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Study finds that trust in cancer information declined among Black Americans during the pandemic

Study finds that trust in cancer information declined among Black Americans during the pandemic

byTaylor & FrancisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTrust in information given out by the government on cancer fell sharply among the Black population—by almost half—during the COVID-19 pand

Study finds that trust in cancer information declined among Black Americans during the pandemic

byTaylor & FrancisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTrust in information given out by the government on cancer fell sharply among the Black population—by almost half—during the COVID-19 pand
Researchers show liquid biopsies can catch disease progression early in high-risk neuroblastoma

Researchers show liquid biopsies can catch disease progression early in high-risk neuroblastoma

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNeuroblastoma is an aggressive pediatric cancer that develops from early nerve cells and accounts for up to 10% of chil

Researchers show liquid biopsies can catch disease progression early in high-risk neuroblastoma

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNeuroblastoma is an aggressive pediatric cancer that develops from early nerve cells and accounts for up to 10% of chil
Conundrum solved over HPV link with head and neck cancer

Conundrum solved over HPV link with head and neck cancer

byUniversity of BirminghamElectron micrograph of a negatively stained human papilloma virus (HPV) which occurs in human warts. Credit: public domainA major international trial published in

Conundrum solved over HPV link with head and neck cancer

byUniversity of BirminghamElectron micrograph of a negatively stained human papilloma virus (HPV) which occurs in human warts. Credit: public domainA major international trial published in
Experts call for better cancer tests to tailor treatment

Experts call for better cancer tests to tailor treatment

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGreater use of cancer tests is the key to tailoring use of new treatments for patients more precisely and so increasing their chanc

Experts call for better cancer tests to tailor treatment

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGreater use of cancer tests is the key to tailoring use of new treatments for patients more precisely and so increasing their chanc
Drug-like molecules show early success in targeting breast cancer brain metastases

Drug-like molecules show early success in targeting breast cancer brain metastases

byDrexel UniversityComputational pipeline and predicted drug-like properties for the discovery of AD-2441 and its analogs. Credit:Frontiers in Pharmacology(2024). DOI: 10.3389/fphar.

Drug-like molecules show early success in targeting breast cancer brain metastases

byDrexel UniversityComputational pipeline and predicted drug-like properties for the discovery of AD-2441 and its analogs. Credit:Frontiers in Pharmacology(2024). DOI: 10.3389/fphar.
Lab-grown tumors predict treatment outcomes in landmark study

Lab-grown tumors predict treatment outcomes in landmark study

by Walter and Eliza Hall InstituteA 3D structure of an organoid formed from human bowel cancer cells. Blue marks the nucleus of the individual cell, green is a protein that sticks each cell toget

Lab-grown tumors predict treatment outcomes in landmark study

by Walter and Eliza Hall InstituteA 3D structure of an organoid formed from human bowel cancer cells. Blue marks the nucleus of the individual cell, green is a protein that sticks each cell toget
Liver cancer cases and deaths projected to rise by more than 55% by 2040

Liver cancer cases and deaths projected to rise by more than 55% by 2040

by ElsevierMain findings on the global burden of liver cancer in 2020 and predictions to 2040. Credit:Journal of HepatologyA new analysis reveals that primary liver cancer was among t

Liver cancer cases and deaths projected to rise by more than 55% by 2040

by ElsevierMain findings on the global burden of liver cancer in 2020 and predictions to 2040. Credit:Journal of HepatologyA new analysis reveals that primary liver cancer was among t
The right moves: How studying cell movement during embryonic development may offer new insights into cancer metastasis

The right moves: How studying cell movement during embryonic development may offer new insights into cancer metastasis

by Ian Demsky,Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterUnder the microscope, MSK scientists studied how cells in a mouse embryo (green) move out and break away from their original tissue by contrac

The right moves: How studying cell movement during embryonic development may offer new insights into cancer metastasis

by Ian Demsky,Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterUnder the microscope, MSK scientists studied how cells in a mouse embryo (green) move out and break away from their original tissue by contrac
Study finds non-Hodgkins lymphoma treatment also targets related forms of lymphoma

Study finds non-Hodgkins lymphoma treatment also targets related forms of lymphoma

by Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchHelicobacter-infected Nlrc5mø-KOmice develop precursor lesions to gastric B-cell MALT lymphoma. Representative H&E-stained sections of gastric tis

Study finds non-Hodgkins lymphoma treatment also targets related forms of lymphoma

by Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchHelicobacter-infected Nlrc5mø-KOmice develop precursor lesions to gastric B-cell MALT lymphoma. Representative H&E-stained sections of gastric tis
EU approves treatment for prostate cancer

EU approves treatment for prostate cancer

Prostate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image GalleryThe European Union has approved a new treatment against an advanced type of prostate cancer by Novartis, the Swiss pharmaceutical giant said Tuesday.The

EU approves treatment for prostate cancer

Prostate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image GalleryThe European Union has approved a new treatment against an advanced type of prostate cancer by Novartis, the Swiss pharmaceutical giant said Tuesday.The
Genetic discovery paves the way for advanced pancreatic and colorectal cancer treatments

Genetic discovery paves the way for advanced pancreatic and colorectal cancer treatments

byUniversity of HelsinkiWild-type Kras deficient KPN cells show reduced metastatic capacity and increased immune infiltration. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467

Genetic discovery paves the way for advanced pancreatic and colorectal cancer treatments

byUniversity of HelsinkiWild-type Kras deficient KPN cells show reduced metastatic capacity and increased immune infiltration. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467
Three ways to encourage kids to be more charitable and kind this holiday season

Three ways to encourage kids to be more charitable and kind this holiday season

by Hali Kil,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith the holiday season just around the corner, families and households will soon be gathering to give and receive gifts. Many will

Three ways to encourage kids to be more charitable and kind this holiday season

by Hali Kil,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith the holiday season just around the corner, families and households will soon be gathering to give and receive gifts. Many will