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The HILPDA protein: A potential biomarker for new treatment options in aggressive kidney cancer

The HILPDA protein: A potential biomarker for new treatment options in aggressive kidney cancer

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit:Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences(2024). DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2310479121Anew studyfrom Karolinska Institutet discovered that bloc

The HILPDA protein: A potential biomarker for new treatment options in aggressive kidney cancer

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit:Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences(2024). DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2310479121Anew studyfrom Karolinska Institutet discovered that bloc
Taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy in breast cancer: Frequent, clinically significant, and worse with paclitaxel

Taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy in breast cancer: Frequent, clinically significant, and worse with paclitaxel

by SWOG Cancer Research NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN)—nerve pain, tingling, or numbness in the hands or feet—is a common side effect of cer

Taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy in breast cancer: Frequent, clinically significant, and worse with paclitaxel

by SWOG Cancer Research NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN)—nerve pain, tingling, or numbness in the hands or feet—is a common side effect of cer
Possible new cancer treatment target discovered

Possible new cancer treatment target discovered

byUniversity of GothenburgChandrasekhar Kanduri and Meena Kanduri, Institute of Biomedicine, Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg. Credit: Elin LindströmResearchers at the Univers

Possible new cancer treatment target discovered

byUniversity of GothenburgChandrasekhar Kanduri and Meena Kanduri, Institute of Biomedicine, Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg. Credit: Elin LindströmResearchers at the Univers
Clonal hematopoiesis may be more common among pediatric cancer survivors than the general population

Clonal hematopoiesis may be more common among pediatric cancer survivors than the general population

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers identified a higher rate of clonal hematopoiesis (CH) and prevalence of treatment-induced STAT3 gene mutat

Clonal hematopoiesis may be more common among pediatric cancer survivors than the general population

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers identified a higher rate of clonal hematopoiesis (CH) and prevalence of treatment-induced STAT3 gene mutat
New therapeutic opportunity for the treatment of resistant malignant melanoma

New therapeutic opportunity for the treatment of resistant malignant melanoma

by University de LiegeMelanoma in skin biopsy with H&E stain—this case may represent superficial spreading melanoma. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A team of researchers led by Dr. Pierre Clos

New therapeutic opportunity for the treatment of resistant malignant melanoma

by University de LiegeMelanoma in skin biopsy with H&E stain—this case may represent superficial spreading melanoma. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A team of researchers led by Dr. Pierre Clos
Scientists find way to starve breast cancer cells

Scientists find way to starve breast cancer cells

by Jennifer Michalowski,Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryWhen fast-growing breast cancer cells run out of glutamine, they turn to an alternative supply line. PHGDH (above, in green) is a key enzyme

Scientists find way to starve breast cancer cells

by Jennifer Michalowski,Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryWhen fast-growing breast cancer cells run out of glutamine, they turn to an alternative supply line. PHGDH (above, in green) is a key enzyme
Implanted pump safely delivers chemo straight to brain in patients with brain cancer

Implanted pump safely delivers chemo straight to brain in patients with brain cancer

byColumbia University Irving Medical CenterMRI scans show that chemotherapy delivered via the pump saturated the area in and around each patient's brain tumor. Top images show the brain befo

Implanted pump safely delivers chemo straight to brain in patients with brain cancer

byColumbia University Irving Medical CenterMRI scans show that chemotherapy delivered via the pump saturated the area in and around each patient's brain tumor. Top images show the brain befo
Patients with brain cancer may benefit from treatment to boost white blood cells

Patients with brain cancer may benefit from treatment to boost white blood cells

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisRadiation-induced lymphopenia correlated with decreased survival in patients with GBM. (A) The consort flow diagram

Patients with brain cancer may benefit from treatment to boost white blood cells

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisRadiation-induced lymphopenia correlated with decreased survival in patients with GBM. (A) The consort flow diagram
Exceptional case of a patient who survived 12 tumors could lead to early cancer diagnosis and immunotherapy

Exceptional case of a patient who survived 12 tumors could lead to early cancer diagnosis and immunotherapy

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentreCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn exceptional cancer case is featured in a study published in the journalScience Advances. This individual fi

Exceptional case of a patient who survived 12 tumors could lead to early cancer diagnosis and immunotherapy

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentreCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn exceptional cancer case is featured in a study published in the journalScience Advances. This individual fi
Radiation oncology workforce expected to remain stable through 2030

Radiation oncology workforce expected to remain stable through 2030

by American Society for Radiation OncologyRadiation oncology total residency slot quotas 2010 - 2022. Credit:International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics(2023). DOI: 10

Radiation oncology workforce expected to remain stable through 2030

by American Society for Radiation OncologyRadiation oncology total residency slot quotas 2010 - 2022. Credit:International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics(2023). DOI: 10
The tumor environment can affect breast cancer prognosis

The tumor environment can affect breast cancer prognosis

byLund UniversityFlowchart of included and excluded patients and representative pictures of each CAV1 staining category in stroma and cytoplasm. Credit:Translational Oncology(2022).

The tumor environment can affect breast cancer prognosis

byLund UniversityFlowchart of included and excluded patients and representative pictures of each CAV1 staining category in stroma and cytoplasm. Credit:Translational Oncology(2022).
Onions and garlic may be recipe for reducing breast cancer risk: study

Onions and garlic may be recipe for reducing breast cancer risk: study

by David J. Hill,University at BuffaloCredit: CC0 Public DomainOnions and garlic are key ingredients in sofrito, a condiment that's a staple of Puerto Rican cuisine. They may also be a recip

Onions and garlic may be recipe for reducing breast cancer risk: study

by David J. Hill,University at BuffaloCredit: CC0 Public DomainOnions and garlic are key ingredients in sofrito, a condiment that's a staple of Puerto Rican cuisine. They may also be a recip