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Researcher unlocks mystery of 'chemo-brain,' identifies possible treatment

Researcher unlocks mystery of 'chemo-brain,' identifies possible treatment

by Saint Louis UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2022). DOI: 10.1172/JCI157738Though chemotherapy can be lifesaving, the cancer treatment often le

Researcher unlocks mystery of 'chemo-brain,' identifies possible treatment

by Saint Louis UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2022). DOI: 10.1172/JCI157738Though chemotherapy can be lifesaving, the cancer treatment often le
Researchers make miniature 'bone marrows in a dish' to improve anti-cancer treatments

Researchers make miniature 'bone marrows in a dish' to improve anti-cancer treatments

by University of BirminghamA cross section of a mini bone marrow organoids showing cells that produce blood platelets, in a network of blood vessels. Credit: Dr A Khan, University of BirminghamSc

Researchers make miniature 'bone marrows in a dish' to improve anti-cancer treatments

by University of BirminghamA cross section of a mini bone marrow organoids showing cells that produce blood platelets, in a network of blood vessels. Credit: Dr A Khan, University of BirminghamSc
Researchers publish the first comprehensive, 3D analysis of the complete rhabdomyosarcoma genome

Researchers publish the first comprehensive, 3D analysis of the complete rhabdomyosarcoma genome

by Nationwide Children's HospitalGraphical abstract. Credit:NAR Cancer(2023). DOI: 10.1093/narcan/zcad028In a paper published inNAR Cancer, researchers from the Center for C

Researchers publish the first comprehensive, 3D analysis of the complete rhabdomyosarcoma genome

by Nationwide Children's HospitalGraphical abstract. Credit:NAR Cancer(2023). DOI: 10.1093/narcan/zcad028In a paper published inNAR Cancer, researchers from the Center for C
Research tests cost-effective approach to early-cancer detection from cell-free DNA in blood samples

Research tests cost-effective approach to early-cancer detection from cell-free DNA in blood samples

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEarly detection remains key to successfully treating many cancers, and early detection via cell-free DNA (cfDNA) circulati

Research tests cost-effective approach to early-cancer detection from cell-free DNA in blood samples

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEarly detection remains key to successfully treating many cancers, and early detection via cell-free DNA (cfDNA) circulati
Drug used for cocaine addiction may pave way for new treatment of advanced colon cancer

Drug used for cocaine addiction may pave way for new treatment of advanced colon cancer

by University of OttawaMulti-omic characterization of VXN cancer-selective effect on cell functions. Credit:Nature Cancer(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s43018-024-00727-yA new, cutting-edge stu

Drug used for cocaine addiction may pave way for new treatment of advanced colon cancer

by University of OttawaMulti-omic characterization of VXN cancer-selective effect on cell functions. Credit:Nature Cancer(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s43018-024-00727-yA new, cutting-edge stu
Clonal hematopoiesis may be more common among pediatric cancer survivors than the general population

Clonal hematopoiesis may be more common among pediatric cancer survivors than the general population

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers identified a higher rate of clonal hematopoiesis (CH) and prevalence of treatment-induced STAT3 gene mutat

Clonal hematopoiesis may be more common among pediatric cancer survivors than the general population

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers identified a higher rate of clonal hematopoiesis (CH) and prevalence of treatment-induced STAT3 gene mutat
Cancer survivors see mostly positives in how they have changed

Cancer survivors see mostly positives in how they have changed

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainTwo years after diagnosis, breast cancer survivors have four times more positive than negative thoughts about changes they exp

Cancer survivors see mostly positives in how they have changed

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainTwo years after diagnosis, breast cancer survivors have four times more positive than negative thoughts about changes they exp
New model identifies women at high risk for endometrial cancer

New model identifies women at high risk for endometrial cancer

byBrigham and Women's HospitalInclusion and exclusion of study participants from NHS II. Credit:JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute(2023). DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djad014End

New model identifies women at high risk for endometrial cancer

byBrigham and Women's HospitalInclusion and exclusion of study participants from NHS II. Credit:JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute(2023). DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djad014End
Researchers uncover novel aspect of tumor evolution and potential targets for therapy

Researchers uncover novel aspect of tumor evolution and potential targets for therapy

by Ludwig Institute for Cancer ResearchGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.12.003A Ludwig Cancer Research study has discovered that the immune s

Researchers uncover novel aspect of tumor evolution and potential targets for therapy

by Ludwig Institute for Cancer ResearchGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.12.003A Ludwig Cancer Research study has discovered that the immune s
Microbiome: Scientists highlight role of harmful gut bacteria in fever afflicting cancer patients

Microbiome: Scientists highlight role of harmful gut bacteria in fever afflicting cancer patients

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressSchematic of histological quantification of the dense inner colonic mucus layer histologically, following PAS staining. Eight equally radially spaced sites are identif

Microbiome: Scientists highlight role of harmful gut bacteria in fever afflicting cancer patients

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressSchematic of histological quantification of the dense inner colonic mucus layer histologically, following PAS staining. Eight equally radially spaced sites are identif
A predictive biomarker of response to therapy in patients with microsatellite stable metastatic colorectal cancer

A predictive biomarker of response to therapy in patients with microsatellite stable metastatic colorectal cancer

by Vall d'Hebron Institute of OncologyA total of 166 patients with mCRCBRAF-V600Ewere included in the study from discovery (n = 46), validation (n = 52) and control (n = 68) cohorts. WES of

A predictive biomarker of response to therapy in patients with microsatellite stable metastatic colorectal cancer

by Vall d'Hebron Institute of OncologyA total of 166 patients with mCRCBRAF-V600Ewere included in the study from discovery (n = 46), validation (n = 52) and control (n = 68) cohorts. WES of
Pediatric brain cancer is rare. A doctor explains why some kids are more vulnerable than others

Pediatric brain cancer is rare. A doctor explains why some kids are more vulnerable than others

by Wendy RudermanCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe odds that a doctor will diagnose your child with pediatric cancer are slim, and the chances of a brain cancer diagnosis are even smaller.Each yea

Pediatric brain cancer is rare. A doctor explains why some kids are more vulnerable than others

by Wendy RudermanCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe odds that a doctor will diagnose your child with pediatric cancer are slim, and the chances of a brain cancer diagnosis are even smaller.Each yea