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Treatment found to reduce progression of rare blood cancer by 74%

Treatment found to reduce progression of rare blood cancer by 74%

Credit: Wikimedia CommonsA treatment that involves genetically modifying the body's own immune cells has been found to cut the risk of disease progression by 74 percent in people with a rare type

Treatment found to reduce progression of rare blood cancer by 74%

Credit: Wikimedia CommonsA treatment that involves genetically modifying the body's own immune cells has been found to cut the risk of disease progression by 74 percent in people with a rare type
New imaging technique improves accuracy of diagnosis for most common skin cancer

New imaging technique improves accuracy of diagnosis for most common skin cancer

by European Academy of Dermatology and VenereologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA novel imaging technique significantly improves the accuracy of the diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma (BCC)—the mos

New imaging technique improves accuracy of diagnosis for most common skin cancer

by European Academy of Dermatology and VenereologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA novel imaging technique significantly improves the accuracy of the diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma (BCC)—the mos
Cancer diagnoses dropped sharply in Alberta during COVID-19 response

Cancer diagnoses dropped sharply in Alberta during COVID-19 response

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPandemic restrictions corresponded with a significant drop in diagnoses of breast, colorectal and prostate cancers as well

Cancer diagnoses dropped sharply in Alberta during COVID-19 response

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPandemic restrictions corresponded with a significant drop in diagnoses of breast, colorectal and prostate cancers as well
Researchers find timing, dosage of DNA-damaging drugs are key to whether a cancer cell dies or enters senescence

Researchers find timing, dosage of DNA-damaging drugs are key to whether a cancer cell dies or enters senescence

by Bendta Schroeder,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyNormal cells (blue) entering senescence (green to yellow) or apoptosis (purple to red) after treatment with chemotherapy. Credit: Bendta

Researchers find timing, dosage of DNA-damaging drugs are key to whether a cancer cell dies or enters senescence

by Bendta Schroeder,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyNormal cells (blue) entering senescence (green to yellow) or apoptosis (purple to red) after treatment with chemotherapy. Credit: Bendta
Study shows INT-1B3 inhibits distant tumor metastasis and significantly prolongs survival

Study shows INT-1B3 inhibits distant tumor metastasis and significantly prolongs survival

by Impact Journals LLCProposed mode of action of INT-1B3/1B3.INT-1B3/1B3 induces apoptosis and cell death leading to expression of DAMPs, e.g., expression of calreticulin, reduced expression of CD39 a

Study shows INT-1B3 inhibits distant tumor metastasis and significantly prolongs survival

by Impact Journals LLCProposed mode of action of INT-1B3/1B3.INT-1B3/1B3 induces apoptosis and cell death leading to expression of DAMPs, e.g., expression of calreticulin, reduced expression of CD39 a
Liver cancer cases and deaths projected to rise by more than 55% by 2040

Liver cancer cases and deaths projected to rise by more than 55% by 2040

by ElsevierMain findings on the global burden of liver cancer in 2020 and predictions to 2040. Credit:Journal of HepatologyA new analysis reveals that primary liver cancer was among t

Liver cancer cases and deaths projected to rise by more than 55% by 2040

by ElsevierMain findings on the global burden of liver cancer in 2020 and predictions to 2040. Credit:Journal of HepatologyA new analysis reveals that primary liver cancer was among t
Cancer mortality higher among American Indian and Alaska Native individuals; colorectal cancer before age 50 rising

Cancer mortality higher among American Indian and Alaska Native individuals; colorectal cancer before age 50 rising

byAmerican Cancer SocietyResearchers at the American Cancer Society stress improving access to high-quality cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment for this group of individuals. Credi

Cancer mortality higher among American Indian and Alaska Native individuals; colorectal cancer before age 50 rising

byAmerican Cancer SocietyResearchers at the American Cancer Society stress improving access to high-quality cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment for this group of individuals. Credi
Ultrasound ovarian cancer screening improves survival

Ultrasound ovarian cancer screening improves survival

by University of KentuckyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA University of Kentucky study just published inObstetrics & Gynecologyshows that annual ultrasound screening of at-risk asymptom

Ultrasound ovarian cancer screening improves survival

by University of KentuckyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA University of Kentucky study just published inObstetrics & Gynecologyshows that annual ultrasound screening of at-risk asymptom
Study finds non-Hodgkins lymphoma treatment also targets related forms of lymphoma

Study finds non-Hodgkins lymphoma treatment also targets related forms of lymphoma

by Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchHelicobacter-infected Nlrc5mø-KOmice develop precursor lesions to gastric B-cell MALT lymphoma. Representative H&E-stained sections of gastric tis

Study finds non-Hodgkins lymphoma treatment also targets related forms of lymphoma

by Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchHelicobacter-infected Nlrc5mø-KOmice develop precursor lesions to gastric B-cell MALT lymphoma. Representative H&E-stained sections of gastric tis
New gene found for a deadly childhood cancer offers possibility of targeted drug therapy

New gene found for a deadly childhood cancer offers possibility of targeted drug therapy

by Children's Cancer Institute AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNeuroblastoma accounts for 15% of total childhood cancer deaths. The survival rate of high-risk neuroblastoma patients is 50%.For t

New gene found for a deadly childhood cancer offers possibility of targeted drug therapy

by Children's Cancer Institute AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNeuroblastoma accounts for 15% of total childhood cancer deaths. The survival rate of high-risk neuroblastoma patients is 50%.For t
Breakthrough in understanding of how cancer spreads could lead to better treatments

Breakthrough in understanding of how cancer spreads could lead to better treatments

by Cancer Research UKNALCN loss-of-function in aggressive cancers.a, Differential gene expression between normal PROM1+gastric cells andP1KP-GAC cells (downregulated ion channels are

Breakthrough in understanding of how cancer spreads could lead to better treatments

by Cancer Research UKNALCN loss-of-function in aggressive cancers.a, Differential gene expression between normal PROM1+gastric cells andP1KP-GAC cells (downregulated ion channels are
How a bereaved mom is helping researchers improve palliative care

How a bereaved mom is helping researchers improve palliative care

by Erin Digitale,Stanford University Medical CenterJamila Hassan participated in research about end-of-life care for children after losing her son Omar to cancer in 2012. Credit: Courtesy of the

How a bereaved mom is helping researchers improve palliative care

by Erin Digitale,Stanford University Medical CenterJamila Hassan participated in research about end-of-life care for children after losing her son Omar to cancer in 2012. Credit: Courtesy of the