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H. pylori treatment may reduce gastric cancer incidence, death

H. pylori treatment may reduce gastric cancer incidence, death

(HealthDay)—Helicobacter pyloritreatment, vitamin supplementation, and garlic supplementation are associated with a reduced risk for gastric cancer mortality, according to a study published onli

H. pylori treatment may reduce gastric cancer incidence, death

(HealthDay)—Helicobacter pyloritreatment, vitamin supplementation, and garlic supplementation are associated with a reduced risk for gastric cancer mortality, according to a study published onli
New CAR T-cell strategy highly effective against small cell lung cancer in preclinical study

New CAR T-cell strategy highly effective against small cell lung cancer in preclinical study

by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new approach to chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR T) therapy has shown great promise against small cell lung cancer (S

New CAR T-cell strategy highly effective against small cell lung cancer in preclinical study

by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new approach to chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR T) therapy has shown great promise against small cell lung cancer (S
Some breast cancer patients with high responses to chemotherapy may not need surgery

Some breast cancer patients with high responses to chemotherapy may not need surgery

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Credit:

Some breast cancer patients with high responses to chemotherapy may not need surgery

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Credit:
Researchers develop dual anti-tumor vaccine

Researchers develop dual anti-tumor vaccine

by The University of Hong KongFrom the left: Dr Fengwei ZHANG, Professor Billy CHOW, Professor Kelvin YEUNG, and Professor Will Wei QIAO. Credit: The University of Hong KongA research team at the

Researchers develop dual anti-tumor vaccine

by The University of Hong KongFrom the left: Dr Fengwei ZHANG, Professor Billy CHOW, Professor Kelvin YEUNG, and Professor Will Wei QIAO. Credit: The University of Hong KongA research team at the
Finally, a potential new approach against KRAS-driven lung cancer

Finally, a potential new approach against KRAS-driven lung cancer

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusAlison Bauer, PhD, and colleagues identify MUC5AC as a new target in KRAS-driven lung cancer. Credit: University of Colorado Cancer CenterThe previous decade has seen

Finally, a potential new approach against KRAS-driven lung cancer

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusAlison Bauer, PhD, and colleagues identify MUC5AC as a new target in KRAS-driven lung cancer. Credit: University of Colorado Cancer CenterThe previous decade has seen
Genetically engineered dendritic cells enhance the power of immunotherapy against lung cancer

Genetically engineered dendritic cells enhance the power of immunotherapy against lung cancer

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2024.101479A study by researchers at the UCLA Health

Genetically engineered dendritic cells enhance the power of immunotherapy against lung cancer

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2024.101479A study by researchers at the UCLA Health
How much sun can (and should) I get?

How much sun can (and should) I get?

by Katie Lee and Rachel Neale,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs we slide of out summer, you might be wondering how careful you need to be about sun exposure. Excessive exposur

How much sun can (and should) I get?

by Katie Lee and Rachel Neale,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs we slide of out summer, you might be wondering how careful you need to be about sun exposure. Excessive exposur
New circulating tumor DNA test measures multiple markers to detect cancer early

New circulating tumor DNA test measures multiple markers to detect cancer early

byeLifeCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have developed a method that simultaneously measures different cancer-specific hallmarks of DNA circulating in the blood, aiding early detection and l

New circulating tumor DNA test measures multiple markers to detect cancer early

byeLifeCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have developed a method that simultaneously measures different cancer-specific hallmarks of DNA circulating in the blood, aiding early detection and l
Researchers identify protein linked to heart failure in chemo patients

Researchers identify protein linked to heart failure in chemo patients

by University of ManitobaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team led by Dr. Lorrie Kirshenbaum from the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences and St. Boniface Hospital Research has identified a protein called

Researchers identify protein linked to heart failure in chemo patients

by University of ManitobaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team led by Dr. Lorrie Kirshenbaum from the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences and St. Boniface Hospital Research has identified a protein called
Women may not recognize non-lump symptoms of breast cancer

Women may not recognize non-lump symptoms of breast cancer

by Lori SolomonFewer than half of women recognize symptoms other than a lump in the breast as a potential sign of breast cancer, according to the results of a survey commissioned by The Ohio State Uni

Women may not recognize non-lump symptoms of breast cancer

by Lori SolomonFewer than half of women recognize symptoms other than a lump in the breast as a potential sign of breast cancer, according to the results of a survey commissioned by The Ohio State Uni
French Polynesia nuke tests slightly increased cancer risk: Study

French Polynesia nuke tests slightly increased cancer risk: Study

Underground nuclear tests in French Polynesia in 1985 have been a source of friction between Paris and the archipelago.Polynesians exposed to fallout from France's nuclear tests in the South Pacif

French Polynesia nuke tests slightly increased cancer risk: Study

Underground nuclear tests in French Polynesia in 1985 have been a source of friction between Paris and the archipelago.Polynesians exposed to fallout from France's nuclear tests in the South Pacif
Study points to practice-changing care for patients with refractory metastatic colorectal cancer

Study points to practice-changing care for patients with refractory metastatic colorectal cancer

by Vall d'Hebron Institute of OncologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJosep Tabernero, Director of the Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO), presented data from the international phase

Study points to practice-changing care for patients with refractory metastatic colorectal cancer

by Vall d'Hebron Institute of OncologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJosep Tabernero, Director of the Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO), presented data from the international phase