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ASCO endorses integrative oncology guidelines for breast cancer patients

ASCO endorses integrative oncology guidelines for breast cancer patients

by Diane Mapes,Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research CenterMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainThe first time Elizabeth Johnson told her on

ASCO endorses integrative oncology guidelines for breast cancer patients

by Diane Mapes,Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research CenterMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainThe first time Elizabeth Johnson told her on
Scientists develop a peptide that targets lung tumors and delivers therapeutics inside cells

Scientists develop a peptide that targets lung tumors and delivers therapeutics inside cells

bySRI InternationalMonomeric and tetrameric MGS4 have similar binding, internalization and subcellular location. a, Binding and internalization of tetrameric MGS4_V1 and monomeric MGS4_V2 on liv

Scientists develop a peptide that targets lung tumors and delivers therapeutics inside cells

bySRI InternationalMonomeric and tetrameric MGS4 have similar binding, internalization and subcellular location. a, Binding and internalization of tetrameric MGS4_V1 and monomeric MGS4_V2 on liv
Developing therapies for treatment-resistant prostate cancer: Small clinical trial shows 40% progression-free survival

Developing therapies for treatment-resistant prostate cancer: Small clinical trial shows 40% progression-free survival

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular Therapy(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2022.08.019Investigators from Cedars-Sinai Cancer have identified an investigati

Developing therapies for treatment-resistant prostate cancer: Small clinical trial shows 40% progression-free survival

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular Therapy(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2022.08.019Investigators from Cedars-Sinai Cancer have identified an investigati
Obesity is increasing people's risk of cancer. Why?

Obesity is increasing people's risk of cancer. Why?

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonAcomposite image representing a dormant breast tumor in the mammary fat pad of an obese mouse that is recruiting new blood vessels. Credit:

Obesity is increasing people's risk of cancer. Why?

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonAcomposite image representing a dormant breast tumor in the mammary fat pad of an obese mouse that is recruiting new blood vessels. Credit:
WHO agency says talc is 'probably' cancer-causing

WHO agency says talc is 'probably' cancer-causing

Johnson & Johnson removed its baby powder from the North American market in 2020 after talc came under greater scrutiny for causing cancer.The World Health Organization's cancer agency on Frid

WHO agency says talc is 'probably' cancer-causing

Johnson & Johnson removed its baby powder from the North American market in 2020 after talc came under greater scrutiny for causing cancer.The World Health Organization's cancer agency on Frid
Treatment of aggressive breast cancer improved by immunotherapy-chemotherapy combination

Treatment of aggressive breast cancer improved by immunotherapy-chemotherapy combination

byUniversity of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health SciencesLeisha Emens, M.D., Ph.D., co-leader of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy Program. Credit: UPMCPatients with an aggres

Treatment of aggressive breast cancer improved by immunotherapy-chemotherapy combination

byUniversity of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health SciencesLeisha Emens, M.D., Ph.D., co-leader of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy Program. Credit: UPMCPatients with an aggres
Switch to plant-based diet could boost prostate cancer survival

Switch to plant-based diet could boost prostate cancer survival

by Steven ReinbergFollowing a healthy plant-based diet after a diagnosis of prostate cancer may help prevent the disease from progressing or recurring, a new study suggests.Men who ate adiet&nbs

Switch to plant-based diet could boost prostate cancer survival

by Steven ReinbergFollowing a healthy plant-based diet after a diagnosis of prostate cancer may help prevent the disease from progressing or recurring, a new study suggests.Men who ate adiet&nbs
Old drugs offer new ways of treating bowel cancer

Old drugs offer new ways of treating bowel cancer

byUniversity of AucklandCredit: CC0 Public DomainOld medicines, combined in new ways, are showing promise for treating bowel cancer, a group of University of Auckland researchers has found.&quot

Old drugs offer new ways of treating bowel cancer

byUniversity of AucklandCredit: CC0 Public DomainOld medicines, combined in new ways, are showing promise for treating bowel cancer, a group of University of Auckland researchers has found.&quot
NELSON trial protocol more sensitive than NLST and may increase the benefits of lung cancer screening

NELSON trial protocol more sensitive than NLST and may increase the benefits of lung cancer screening

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe protocol used to screen and detect lung cancer in the NELSON Trial is more sensitive than the protocol use

NELSON trial protocol more sensitive than NLST and may increase the benefits of lung cancer screening

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe protocol used to screen and detect lung cancer in the NELSON Trial is more sensitive than the protocol use
Researchers test previously approved FDA drugs to treat Lowe syndrome

Researchers test previously approved FDA drugs to treat Lowe syndrome

by Purdue UniversityR. Claudio Aguilar, a Purdue University researcher, has developed a patented therapeutic strategy for Lowe syndrome by repurposing two drugs previously approved by the U.S. Fo

Researchers test previously approved FDA drugs to treat Lowe syndrome

by Purdue UniversityR. Claudio Aguilar, a Purdue University researcher, has developed a patented therapeutic strategy for Lowe syndrome by repurposing two drugs previously approved by the U.S. Fo
Aspirin could reduce ovarian cancer rates for those at higher genetic risk

Aspirin could reduce ovarian cancer rates for those at higher genetic risk

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study published inJAMA Network Opensuggests that frequent aspirin use reduces the risk of nonmucinous ovarian cancer,

Aspirin could reduce ovarian cancer rates for those at higher genetic risk

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study published inJAMA Network Opensuggests that frequent aspirin use reduces the risk of nonmucinous ovarian cancer,