Assessing clinical implementation of past standards for interpretation and reporting of sequence variants in cancer

by Association for Molecular PathologyAMP/ASCO/CAP Somatic Variants Guideline Implementation Survey—Selected Results. Panel A: Q1: Have you implemented the AMP/ASCO/CAP somatic variant classification

Updated on: January 02,2024 15

Assessing clinical implementation of past standards for interpretation and reporting of sequence variants in cancer

by Association for Molecular PathologyAMP/ASCO/CAP Somatic Variants Guideline Implementation Survey—Selected Results. Panel A: Q1: Have you implemented the AMP/ASCO/CAP somatic variant classification

Updated on:January 02,2024 15

Study uncovers epigenetic source of resistance to targeted therapy in EGFR-mutant lung cancer

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.07.005When lung cancers driven by mutations in the EGFR gene become resistant to osimertinib or othe

Updated on: February 01,2024 14

Study uncovers epigenetic source of resistance to targeted therapy in EGFR-mutant lung cancer

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.07.005When lung cancers driven by mutations in the EGFR gene become resistant to osimertinib or othe

Updated on:February 01,2024 14

First-in-class targeted microRNA therapy slows cancer tumor growth

by Purdue UniversityA new therapy targets cancer cells with a modified strand of micro-RNA that naturally blocks cell division. Credit: Second Bay Studios/Purdue UniversityA new cancer therapy de

Updated on: February 18,2024 18

First-in-class targeted microRNA therapy slows cancer tumor growth

by Purdue UniversityA new therapy targets cancer cells with a modified strand of micro-RNA that naturally blocks cell division. Credit: Second Bay Studios/Purdue UniversityA new cancer therapy de

Updated on:February 18,2024 18

Startup helps identify patients at risk for hereditary cancers

by Greta Guest,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Michigan startup InheRET Inc. has launched an online program that helps identify patients at risk for hereditary cance

Updated on: March 08,2024 13

Startup helps identify patients at risk for hereditary cancers

by Greta Guest,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Michigan startup InheRET Inc. has launched an online program that helps identify patients at risk for hereditary cance

Updated on:March 08,2024 13

A CAR T cell therapy for advanced ovarian cancer developed

by City of Hope National Medical CenterMembrane-bound IL-12 engineered TAG72-CAR T cells induce higher IFNγ, T-cell expansion, and anti-tumor activity in vitro.a–cTumor cell killing o

Updated on: February 18,2024 10

A CAR T cell therapy for advanced ovarian cancer developed

by City of Hope National Medical CenterMembrane-bound IL-12 engineered TAG72-CAR T cells induce higher IFNγ, T-cell expansion, and anti-tumor activity in vitro.a–cTumor cell killing o

Updated on:February 18,2024 10

Destroying cancer-causing RNA could lead to bespoke treatments, say scientists

byPeter MacCallum Cancer CentreThe efficiency of PspCas13b silencing is highly variable between crRNAs. Credit:Nature Structural & Molecular Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41594-02

Updated on: July 05,2024 0

Destroying cancer-causing RNA could lead to bespoke treatments, say scientists

byPeter MacCallum Cancer CentreThe efficiency of PspCas13b silencing is highly variable between crRNAs. Credit:Nature Structural & Molecular Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41594-02

Updated on:July 05,2024 0

New study finds disparities caused by algorithm in health care systems

by Drew Wiseman, Huntsman Cancer InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainPatients from historically medically underserved groups, including patients of color and those who are Spanish-speaking, have less ca

Updated on: February 01,2024 20

New study finds disparities caused by algorithm in health care systems

by Drew Wiseman, Huntsman Cancer InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainPatients from historically medically underserved groups, including patients of color and those who are Spanish-speaking, have less ca

Updated on:February 01,2024 20

New study suggests way to predict outcomes with high accuracy prior to surgery for pancreatic cancer patients

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkPancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteNew research in the September 2022 issue of&nbsp

Updated on: January 13,2024 10

New study suggests way to predict outcomes with high accuracy prior to surgery for pancreatic cancer patients

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkPancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteNew research in the September 2022 issue of&nbsp

Updated on:January 13,2024 10

In high-risk neuroblastoma, two stem cell transplants may be better than one

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Children's Hospital BostonSince the early 1990s, chemotherapy followed by an autologous stem cell transplant has been the standard of

Updated on: March 09,2024 17

In high-risk neuroblastoma, two stem cell transplants may be better than one

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Children's Hospital BostonSince the early 1990s, chemotherapy followed by an autologous stem cell transplant has been the standard of

Updated on:March 09,2024 17

Artificial intelligence-aided colonoscopy does not increase cancer detection

by Elana GotkineAdenoma and polyp detection rates (ADR/PDR) are lower with use of artificial intelligence-aided colonoscopy (AIAC), according to a study published in the November issue ofThe&nbs

Updated on: January 02,2024 9

Artificial intelligence-aided colonoscopy does not increase cancer detection

by Elana GotkineAdenoma and polyp detection rates (ADR/PDR) are lower with use of artificial intelligence-aided colonoscopy (AIAC), according to a study published in the November issue ofThe&nbs

Updated on:January 02,2024 9

Study: Living in disadvantaged neighborhood shortens breast cancer survival

by Lori SolomonBreast cancer-specific survival is shorter in women from disadvantaged neighborhoods versus advantaged neighborhoods, according to a study published online April 21 inJAMA Network

Updated on: January 29,2024 13

Study: Living in disadvantaged neighborhood shortens breast cancer survival

by Lori SolomonBreast cancer-specific survival is shorter in women from disadvantaged neighborhoods versus advantaged neighborhoods, according to a study published online April 21 inJAMA Network

Updated on:January 29,2024 13

New method eradicates deadly brain tumors by 'starving' them of energy source

byTel Aviv UniversityDr. Lior Mayo and students. Credit: Tel Aviv UniversityA groundbreaking study at Tel Aviv University effectively eradicated glioblastoma, a highly lethal type of brain cance

Updated on: January 13,2024 12

New method eradicates deadly brain tumors by 'starving' them of energy source

byTel Aviv UniversityDr. Lior Mayo and students. Credit: Tel Aviv UniversityA groundbreaking study at Tel Aviv University effectively eradicated glioblastoma, a highly lethal type of brain cance

Updated on:January 13,2024 12