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Researchers identify a gene as a potential target in treatment-resistant brain cancer glioblastoma multiforme

Researchers identify a gene as a potential target in treatment-resistant brain cancer glioblastoma multiforme

by University of California, Los AngelesSingle-cell sequencing reveals the diverse functional states of glioma cells post-radiation.aUMAP plot of cell clusters from control (0 Gy) and

Researchers identify a gene as a potential target in treatment-resistant brain cancer glioblastoma multiforme

by University of California, Los AngelesSingle-cell sequencing reveals the diverse functional states of glioma cells post-radiation.aUMAP plot of cell clusters from control (0 Gy) and
Revolutionising radiotherapy: making a cornerstone cancer treatment more personal and powerful

Revolutionising radiotherapy: making a cornerstone cancer treatment more personal and powerful

by Cancer Research UKCredit: Cancer Research UK"We have a very powerful treatment which contributes to the cure of cancer in around a third of patients treated," says Professor David Se

Revolutionising radiotherapy: making a cornerstone cancer treatment more personal and powerful

by Cancer Research UKCredit: Cancer Research UK"We have a very powerful treatment which contributes to the cure of cancer in around a third of patients treated," says Professor David Se
International team discovers unique pathway for treating deadly children's brain cancer

International team discovers unique pathway for treating deadly children's brain cancer

by Steve Yozwiak,The Translational Genomics Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn international team of researchers led by Yale University, University of Iowa, and the Translational Geno

International team discovers unique pathway for treating deadly children's brain cancer

by Steve Yozwiak,The Translational Genomics Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn international team of researchers led by Yale University, University of Iowa, and the Translational Geno
Genetic testing for prostate cancer increases after introduction of point-of-care program

Genetic testing for prostate cancer increases after introduction of point-of-care program

byWolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome patients with prostate cancer have genetic mutations that may impact their treatment. A comprehensive, on-site genetic testing progr

Genetic testing for prostate cancer increases after introduction of point-of-care program

byWolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome patients with prostate cancer have genetic mutations that may impact their treatment. A comprehensive, on-site genetic testing progr
Specific sequence of drugs reduces cost of treating metastatic breast cancer while preserving quality of life

Specific sequence of drugs reduces cost of treating metastatic breast cancer while preserving quality of life

byUNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGiving standard chemotherapy drugs in a specific sequence for some types of metastatic breast cancer can help reduce

Specific sequence of drugs reduces cost of treating metastatic breast cancer while preserving quality of life

byUNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGiving standard chemotherapy drugs in a specific sequence for some types of metastatic breast cancer can help reduce
Subtypes of fibroblasts associated with skin cancer could lead to novel immunotherapies

Subtypes of fibroblasts associated with skin cancer could lead to novel immunotherapies

byMedical University of ViennaSchematic summary of spatial distribution of distinct CAF subsets in human skin cancer. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-5390

Subtypes of fibroblasts associated with skin cancer could lead to novel immunotherapies

byMedical University of ViennaSchematic summary of spatial distribution of distinct CAF subsets in human skin cancer. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-5390
Researchers report encouraging immunotherapy option for relapsed myeloma patients

Researchers report encouraging immunotherapy option for relapsed myeloma patients

by The Mount Sinai HospitalTreatment breakdown of the multiple myeloma patient cohort. (A) Flow chart showing that the initial retrospective query yielded 115 RRMM patients enrolled on a BiAb cli

Researchers report encouraging immunotherapy option for relapsed myeloma patients

by The Mount Sinai HospitalTreatment breakdown of the multiple myeloma patient cohort. (A) Flow chart showing that the initial retrospective query yielded 115 RRMM patients enrolled on a BiAb cli
Consumer health: Reducing your risk of lung cancer

Consumer health: Reducing your risk of lung cancer

by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., accounting for about 1 in 5 of all cancer deaths, according to

Consumer health: Reducing your risk of lung cancer

by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., accounting for about 1 in 5 of all cancer deaths, according to
Clinical trial: Less extensive breast cancer surgery results in fewer swollen arms

Clinical trial: Less extensive breast cancer surgery results in fewer swollen arms

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit:New England Journal of Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2313487It is possible to leave most of the lymph nodes in the armpit, even if one or two of th

Clinical trial: Less extensive breast cancer surgery results in fewer swollen arms

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit:New England Journal of Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2313487It is possible to leave most of the lymph nodes in the armpit, even if one or two of th
Foreign-born women in U.S. less likely to have mammograms

Foreign-born women in U.S. less likely to have mammograms

(HealthDay)—Regardless of the percentage of lifetime spent in the United States, foreign-born women are less likely to ever have received a mammogram compared with U.S.-born women, according to the Oc

Foreign-born women in U.S. less likely to have mammograms

(HealthDay)—Regardless of the percentage of lifetime spent in the United States, foreign-born women are less likely to ever have received a mammogram compared with U.S.-born women, according to the Oc
Mainstreaming genetic counselling for ovarian cancer could support screening, in Malaysia and beyond

Mainstreaming genetic counselling for ovarian cancer could support screening, in Malaysia and beyond

by European Society for Medical OncologyCredit: European Society for Medical OncologyA study that looked at mainstreaming genetic counselling for ovarian cancer to support screening programmes in

Mainstreaming genetic counselling for ovarian cancer could support screening, in Malaysia and beyond

by European Society for Medical OncologyCredit: European Society for Medical OncologyA study that looked at mainstreaming genetic counselling for ovarian cancer to support screening programmes in
Cytometry chip supports new revolution in cancer care for a truly personalized treatment plan

Cytometry chip supports new revolution in cancer care for a truly personalized treatment plan

by IMECImec's cell sorter concept uses integrated star-shaped microheaters to push the target cells into a side channel. Credit: IMECImec teamed up with the KU Leuven laboratory of tumor immu

Cytometry chip supports new revolution in cancer care for a truly personalized treatment plan

by IMECImec's cell sorter concept uses integrated star-shaped microheaters to push the target cells into a side channel. Credit: IMECImec teamed up with the KU Leuven laboratory of tumor immu