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New research explores options for motherhood in lung cancer patients

New research explores options for motherhood in lung cancer patients

byCU Anschutz Medical CampusOverall survival of women 18-44 with advanced lung cancer by oncogene driver (N=48). Note: Data truncated at 10 years. One woman with ALK rearranged lung cancer died

New research explores options for motherhood in lung cancer patients

byCU Anschutz Medical CampusOverall survival of women 18-44 with advanced lung cancer by oncogene driver (N=48). Note: Data truncated at 10 years. One woman with ALK rearranged lung cancer died
Brown fat may help improve cancer survival rates

Brown fat may help improve cancer survival rates

byAmerican Physiological SocietyBrown fat status is not associated with survival in patients with cancer-associated cachexia. Forest plot of the adjusted hazard ratio of brown fat predicting mor

Brown fat may help improve cancer survival rates

byAmerican Physiological SocietyBrown fat status is not associated with survival in patients with cancer-associated cachexia. Forest plot of the adjusted hazard ratio of brown fat predicting mor
Study reveals root of triple negative breast cancer immunosuppression and chemoresistance

Study reveals root of triple negative breast cancer immunosuppression and chemoresistance

by Hokkaido UniversityIn IL-34-expressing tumors, blood vessels were observed only in the outer layer, whereas in IL-34-deficient tumors, blood vessels were observed in the whole area (modified f

Study reveals root of triple negative breast cancer immunosuppression and chemoresistance

by Hokkaido UniversityIn IL-34-expressing tumors, blood vessels were observed only in the outer layer, whereas in IL-34-deficient tumors, blood vessels were observed in the whole area (modified f
CAR T cell therapy may eliminate tumor cells missed by surgery

CAR T cell therapy may eliminate tumor cells missed by surgery

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainCAR T cell therapy, an approach which reprograms patients' own immune cells to attack their blood canc

CAR T cell therapy may eliminate tumor cells missed by surgery

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainCAR T cell therapy, an approach which reprograms patients' own immune cells to attack their blood canc
Study identifies new potential treatment option for triple negative breast cancer

Study identifies new potential treatment option for triple negative breast cancer

by Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicIn a recent study published in theJournal of Clinical Investigation, Mayo Clinic researchers identified that an FDA drug approved for myelodysplastic syndro

Study identifies new potential treatment option for triple negative breast cancer

by Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicIn a recent study published in theJournal of Clinical Investigation, Mayo Clinic researchers identified that an FDA drug approved for myelodysplastic syndro
Identifying key markers in pancreatic cancer progression using a new analysis pipeline

Identifying key markers in pancreatic cancer progression using a new analysis pipeline

byJohns Hopkins UniversityNovel computational pipeline developed by Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Researchers to identify early molecular and cellular progression to pancreatic ductal adenocarcino

Identifying key markers in pancreatic cancer progression using a new analysis pipeline

byJohns Hopkins UniversityNovel computational pipeline developed by Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Researchers to identify early molecular and cellular progression to pancreatic ductal adenocarcino
Survey finds one in three patients needed more information on cancer treatment side effects

Survey finds one in three patients needed more information on cancer treatment side effects

by American Society for Radiation OncologyIn a nationwide survey of US adults treated for cancer, 1 in 3 patients said they experienced side effects from cancer treatment that they wish they'

Survey finds one in three patients needed more information on cancer treatment side effects

by American Society for Radiation OncologyIn a nationwide survey of US adults treated for cancer, 1 in 3 patients said they experienced side effects from cancer treatment that they wish they'
Genetic testing for prostate cancer increases after introduction of point-of-care program

Genetic testing for prostate cancer increases after introduction of point-of-care program

byWolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome patients with prostate cancer have genetic mutations that may impact their treatment. A comprehensive, on-site genetic testing progr

Genetic testing for prostate cancer increases after introduction of point-of-care program

byWolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome patients with prostate cancer have genetic mutations that may impact their treatment. A comprehensive, on-site genetic testing progr
Researchers identify factors associated with COVID-19 vaccination acceptance among cancer patients

Researchers identify factors associated with COVID-19 vaccination acceptance among cancer patients

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCancer patients are at higher risk of poor outcomes from COVID-19 infection due to their disease and ther

Researchers identify factors associated with COVID-19 vaccination acceptance among cancer patients

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCancer patients are at higher risk of poor outcomes from COVID-19 infection due to their disease and ther
New possibilities for treating intractable brain tumors unveiled

New possibilities for treating intractable brain tumors unveiled

New possibilities for treating intractable brain tumors unveiledbyThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)Overview of the study on the enhanced response to anti-PD-1 therap

New possibilities for treating intractable brain tumors unveiled

New possibilities for treating intractable brain tumors unveiledbyThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)Overview of the study on the enhanced response to anti-PD-1 therap
AI analysis of immune cells can predict breast cancer prognosis

AI analysis of immune cells can predict breast cancer prognosis

byKarolinska InstitutetDigital image analysis flowchart for classifiers development and utilization. Credit:eClinicalMedicine(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2024.102928Researchers at K

AI analysis of immune cells can predict breast cancer prognosis

byKarolinska InstitutetDigital image analysis flowchart for classifiers development and utilization. Credit:eClinicalMedicine(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2024.102928Researchers at K
Overall, drinking wine does not impact prostate cancer risk

Overall, drinking wine does not impact prostate cancer risk

(HealthDay)—Moderate wine consumption does not seem to impact the risk of prostate cancer, according to a review published online April 17 inClinical Epidemiology.Mihai Dorin Vartolomei, Ph.D.,

Overall, drinking wine does not impact prostate cancer risk

(HealthDay)—Moderate wine consumption does not seem to impact the risk of prostate cancer, according to a review published online April 17 inClinical Epidemiology.Mihai Dorin Vartolomei, Ph.D.,