Immune stimulant molecule shown to prevent cancer

by Etty Coffman,University of LouisvilleA confocal microscope image shows the SA-4-1BBL (green color) bound to its receptor on an immune cell (red color) to initiate an immune activation cascade

Updated on: March 08,2024 18

Immune stimulant molecule shown to prevent cancer

by Etty Coffman,University of LouisvilleA confocal microscope image shows the SA-4-1BBL (green color) bound to its receptor on an immune cell (red color) to initiate an immune activation cascade

Updated on:March 08,2024 18

COVID-19 pandemic has left an enduring imprint on colorectal cancer surgery

byAmerican College of SurgeonsCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile the COVID-19 pandemic is no longer considered a public health emergency, pandemic-related stressors continue to impact cancer care ac

Updated on: March 30,2024 0

COVID-19 pandemic has left an enduring imprint on colorectal cancer surgery

byAmerican College of SurgeonsCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile the COVID-19 pandemic is no longer considered a public health emergency, pandemic-related stressors continue to impact cancer care ac

Updated on:March 30,2024 0

Investigating the role of fatty acids in cancer cell survival

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityIntermediate magnification micrograph of a low malignant potential (LMP) mucinous ovarian tumour. H&E stain. The micrograph shows: Simple mucinous ep

Updated on: February 18,2024 17

Investigating the role of fatty acids in cancer cell survival

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityIntermediate magnification micrograph of a low malignant potential (LMP) mucinous ovarian tumour. H&E stain. The micrograph shows: Simple mucinous ep

Updated on:February 18,2024 17

Study shows multiple beams, intervals in delivery decrease the skin-saving benefits of FLASH radiotherapy for cancer

by Katie Pence,University of CincinnatiCredit: CC0 Public DomainA published study by researchers at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Cent

Updated on: January 16,2024 19

Study shows multiple beams, intervals in delivery decrease the skin-saving benefits of FLASH radiotherapy for cancer

by Katie Pence,University of CincinnatiCredit: CC0 Public DomainA published study by researchers at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Cent

Updated on:January 16,2024 19

Markups for oncology services vary at the hospital level

(HealthDay)—There is significant variation in markup of outpatient oncology services across hospitals in the United States, according to a study published online Feb. 17 in theAmerican Journal o

Updated on: April 09,2024 15

Markups for oncology services vary at the hospital level

(HealthDay)—There is significant variation in markup of outpatient oncology services across hospitals in the United States, according to a study published online Feb. 17 in theAmerican Journal o

Updated on:April 09,2024 15

Researcher discusses how lung macrophages evolve during metastatic growth of lung colonies in a mouse model of melanoma

by Impact Journals LLCCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new editorial paper titled "A macrophage is a macrophage is a macrophage—in metastasis" has been published inOncotarget.In thi

Updated on: February 18,2024 14

Researcher discusses how lung macrophages evolve during metastatic growth of lung colonies in a mouse model of melanoma

by Impact Journals LLCCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new editorial paper titled "A macrophage is a macrophage is a macrophage—in metastasis" has been published inOncotarget.In thi

Updated on:February 18,2024 14

Preclinical study shows promise of systemic targeted therapy in a rare form of cancer

byVall d'Hebron Institute of OncologyTreatment with BRAF inhibitors reduces tumor cell proliferation in subcutaneous BRAFV600EPMP-PDX tumors without impacting in apoptosis. a–d) Mice b

Updated on: August 03,2024 0

Preclinical study shows promise of systemic targeted therapy in a rare form of cancer

byVall d'Hebron Institute of OncologyTreatment with BRAF inhibitors reduces tumor cell proliferation in subcutaneous BRAFV600EPMP-PDX tumors without impacting in apoptosis. a–d) Mice b

Updated on:August 03,2024 0

Lung cancer screening implementation guide developed

(HealthDay)—The American Lung Association and the American Thoracic Society have established a website to guide implementation of lung cancer screening, according to an editorial published in the Nov.

Updated on: April 10,2024 19

Lung cancer screening implementation guide developed

(HealthDay)—The American Lung Association and the American Thoracic Society have established a website to guide implementation of lung cancer screening, according to an editorial published in the Nov.

Updated on:April 10,2024 19

How the body fights cancer and intruders

by Lori Dajose,California Institute of TechnologyT cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: National Institutes of HealthThe human body's immune system is like a vast team of special agents. Ce

Updated on: March 01,2024 18

How the body fights cancer and intruders

by Lori Dajose,California Institute of TechnologyT cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: National Institutes of HealthThe human body's immune system is like a vast team of special agents. Ce

Updated on:March 01,2024 18

Depression linked to deadly inflammation in lung cancer patients

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityKaplan Meier survival curve for NSCLC patients stratified by NLR systemic inflammation, NLR < 5 and NLR ≥ 5 (n = 184), showing worse survival probab

Updated on: January 30,2024 11

Depression linked to deadly inflammation in lung cancer patients

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityKaplan Meier survival curve for NSCLC patients stratified by NLR systemic inflammation, NLR < 5 and NLR ≥ 5 (n = 184), showing worse survival probab

Updated on:January 30,2024 11

Colorectal cancer: New approach for better efficacy of immunotherapies

byMedical University of ViennaSingle-cell RNA- and TCR sequencing reveal favored Vδ1+ usage with expanded CDR3 identity patterns in γδ T cells of MSS CRC. Credit:Nature Communications&nbsp

Updated on: September 07,2024 0

Colorectal cancer: New approach for better efficacy of immunotherapies

byMedical University of ViennaSingle-cell RNA- and TCR sequencing reveal favored Vδ1+ usage with expanded CDR3 identity patterns in γδ T cells of MSS CRC. Credit:Nature Communications&nbsp

Updated on:September 07,2024 0

Scientists discover sweet spot of activity in immune system key to fighting cancer

by University of SouthamptonConcentrated CD40 receptions (grey wavy lines) on the immune cell surface. Credit: University of SouthamptonScientists at the University of Southampton have shown how

Updated on: March 12,2024 10

Scientists discover sweet spot of activity in immune system key to fighting cancer

by University of SouthamptonConcentrated CD40 receptions (grey wavy lines) on the immune cell surface. Credit: University of SouthamptonScientists at the University of Southampton have shown how

Updated on:March 12,2024 10