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IKZF1 Alterations an Independent Marker of AML Risk

IKZF1 Alterations an Independent Marker of AML Risk

February 2024Leah LawrenceMutatedIKZF1was an independent marker of adverse risk in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and patients whose AML had these alterations were at higher r

IKZF1 Alterations an Independent Marker of AML Risk

February 2024Leah LawrenceMutatedIKZF1was an independent marker of adverse risk in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and patients whose AML had these alterations were at higher r
No radiotherapy an option for older breast cancer patients, study shows

No radiotherapy an option for older breast cancer patients, study shows

by University of EdinburghCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRadiotherapy does not improve survival rates in older patients with early breast cancer, new research suggests.The addition of radiothe

No radiotherapy an option for older breast cancer patients, study shows

by University of EdinburghCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRadiotherapy does not improve survival rates in older patients with early breast cancer, new research suggests.The addition of radiothe
One sigmoidoscopy significantly reduces long-term CRC incidence in both men and women

One sigmoidoscopy significantly reduces long-term CRC incidence in both men and women

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA pooled analysis evaluating the 15-year effect of sigmoidoscopies has found that receiving one sigmoidoscopy significantly reduc

One sigmoidoscopy significantly reduces long-term CRC incidence in both men and women

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA pooled analysis evaluating the 15-year effect of sigmoidoscopies has found that receiving one sigmoidoscopy significantly reduc
New genetic testing pathways could ensure patients get personalized BRCA-linked cancer treatments

New genetic testing pathways could ensure patients get personalized BRCA-linked cancer treatments

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchThe BRCA-DIRECT Pathway. Credit:British Journal of Cancer(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41416-024-02832-2Scientists have developed a new clinical pathway for tes

New genetic testing pathways could ensure patients get personalized BRCA-linked cancer treatments

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchThe BRCA-DIRECT Pathway. Credit:British Journal of Cancer(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41416-024-02832-2Scientists have developed a new clinical pathway for tes
Researchers develop prostate cancer prediction tool that has unmatched accuracy

Researchers develop prostate cancer prediction tool that has unmatched accuracy

by The Mount Sinai HospitalMicrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit: Wikipedia,CC BY-SA 3.0A team of researchers from the Icahn Sc

Researchers develop prostate cancer prediction tool that has unmatched accuracy

by The Mount Sinai HospitalMicrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit: Wikipedia,CC BY-SA 3.0A team of researchers from the Icahn Sc
Financial toxicity found to affect at least one-third of Canadian patients with cancer

Financial toxicity found to affect at least one-third of Canadian patients with cancer

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAt least one-third of Canadians diagnosed with cancer experience financial distress, called "financial toxicity,&quot

Financial toxicity found to affect at least one-third of Canadian patients with cancer

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAt least one-third of Canadians diagnosed with cancer experience financial distress, called "financial toxicity,&quot
Study sheds light on the function of a long-mysterious PCSK9 mutation

Study sheds light on the function of a long-mysterious PCSK9 mutation

by American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainHigh levels of low-density lipoproteins, parcels of lipids and protein that carry cholesterol, are a leading ris

Study sheds light on the function of a long-mysterious PCSK9 mutation

by American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainHigh levels of low-density lipoproteins, parcels of lipids and protein that carry cholesterol, are a leading ris
First line immunotherapy combination fails to improve overall survival in lung cancer

First line immunotherapy combination fails to improve overall survival in lung cancer

by European Society for Medical OncologyStudy author Dr Naiyer Rizvi, director of thoracic oncology and immunotherapeutics, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, US. Credit: © European So

First line immunotherapy combination fails to improve overall survival in lung cancer

by European Society for Medical OncologyStudy author Dr Naiyer Rizvi, director of thoracic oncology and immunotherapeutics, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, US. Credit: © European So
New blood test developed to diagnose ovarian cancer

New blood test developed to diagnose ovarian cancer

by Brigham and Women's HospitalIntermediate magnification micrograph of a low malignant potential (LMP) mucinous ovarian tumour. H&E stain. The micrograph shows: Simple mucinous epitheliu

New blood test developed to diagnose ovarian cancer

by Brigham and Women's HospitalIntermediate magnification micrograph of a low malignant potential (LMP) mucinous ovarian tumour. H&E stain. The micrograph shows: Simple mucinous epitheliu
Interaction with stromal cells influences tumor growth, metastasis in pancreatic cancer

Interaction with stromal cells influences tumor growth, metastasis in pancreatic cancer

by Massachusetts General HospitalElectron microscopic image of a single human lymphocyte. Credit: Dr. Triche National Cancer InstituteA study from researchers at the Massachusetts General Hospita

Interaction with stromal cells influences tumor growth, metastasis in pancreatic cancer

by Massachusetts General HospitalElectron microscopic image of a single human lymphocyte. Credit: Dr. Triche National Cancer InstituteA study from researchers at the Massachusetts General Hospita
Treatment to a T? Taking a 'BiTE' out of lung cancer

Treatment to a T? Taking a 'BiTE' out of lung cancer

by Osaka UniversityThe team measured the T-lymphocyte cytotoxicity against tumor cell lines using a molecule that binds to both T lymphocytes and tumor cell lines. Credit: Osaka UniversityImmune

Treatment to a T? Taking a 'BiTE' out of lung cancer

by Osaka UniversityThe team measured the T-lymphocyte cytotoxicity against tumor cell lines using a molecule that binds to both T lymphocytes and tumor cell lines. Credit: Osaka UniversityImmune
New study shows substantial racial and ethnic disparities among survivors of second primary cancers in the US

New study shows substantial racial and ethnic disparities among survivors of second primary cancers in the US

by American Cancer SocietyResearchers highlight the need for more research to address survival disparities among multiple primary cancer survivors. Credit: American Cancer SocietyIn new findings

New study shows substantial racial and ethnic disparities among survivors of second primary cancers in the US

by American Cancer SocietyResearchers highlight the need for more research to address survival disparities among multiple primary cancer survivors. Credit: American Cancer SocietyIn new findings