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Study: Vitamin D may play a role in prostate cancer disparities

Study: Vitamin D may play a role in prostate cancer disparities

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainVitamin D deficiency could be the reason African American men experience more aggressive prostate cancer at a younger age compared with Euro

Study: Vitamin D may play a role in prostate cancer disparities

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainVitamin D deficiency could be the reason African American men experience more aggressive prostate cancer at a younger age compared with Euro
Liver cancer 'signature' in gut holds clues to cancer risk

Liver cancer 'signature' in gut holds clues to cancer risk

by Caroline Tang,University of New South WalesCredit: Thirdman from PexelsPeople with non-alcohol-related liver cancer have a unique gut microbiome profile which could help predict disease risk,

Liver cancer 'signature' in gut holds clues to cancer risk

by Caroline Tang,University of New South WalesCredit: Thirdman from PexelsPeople with non-alcohol-related liver cancer have a unique gut microbiome profile which could help predict disease risk,
Study describes treatment of secondary CNS involvement by aggressive lymphomas

Study describes treatment of secondary CNS involvement by aggressive lymphomas

by Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterHodgkin lymphoma, nodular lymphocyte predominant (high-power view) Credit: Gabriel Caponetti, MD./Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Some patients with aggressive lymphomas

Study describes treatment of secondary CNS involvement by aggressive lymphomas

by Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterHodgkin lymphoma, nodular lymphocyte predominant (high-power view) Credit: Gabriel Caponetti, MD./Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Some patients with aggressive lymphomas
Gastroesophageal reflux disease causally linked to lung cancer

Gastroesophageal reflux disease causally linked to lung cancer

by Elana GotkineGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is causally associated with lung cancer risk, according to a study published online Dec. 8 inCancer Medicine.Lin Li, from The Second Affili

Gastroesophageal reflux disease causally linked to lung cancer

by Elana GotkineGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is causally associated with lung cancer risk, according to a study published online Dec. 8 inCancer Medicine.Lin Li, from The Second Affili
Alternative glucose breakdown ensures the survival of cancer cells

Alternative glucose breakdown ensures the survival of cancer cells

byGerman Cancer Research CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA key enzyme in sugar metabolism is inactivated particularly easily and efficiently by oxidative stress. Scientists at the German

Alternative glucose breakdown ensures the survival of cancer cells

byGerman Cancer Research CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA key enzyme in sugar metabolism is inactivated particularly easily and efficiently by oxidative stress. Scientists at the German
'Natural killers' may help treat advanced solid cancerous tumors

'Natural killers' may help treat advanced solid cancerous tumors

by Chris Adam,Purdue UniversityCredit: Purdue UniversityAn internal battle over oxygen can lead to major setbacks for people battling solid malignant tumors such as lung and brain cancers. Many

'Natural killers' may help treat advanced solid cancerous tumors

by Chris Adam,Purdue UniversityCredit: Purdue UniversityAn internal battle over oxygen can lead to major setbacks for people battling solid malignant tumors such as lung and brain cancers. Many
Cancerous brain tumor cells may be at 'critical point' between order and disorder, study suggests

Cancerous brain tumor cells may be at 'critical point' between order and disorder, study suggests

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganCredit: Justine Ross and Jacob Dwyer / Michigan MedicineGlioblastoma is the most aggressive form of brain cancer. Despite decades of major efforts and clini

Cancerous brain tumor cells may be at 'critical point' between order and disorder, study suggests

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganCredit: Justine Ross and Jacob Dwyer / Michigan MedicineGlioblastoma is the most aggressive form of brain cancer. Despite decades of major efforts and clini
Research provides insight into genetic link to potential treatment response among BRCA1/2 breast cancer patients

Research provides insight into genetic link to potential treatment response among BRCA1/2 breast cancer patients

by Alex Gardner,Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew findings from researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsy

Research provides insight into genetic link to potential treatment response among BRCA1/2 breast cancer patients

by Alex Gardner,Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew findings from researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsy
Race, income can determine blood cancer outcomes, studies show

Race, income can determine blood cancer outcomes, studies show

by Ernie MundellIf someone is stricken with a blood cancer or life-threatening clot, they'll probably fare better if they are white and wealthy, three new studies show.The ongoing impact of patien

Race, income can determine blood cancer outcomes, studies show

by Ernie MundellIf someone is stricken with a blood cancer or life-threatening clot, they'll probably fare better if they are white and wealthy, three new studies show.The ongoing impact of patien
Differences in T cells' functional state determine resistance to cancer therapy

Differences in T cells' functional state determine resistance to cancer therapy

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyThe researchers took this image of a tumor using immunofluorescence, a technique that allows them to stain tissue sections with fluorescently-labeled antib

Differences in T cells' functional state determine resistance to cancer therapy

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyThe researchers took this image of a tumor using immunofluorescence, a technique that allows them to stain tissue sections with fluorescently-labeled antib
Researchers ID risks for second childhood cancers

Researchers ID risks for second childhood cancers

by Jeremy OlsonCredit: CC0 Public DomainChemotherapy and radiation treatments have helped children survive cancer. Now University of Minnesota researchers are trying to find the ideal combinations tha

Researchers ID risks for second childhood cancers

by Jeremy OlsonCredit: CC0 Public DomainChemotherapy and radiation treatments have helped children survive cancer. Now University of Minnesota researchers are trying to find the ideal combinations tha
Study offers new insights into earliest stages of brain tumor development

Study offers new insights into earliest stages of brain tumor development

by University of PlymouthCredit:EMBO Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44319-023-00017-1Scientists working to better understand and find a cure for brain tumors have made progress in ident

Study offers new insights into earliest stages of brain tumor development

by University of PlymouthCredit:EMBO Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44319-023-00017-1Scientists working to better understand and find a cure for brain tumors have made progress in ident