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Lymph node-like structures may trigger the demise of cancer tumors

Lymph node-like structures may trigger the demise of cancer tumors

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineTertiary lymphoid structure. Credit: Daniel ShuA newly described stage of a lymph node-like structure seen in liver tumors after presurgical immunoth

Lymph node-like structures may trigger the demise of cancer tumors

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineTertiary lymphoid structure. Credit: Daniel ShuA newly described stage of a lymph node-like structure seen in liver tumors after presurgical immunoth
Automated bone scan index prognostic for prostate cancer

Automated bone scan index prognostic for prostate cancer

(HealthDay)—The automated Bone Scan Index (aBSI) is an independent prognostic imaging biomarker of overall survival (OS) in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), according to a stud

Automated bone scan index prognostic for prostate cancer

(HealthDay)—The automated Bone Scan Index (aBSI) is an independent prognostic imaging biomarker of overall survival (OS) in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), according to a stud
Study confirms long-term benefits of weight loss surgery in the prevention of cancer

Study confirms long-term benefits of weight loss surgery in the prevention of cancer

by The Obesity SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAfter adding follow-up years, increased sample sizes and examining multiple surgical procedures, new research shows bariatric surgery is ass

Study confirms long-term benefits of weight loss surgery in the prevention of cancer

by The Obesity SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAfter adding follow-up years, increased sample sizes and examining multiple surgical procedures, new research shows bariatric surgery is ass
Tumors form temporary structures to avoid immunotherapy treatments

Tumors form temporary structures to avoid immunotherapy treatments

byeLifeTumor-reactive T cells induce transient cell-in-cell structure. (A) Mean percentage of cell-in-cell tumor formations following incubation of B16F10 cells with immune cells (n=4). (B) Repr

Tumors form temporary structures to avoid immunotherapy treatments

byeLifeTumor-reactive T cells induce transient cell-in-cell structure. (A) Mean percentage of cell-in-cell tumor formations following incubation of B16F10 cells with immune cells (n=4). (B) Repr
Research reveals mechanism for leukaemia cell growth, prompting new treatment hopes

Research reveals mechanism for leukaemia cell growth, prompting new treatment hopes

by University of SussexGraphic explaining the latest research from the University of Sussex, revealing a mechanism which drives leukaemia cell growth. Credit: University of SussexA mechanism whic

Research reveals mechanism for leukaemia cell growth, prompting new treatment hopes

by University of SussexGraphic explaining the latest research from the University of Sussex, revealing a mechanism which drives leukaemia cell growth. Credit: University of SussexA mechanism whic
Experts advise against routine testing for prostate cancer

Experts advise against routine testing for prostate cancer

by British Medical JournalMicrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit: Wikipedia,CC BY-SA 3.0Routine testing for prostate cancer is n

Experts advise against routine testing for prostate cancer

by British Medical JournalMicrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit: Wikipedia,CC BY-SA 3.0Routine testing for prostate cancer is n
New smoking cessation intervention helps patients with cervical cancer precursor or cervical cancer quit smoking

New smoking cessation intervention helps patients with cervical cancer precursor or cervical cancer quit smoking

byH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainTobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in the U.S., accounting for about 1 in 5 deaths each y

New smoking cessation intervention helps patients with cervical cancer precursor or cervical cancer quit smoking

byH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainTobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in the U.S., accounting for about 1 in 5 deaths each y
New preclinical model could accelerate research on thymic cancer

New preclinical model could accelerate research on thymic cancer

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: AI-generated imageA new preclinical model for thymic cancer developed by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators has revealed insights into how a common mutat

New preclinical model could accelerate research on thymic cancer

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: AI-generated imageA new preclinical model for thymic cancer developed by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators has revealed insights into how a common mutat
New prostate cancer diagnostic pathway paves way for general screening

New prostate cancer diagnostic pathway paves way for general screening

bySwedish Research CouncilCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn screening for prostate cancer, the risk of overdiagnosis can be halved, a University of Gothenburg study shows. With the proposed di

New prostate cancer diagnostic pathway paves way for general screening

bySwedish Research CouncilCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn screening for prostate cancer, the risk of overdiagnosis can be halved, a University of Gothenburg study shows. With the proposed di
Loneliness can cut survival after a cancer diagnosis: Study

Loneliness can cut survival after a cancer diagnosis: Study

by Denise MannThere's a "loneliness epidemic" in the United States, and feelings of isolation have been linked to heart disease, stroke and other health conditions.Now, new research sugg

Loneliness can cut survival after a cancer diagnosis: Study

by Denise MannThere's a "loneliness epidemic" in the United States, and feelings of isolation have been linked to heart disease, stroke and other health conditions.Now, new research sugg
New potential cancer-driving genes identified, opening new paths for precision treatments

New potential cancer-driving genes identified, opening new paths for precision treatments

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchStudy design and number of samples per tumor type included in the analysis. Credit:Nature Genetics(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41588-024-01785-9Researchers hav

New potential cancer-driving genes identified, opening new paths for precision treatments

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchStudy design and number of samples per tumor type included in the analysis. Credit:Nature Genetics(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41588-024-01785-9Researchers hav
Drug that targets key mutation found to shrink some tumors

Drug that targets key mutation found to shrink some tumors

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers affiliated with several institutions in the U.S. and Australia (and sponsored by pharmaceutical company Amgen Research) has

Drug that targets key mutation found to shrink some tumors

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers affiliated with several institutions in the U.S. and Australia (and sponsored by pharmaceutical company Amgen Research) has