Chemical Biology(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.chembiol.2023.07.005An international team of researchers, led by Pfizer in collaboration with Monash University
Most incidentally found adrenal tumors are nonfunctioning, regardless of patient age

Most incidentally found adrenal tumors are nonfunctioning, regardless of patient age

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA cross-sectional study of more than 25,000 adults has found that with increased screening, the prevalence of adrenal tumors in an uns

Most incidentally found adrenal tumors are nonfunctioning, regardless of patient age

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA cross-sectional study of more than 25,000 adults has found that with increased screening, the prevalence of adrenal tumors in an uns
Financial toxicity after robotic prostate cancer surgery: Younger patients at higher risk

Financial toxicity after robotic prostate cancer surgery: Younger patients at higher risk

byWolters Kluwer HealthPatient-reported outcomes measures changes during follow-up for groups (a-d). EF indicates erectile function domain; FT, financial toxicity; ICIQ-SF, International Consult

Financial toxicity after robotic prostate cancer surgery: Younger patients at higher risk

byWolters Kluwer HealthPatient-reported outcomes measures changes during follow-up for groups (a-d). EF indicates erectile function domain; FT, financial toxicity; ICIQ-SF, International Consult