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Research finds global surge in cancers among the under 50s over past three decades

Research finds global surge in cancers among the under 50s over past three decades

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere's been a striking 79% increase in new cases of cancer among the under 50s around the world over the past three decades (1990–2

Research finds global surge in cancers among the under 50s over past three decades

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere's been a striking 79% increase in new cases of cancer among the under 50s around the world over the past three decades (1990–2
Starving cancer cells of fat may improve cancer treatment

Starving cancer cells of fat may improve cancer treatment

byVan Andel Research InstituteLipid limitation decreases levels of storage lipids and increases levels of some PUFA-containing PEs and PCs. Credit:Cell Chemical Biology(2024). DOI: 1

Starving cancer cells of fat may improve cancer treatment

byVan Andel Research InstituteLipid limitation decreases levels of storage lipids and increases levels of some PUFA-containing PEs and PCs. Credit:Cell Chemical Biology(2024). DOI: 1
Study suggests lung cancer does not decrease in line with reduced smoking

Study suggests lung cancer does not decrease in line with reduced smoking

byUmea UniversityIncidence rates for lung cancer according to age, sex and time (cases/100,000 person-years). Notice the different scales on the vertical axes (incidence rates). Credit:Eur

Study suggests lung cancer does not decrease in line with reduced smoking

byUmea UniversityIncidence rates for lung cancer according to age, sex and time (cases/100,000 person-years). Notice the different scales on the vertical axes (incidence rates). Credit:Eur
Study reveals mechanism linking heart disease to cancer development

Study reveals mechanism linking heart disease to cancer development

byTel-Aviv UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Tel Aviv University (TAU) and the Leviev Cardiothoracic and Vascular Center at the Sheba Medical Center have found a mechanism respon

Study reveals mechanism linking heart disease to cancer development

byTel-Aviv UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Tel Aviv University (TAU) and the Leviev Cardiothoracic and Vascular Center at the Sheba Medical Center have found a mechanism respon
Study answers questions about long-term survivorship following CAR T treatment

Study answers questions about long-term survivorship following CAR T treatment

byH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteHodgkin lymphoma, nodular lymphocyte predominant (high-power view) Credit: Gabriel Caponetti, MD./Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Axicabtagene cilole

Study answers questions about long-term survivorship following CAR T treatment

byH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteHodgkin lymphoma, nodular lymphocyte predominant (high-power view) Credit: Gabriel Caponetti, MD./Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Axicabtagene cilole
New drug delays progression of glioma, a deadly brain cancer, during clinical trial

New drug delays progression of glioma, a deadly brain cancer, during clinical trial

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn an international study co-led by UCLA, scientists have shown that a new targeted therapy drug can extend

New drug delays progression of glioma, a deadly brain cancer, during clinical trial

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn an international study co-led by UCLA, scientists have shown that a new targeted therapy drug can extend
Study finds improved survival for incurable brain tumor, providing 'a crack in the armor'

Study finds improved survival for incurable brain tumor, providing 'a crack in the armor'

byUniversity of MichiganA series of brain scans shows a tumor shrinking in response to ONC201. Credit: Michigan MedicineFor the first time, researchers have found a potential drug candidate that

Study finds improved survival for incurable brain tumor, providing 'a crack in the armor'

byUniversity of MichiganA series of brain scans shows a tumor shrinking in response to ONC201. Credit: Michigan MedicineFor the first time, researchers have found a potential drug candidate that
Team successfully generates mouse models for two subtypes of multiple myeloma

Team successfully generates mouse models for two subtypes of multiple myeloma

by Catarina Pietschmann,Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineLeft: Normal bone marrow in the control animals with stained myeloid cells. Right: Bone marrow in the transgenic animals with pl

Team successfully generates mouse models for two subtypes of multiple myeloma

by Catarina Pietschmann,Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineLeft: Normal bone marrow in the control animals with stained myeloid cells. Right: Bone marrow in the transgenic animals with pl
Active surveillance feasible for low-risk thyroid cancer

Active surveillance feasible for low-risk thyroid cancer

Active surveillance may be a viable strategy for most diagnosed thyroid cancers, according to a study published online Sept. 15 inJAMA Oncology.Allen S. Ho, M.D., from Cedars-Sinai Medical Cente

Active surveillance feasible for low-risk thyroid cancer

Active surveillance may be a viable strategy for most diagnosed thyroid cancers, according to a study published online Sept. 15 inJAMA Oncology.Allen S. Ho, M.D., from Cedars-Sinai Medical Cente
Area surrounding a tumor impacts how breast cancer cells grow

Area surrounding a tumor impacts how breast cancer cells grow

by Amanda Gibbs,Oregon Health & Science University“Cancer is acomplex mixture of cancer cells, normal blood cells, tissue and immune cells. Tumor cells themselves alter the microenviro

Area surrounding a tumor impacts how breast cancer cells grow

by Amanda Gibbs,Oregon Health & Science University“Cancer is acomplex mixture of cancer cells, normal blood cells, tissue and immune cells. Tumor cells themselves alter the microenviro
News study shows cryoblation 'freeze' treatment works for large breast tumors

News study shows cryoblation 'freeze' treatment works for large breast tumors

by Dennis Thompson and Carole Tanzer MillerKilling off large tumors by freezing them could become an effective means of fighting difficult-to-treatbreast cancer, a new study says.Only 10% of peo

News study shows cryoblation 'freeze' treatment works for large breast tumors

by Dennis Thompson and Carole Tanzer MillerKilling off large tumors by freezing them could become an effective means of fighting difficult-to-treatbreast cancer, a new study says.Only 10% of peo
Preclinical study finds novel bone cancer therapy has 99% success rate

Preclinical study finds novel bone cancer therapy has 99% success rate

byAston UniversityProfessor Richard Martin. Credit: Aston UniversityBioactive glasses, a filling material which can bond to tissue and improve the strength of bones and teeth, has been combined

Preclinical study finds novel bone cancer therapy has 99% success rate

byAston UniversityProfessor Richard Martin. Credit: Aston UniversityBioactive glasses, a filling material which can bond to tissue and improve the strength of bones and teeth, has been combined