Targeted therapy extends survival in cancers of unknown primary

by Julia Bird, Universitätsklinikum HeidelbergProgression-free survival in the intention-to-treat population, category 1 patients. Credit:The Lancet(2024). DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(24)00814

Updated on: August 27,2024 0

Targeted therapy extends survival in cancers of unknown primary

by Julia Bird, Universitätsklinikum HeidelbergProgression-free survival in the intention-to-treat population, category 1 patients. Credit:The Lancet(2024). DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(24)00814

Updated on:August 27,2024 0

How sweet it isn't: Diminished taste function affects cancer patients' food intake

by Alissa Nolden,University of Massachusetts AmherstAlissa Nolden is an assistant professor of food science at UMass Amherst. Credit: UMass AmherstThe simple pleasure of tasting and savoring foo

Updated on: May 09,2024 4

How sweet it isn't: Diminished taste function affects cancer patients' food intake

by Alissa Nolden,University of Massachusetts AmherstAlissa Nolden is an assistant professor of food science at UMass Amherst. Credit: UMass AmherstThe simple pleasure of tasting and savoring foo

Updated on:May 09,2024 4

Innovative test that detects complex DNA patterns may improve mesothelioma detection rate in blood

by Susan Murphy,Mayo ClinicStudy design. Our study involved detecting junctions that result from chromosomal rearrangements, insertions and deletions in mesothelioma in Step 1, then designing pr

Updated on: December 02,2024 0

Innovative test that detects complex DNA patterns may improve mesothelioma detection rate in blood

by Susan Murphy,Mayo ClinicStudy design. Our study involved detecting junctions that result from chromosomal rearrangements, insertions and deletions in mesothelioma in Step 1, then designing pr

Updated on:December 02,2024 0

Banning tobacco sales among young people could prevent 1.2 million lung cancer deaths, study suggests

byLancetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCreating a generation of people who never smoke could prevent 1.2 million deaths from lung cancer globally, according to a study led by researchers from

Updated on: October 24,2024 0

Banning tobacco sales among young people could prevent 1.2 million lung cancer deaths, study suggests

byLancetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCreating a generation of people who never smoke could prevent 1.2 million deaths from lung cancer globally, according to a study led by researchers from

Updated on:October 24,2024 0

Review paper compares two leading pancreatic cancer drugs

by Tyrel Linkhorn,University of ToledoPotential biomarkers in nab-paclitaxel/gemcitabine (a), Folfirinox (b) regimens of drug metabolism and mechanism of action. (c) Macrophages induce gemcitabi

Updated on: May 07,2024 12

Review paper compares two leading pancreatic cancer drugs

by Tyrel Linkhorn,University of ToledoPotential biomarkers in nab-paclitaxel/gemcitabine (a), Folfirinox (b) regimens of drug metabolism and mechanism of action. (c) Macrophages induce gemcitabi

Updated on:May 07,2024 12

Topography of the genome influences where cancer mutations thrive, study shows

byUniversity of California - San DiegoJust as different terrains on Earth foster distinct ecosystems, certain topographic features in the genome seem to provide an environment for specific mutat

Updated on: January 22,2024 12

Topography of the genome influences where cancer mutations thrive, study shows

byUniversity of California - San DiegoJust as different terrains on Earth foster distinct ecosystems, certain topographic features in the genome seem to provide an environment for specific mutat

Updated on:January 22,2024 12

More evidence HPV vaccine reduces precancerous lesions

byUniversity of OtagoGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaThe HPV vaccine has led to a significant reduction in the rate of cervical abnormalities in young New Zealand women, which is likel

Updated on: December 20,2023 13

More evidence HPV vaccine reduces precancerous lesions

byUniversity of OtagoGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaThe HPV vaccine has led to a significant reduction in the rate of cervical abnormalities in young New Zealand women, which is likel

Updated on:December 20,2023 13

Two mutations team up to cloak a deadly brain cancer from the immune system, study suggests

by UF HealthGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112235A new study of the aggressive brain cancer glioblastoma suggests that two specific cancer cell m

Updated on: January 22,2024 16

Two mutations team up to cloak a deadly brain cancer from the immune system, study suggests

by UF HealthGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112235A new study of the aggressive brain cancer glioblastoma suggests that two specific cancer cell m

Updated on:January 22,2024 16

Researchers reveal key to targeting dormant cancer cells

by Garvan Institute of Medical Research3D view of a growing cancer colony and a single dormant cancer cell attached to the inner lining of bone. Credit: Dr Michelle McDonaldAn international team

Updated on: June 11,2024 5

Researchers reveal key to targeting dormant cancer cells

by Garvan Institute of Medical Research3D view of a growing cancer colony and a single dormant cancer cell attached to the inner lining of bone. Credit: Dr Michelle McDonaldAn international team

Updated on:June 11,2024 5

What are 'cancer vaccines,' and what similarities do they share with COVID vaccines?

by Sathana Dushyanthen,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageBarely a month goes by without headlines announcing yet another advancement in cancer vaccines.Just last month, the United States

Updated on: January 04,2024 9

What are 'cancer vaccines,' and what similarities do they share with COVID vaccines?

by Sathana Dushyanthen,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageBarely a month goes by without headlines announcing yet another advancement in cancer vaccines.Just last month, the United States

Updated on:January 04,2024 9

Metabolite from pomegranates improves the function of immune cells in their fight against cancer

byEcole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneGraphical abstract. Credit:Immunity(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2022.09.014Researchers from the Georg-Speyer-Haus in Frankfurt am Main, Ger

Updated on: January 04,2024 6

Metabolite from pomegranates improves the function of immune cells in their fight against cancer

byEcole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneGraphical abstract. Credit:Immunity(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2022.09.014Researchers from the Georg-Speyer-Haus in Frankfurt am Main, Ger

Updated on:January 04,2024 6

How do we know health screening programs work?

by Christian Yates,The ConversationLead-time bias can appear to make a treatment more effective than it actually is, if the perceived post-diagnosis survival time increases while the course of d

Updated on: January 10,2024 8

How do we know health screening programs work?

by Christian Yates,The ConversationLead-time bias can appear to make a treatment more effective than it actually is, if the perceived post-diagnosis survival time increases while the course of d

Updated on:January 10,2024 8