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Researchers discover potential attack strategy for aggressive breast cancer

Researchers discover potential attack strategy for aggressive breast cancer

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained g

Researchers discover potential attack strategy for aggressive breast cancer

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained g
Liquid biopsy as effective as tissue biopsy for non-small cell lung cancer: study

Liquid biopsy as effective as tissue biopsy for non-small cell lung cancer: study

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterVassiliki Papadimitrakopoulou, M.D. Credit: MD Anderson Cancer CenterA multi-center study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Ander

Liquid biopsy as effective as tissue biopsy for non-small cell lung cancer: study

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterVassiliki Papadimitrakopoulou, M.D. Credit: MD Anderson Cancer CenterA multi-center study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Ander
Focused delivery for brain cancers

Focused delivery for brain cancers

by Brandie Jefferson,Washington University in St. LouisHong Chen, assistant professor of biomedical engineering in the School of Engineering & Applied Science and assistant professor of radi

Focused delivery for brain cancers

by Brandie Jefferson,Washington University in St. LouisHong Chen, assistant professor of biomedical engineering in the School of Engineering & Applied Science and assistant professor of radi
Virus could help treat advanced cancers

Virus could help treat advanced cancers

by University of LeedsHuman cancer cells in a culture. Credit:Matthew DanielsEarly results from a small-scale clinical trial have revealed the potential of a virus to treat some advanced ca

Virus could help treat advanced cancers

by University of LeedsHuman cancer cells in a culture. Credit:Matthew DanielsEarly results from a small-scale clinical trial have revealed the potential of a virus to treat some advanced ca
Long-term study finds faster breast cancer radiation treatment as effective as long course

Long-term study finds faster breast cancer radiation treatment as effective as long course

by McMaster UniversityTimothy Whelan is a professor of oncology at McMaster University and a radiation oncologist at the Juravinski Cancer Centre of Hamilton Health Sciences. He holds a Canada Re

Long-term study finds faster breast cancer radiation treatment as effective as long course

by McMaster UniversityTimothy Whelan is a professor of oncology at McMaster University and a radiation oncologist at the Juravinski Cancer Centre of Hamilton Health Sciences. He holds a Canada Re
Study confirms pancreatic cancer rates rising faster in women than men

Study confirms pancreatic cancer rates rising faster in women than men

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainIn a large-scale nationwide study, investigators from Ceda

Study confirms pancreatic cancer rates rising faster in women than men

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainIn a large-scale nationwide study, investigators from Ceda
Largest-ever atlas of normal breast cells brings unprecedented insights into mammary biology

Largest-ever atlas of normal breast cells brings unprecedented insights into mammary biology

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer, University of California, Irvine

Largest-ever atlas of normal breast cells brings unprecedented insights into mammary biology

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer, University of California, Irvine
Research shows novel drug pairing could beat pancreatic cancer

Research shows novel drug pairing could beat pancreatic cancer

byUniversity of California - San DiegoMouse pancreatic tumors were significantly smaller after being treated with a combination of KRAS inhibitor MRTX1133 and ERBB inhibitor Afatinib (bottom row

Research shows novel drug pairing could beat pancreatic cancer

byUniversity of California - San DiegoMouse pancreatic tumors were significantly smaller after being treated with a combination of KRAS inhibitor MRTX1133 and ERBB inhibitor Afatinib (bottom row
Study points to new drug target in fight against cancer

Study points to new drug target in fight against cancer

by Jade Boyd,Rice UniversityWhen oxidized, the protein mitoNEET (green) can close voltage-dependent anion channels, or VDACs (center), passageways that allow metabolites and signaling molecules

Study points to new drug target in fight against cancer

by Jade Boyd,Rice UniversityWhen oxidized, the protein mitoNEET (green) can close voltage-dependent anion channels, or VDACs (center), passageways that allow metabolites and signaling molecules
In the fight against breast cancer, researchers identify malignancy hibernation as the next battleground

In the fight against breast cancer, researchers identify malignancy hibernation as the next battleground

by University of Massachusetts AmherstTreatment approaches for breast cancer dormancy. Plausible therapeutic pathway targets to (A) directly kill, (B) maintain, or (C) activate and then kill dorm

In the fight against breast cancer, researchers identify malignancy hibernation as the next battleground

by University of Massachusetts AmherstTreatment approaches for breast cancer dormancy. Plausible therapeutic pathway targets to (A) directly kill, (B) maintain, or (C) activate and then kill dorm
Re-engineering cancerous tumors to self-destruct and kill drug-resistant cells

Re-engineering cancerous tumors to self-destruct and kill drug-resistant cells

byPennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTreating cancer can sometimes feel like a game of Whac-A-Mole. The disease can become resistant to treatment, and clinicians neve

Re-engineering cancerous tumors to self-destruct and kill drug-resistant cells

byPennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTreating cancer can sometimes feel like a game of Whac-A-Mole. The disease can become resistant to treatment, and clinicians neve
The 'wrong' connective tissue cells signal worse prognosis for breast cancer patients

The 'wrong' connective tissue cells signal worse prognosis for breast cancer patients

by Lund UniversityDifferent types of fibroblasts in breast tumour tissue. Credit: Chris MadsenIn certain forms of cancer, connective tissue forms around and within the tumour. One previously unpr

The 'wrong' connective tissue cells signal worse prognosis for breast cancer patients

by Lund UniversityDifferent types of fibroblasts in breast tumour tissue. Credit: Chris MadsenIn certain forms of cancer, connective tissue forms around and within the tumour. One previously unpr