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Experts urge Europe to start planning for lung cancer screening

Experts urge Europe to start planning for lung cancer screening

by University of LiverpoolLung CA seen on CXR. Credit:CC BY-SA 4.0James Heilman, MD/WikipediaLeading lung cancer specialists are urging EU countries to take action to initiate life-sa

Experts urge Europe to start planning for lung cancer screening

by University of LiverpoolLung CA seen on CXR. Credit:CC BY-SA 4.0James Heilman, MD/WikipediaLeading lung cancer specialists are urging EU countries to take action to initiate life-sa
Study sends strong signal not to sequence immune checkpoint inhibitors in advanced kidney cancer

Study sends strong signal not to sequence immune checkpoint inhibitors in advanced kidney cancer

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients with advanced kidney cancer are routinely given immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) as first-line treatment. The CONTACT-0

Study sends strong signal not to sequence immune checkpoint inhibitors in advanced kidney cancer

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients with advanced kidney cancer are routinely given immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) as first-line treatment. The CONTACT-0
Startup to commercialize blood test for most major cancers

Startup to commercialize blood test for most major cancers

by Paul Tumarkin,University of ArizonaCredit: University of ArizonaWhen testing for such as lung cancer disease, doctors know that tissue biopsies are necessary and potentially life-saving, thou

Startup to commercialize blood test for most major cancers

by Paul Tumarkin,University of ArizonaCredit: University of ArizonaWhen testing for such as lung cancer disease, doctors know that tissue biopsies are necessary and potentially life-saving, thou
Tumour removal with a cancer cell clear margin

Tumour removal with a cancer cell clear margin

by CORDISCredit: Benjamin Franklin PierceA biopsy reporting that cancer cells are still in the margin indicates a likelihood of cancer cells remaining in the body. An EU-funded project, IMAGINE,

Tumour removal with a cancer cell clear margin

by CORDISCredit: Benjamin Franklin PierceA biopsy reporting that cancer cells are still in the margin indicates a likelihood of cancer cells remaining in the body. An EU-funded project, IMAGINE,
Study reveals persistent cancer disparities in Appalachian Kentucky

Study reveals persistent cancer disparities in Appalachian Kentucky

by Elizabeth Chapin,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study published inThe Journal of Rural Healthsheds lig

Study reveals persistent cancer disparities in Appalachian Kentucky

by Elizabeth Chapin,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study published inThe Journal of Rural Healthsheds lig
A new method for conducting a liquid biopsy for liver cancer

A new method for conducting a liquid biopsy for liver cancer

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressComparison between mutation and methylation fractions in the same cfDNA sample. (A) The correlation between the AF based on mutation and methylation. (B) Comparison of the

A new method for conducting a liquid biopsy for liver cancer

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressComparison between mutation and methylation fractions in the same cfDNA sample. (A) The correlation between the AF based on mutation and methylation. (B) Comparison of the
Cancer-predisposition variants associated with adverse outcomes in rhabdomyosarcoma

Cancer-predisposition variants associated with adverse outcomes in rhabdomyosarcoma

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineKaplan-Meier Survival Outcomes of Cancer-Predisposition Variant (CPV) Status on Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS). Credit:JAMA Network Open(2024). DOI: 1

Cancer-predisposition variants associated with adverse outcomes in rhabdomyosarcoma

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineKaplan-Meier Survival Outcomes of Cancer-Predisposition Variant (CPV) Status on Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS). Credit:JAMA Network Open(2024). DOI: 1
Solving the mystery of NPM1 in acute myeloid leukemia

Solving the mystery of NPM1 in acute myeloid leukemia

by Allison Mickey,Baylor College of MedicineDr. Margaret Goodell, the corresponding author of this work. Credit: Baylor College of MedicineAlthough it has long been recognized that mutations of

Solving the mystery of NPM1 in acute myeloid leukemia

by Allison Mickey,Baylor College of MedicineDr. Margaret Goodell, the corresponding author of this work. Credit: Baylor College of MedicineAlthough it has long been recognized that mutations of
New study shows recently diagnosed adult cancer survivors at higher risk for bone fractures

New study shows recently diagnosed adult cancer survivors at higher risk for bone fractures

byAmerican Cancer SocietyAdult cancer survivors at increased risk for bone fractures. Credit: American Cancer SocietyAdult cancer survivors, particularly those diagnosed within five years and/or

New study shows recently diagnosed adult cancer survivors at higher risk for bone fractures

byAmerican Cancer SocietyAdult cancer survivors at increased risk for bone fractures. Credit: American Cancer SocietyAdult cancer survivors, particularly those diagnosed within five years and/or
Researchers determine oral bacteria accelerate pancreatic cancer development in mice

Researchers determine oral bacteria accelerate pancreatic cancer development in mice

by Hebrew University of JerusalemPancreas sections from control and P.gingivalis-infected mice. Control mouse showing a small pre-cancerous lesion (marked in yellow). Credit: Hebrew University of

Researchers determine oral bacteria accelerate pancreatic cancer development in mice

by Hebrew University of JerusalemPancreas sections from control and P.gingivalis-infected mice. Control mouse showing a small pre-cancerous lesion (marked in yellow). Credit: Hebrew University of
Experimental drug trial seeks to improve treatment for head and neck cancer

Experimental drug trial seeks to improve treatment for head and neck cancer

by Cancer Research UKCredit: Cancer Research UKA trial to test an experimental drug in patients with head and neck cancer launches in the UK today (Friday), through the Combinations Alliance – a

Experimental drug trial seeks to improve treatment for head and neck cancer

by Cancer Research UKCredit: Cancer Research UKA trial to test an experimental drug in patients with head and neck cancer launches in the UK today (Friday), through the Combinations Alliance – a
ACP issues guidance statement for breast cancer screening of average-risk women

ACP issues guidance statement for breast cancer screening of average-risk women

by American College of PhysiciansThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Image created in 2014 by T

ACP issues guidance statement for breast cancer screening of average-risk women

by American College of PhysiciansThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Image created in 2014 by T