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Prostate tumor biology may be influenced by genetic ancestry

Prostate tumor biology may be influenced by genetic ancestry

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchSample collection sites and genetic admixture analysis. A, At clinical sites across Nigeria, 45 samples were collected. B, Admixture v1.3.0 was used to

Prostate tumor biology may be influenced by genetic ancestry

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchSample collection sites and genetic admixture analysis. A, At clinical sites across Nigeria, 45 samples were collected. B, Admixture v1.3.0 was used to
Researchers find link between obesity and blood cancer

Researchers find link between obesity and blood cancer

by Jackie Maupin,Indiana University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIndiana University School of Medicine researchers studying clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential

Researchers find link between obesity and blood cancer

by Jackie Maupin,Indiana University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIndiana University School of Medicine researchers studying clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential
Research points to potential new treatment for aggressive prostate cancer subtype

Research points to potential new treatment for aggressive prostate cancer subtype

byUniversity of MichiganProstate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image GalleryWhen researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center first identified a new subtype of aggressive prostate c

Research points to potential new treatment for aggressive prostate cancer subtype

byUniversity of MichiganProstate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image GalleryWhen researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center first identified a new subtype of aggressive prostate c
Biosensors for bladder cancer diagnosis

Biosensors for bladder cancer diagnosis

by University of BathCredit: AI-generated imageCancer constitutes one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide. As early diagnosis is paramount to improved clinical outcome and survival, sens

Biosensors for bladder cancer diagnosis

by University of BathCredit: AI-generated imageCancer constitutes one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide. As early diagnosis is paramount to improved clinical outcome and survival, sens
Mailed self-sampling kits helped more women get screened for cervical cancer

Mailed self-sampling kits helped more women get screened for cervical cancer

by University of WashingtonHigh grade dysplasia (carcinoma in situ) in the uterine cervix. The abnormal epithelium is extending into a mucus gland to the left of centre. This disease can progress

Mailed self-sampling kits helped more women get screened for cervical cancer

by University of WashingtonHigh grade dysplasia (carcinoma in situ) in the uterine cervix. The abnormal epithelium is extending into a mucus gland to the left of centre. This disease can progress
Researcher looks at molecular changes for clues to disparities in breast cancer outcomes

Researcher looks at molecular changes for clues to disparities in breast cancer outcomes

by Medical University of South CarolinaPeggi Angel, Ph.D., is in looking at how socioeconomic stressors may influence metabolic processes that could in turn create a "tumor permissive"

Researcher looks at molecular changes for clues to disparities in breast cancer outcomes

by Medical University of South CarolinaPeggi Angel, Ph.D., is in looking at how socioeconomic stressors may influence metabolic processes that could in turn create a "tumor permissive"
AI bowel cancer test can tell whether patients need chemotherapy

AI bowel cancer test can tell whether patients need chemotherapy

byUniversity of LeedsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new artificial intelligence (AI) test to determine the risk of bowel cancers coming back could help patients avoid chemotherapy, according

AI bowel cancer test can tell whether patients need chemotherapy

byUniversity of LeedsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new artificial intelligence (AI) test to determine the risk of bowel cancers coming back could help patients avoid chemotherapy, according
ASCO: Pembrolizumab superior for initial Tx of advanced NSCLC

ASCO: Pembrolizumab superior for initial Tx of advanced NSCLC

(HealthDay)—For patients with programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1)-expressing locally advanced or metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), pembrolizumab is associated with better overall survival t

ASCO: Pembrolizumab superior for initial Tx of advanced NSCLC

(HealthDay)—For patients with programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1)-expressing locally advanced or metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), pembrolizumab is associated with better overall survival t
Rethinking existing method opens new doors for cancer diagnostics

Rethinking existing method opens new doors for cancer diagnostics

by Osaka UniversityOperating principle of single-molecule quantum sequencing. Credit: Osaka UniversityAll diseases have a genetic component. Advances in understanding the genetic mechanisms behin

Rethinking existing method opens new doors for cancer diagnostics

by Osaka UniversityOperating principle of single-molecule quantum sequencing. Credit: Osaka UniversityAll diseases have a genetic component. Advances in understanding the genetic mechanisms behin
Drug with immunotherapy may provide therapeutic opportunity for patients previously treated for kidney and lung cancer

Drug with immunotherapy may provide therapeutic opportunity for patients previously treated for kidney and lung cancer

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterAung Naing, M.D. Credit: MD Anderson Cancer CenterPegilodecakin, a first-in-class drug currently in clinical trials, has shown positive safety r

Drug with immunotherapy may provide therapeutic opportunity for patients previously treated for kidney and lung cancer

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterAung Naing, M.D. Credit: MD Anderson Cancer CenterPegilodecakin, a first-in-class drug currently in clinical trials, has shown positive safety r
Researchers create new tool for assessing risk of kidney injury after chemotherapy

Researchers create new tool for assessing risk of kidney injury after chemotherapy

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing patient data from six major U.S. cancer centers, Brigham researchers and collaborators developed a risk prediction model for

Researchers create new tool for assessing risk of kidney injury after chemotherapy

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing patient data from six major U.S. cancer centers, Brigham researchers and collaborators developed a risk prediction model for
Potential new drug could target rare childhood brain tumor

Potential new drug could target rare childhood brain tumor

Potential new drug could target rare childhood brain tumorA type of glioma. Credit: David Ellison, St. Jude Children’s Research HospitalRibociclib—a drug already used to treat breast cancer—may help s

Potential new drug could target rare childhood brain tumor

Potential new drug could target rare childhood brain tumorA type of glioma. Credit: David Ellison, St. Jude Children’s Research HospitalRibociclib—a drug already used to treat breast cancer—may help s