Researchers to develop handheld device to diagnose skin cancer

by Stevens Institute of TechnologyStevens researchers develop a technique based on reflectivity patterns that can distinguish multiple forms of skin cancer, including basal cell carcinoma (left)

Updated on: June 15,2024

Researchers to develop handheld device to diagnose skin cancer

by Stevens Institute of TechnologyStevens researchers develop a technique based on reflectivity patterns that can distinguish multiple forms of skin cancer, including basal cell carcinoma (left)

Updated on:June 15,2024

'Promising' antibody therapy extends survival in mice with pancreatic cancer

by Pancreatic Cancer Research FundAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainScientists have found a way to target and knock out a singl

Updated on: May 07,2024

'Promising' antibody therapy extends survival in mice with pancreatic cancer

by Pancreatic Cancer Research FundAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainScientists have found a way to target and knock out a singl

Updated on:May 07,2024

Mouse study suggests new therapeutic strategy to reduce cardiovascular disease in cancer survivors

byRockefeller University PressA mouse model of cardiac toxicity following DNA damage. (A) Schematic representation of experimental model of radiation-induced cardiac toxicity and timeline cardio

Updated on: January 11,2024

Mouse study suggests new therapeutic strategy to reduce cardiovascular disease in cancer survivors

byRockefeller University PressA mouse model of cardiac toxicity following DNA damage. (A) Schematic representation of experimental model of radiation-induced cardiac toxicity and timeline cardio

Updated on:January 11,2024

Researchers use skin-colonizing bacteria to create a topical cancer therapy in mice

by Hadley Leggett,Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: AI-generated imageWhile studying a type of bacteria that lives on the healthy skin of every human being, researchers from Stanford Med

Updated on: February 18,2024

Researchers use skin-colonizing bacteria to create a topical cancer therapy in mice

by Hadley Leggett,Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: AI-generated imageWhile studying a type of bacteria that lives on the healthy skin of every human being, researchers from Stanford Med

Updated on:February 18,2024

New tools to manage rare eye cancer

by University College DublinTumor secretion of IL-6, IL-13, VEGF-A, and PlGF correlate with clinical characteristics in ex vivo, control-treated, primary UM patient tumors. (A) Schematic of the e

Updated on: January 29,2024

New tools to manage rare eye cancer

by University College DublinTumor secretion of IL-6, IL-13, VEGF-A, and PlGF correlate with clinical characteristics in ex vivo, control-treated, primary UM patient tumors. (A) Schematic of the e

Updated on:January 29,2024

Specifically designed diets demonstrate a 'powerful ability' to prevent tumorigenesis, delay tumor growth

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentrePrecision nutrition in cancer therapyPrecision nutrition takes into account genetic, physiological and lifestyle factors to develop personalized diet

Updated on: January 22,2024

Specifically designed diets demonstrate a 'powerful ability' to prevent tumorigenesis, delay tumor growth

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentrePrecision nutrition in cancer therapyPrecision nutrition takes into account genetic, physiological and lifestyle factors to develop personalized diet

Updated on:January 22,2024

Study links mutations in notch gene to role in B cell cancers

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaPeripheral blood with chronic lymphocytic leukemia cells. Credit: Jon Aster, Harvard Medical SchoolNotch is one of the most frequen

Updated on: July 02,2024

Study links mutations in notch gene to role in B cell cancers

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaPeripheral blood with chronic lymphocytic leukemia cells. Credit: Jon Aster, Harvard Medical SchoolNotch is one of the most frequen

Updated on:July 02,2024

PET/MRI found to accurately classify prostate cancer patients, offer potential to avoid unnecessary biopsies

bySociety of Nuclear MedicineCredit:Journal of Nuclear Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.2967/jnumed.123.266742PET/MRI can improve diagnostic accuracy for prostate cancer patients and help avo

Updated on: April 28,2024

PET/MRI found to accurately classify prostate cancer patients, offer potential to avoid unnecessary biopsies

bySociety of Nuclear MedicineCredit:Journal of Nuclear Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.2967/jnumed.123.266742PET/MRI can improve diagnostic accuracy for prostate cancer patients and help avo

Updated on:April 28,2024

Oncology trial shows positive results for patients with muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma

JANUARY 26, 2024by Alliance for Clinical Trials in OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients with muscle-invasive urothelial cancer and a high risk of recurrence after surgery may have a new t

Updated on: March 30,2024

Oncology trial shows positive results for patients with muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma

JANUARY 26, 2024by Alliance for Clinical Trials in OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients with muscle-invasive urothelial cancer and a high risk of recurrence after surgery may have a new t

Updated on:March 30,2024

Study signals new era of precision medicine for children with cancer

by Sarah Wells,Institute of Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study has shown the power of genetic testing to pick out the best drugs for children with cancer to extend and improve t

Updated on: April 18,2024

Study signals new era of precision medicine for children with cancer

by Sarah Wells,Institute of Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study has shown the power of genetic testing to pick out the best drugs for children with cancer to extend and improve t

Updated on:April 18,2024

Research examines how to stay on task

by University of Texas at ArlingtonTask paradigm visual for a single trial on the four-choice reaction time task. Credit:Attention, Perception, & Psychophysics(2023). DOI: 10.3758

Updated on: March 12,2024

Research examines how to stay on task

by University of Texas at ArlingtonTask paradigm visual for a single trial on the four-choice reaction time task. Credit:Attention, Perception, & Psychophysics(2023). DOI: 10.3758

Updated on:March 12,2024

Major breakthrough in quest for cancer vaccine

by University of MontrealCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe idea of a cancer vaccine is something researchers have been working on for over 50 years, but until recently they were never able to prove ex

Updated on: March 06,2024

Major breakthrough in quest for cancer vaccine

by University of MontrealCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe idea of a cancer vaccine is something researchers have been working on for over 50 years, but until recently they were never able to prove ex

Updated on:March 06,2024