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Study: Conventional radiotherapy should remain standard of care for localized vertebral metastases of the spine

Study: Conventional radiotherapy should remain standard of care for localized vertebral metastases of the spine

by NRG OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResults from the NRG Oncology RTOG 0631 clinical trial comparing stereotactic vs. conventional radiotherapy for localized vertebral metastases of the sp

Study: Conventional radiotherapy should remain standard of care for localized vertebral metastases of the spine

by NRG OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResults from the NRG Oncology RTOG 0631 clinical trial comparing stereotactic vs. conventional radiotherapy for localized vertebral metastases of the sp
Metabolic reprogramming of branched-chain amino acid facilitates drug resistance in lung cancer

Metabolic reprogramming of branched-chain amino acid facilitates drug resistance in lung cancer

by Chinese Academy of SciencesCredit: CC0 Public DomainDespite the remarkable success of molecular targeted therapy in recent years, the rapid increase of drug resistance is a major obstacle to e

Metabolic reprogramming of branched-chain amino acid facilitates drug resistance in lung cancer

by Chinese Academy of SciencesCredit: CC0 Public DomainDespite the remarkable success of molecular targeted therapy in recent years, the rapid increase of drug resistance is a major obstacle to e
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
Mathematical methods for diagnosing breast cancer

Mathematical methods for diagnosing breast cancer

by Kaunas University of Technology100 microscope images of breast tissue were analyzed in order to teach computer to recognize malignancy; 85 percent accuracy rate was achieved. Credit: KTUA team

Mathematical methods for diagnosing breast cancer

by Kaunas University of Technology100 microscope images of breast tissue were analyzed in order to teach computer to recognize malignancy; 85 percent accuracy rate was achieved. Credit: KTUA team
Researchers find new biomarker for breast cancer

Researchers find new biomarker for breast cancer

by Austrian Science Fund (FWF)Mammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainWith the support of the FWF, an oncologist found a biomarker for bre

Researchers find new biomarker for breast cancer

by Austrian Science Fund (FWF)Mammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainWith the support of the FWF, an oncologist found a biomarker for bre
Potential overtreatment during life-limiting illness and end of life in older adults

Potential overtreatment during life-limiting illness and end of life in older adults

by Gunilla Sonnebring,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new thesis from Karolinska Institutet advocates end-of-life care that prioritizes the highest possible quality of life, avoi

Potential overtreatment during life-limiting illness and end of life in older adults

by Gunilla Sonnebring,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new thesis from Karolinska Institutet advocates end-of-life care that prioritizes the highest possible quality of life, avoi
New study shows certain blood pressure drugs could boost the efficacy of cancer immunotherapy

New study shows certain blood pressure drugs could boost the efficacy of cancer immunotherapy

byLudwig Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA Ludwig Cancer Research study has shown that some molecules previously used to treat hypertension might also help the immune system to b

New study shows certain blood pressure drugs could boost the efficacy of cancer immunotherapy

byLudwig Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA Ludwig Cancer Research study has shown that some molecules previously used to treat hypertension might also help the immune system to b
Study supports PSA screening for male BRCA2 carrier

Study supports PSA screening for male BRCA2 carrier

(HealthDay)—Systematic prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening is advised for men who are carriers of theBRCA2mutation, which is associated with a higher incidence of prostate cancer, yo

Study supports PSA screening for male BRCA2 carrier

(HealthDay)—Systematic prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening is advised for men who are carriers of theBRCA2mutation, which is associated with a higher incidence of prostate cancer, yo
Video distraction helps kids undergo cancer radiotherapy, study finds

Video distraction helps kids undergo cancer radiotherapy, study finds

by Erin Digitale,Stanford UniversityCredit: Stanford UniversityWatching distracting videos helps children with cancer avoid the need for anesthesia during radiation treatments, a Stanford Medici

Video distraction helps kids undergo cancer radiotherapy, study finds

by Erin Digitale,Stanford UniversityCredit: Stanford UniversityWatching distracting videos helps children with cancer avoid the need for anesthesia during radiation treatments, a Stanford Medici
Researchers identify protein that may protect the heart during certain cancer treatment regimens

Researchers identify protein that may protect the heart during certain cancer treatment regimens

by Jacqueline Mitchell,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCirculating Hpx is elevated in mice treated with Dox. (A) Dox-induced chronic cardiomyopathy model in mice. i.p., intraperitoneally. (B

Researchers identify protein that may protect the heart during certain cancer treatment regimens

by Jacqueline Mitchell,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCirculating Hpx is elevated in mice treated with Dox. (A) Dox-induced chronic cardiomyopathy model in mice. i.p., intraperitoneally. (B
30-minute exercise session found to increase proportion of tumor-killing white blood cells in the bloodstream

30-minute exercise session found to increase proportion of tumor-killing white blood cells in the bloodstream

byUniversity of TurkuExercise-induced changes in (A) total T cells, (B) CD4+helper T cells, (C) Th1 cells, (D) Th2 cells, (E) Th17 cells, (F) regulatory T cells, (G) CD8+cytotoxic T

30-minute exercise session found to increase proportion of tumor-killing white blood cells in the bloodstream

byUniversity of TurkuExercise-induced changes in (A) total T cells, (B) CD4+helper T cells, (C) Th1 cells, (D) Th2 cells, (E) Th17 cells, (F) regulatory T cells, (G) CD8+cytotoxic T
Researchers find an epigenetic key that unlocks common deadly cancers

Researchers find an epigenetic key that unlocks common deadly cancers

by Katherine Fenz,Rockefeller UniversityLesions (in green) akin to basal cell carcinoma that were induced by SOX9 in the epidermis. Abnormal differentiation is shown in red, and blue marks cell

Researchers find an epigenetic key that unlocks common deadly cancers

by Katherine Fenz,Rockefeller UniversityLesions (in green) akin to basal cell carcinoma that were induced by SOX9 in the epidermis. Abnormal differentiation is shown in red, and blue marks cell