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Rise in skin cancer cases underscores importance of early detection using machine learning

Rise in skin cancer cases underscores importance of early detection using machine learning

In a recent review published in theLifeJournal, a group of authors reviewed image-processing techniques in machine learning (ML) for skin cancer detection using clinical images, evaluating

Rise in skin cancer cases underscores importance of early detection using machine learning

In a recent review published in theLifeJournal, a group of authors reviewed image-processing techniques in machine learning (ML) for skin cancer detection using clinical images, evaluating
New biomarker advances cancer treatments

New biomarker advances cancer treatments

Researchers have discovered ways to enhance NIR-PIT to ensure tumours are treated sufficiently and improve patient outcomes.A biomarker based on microbubbles has been used to evaluate the success of n

New biomarker advances cancer treatments

Researchers have discovered ways to enhance NIR-PIT to ensure tumours are treated sufficiently and improve patient outcomes.A biomarker based on microbubbles has been used to evaluate the success of n
Biologists identify key step in lung cancer evolution

Biologists identify key step in lung cancer evolution

Blocking the transition to a more aggressive state could offer a new treatment strategy.Anne Trafton|MIT News OfficePublication Date:May 10, 2017 PRESS INQUIRIESCaption:MIT researche

Biologists identify key step in lung cancer evolution

Blocking the transition to a more aggressive state could offer a new treatment strategy.Anne Trafton|MIT News OfficePublication Date:May 10, 2017 PRESS INQUIRIESCaption:MIT researche
Q and A: Is surgery best for an acoustic neuroma?

Q and A: Is surgery best for an acoustic neuroma?

by Joseph BreenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma last year after I went to the doctor due to more frequent headaches. I read that surgery often is needed for th

Q and A: Is surgery best for an acoustic neuroma?

by Joseph BreenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma last year after I went to the doctor due to more frequent headaches. I read that surgery often is needed for th
Iflinatamab Deruxtecan Elicits Clinical Activity in SCLC

Iflinatamab Deruxtecan Elicits Clinical Activity in SCLC

September 10, 2023Jonah FeldmanTreatment with the antibody-drug conjugate ifinatamab deruxtecan in heavily pretreated patients with small cell lung cancer led to promising efficacy and a manageable sa

Iflinatamab Deruxtecan Elicits Clinical Activity in SCLC

September 10, 2023Jonah FeldmanTreatment with the antibody-drug conjugate ifinatamab deruxtecan in heavily pretreated patients with small cell lung cancer led to promising efficacy and a manageable sa
Using machine learning to identify undiagnosable cancers

Using machine learning to identify undiagnosable cancers

by Bendta Schroeder,Massachusetts Institute of Technology“Machine learning tools like this one could empower oncologists to choose more effective treatments and give more guidance to their patie

Using machine learning to identify undiagnosable cancers

by Bendta Schroeder,Massachusetts Institute of Technology“Machine learning tools like this one could empower oncologists to choose more effective treatments and give more guidance to their patie
Trabectedin/Durvalumab Shows Early Activity, Demonstrates Feasibility for Soft Tissue Sarcoma

Trabectedin/Durvalumab Shows Early Activity, Demonstrates Feasibility for Soft Tissue Sarcoma

September 21, 2020Nichole Tuckerhe feasibility of treatment with trabectedin in combination with durvalumab as treatment of patients with advanced or metastatic pretreated soft tissue sarcoma was demo

Trabectedin/Durvalumab Shows Early Activity, Demonstrates Feasibility for Soft Tissue Sarcoma

September 21, 2020Nichole Tuckerhe feasibility of treatment with trabectedin in combination with durvalumab as treatment of patients with advanced or metastatic pretreated soft tissue sarcoma was demo
Researchers discover resistance to liver cancer treatment

Researchers discover resistance to liver cancer treatment

byUniversity of Hawaii at ManoaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLiver cancer is the fourth deadliest cancer in Hawaiʻi, particularly affecting Native Hawaiian, Filipino and Japanese men. Patient

Researchers discover resistance to liver cancer treatment

byUniversity of Hawaii at ManoaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLiver cancer is the fourth deadliest cancer in Hawaiʻi, particularly affecting Native Hawaiian, Filipino and Japanese men. Patient
Using mathematical modeling and dynamic biomarkers to characterize metastatic disease during adaptive therapy

Using mathematical modeling and dynamic biomarkers to characterize metastatic disease during adaptive therapy

byH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteMathematical model overview and design. A, Simulated treatment trajectory. During the seeding/growth phase, metastases are seeded and grown

Using mathematical modeling and dynamic biomarkers to characterize metastatic disease during adaptive therapy

byH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteMathematical model overview and design. A, Simulated treatment trajectory. During the seeding/growth phase, metastases are seeded and grown
Report: Cancer deaths continue downward trend, modest improvements in survival for pancreatic cancer

Report: Cancer deaths continue downward trend, modest improvements in survival for pancreatic cancer

byNational Cancer InstituteAge-standardized, delay-adjusted overall cancer incidence rates (2014–2018) and age-standardized overall cancer death rates (2015–2019) are illustrated for all cancer

Report: Cancer deaths continue downward trend, modest improvements in survival for pancreatic cancer

byNational Cancer InstituteAge-standardized, delay-adjusted overall cancer incidence rates (2014–2018) and age-standardized overall cancer death rates (2015–2019) are illustrated for all cancer