Topography of the genome influences where cancer mutations thrive, study shows

byUniversity of California - San DiegoJust as different terrains on Earth foster distinct ecosystems, certain topographic features in the genome seem to provide an environment for specific mutat

Updated on: January 22,2024 12

Topography of the genome influences where cancer mutations thrive, study shows

byUniversity of California - San DiegoJust as different terrains on Earth foster distinct ecosystems, certain topographic features in the genome seem to provide an environment for specific mutat

Updated on:January 22,2024 12

Circulating tumor cell count guidance may improve long-term outcomes for patients with metastatic breast cancer

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe use of circulating tumor cell (CTC) count to guide the choice between chemotherapy and endocrine therapy as first-

Updated on: January 22,2024 20

Circulating tumor cell count guidance may improve long-term outcomes for patients with metastatic breast cancer

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe use of circulating tumor cell (CTC) count to guide the choice between chemotherapy and endocrine therapy as first-

Updated on:January 22,2024 20

Study shows breast cancer overdiagnosis common among older women

byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study of more than 50,000 women found that continued breast cancer screening after age 70 was associated with a greater inciden

Updated on: January 22,2024 19

Study shows breast cancer overdiagnosis common among older women

byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study of more than 50,000 women found that continued breast cancer screening after age 70 was associated with a greater inciden

Updated on:January 22,2024 19

Aggressive cancer cells grow by protecting their identity, shows study

byRuhr-Universitaet-BochumGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112533For most types of cancer, the primary tumor is not the cause of death, but m

Updated on: January 22,2024 19

Aggressive cancer cells grow by protecting their identity, shows study

byRuhr-Universitaet-BochumGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112533For most types of cancer, the primary tumor is not the cause of death, but m

Updated on:January 22,2024 19

Two mutations team up to cloak a deadly brain cancer from the immune system, study suggests

by UF HealthGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112235A new study of the aggressive brain cancer glioblastoma suggests that two specific cancer cell m

Updated on: January 22,2024 16

Two mutations team up to cloak a deadly brain cancer from the immune system, study suggests

by UF HealthGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112235A new study of the aggressive brain cancer glioblastoma suggests that two specific cancer cell m

Updated on:January 22,2024 16

Fighting aggressive blood cancer ages and exhausts immune cells, study shows

byNottingham Trent UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2022). DOI: 10.1172/JCI159579Scientists at Nottingham Trent University and John Hopkins Kimm

Updated on: January 22,2024 15

Fighting aggressive blood cancer ages and exhausts immune cells, study shows

byNottingham Trent UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2022). DOI: 10.1172/JCI159579Scientists at Nottingham Trent University and John Hopkins Kimm

Updated on:January 22,2024 15

Investigating racial differences in multiple myeloma

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityGenome-wide profiling of 5hmC from cfDNA derived from EA and AA patients with MM and its precursors. Genome-wide 5hmC was profiled in patient-derived pla

Updated on: January 22,2024 18

Investigating racial differences in multiple myeloma

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityGenome-wide profiling of 5hmC from cfDNA derived from EA and AA patients with MM and its precursors. Genome-wide 5hmC was profiled in patient-derived pla

Updated on:January 22,2024 18

Estrogen-negative cancers respond to anti-estrogenic therapies, study shows

byHokkaido UniversityCredit: Nabeel KajiharaAnti-estrogenic therapies can suppress the growth of cancer that does not express estrogen receptors; when combined with immune checkpoint inhibitor t

Updated on: January 22,2024 16

Estrogen-negative cancers respond to anti-estrogenic therapies, study shows

byHokkaido UniversityCredit: Nabeel KajiharaAnti-estrogenic therapies can suppress the growth of cancer that does not express estrogen receptors; when combined with immune checkpoint inhibitor t

Updated on:January 22,2024 16

Research shows that DOPA protects against melanoma

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaHistologic characterization of representative orthotopic skin and resulting tumors, including MC and proliferation markers MITF (re

Updated on: January 22,2024 14

Research shows that DOPA protects against melanoma

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaHistologic characterization of representative orthotopic skin and resulting tumors, including MC and proliferation markers MITF (re

Updated on:January 22,2024 14

Cancers in distant organs alter liver function, shows study

by Jim Schnabel,Cornell UniversityRemote primary tumors induce metabolic dysfunction in the liver. Credit:Nature(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-023-06114-4Cancers often release molecules

Updated on: January 22,2024 12

Cancers in distant organs alter liver function, shows study

by Jim Schnabel,Cornell UniversityRemote primary tumors induce metabolic dysfunction in the liver. Credit:Nature(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-023-06114-4Cancers often release molecules

Updated on:January 22,2024 12

Study investigates link between oropharyngeal cancer and sexual behavior

byLeipzig UniversityVenn diagrams showing the distribution of self-reported high-risk sexual behavior (HR-SB) among N = 188 propensity-score-matched healthy adults and among N = 94 oropharyngeal

Updated on: January 22,2024 10

Study investigates link between oropharyngeal cancer and sexual behavior

byLeipzig UniversityVenn diagrams showing the distribution of self-reported high-risk sexual behavior (HR-SB) among N = 188 propensity-score-matched healthy adults and among N = 94 oropharyngeal

Updated on:January 22,2024 10

Staging pancreatic cancer early with minimally invasive surgery shows positive results in patient prognosis, finds study

byMayo ClinicTrend in laparoscopy performed as a separate staged procedure vs immediately before resection. Staged procedures increased significantly over time (p < 0.001). Credit:Journ

Updated on: January 23,2024 20

Staging pancreatic cancer early with minimally invasive surgery shows positive results in patient prognosis, finds study

byMayo ClinicTrend in laparoscopy performed as a separate staged procedure vs immediately before resection. Staged procedures increased significantly over time (p < 0.001). Credit:Journ

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