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Baylor College of Medicine graduate starts Speratum CR to bring his own discovery to cancer patients

Baylor College of Medicine graduate starts Speratum CR to bring his own discovery to cancer patients

by Baylor College of MedicineThis image shows pancreatic cancer cells (nuclei in blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteDr. Christian Marín-Muller&

Baylor College of Medicine graduate starts Speratum CR to bring his own discovery to cancer patients

by Baylor College of MedicineThis image shows pancreatic cancer cells (nuclei in blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteDr. Christian Marín-Muller&
Increasing the dose intensity of chemotherapy reduces the risk of breast cancer recurrence and death

Increasing the dose intensity of chemotherapy reduces the risk of breast cancer recurrence and death

by Medical Research CouncilCredit: PixabayGiving chemotherapy drugs every two weeks instead of the usual every three weeks reduces the risk of breast cancer recurrence and death, according to new

Increasing the dose intensity of chemotherapy reduces the risk of breast cancer recurrence and death

by Medical Research CouncilCredit: PixabayGiving chemotherapy drugs every two weeks instead of the usual every three weeks reduces the risk of breast cancer recurrence and death, according to new
Experimental ovarian cancer diagnostic could lead to new precision oncology approach

Experimental ovarian cancer diagnostic could lead to new precision oncology approach

byFred Hutchinson Cancer CenterIntermediate magnification micrograph of a low malignant potential (LMP) mucinous ovarian tumour. H&E stain. The micrograph shows: Simple mucinous epithelium (

Experimental ovarian cancer diagnostic could lead to new precision oncology approach

byFred Hutchinson Cancer CenterIntermediate magnification micrograph of a low malignant potential (LMP) mucinous ovarian tumour. H&E stain. The micrograph shows: Simple mucinous epithelium (
Surprising connection between COVID-19 and cancer regression

Surprising connection between COVID-19 and cancer regression

byNorthwestern UniversityCredit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2024). DOI: 10.1172/JCI179527A new study led by scientists from the Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute

Surprising connection between COVID-19 and cancer regression

byNorthwestern UniversityCredit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2024). DOI: 10.1172/JCI179527A new study led by scientists from the Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute
Special RNA shown to suppress the formation of breast cancer cells

Special RNA shown to suppress the formation of breast cancer cells

JANUARY 16, 2024by Sebastian Hollstein,Friedrich Schiller University of JenaCredit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113644Breast cancer is the most common cancer in wom

Special RNA shown to suppress the formation of breast cancer cells

JANUARY 16, 2024by Sebastian Hollstein,Friedrich Schiller University of JenaCredit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113644Breast cancer is the most common cancer in wom
Seeking microscopic clues to beating deadly brain tumors

Seeking microscopic clues to beating deadly brain tumors

by Hackensack Meridian HealthH&E stained sections of patient glioblastoma samples. Higher magnifcation of representative regions are shown in the colored boxes. Histologic features include low (bl

Seeking microscopic clues to beating deadly brain tumors

by Hackensack Meridian HealthH&E stained sections of patient glioblastoma samples. Higher magnifcation of representative regions are shown in the colored boxes. Histologic features include low (bl
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
Cancer patients can quit smoking through lengthened medication time, counseling support

Cancer patients can quit smoking through lengthened medication time, counseling support

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainQuitting smoking can significantly improve the effectiveness of cancer treatment, according to theU.S. Surgeon General,yet almost ha

Cancer patients can quit smoking through lengthened medication time, counseling support

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainQuitting smoking can significantly improve the effectiveness of cancer treatment, according to theU.S. Surgeon General,yet almost ha
Researchers unlock clues to improving cancer treatment

Researchers unlock clues to improving cancer treatment

by Jess Reid,University of Western AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA research project led by The University of Western Australia in collaboration with Telethon Kids Institute and 13 health res

Researchers unlock clues to improving cancer treatment

by Jess Reid,University of Western AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA research project led by The University of Western Australia in collaboration with Telethon Kids Institute and 13 health res
Tumor matrix profiling gives clues to progression of some lung cancers

Tumor matrix profiling gives clues to progression of some lung cancers

byGarvan Institute of Medical ResearchGraphic of lungs and cells. Credit: Thomas Cox/Garvan InstituteScientists at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have identified molecular profiles of

Tumor matrix profiling gives clues to progression of some lung cancers

byGarvan Institute of Medical ResearchGraphic of lungs and cells. Credit: Thomas Cox/Garvan InstituteScientists at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have identified molecular profiles of
Study shines light on gut microbiome in colon cancer

Study shines light on gut microbiome in colon cancer

by American Society for MicrobiologyMicroRNA and mRNA visualization in differentiating C1C12 cells. Credit: Ryan Jeffs/WikipediaResearchers have identified a correlation between gut microbial com

Study shines light on gut microbiome in colon cancer

by American Society for MicrobiologyMicroRNA and mRNA visualization in differentiating C1C12 cells. Credit: Ryan Jeffs/WikipediaResearchers have identified a correlation between gut microbial com
Team discovers gene mutations linked to pancreatic cancer

Team discovers gene mutations linked to pancreatic cancer

by Susan Buckles,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicSix genes contain mutations that may be passed down in families, substantially increasing a person's risk for pancreatic cancer. That's acc

Team discovers gene mutations linked to pancreatic cancer

by Susan Buckles,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicSix genes contain mutations that may be passed down in families, substantially increasing a person's risk for pancreatic cancer. That's acc