Researchers discover a new cancer-driving mutation in 'dark matter' of the cancer genome

by Ontario Institute for Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn Ontario-led research group has discovered a novel cancer-driving mutation in the vast non-coding regions of the human cancer genome,

Updated on: June 04,2024 4

Researchers discover a new cancer-driving mutation in 'dark matter' of the cancer genome

by Ontario Institute for Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn Ontario-led research group has discovered a novel cancer-driving mutation in the vast non-coding regions of the human cancer genome,

Updated on:June 04,2024 4

New hormonal agent may slow progression of early-stage prostate cancer during active surveillance

byWolters Kluwer HealthPositive biopsy-free survival with 95% confidence limits (shaded gray areas). Credit:Journal of Urology(2023). DOI: 10.1097/JU.0000000000003038For men with ear

Updated on: January 12,2024 10

New hormonal agent may slow progression of early-stage prostate cancer during active surveillance

byWolters Kluwer HealthPositive biopsy-free survival with 95% confidence limits (shaded gray areas). Credit:Journal of Urology(2023). DOI: 10.1097/JU.0000000000003038For men with ear

Updated on:January 12,2024 10

Novel pretargeted radionuclide therapy for HER2-expressing cancers shows promise

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingTransversal (A), coronal (B), sagittal (C) nanoSPECT/CT images and maximum intensity projection (D) obtained 30 h after injection of pretargeted&nbs

Updated on: March 06,2024 12

Novel pretargeted radionuclide therapy for HER2-expressing cancers shows promise

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingTransversal (A), coronal (B), sagittal (C) nanoSPECT/CT images and maximum intensity projection (D) obtained 30 h after injection of pretargeted&nbs

Updated on:March 06,2024 12

Scientists target glioma cancer stem cells, which could improve patient survival

by Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical CenterThis photo illustrates the effect of secretion inhibitors on the growth of high-grade glial tumors in mice. The top row show tumors grown in the absence of se

Updated on: March 06,2024 20

Scientists target glioma cancer stem cells, which could improve patient survival

by Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical CenterThis photo illustrates the effect of secretion inhibitors on the growth of high-grade glial tumors in mice. The top row show tumors grown in the absence of se

Updated on:March 06,2024 20

How a new breast cancer biomarker could help patients identify best treatment options

by Dong-Xu Liu,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAccording to the latestGLOBOCAN cancer database, New Zealand's breast cancer incidence rate is among the highest in the world.

Updated on: May 17,2024 8

How a new breast cancer biomarker could help patients identify best treatment options

by Dong-Xu Liu,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAccording to the latestGLOBOCAN cancer database, New Zealand's breast cancer incidence rate is among the highest in the world.

Updated on:May 17,2024 8

Researchers show that using a tumor's own bacteria is a promising anticancer therapy

by Japan Advanced Institute of Science and TechnologyA bacterial consortium consisting of A-gyo, UN-gyo, and AUN has high anticancer efficacy, triggering the immune system to attack tumor cells. Credi

Updated on: February 24,2024 11

Researchers show that using a tumor's own bacteria is a promising anticancer therapy

by Japan Advanced Institute of Science and TechnologyA bacterial consortium consisting of A-gyo, UN-gyo, and AUN has high anticancer efficacy, triggering the immune system to attack tumor cells. Credi

Updated on:February 24,2024 11

Even light alcohol consumption linked to higher cancer risk in Japan

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a study conducted in Japan, even light to moderate alcohol consumption was associated with elevated cancer risks. In the study published early online inC

Updated on: April 22,2024 10

Even light alcohol consumption linked to higher cancer risk in Japan

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a study conducted in Japan, even light to moderate alcohol consumption was associated with elevated cancer risks. In the study published early online inC

Updated on:April 22,2024 10

Drug compound could be next-generation treatment for aggressive form of leukemia

by Tom Coyne,Purdue UniversityHerman Sintim, the Drug Discovery Professor of Chemistry in Purdue University's Department of Chemistry, is leading a team of researchers developing a series of

Updated on: May 25,2024 8

Drug compound could be next-generation treatment for aggressive form of leukemia

by Tom Coyne,Purdue UniversityHerman Sintim, the Drug Discovery Professor of Chemistry in Purdue University's Department of Chemistry, is leading a team of researchers developing a series of

Updated on:May 25,2024 8

Immune cell discovery offers new potential for cancer immunotherapy

byEmory UniversityProposed models of T cell differentiation states in TDLNs. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-08076-7Researchers at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory Univ

Updated on: November 09,2024 0

Immune cell discovery offers new potential for cancer immunotherapy

byEmory UniversityProposed models of T cell differentiation states in TDLNs. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-08076-7Researchers at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory Univ

Updated on:November 09,2024 0

Pembrolizumab aids survival with high-risk endometrial cancer

by Lori SolomonPembrolizumab plus chemotherapy improves disease-free survival (DFS) in patients with high-risk endometrial cancer after surgery with curative intent, according to a study published onl

Updated on: November 09,2024 0

Pembrolizumab aids survival with high-risk endometrial cancer

by Lori SolomonPembrolizumab plus chemotherapy improves disease-free survival (DFS) in patients with high-risk endometrial cancer after surgery with curative intent, according to a study published onl

Updated on:November 09,2024 0

Researchers discover how malignant melanoma eludes immune cells

by Alan Dove,Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.05.014Malignant melanoma, a dangerous type of skin cancer, deploys an elegan

Updated on: February 03,2024 17

Researchers discover how malignant melanoma eludes immune cells

by Alan Dove,Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.05.014Malignant melanoma, a dangerous type of skin cancer, deploys an elegan

Updated on:February 03,2024 17

Researchers publish preclinical data on new drug combination to treat neuroblastoma

by Texas Tech UniversityTTUHSC's C. Patrick Reynolds, M.D., Ph.D., recently published preclinical data on a new drug combination to treat neuroblastoma. Credit: TTUHSCNeuroblastoma is the mos

Updated on: June 15,2024 8

Researchers publish preclinical data on new drug combination to treat neuroblastoma

by Texas Tech UniversityTTUHSC's C. Patrick Reynolds, M.D., Ph.D., recently published preclinical data on a new drug combination to treat neuroblastoma. Credit: TTUHSCNeuroblastoma is the mos

Updated on:June 15,2024 8