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Researchers develop approach that could help supercharge T-cell therapies against solid tumors

Researchers develop approach that could help supercharge T-cell therapies against solid tumors

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the National Institutes of Health have developed a way to potentially increase the effectiveness of T cell–based immunother

Researchers develop approach that could help supercharge T-cell therapies against solid tumors

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the National Institutes of Health have developed a way to potentially increase the effectiveness of T cell–based immunother
AI bowel cancer test can tell whether patients need chemotherapy

AI bowel cancer test can tell whether patients need chemotherapy

byUniversity of LeedsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new artificial intelligence (AI) test to determine the risk of bowel cancers coming back could help patients avoid chemotherapy, according

AI bowel cancer test can tell whether patients need chemotherapy

byUniversity of LeedsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new artificial intelligence (AI) test to determine the risk of bowel cancers coming back could help patients avoid chemotherapy, according
Researchers invent novel ingestible capsule X-ray dosimeter for real-time radiotherapy monitoring

Researchers invent novel ingestible capsule X-ray dosimeter for real-time radiotherapy monitoring

by National University of SingaporeThe components of the dosimeter fit into an 18mm by 7mm capsule, a common size for many supplements and medicines. Credit: National University of SingaporeGastr

Researchers invent novel ingestible capsule X-ray dosimeter for real-time radiotherapy monitoring

by National University of SingaporeThe components of the dosimeter fit into an 18mm by 7mm capsule, a common size for many supplements and medicines. Credit: National University of SingaporeGastr
Private and secure generative AI tool supports operations and research in a cancer center

Private and secure generative AI tool supports operations and research in a cancer center

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainDana-Farber Cancer Institute has implemented an artificial intelligence (AI) application intended for general use in a medical center or ho

Private and secure generative AI tool supports operations and research in a cancer center

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainDana-Farber Cancer Institute has implemented an artificial intelligence (AI) application intended for general use in a medical center or ho
Researchers demonstrate technique for identifying single cancer cells in blood for the first time

Researchers demonstrate technique for identifying single cancer cells in blood for the first time

byKeele UniversityBrightfield image of a cytospun sample containing PBMC and individual CALU-1 cancer cells. Credit:PLOS ONE(2023). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0289824A pioneering stud

Researchers demonstrate technique for identifying single cancer cells in blood for the first time

byKeele UniversityBrightfield image of a cytospun sample containing PBMC and individual CALU-1 cancer cells. Credit:PLOS ONE(2023). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0289824A pioneering stud
Proximity to muscle cells may promote spread of prostate cancer cells, NIH study suggests

Proximity to muscle cells may promote spread of prostate cancer cells, NIH study suggests

by National Institutes of HealthFrom left to right: prostate cancer cells (square) near skeletal (oblong) and smooth (oval) muscle cells respond to Interleukins 4 and 13 (IL4/13) by producing ann

Proximity to muscle cells may promote spread of prostate cancer cells, NIH study suggests

by National Institutes of HealthFrom left to right: prostate cancer cells (square) near skeletal (oblong) and smooth (oval) muscle cells respond to Interleukins 4 and 13 (IL4/13) by producing ann
Study points to new strategy for boosting immunotherapy effectiveness in advanced colorectal cancer

Study points to new strategy for boosting immunotherapy effectiveness in advanced colorectal cancer

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Cente

Study points to new strategy for boosting immunotherapy effectiveness in advanced colorectal cancer

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Cente
Pollution exposure may affect lung cancer in women who have never smoked

Pollution exposure may affect lung cancer in women who have never smoked

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRecent air pollution exposure in the form of particles smaller than 2.5 micrometers (PM2.5) exposure may sign

Pollution exposure may affect lung cancer in women who have never smoked

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRecent air pollution exposure in the form of particles smaller than 2.5 micrometers (PM2.5) exposure may sign
Research shows potential new way to treat brain cancer

Research shows potential new way to treat brain cancer

by Victoria University of WellingtonCredit: Victoria University of WellingtonResearch conducted at Victoria University of Wellington and the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research has suggested a

Research shows potential new way to treat brain cancer

by Victoria University of WellingtonCredit: Victoria University of WellingtonResearch conducted at Victoria University of Wellington and the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research has suggested a
Updated policy regarding electronic nicotine delivery systems

Updated policy regarding electronic nicotine delivery systems

by Yale Cancer CenterPercentage of various school age groups who vaped in the past 30 days. Blue lines indicate data from the NYTS (51, 52, 54–60), and red lines indicate data from the MTF survey (53)

Updated policy regarding electronic nicotine delivery systems

by Yale Cancer CenterPercentage of various school age groups who vaped in the past 30 days. Blue lines indicate data from the NYTS (51, 52, 54–60), and red lines indicate data from the MTF survey (53)
New research in finds telemedicine consistently outperforms in-person visits for cancer care when both are available

New research in finds telemedicine consistently outperforms in-person visits for cancer care when both are available

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research in the May 2023 issue of theJournal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Networkfrom Moffitt Cancer Ce

New research in finds telemedicine consistently outperforms in-person visits for cancer care when both are available

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research in the May 2023 issue of theJournal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Networkfrom Moffitt Cancer Ce
Long-term study supports link between inflammation and cognitive problems in older breast cancer survivors

Long-term study supports link between inflammation and cognitive problems in older breast cancer survivors

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists are still trying to understand why many breast cancer survivors experience troubling cognitive problems for yea

Long-term study supports link between inflammation and cognitive problems in older breast cancer survivors

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists are still trying to understand why many breast cancer survivors experience troubling cognitive problems for yea