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Integrated analysis finds vulnerabilities to target in a high-risk pediatric tumor

Integrated analysis finds vulnerabilities to target in a high-risk pediatric tumor

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalElizabeth Stewart, M.D., and Hong Wang, Ph.D. of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Credit: St. Jude Children's Research HospitalSt. Jude C

Integrated analysis finds vulnerabilities to target in a high-risk pediatric tumor

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalElizabeth Stewart, M.D., and Hong Wang, Ph.D. of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Credit: St. Jude Children's Research HospitalSt. Jude C
New treatment trialed in mice offers hope for advanced liver cancer

New treatment trialed in mice offers hope for advanced liver cancer

by Centenary InstituteCD5-2 treatment improved tumor vessels structure. Representative scanning electron microscopy images of liver tumor blood vessels in the different treatment groups. Qualitat

New treatment trialed in mice offers hope for advanced liver cancer

by Centenary InstituteCD5-2 treatment improved tumor vessels structure. Representative scanning electron microscopy images of liver tumor blood vessels in the different treatment groups. Qualitat
Pancreatic tumors may require a one-two-three punch

Pancreatic tumors may require a one-two-three punch

by University of Rochester Medical CenterThe colors in this cell culture show action taken by pancreas cancer when it recruits harmful cells to the tumor that suppress the body’s natural immune s

Pancreatic tumors may require a one-two-three punch

by University of Rochester Medical CenterThe colors in this cell culture show action taken by pancreas cancer when it recruits harmful cells to the tumor that suppress the body’s natural immune s
Researchers publish preclinical data on new drug combination to treat neuroblastoma

Researchers publish preclinical data on new drug combination to treat neuroblastoma

by Texas Tech UniversityTTUHSC's C. Patrick Reynolds, M.D., Ph.D., recently published preclinical data on a new drug combination to treat neuroblastoma. Credit: TTUHSCNeuroblastoma is the mos

Researchers publish preclinical data on new drug combination to treat neuroblastoma

by Texas Tech UniversityTTUHSC's C. Patrick Reynolds, M.D., Ph.D., recently published preclinical data on a new drug combination to treat neuroblastoma. Credit: TTUHSCNeuroblastoma is the mos
Targeted care reverses racial/ethnic health disparities in colon cancer screening, researchers find

Targeted care reverses racial/ethnic health disparities in colon cancer screening, researchers find

by Jacqueline Mitchell,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer is a leading cancer-related cause of death in the United States, ranking third in in

Targeted care reverses racial/ethnic health disparities in colon cancer screening, researchers find

by Jacqueline Mitchell,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer is a leading cancer-related cause of death in the United States, ranking third in in
Researchers find bacteria tied to esophageal cancer

Researchers find bacteria tied to esophageal cancer

by NYU Langone HealthKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHResearchers at NYU Langone Health's Perlmutter Cancer Center report that at least three kinds of bacteria in the mouths

Researchers find bacteria tied to esophageal cancer

by NYU Langone HealthKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHResearchers at NYU Langone Health's Perlmutter Cancer Center report that at least three kinds of bacteria in the mouths
Young women often delay looking into breast symptoms, research finds

Young women often delay looking into breast symptoms, research finds

by Dennis ThompsonYoung women who find a lump or other potential signs of breast cancer often delay for weeks before finally seeing a doctor, a new study shows.On average, young women waited two weeks

Young women often delay looking into breast symptoms, research finds

by Dennis ThompsonYoung women who find a lump or other potential signs of breast cancer often delay for weeks before finally seeing a doctor, a new study shows.On average, young women waited two weeks
Oncolytic virus treatment produces promising results in patients with triple-negative breast cancer

Oncolytic virus treatment produces promising results in patients with triple-negative breast cancer

byH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTriple-negative breast cancer accounts for approximately 15% of all breast cancer cases. Patients with th

Oncolytic virus treatment produces promising results in patients with triple-negative breast cancer

byH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTriple-negative breast cancer accounts for approximately 15% of all breast cancer cases. Patients with th
Study reveals complex biology, gender differences, in kidney cancer

Study reveals complex biology, gender differences, in kidney cancer

by University of Rochester Medical CenterA new study is believed to be the first to describe the unique role of androgens in kidney cancer, and it suggests that a new approach to treatment, targe

Study reveals complex biology, gender differences, in kidney cancer

by University of Rochester Medical CenterA new study is believed to be the first to describe the unique role of androgens in kidney cancer, and it suggests that a new approach to treatment, targe
Important to be open to discussing sex with young cancer survivors

Important to be open to discussing sex with young cancer survivors

by University of GothenburgCredit: University of GothenburgFeeling unattractive and dissatisfied with their sexual ability – that is reality for many teenage and young adult cancer survivors. Res

Important to be open to discussing sex with young cancer survivors

by University of GothenburgCredit: University of GothenburgFeeling unattractive and dissatisfied with their sexual ability – that is reality for many teenage and young adult cancer survivors. Res
'Fingerprint database' could help scientists to identify new cancer culprits

'Fingerprint database' could help scientists to identify new cancer culprits

by University of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists in Cambridge and London have developed a catalogue of DNA mutation 'fingerprints' that could help doctors pinpoint the enviro

'Fingerprint database' could help scientists to identify new cancer culprits

by University of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists in Cambridge and London have developed a catalogue of DNA mutation 'fingerprints' that could help doctors pinpoint the enviro
Therapeutic and diagnostic functions of one antibody for pancreatic cancer

Therapeutic and diagnostic functions of one antibody for pancreatic cancer

by Osaka UniversityFig.1: DKK1–CKAP4 signaling and application of the anti-CKAP4 antibody. DKK1 and CKAP4 are overexpressed in cancer cells and the PI3 kinase–AKT pathway is activated, promoting

Therapeutic and diagnostic functions of one antibody for pancreatic cancer

by Osaka UniversityFig.1: DKK1–CKAP4 signaling and application of the anti-CKAP4 antibody. DKK1 and CKAP4 are overexpressed in cancer cells and the PI3 kinase–AKT pathway is activated, promoting