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Study calculates contribution of risk factors to cancer in the US

Study calculates contribution of risk factors to cancer in the US

by American Cancer SocietyPopulation attributable fraction of cancer deaths by risk factor; men, women, and combined. Credit: American Cancer SocietyA new American Cancer Society study calculates

Study calculates contribution of risk factors to cancer in the US

by American Cancer SocietyPopulation attributable fraction of cancer deaths by risk factor; men, women, and combined. Credit: American Cancer SocietyA new American Cancer Society study calculates
Research suggests natural compound could be promising new alternative treatment for colon cancer

Research suggests natural compound could be promising new alternative treatment for colon cancer

FEBRUARY 26, 2024byUniversity of PortsmouthSchisandrin B inhibits the proliferation of human colon cancer cells. Credit:ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science(2024). DOI: 10.10

Research suggests natural compound could be promising new alternative treatment for colon cancer

FEBRUARY 26, 2024byUniversity of PortsmouthSchisandrin B inhibits the proliferation of human colon cancer cells. Credit:ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science(2024). DOI: 10.10
Activation of a distinct genetic pathway can slow the progress of metastatic breast cancer

Activation of a distinct genetic pathway can slow the progress of metastatic breast cancer

by Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research InstituteImmunofluorescent staining reveals activation of the BMP-Smad signaling pathway in metastatic breast cancer cells in response to BMP4 stimulation (left p

Activation of a distinct genetic pathway can slow the progress of metastatic breast cancer

by Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research InstituteImmunofluorescent staining reveals activation of the BMP-Smad signaling pathway in metastatic breast cancer cells in response to BMP4 stimulation (left p
Simple blood test for early detection of breast cancer

Simple blood test for early detection of breast cancer

by National Cancer Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainBreast cancer could be detected up to five years before there are any clinical signs of it, using a blood test that identifies the body&#3

Simple blood test for early detection of breast cancer

by National Cancer Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainBreast cancer could be detected up to five years before there are any clinical signs of it, using a blood test that identifies the body&#3
Study finds triple-negative breast cancer tumors with increased immune cells have lower risk of recurrence after surgery

Study finds triple-negative breast cancer tumors with increased immune cells have lower risk of recurrence after surgery

by Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new multicenter, international study suggests that people who have early-stage triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and high levels of immune cel

Study finds triple-negative breast cancer tumors with increased immune cells have lower risk of recurrence after surgery

by Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new multicenter, international study suggests that people who have early-stage triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and high levels of immune cel
Research identifies new way to halt pancreatic cancer invasion by targeting healthy cells

Research identifies new way to halt pancreatic cancer invasion by targeting healthy cells

by Queen Mary, University of LondonInhibition of FGFR1 limits invasion in pre-clinical models of PDAC.ARepresentative H&E images of MIA PaCa-2: PS1 organotypics treated with 100 n

Research identifies new way to halt pancreatic cancer invasion by targeting healthy cells

by Queen Mary, University of LondonInhibition of FGFR1 limits invasion in pre-clinical models of PDAC.ARepresentative H&E images of MIA PaCa-2: PS1 organotypics treated with 100 n
Leukemia treatment breakthrough for babies

Leukemia treatment breakthrough for babies

by Hayley Jarvis,Brunel UniversityComparison of K562-t(7;12) transcriptional landscape with t(7;12) patient signatures. A 177-gene signature of t(7;12)-patient gene expression extrapolated from

Leukemia treatment breakthrough for babies

by Hayley Jarvis,Brunel UniversityComparison of K562-t(7;12) transcriptional landscape with t(7;12) patient signatures. A 177-gene signature of t(7;12)-patient gene expression extrapolated from
Study shows how to make (and destroy) a metastatic cancer cell

Study shows how to make (and destroy) a metastatic cancer cell

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusColorado study shows that inhibiting the lysosomal stage of autophagy (and not necessarily the action of the autophagosome) may kill metastatic cancer cells. Credit:

Study shows how to make (and destroy) a metastatic cancer cell

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusColorado study shows that inhibiting the lysosomal stage of autophagy (and not necessarily the action of the autophagosome) may kill metastatic cancer cells. Credit:
Researchers identify promising drug to treat gastrointestinal cancers

Researchers identify promising drug to treat gastrointestinal cancers

by Joe Dangor,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGastrointestinal cancers are some of the most commonly diagnosed cancers, and they continue to be associated with poor survival outcome

Researchers identify promising drug to treat gastrointestinal cancers

by Joe Dangor,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGastrointestinal cancers are some of the most commonly diagnosed cancers, and they continue to be associated with poor survival outcome
Key insights from statistical modeling of cancer patient life expectancy

Key insights from statistical modeling of cancer patient life expectancy

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith the progress in treatment for most cancer types, there is a growing interest to understand the overall impact of a cancer diagnosis t

Key insights from statistical modeling of cancer patient life expectancy

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith the progress in treatment for most cancer types, there is a growing interest to understand the overall impact of a cancer diagnosis t
Research provides insight into genetic link to potential treatment response among BRCA1/2 breast cancer patients

Research provides insight into genetic link to potential treatment response among BRCA1/2 breast cancer patients

by Alex Gardner,Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew findings from researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsy

Research provides insight into genetic link to potential treatment response among BRCA1/2 breast cancer patients

by Alex Gardner,Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew findings from researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsy
Study: Risk of cancer remains high for women over 50 with genetic BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation

Study: Risk of cancer remains high for women over 50 with genetic BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation

by University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlthough genetic mutations in BRCA1 or BRCA2 are associated with a younger onset of breast and ovarian cancer, women with these genetic mu

Study: Risk of cancer remains high for women over 50 with genetic BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation

by University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlthough genetic mutations in BRCA1 or BRCA2 are associated with a younger onset of breast and ovarian cancer, women with these genetic mu