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New method for noninvasive detection of circulating tumor cells in blood

New method for noninvasive detection of circulating tumor cells in blood

bySPIEThe dual-ratio (DR) diffuse in-vivo flow cytometry (DiFC) is a novel technique that uses two laser sources and two detectors to mitigate the effects of noise and autofluorescence, which ma

New method for noninvasive detection of circulating tumor cells in blood

bySPIEThe dual-ratio (DR) diffuse in-vivo flow cytometry (DiFC) is a novel technique that uses two laser sources and two detectors to mitigate the effects of noise and autofluorescence, which ma
Many thyroid cancer survivors cite inadequate pretreatment understanding

Many thyroid cancer survivors cite inadequate pretreatment understanding

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay ReporterA considerable proportion of survivors of thyroid cancer report inadequate pretreatment understanding, according to a study published online Dec. 29 inJAMA Oto

Many thyroid cancer survivors cite inadequate pretreatment understanding

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay ReporterA considerable proportion of survivors of thyroid cancer report inadequate pretreatment understanding, according to a study published online Dec. 29 inJAMA Oto
Technique developed in mice could aid detection of cancer in dense breasts

Technique developed in mice could aid detection of cancer in dense breasts

by Georgetown University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA two-pronged approach to imaging breast density in mice, developed by researchers at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Ca

Technique developed in mice could aid detection of cancer in dense breasts

by Georgetown University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA two-pronged approach to imaging breast density in mice, developed by researchers at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Ca
Null result in nicotinamide (vitamin B3) skin cancer trial of organ-transplant recipients

Null result in nicotinamide (vitamin B3) skin cancer trial of organ-transplant recipients

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressMicrograph of malignant melanoma. Cytology specimen. Field stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaA one-year, placebo-controlled trial of oral nicotinamide (vitamin B3) ther

Null result in nicotinamide (vitamin B3) skin cancer trial of organ-transplant recipients

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressMicrograph of malignant melanoma. Cytology specimen. Field stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaA one-year, placebo-controlled trial of oral nicotinamide (vitamin B3) ther
Hindering melanoma metastasis with an FDA-approved drug

Hindering melanoma metastasis with an FDA-approved drug

by University of PennsylvaniaMelanoma in skin biopsy with H&E stain—this case may represent superficial spreading melanoma. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0For cancer to spread, it needs a hosp

Hindering melanoma metastasis with an FDA-approved drug

by University of PennsylvaniaMelanoma in skin biopsy with H&E stain—this case may represent superficial spreading melanoma. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0For cancer to spread, it needs a hosp
New research explores policies on timely breast cancer diagnosis for underserved women

New research explores policies on timely breast cancer diagnosis for underserved women

by University of Illinois at ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study from University of Illinois at Chicago researchers suggests delays in diagnosis and use of under-resourced health centers

New research explores policies on timely breast cancer diagnosis for underserved women

by University of Illinois at ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study from University of Illinois at Chicago researchers suggests delays in diagnosis and use of under-resourced health centers
Immune cell discovery offers new potential for cancer immunotherapy

Immune cell discovery offers new potential for cancer immunotherapy

byEmory UniversityProposed models of T cell differentiation states in TDLNs. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-08076-7Researchers at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory Univ

Immune cell discovery offers new potential for cancer immunotherapy

byEmory UniversityProposed models of T cell differentiation states in TDLNs. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-08076-7Researchers at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory Univ
Study hints at how cancer immunotherapy can be safer

Study hints at how cancer immunotherapy can be safer

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCancer immunotherapy has revolutionized treatment of many forms of cancer by unleashing the immune system response against tumor

Study hints at how cancer immunotherapy can be safer

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCancer immunotherapy has revolutionized treatment of many forms of cancer by unleashing the immune system response against tumor
AAD releases new guidelines for the tx of cutaneous melanoma

AAD releases new guidelines for the tx of cutaneous melanoma

(HealthDay)—New guidelines have been released for the treatment of primary cutaneous melanoma, according to a report from the American Academy of Dermatology published online Nov. 1 in theJourna

AAD releases new guidelines for the tx of cutaneous melanoma

(HealthDay)—New guidelines have been released for the treatment of primary cutaneous melanoma, according to a report from the American Academy of Dermatology published online Nov. 1 in theJourna
Two types of HPV linked to cervical cancer have declined since the advent of the HPV vaccine

Two types of HPV linked to cervical cancer have declined since the advent of the HPV vaccine

by American Association for Cancer ResearchElectron micrograph of a negatively stained human papilloma virus (HPV) which occurs in human warts. Credit: public domainAn analysis of cervical precan

Two types of HPV linked to cervical cancer have declined since the advent of the HPV vaccine

by American Association for Cancer ResearchElectron micrograph of a negatively stained human papilloma virus (HPV) which occurs in human warts. Credit: public domainAn analysis of cervical precan
Addition of metastasis-directed therapy increases PFS in prostate cancer

Addition of metastasis-directed therapy increases PFS in prostate cancer

by Elana GotkineThe addition of metastasis-directed therapy (MDT), consisting of definitive radiation therapy to all sites of disease, to hormone therapy results in improved progression-free survival

Addition of metastasis-directed therapy increases PFS in prostate cancer

by Elana GotkineThe addition of metastasis-directed therapy (MDT), consisting of definitive radiation therapy to all sites of disease, to hormone therapy results in improved progression-free survival
Immune response to HIV virus linked to cancer mutations

Immune response to HIV virus linked to cancer mutations

by Federica Giannelli,University of SaskatchewanMadison Adolph and Linda Chelico (left) uncovered how enzymes in the immune system may “go rogue” and cause cancer. Credit: David Stobbe"Our

Immune response to HIV virus linked to cancer mutations

by Federica Giannelli,University of SaskatchewanMadison Adolph and Linda Chelico (left) uncovered how enzymes in the immune system may “go rogue” and cause cancer. Credit: David Stobbe"Our