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Active surveillance feasible for small, low-grade bladder cancer

Active surveillance feasible for small, low-grade bladder cancer

(HealthDay)—For patients who present with small, low-grade pTa/pT1a recurrent papillary bladder tumors, active surveillance appears to be a reasonable strategy, according to a study published in the F

Active surveillance feasible for small, low-grade bladder cancer

(HealthDay)—For patients who present with small, low-grade pTa/pT1a recurrent papillary bladder tumors, active surveillance appears to be a reasonable strategy, according to a study published in the F
Study unravels a cause of resistance to novel drug in patients with acute leukemia

Study unravels a cause of resistance to novel drug in patients with acute leukemia

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new targeted drug has not only sparked remissions in patients with a common form of leukemia but also induced the cancer cells t

Study unravels a cause of resistance to novel drug in patients with acute leukemia

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new targeted drug has not only sparked remissions in patients with a common form of leukemia but also induced the cancer cells t
Does being a caregiver affect older women's longevity?

Does being a caregiver affect older women's longevity?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn an analysis published in theJournal of the American Geriatrics Societythat included older US women, caregiving was associated with a lower

Does being a caregiver affect older women's longevity?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn an analysis published in theJournal of the American Geriatrics Societythat included older US women, caregiving was associated with a lower
Team finds key to common cancer pathway

Team finds key to common cancer pathway

by Terry Devitt,University of Wisconsin-MadisonThe molecular pathway for the protein p53, commonly associated with many cancers, is illuminated in this micrograph. The p53 - PIP2 complex is show

Team finds key to common cancer pathway

by Terry Devitt,University of Wisconsin-MadisonThe molecular pathway for the protein p53, commonly associated with many cancers, is illuminated in this micrograph. The p53 - PIP2 complex is show
Novel genomics tool enables more accurate identification of rare mutations in cancer cells

Novel genomics tool enables more accurate identification of rare mutations in cancer cells

by New York Genome CenterExample of colored de Bruijn graph rendered to represent genomic data for a short region of 400 base pairs using the Lancet genomics tool developed by New York Genome Center s

Novel genomics tool enables more accurate identification of rare mutations in cancer cells

by New York Genome CenterExample of colored de Bruijn graph rendered to represent genomic data for a short region of 400 base pairs using the Lancet genomics tool developed by New York Genome Center s
Medicare to cover CAR-T therapy for leukemia, lymphoma

Medicare to cover CAR-T therapy for leukemia, lymphoma

A breakthrough gene therapy will be covered for certain types of lymphoma and leukemia, Medicare says.Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T)therapyboosts a patient's own immune cells

Medicare to cover CAR-T therapy for leukemia, lymphoma

A breakthrough gene therapy will be covered for certain types of lymphoma and leukemia, Medicare says.Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T)therapyboosts a patient's own immune cells
Two studies describe improved approach to bone marrow transplant

Two studies describe improved approach to bone marrow transplant

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterThese images from scientists at Cincinnati Children's show hematopoietic stem cells (blood stem cells) from donor laboratory mice. The dono

Two studies describe improved approach to bone marrow transplant

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterThese images from scientists at Cincinnati Children's show hematopoietic stem cells (blood stem cells) from donor laboratory mice. The dono
Self-reported screening can reduce distressing symptoms for pediatric patients with cancer

Self-reported screening can reduce distressing symptoms for pediatric patients with cancer

byUniversity of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRegular, self-reported symptom screening was associated with reduced symptom burden when compared with usual care for pediatric patients

Self-reported screening can reduce distressing symptoms for pediatric patients with cancer

byUniversity of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRegular, self-reported symptom screening was associated with reduced symptom burden when compared with usual care for pediatric patients
Study identifies new gene that drives colon cancer

Study identifies new gene that drives colon cancer

by The Mount Sinai HospitalRecurrently dysregulated super-enhancers in CRC patients.aStudy overview. Figure adapted from SMART Servier Medical Art, reproduced with permission, license

Study identifies new gene that drives colon cancer

by The Mount Sinai HospitalRecurrently dysregulated super-enhancers in CRC patients.aStudy overview. Figure adapted from SMART Servier Medical Art, reproduced with permission, license
Hereditary colorectal cancer: Researchers reclassify a large proportion of leading gene variants as benign

Hereditary colorectal cancer: Researchers reclassify a large proportion of leading gene variants as benign

by Inka Väth,University Hospital of BonnGraphical abstract. Credit:The American Journal of Human Genetics(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2024.09.002The genetic confirmation of a suspecte

Hereditary colorectal cancer: Researchers reclassify a large proportion of leading gene variants as benign

by Inka Väth,University Hospital of BonnGraphical abstract. Credit:The American Journal of Human Genetics(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2024.09.002The genetic confirmation of a suspecte
Probing RNA epigenetics and chromatin structures to predict drug resistance in leukemia

Probing RNA epigenetics and chromatin structures to predict drug resistance in leukemia

by University of Chicago Medical Center5-AZA-sensitive and 5-AZA-resistant leukemia cells have distinctly different chromatin structures. Credit: Jason ChengDrug resistance is a major obstacle to

Probing RNA epigenetics and chromatin structures to predict drug resistance in leukemia

by University of Chicago Medical Center5-AZA-sensitive and 5-AZA-resistant leukemia cells have distinctly different chromatin structures. Credit: Jason ChengDrug resistance is a major obstacle to
Researchers examine the metabolic effects of an oral blood cancer drug

Researchers examine the metabolic effects of an oral blood cancer drug

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA popular cancer drug is associated with significant weight gain and increased systolic blood pressure, researchers from the Icahn School of Me

Researchers examine the metabolic effects of an oral blood cancer drug

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA popular cancer drug is associated with significant weight gain and increased systolic blood pressure, researchers from the Icahn School of Me