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Engineering the immune system to tackle glioblastoma

Engineering the immune system to tackle glioblastoma

by Sally Sapega,University of PennsylvaniaCredit: University of PennsylvaniaEach year, roughly 15,000 Americans are diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM), the most common malignant primar

Engineering the immune system to tackle glioblastoma

by Sally Sapega,University of PennsylvaniaCredit: University of PennsylvaniaEach year, roughly 15,000 Americans are diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM), the most common malignant primar
Pediatric multicenter study shows targeted therapy for high-risk Hodgkin lymphoma reduces relapse

Pediatric multicenter study shows targeted therapy for high-risk Hodgkin lymphoma reduces relapse

byEmory UniversityHodgkin lymphoma, nodular lymphocyte predominant (high-power view) Credit: Gabriel Caponetti, MD./Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A targeted therapy for children with high-risk Hodgkin l

Pediatric multicenter study shows targeted therapy for high-risk Hodgkin lymphoma reduces relapse

byEmory UniversityHodgkin lymphoma, nodular lymphocyte predominant (high-power view) Credit: Gabriel Caponetti, MD./Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A targeted therapy for children with high-risk Hodgkin l
Splicing deregulation detected and targeted in type of childhood leukemia

Splicing deregulation detected and targeted in type of childhood leukemia

byUniversity of California - San DiegoA micrograph depicts acute myeloid leukemia cells. Though treatments have dramatically advanced, AML in children can become resistant to therapy. New resear

Splicing deregulation detected and targeted in type of childhood leukemia

byUniversity of California - San DiegoA micrograph depicts acute myeloid leukemia cells. Though treatments have dramatically advanced, AML in children can become resistant to therapy. New resear
Survivors of childhood cancers at risk for shortened life span

Survivors of childhood cancers at risk for shortened life span

(HealthDay)—Survivors of childhood cancer remain at risk for shorter life spans, especially when they receive radiotherapy, according to a study published online Jan. 2 inJAMA Oncology.Jennifer

Survivors of childhood cancers at risk for shortened life span

(HealthDay)—Survivors of childhood cancer remain at risk for shorter life spans, especially when they receive radiotherapy, according to a study published online Jan. 2 inJAMA Oncology.Jennifer
What are some recent advancements in proteomics-driven pancreatic oncology research

What are some recent advancements in proteomics-driven pancreatic oncology research

In a recent narrative review published inProteomes,researchers reviewed the application of proteomics-driven biomarkers for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of pancreatic cancer.A

What are some recent advancements in proteomics-driven pancreatic oncology research

In a recent narrative review published inProteomes,researchers reviewed the application of proteomics-driven biomarkers for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of pancreatic cancer.A
Is AI Ready to Play a Leading Role in Colorectal Cancer Screening?

Is AI Ready to Play a Leading Role in Colorectal Cancer Screening?

by Sharon ReynoldsArtificial intelligence, or AI, is suddenly everywhere. From ChatGPT to automated customer service "representatives,” the ability of computers to perform increasingly complicate

Is AI Ready to Play a Leading Role in Colorectal Cancer Screening?

by Sharon ReynoldsArtificial intelligence, or AI, is suddenly everywhere. From ChatGPT to automated customer service "representatives,” the ability of computers to perform increasingly complicate
Oncolytic Virus Enables the Immune System to Attack Tumors

Oncolytic Virus Enables the Immune System to Attack Tumors

by Shana SpindlerOne of the most important findings in cancer research in the past two decades is that tumors can create force field-like protection against the immune system. A new study has identifi

Oncolytic Virus Enables the Immune System to Attack Tumors

by Shana SpindlerOne of the most important findings in cancer research in the past two decades is that tumors can create force field-like protection against the immune system. A new study has identifi
Acalabrutinib Approved in China for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Acalabrutinib Approved in China for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

September 5, 2023Kristi RosaThe National Medical Products Administration in China has approved acalabrutinib for use in adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma w

Acalabrutinib Approved in China for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

September 5, 2023Kristi RosaThe National Medical Products Administration in China has approved acalabrutinib for use in adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma w
Understanding lung cancer

Understanding lung cancer

by Jason HowlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNovember is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Each year, more people die from lung cancer than

Understanding lung cancer

by Jason HowlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNovember is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Each year, more people die from lung cancer than
Review of American newspapers reveals positive coverage of lung cancer screening

Review of American newspapers reveals positive coverage of lung cancer screening

byAmerican Roentgen Ray SocietyKey developments in lung cancer screening are annotated by year. Study period included only first 3 months of 2022, resulting in lower number of articles for that

Review of American newspapers reveals positive coverage of lung cancer screening

byAmerican Roentgen Ray SocietyKey developments in lung cancer screening are annotated by year. Study period included only first 3 months of 2022, resulting in lower number of articles for that
Cilta-cel Provides Durable Responses in Lenalidomide-Refractory Myeloma After 1 to 3 Prior Lines

Cilta-cel Provides Durable Responses in Lenalidomide-Refractory Myeloma After 1 to 3 Prior Lines

August 28, 2022Kristi RosaCiltacabtagene autoleucel elicited encouraging responses in patients with multiple myeloma who had received 1 to 3 prior lines of therapy and were refractory to lenalidomide.

Cilta-cel Provides Durable Responses in Lenalidomide-Refractory Myeloma After 1 to 3 Prior Lines

August 28, 2022Kristi RosaCiltacabtagene autoleucel elicited encouraging responses in patients with multiple myeloma who had received 1 to 3 prior lines of therapy and were refractory to lenalidomide.
Iflinatamab Deruxtecan Elicits Clinical Activity in SCLC

Iflinatamab Deruxtecan Elicits Clinical Activity in SCLC

September 10, 2023Jonah FeldmanTreatment with the antibody-drug conjugate ifinatamab deruxtecan in heavily pretreated patients with small cell lung cancer led to promising efficacy and a manageable sa

Iflinatamab Deruxtecan Elicits Clinical Activity in SCLC

September 10, 2023Jonah FeldmanTreatment with the antibody-drug conjugate ifinatamab deruxtecan in heavily pretreated patients with small cell lung cancer led to promising efficacy and a manageable sa