Looking at the role epigenetics plays in the ways cancer behaves

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressGenetic control of expression with eQTL. a, The number of genes with significant models for each data type. b, Distribution of regression coefficients (effect sizes) for e

Updated on: December 27,2023

Looking at the role epigenetics plays in the ways cancer behaves

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressGenetic control of expression with eQTL. a, The number of genes with significant models for each data type. b, Distribution of regression coefficients (effect sizes) for e

Updated on:December 27,2023

Prescription opioids found to increase the risk of falls, especially in those over 85

by University of New South WalesCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsA new study led by researchers at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Center (NDARC), UNSW Sydney, has explored the associat

Updated on: March 25,2024

Prescription opioids found to increase the risk of falls, especially in those over 85

by University of New South WalesCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsA new study led by researchers at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Center (NDARC), UNSW Sydney, has explored the associat

Updated on:March 25,2024

Scientists identify the mechanisms leading to resistance to lung cancer treatment with Sotorasib

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreSotorasib-resistant lung cancer cells displaying multiple copies of the mutated KRAS gene (in red) / CICANCER. Credit: CICANCERAccording to recent fi

Updated on: December 27,2023

Scientists identify the mechanisms leading to resistance to lung cancer treatment with Sotorasib

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreSotorasib-resistant lung cancer cells displaying multiple copies of the mutated KRAS gene (in red) / CICANCER. Credit: CICANCERAccording to recent fi

Updated on:December 27,2023

Men with low-/intermediate-risk prostate cancer benefit from fewer, higher-dose radiation treatments

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyStereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is a safe and effective treatment for men with low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer, according to a long

Updated on: December 18,2023

Men with low-/intermediate-risk prostate cancer benefit from fewer, higher-dose radiation treatments

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyStereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is a safe and effective treatment for men with low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer, according to a long

Updated on:December 18,2023

A treatment for metastasis? Using ferroptosis to attack migrating cancer cells

byFriedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–NurnbergZeb1 regulates the expression of enzymes crucial for adjusting the PUFA:MUFA ratio in phospholipids. Credit:Nature Cell Biology(2024

Updated on: July 17,2024

A treatment for metastasis? Using ferroptosis to attack migrating cancer cells

byFriedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–NurnbergZeb1 regulates the expression of enzymes crucial for adjusting the PUFA:MUFA ratio in phospholipids. Credit:Nature Cell Biology(2024

Updated on:July 17,2024

New study suggests 21-gene recurrence score may help in radiation decision-making

by SWOGA new study shows that a test physicians commonly used to guide chemotherapy treatment for post-breast cancer surgery patients may also help them decide whether radiation therapy may be of bene

Updated on: December 20,2023

New study suggests 21-gene recurrence score may help in radiation decision-making

by SWOGA new study shows that a test physicians commonly used to guide chemotherapy treatment for post-breast cancer surgery patients may also help them decide whether radiation therapy may be of bene

Updated on:December 20,2023

Cancer during young adulthood carries long-term mental toll, study finds

Updated on: June 14,2025

Cancer during young adulthood carries long-term mental toll, study finds

Updated on:June 14,2025

Most persons screened for lung cancer meet USPSTF criteria, but adherence to follow-up screening low

byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA cohort study of more than 1 million people has found that most persons screened for lung cancer meet U.S. Preventative Services

Updated on: December 20,2023

Most persons screened for lung cancer meet USPSTF criteria, but adherence to follow-up screening low

byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA cohort study of more than 1 million people has found that most persons screened for lung cancer meet U.S. Preventative Services

Updated on:December 20,2023

Hope for new therapy to stop advanced skin cancer

bySt. George's University of LondonMorphological effects of P16P1 observed for melanoma cells but not fibroblasts. Representative phase-contrast images of cells after 5 days of growth with o

Updated on: January 10,2024

Hope for new therapy to stop advanced skin cancer

bySt. George's University of LondonMorphological effects of P16P1 observed for melanoma cells but not fibroblasts. Representative phase-contrast images of cells after 5 days of growth with o

Updated on:January 10,2024

Future fertility: Giving hope to men who received childhood cancer treatment

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaTransplanting testicular endothelial cells (but not lung endothelial cells) into the testes of mice after destruction of sperm due

Updated on: December 18,2023

Future fertility: Giving hope to men who received childhood cancer treatment

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaTransplanting testicular endothelial cells (but not lung endothelial cells) into the testes of mice after destruction of sperm due

Updated on:December 18,2023

Protein identified as a potential biomarker and therapeutic target for aggressive neuroendocrine carcinomas

JANUARY 29, 2024 Editors' notesby Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesCredit:Cell Reports Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101381Investigators from the UCLA

Updated on: March 14,2024

Protein identified as a potential biomarker and therapeutic target for aggressive neuroendocrine carcinomas

JANUARY 29, 2024 Editors' notesby Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesCredit:Cell Reports Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101381Investigators from the UCLA

Updated on:March 14,2024

Patient-centered clinical guideline on partial breast irradiation for early-stage invasive breast cancer and DCIS

by American Society for Radiation OncologyAdjuvant Radiation Therapy Treatment Options for Early-Stage Invasive Breast Cancer or DCISAbbreviations: DCIS = ductal carcinoma in situ; ER = estrogen

Updated on: May 13,2024

Patient-centered clinical guideline on partial breast irradiation for early-stage invasive breast cancer and DCIS

by American Society for Radiation OncologyAdjuvant Radiation Therapy Treatment Options for Early-Stage Invasive Breast Cancer or DCISAbbreviations: DCIS = ductal carcinoma in situ; ER = estrogen

Updated on:May 13,2024