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Researchers clarify role of mutations in glioblastoma

Researchers clarify role of mutations in glioblastoma

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineLaboratory models with a mutated PIK3CA gene showed characteristics of gliomas. Credit: McNeill, RS, et al.,PLOS ONE.Researc

Researchers clarify role of mutations in glioblastoma

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineLaboratory models with a mutated PIK3CA gene showed characteristics of gliomas. Credit: McNeill, RS, et al.,PLOS ONE.Researc
First-line pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy may benefit patients with advanced biliary tract cancers

First-line pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy may benefit patients with advanced biliary tract cancers

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe addition of pembrolizumab (Keytruda) to gemcitabine and cisplatin improved overall survival in patients with untrea

First-line pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy may benefit patients with advanced biliary tract cancers

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe addition of pembrolizumab (Keytruda) to gemcitabine and cisplatin improved overall survival in patients with untrea
Pregnancy poses no greater risk to breast cancer survivors

Pregnancy poses no greater risk to breast cancer survivors

by Oxford University PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study published in theJournal of the National Cancer Instituteindicates that pregnancy does not incur a greater risk of rel

Pregnancy poses no greater risk to breast cancer survivors

by Oxford University PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study published in theJournal of the National Cancer Instituteindicates that pregnancy does not incur a greater risk of rel
When should NHS contact patients over faulty genes?

When should NHS contact patients over faulty genes?

by University of ExeterCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe NHS and health services worldwide need to develop policies on when patients should be "re-contacted" about faulty genes, as the curre

When should NHS contact patients over faulty genes?

by University of ExeterCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe NHS and health services worldwide need to develop policies on when patients should be "re-contacted" about faulty genes, as the curre
Stricter alcohol policies related to lower risk of cancer

Stricter alcohol policies related to lower risk of cancer

by Boston Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a new study, researchers at Boston Medical Center and Boston University have uncovered a new association between more restrictive alcohol polic

Stricter alcohol policies related to lower risk of cancer

by Boston Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a new study, researchers at Boston Medical Center and Boston University have uncovered a new association between more restrictive alcohol polic
Study identifies new treatment target for metastatic cancer

Study identifies new treatment target for metastatic cancer

by Elizabeth Chapin,University of KentuckySuccinate levels are elevated during EMT. (A) Expression of EMT markers was assessed by western blot in control, Snail1- and Twist1-expressing HMLE cell

Study identifies new treatment target for metastatic cancer

by Elizabeth Chapin,University of KentuckySuccinate levels are elevated during EMT. (A) Expression of EMT markers was assessed by western blot in control, Snail1- and Twist1-expressing HMLE cell
A brief cognitive behavioral therapy appears promising for head and neck cancer survivors

A brief cognitive behavioral therapy appears promising for head and neck cancer survivors

by Medical University of South CarolinaA microvascular reconstructive surgeon by training, Dr. Evan Graboyes became interested in alleviating body-image distress when he saw how much his head and

A brief cognitive behavioral therapy appears promising for head and neck cancer survivors

by Medical University of South CarolinaA microvascular reconstructive surgeon by training, Dr. Evan Graboyes became interested in alleviating body-image distress when he saw how much his head and
Bacteria subtype linked to growth in up to 50% of human colorectal cancers, researchers report

Bacteria subtype linked to growth in up to 50% of human colorectal cancers, researchers report

byFred Hutchinson Cancer CenterA microscope image shows a human colorectal cancer tumor with Fusobacterium nucleatum stained in a red-purple color. The bacterium is commonly found in people'

Bacteria subtype linked to growth in up to 50% of human colorectal cancers, researchers report

byFred Hutchinson Cancer CenterA microscope image shows a human colorectal cancer tumor with Fusobacterium nucleatum stained in a red-purple color. The bacterium is commonly found in people'
Medical physicist consults with patients can help reduce anxiety and increase satisfaction with radiation care

Medical physicist consults with patients can help reduce anxiety and increase satisfaction with radiation care

by American Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMeeting with a medical physicist who can explain how radiation therapy is planned and delivered reduces patient anxiety

Medical physicist consults with patients can help reduce anxiety and increase satisfaction with radiation care

by American Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMeeting with a medical physicist who can explain how radiation therapy is planned and delivered reduces patient anxiety
Study finds Black patients wait longer for uterine cancer testing, diagnosis

Study finds Black patients wait longer for uterine cancer testing, diagnosis

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEarly diagnosis of uterine cancer is known to improve a patient's chances for survival, but previous research has found t

Study finds Black patients wait longer for uterine cancer testing, diagnosis

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEarly diagnosis of uterine cancer is known to improve a patient's chances for survival, but previous research has found t
Some cancer immunotherapy treatments may damage fertility

Some cancer immunotherapy treatments may damage fertility

by Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered that some immunotherapy treatments used to treat cancer can cause fertility damage.It means these treatments could

Some cancer immunotherapy treatments may damage fertility

by Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered that some immunotherapy treatments used to treat cancer can cause fertility damage.It means these treatments could
Experimental monoclonal antibodies can coax aggressive prostate and breast cancers into submission, finds research

Experimental monoclonal antibodies can coax aggressive prostate and breast cancers into submission, finds research

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressTherapeutic inhibition of VEGF binding to NRP2 activates anti-tumor immunity in a syngeneic model of prostate cancer that is resistant to aPD-L1 therapy. (A) Shown is

Experimental monoclonal antibodies can coax aggressive prostate and breast cancers into submission, finds research

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressTherapeutic inhibition of VEGF binding to NRP2 activates anti-tumor immunity in a syngeneic model of prostate cancer that is resistant to aPD-L1 therapy. (A) Shown is