A combined PET-MRI scan could improve treatment for patients with early breast cancer

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerPhoto of researchers Dr. Rosa Di Micco & Professor Oreste Gentilini. Credit: EORTC / Rosa Di MiccoUsing a combined scanning technique o

Updated on: March 30,2024

A combined PET-MRI scan could improve treatment for patients with early breast cancer

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerPhoto of researchers Dr. Rosa Di Micco & Professor Oreste Gentilini. Credit: EORTC / Rosa Di MiccoUsing a combined scanning technique o

Updated on:March 30,2024

Researchers identify promising new target for drug-resistant breast and ovarian cancers

by Lisa Marshall, University of Colorado at BoulderGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2023.03.017CU Boulder researchers have discovered a protein's

Updated on: February 01,2024

Researchers identify promising new target for drug-resistant breast and ovarian cancers

by Lisa Marshall, University of Colorado at BoulderGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2023.03.017CU Boulder researchers have discovered a protein's

Updated on:February 01,2024

Research reveals Orkney cancer gene link—now testing will take place

byUniversity of AberdeenOutline pedigree of two kindreds (A and B) from the ORCADES study. Filled circles are breast or ovarian cancers, red outlines are sequenced V1736A carriers, dotted red ou

Updated on: January 16,2024

Research reveals Orkney cancer gene link—now testing will take place

byUniversity of AberdeenOutline pedigree of two kindreds (A and B) from the ORCADES study. Filled circles are breast or ovarian cancers, red outlines are sequenced V1736A carriers, dotted red ou

Updated on:January 16,2024

Chatter between cell populations drives progression of gastrointestinal tumors

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainGastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are a subytpe of cancers known as sarcomas. GIST is the most common type of sarcoma with ap

Updated on: May 09,2024

Chatter between cell populations drives progression of gastrointestinal tumors

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainGastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are a subytpe of cancers known as sarcomas. GIST is the most common type of sarcoma with ap

Updated on:May 09,2024

Ethical issues abound in adoption of AI in cancer care

by Lori SolomonThere may be ethical barriers to the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) into cancer care, according to a studypublishedonline March 28 inJAMA Network Open.Andrew

Updated on: April 06,2024

Ethical issues abound in adoption of AI in cancer care

by Lori SolomonThere may be ethical barriers to the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) into cancer care, according to a studypublishedonline March 28 inJAMA Network Open.Andrew

Updated on:April 06,2024

Ethnic diversity and disparities in access to genetic testing impact prostate cancer development and treatment

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore than 1.4 million men were diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2020 globally, but the molecular characteristics of the

Updated on: January 22,2024

Ethnic diversity and disparities in access to genetic testing impact prostate cancer development and treatment

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore than 1.4 million men were diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2020 globally, but the molecular characteristics of the

Updated on:January 22,2024

Drug combination discovery may extend life expectancy of children with brain cancer

by Newcastle UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNewcastle and Hunter-based researchers have discovered a drug combination that could improve the life expectancy of children with brain ca

Updated on: February 18,2024

Drug combination discovery may extend life expectancy of children with brain cancer

by Newcastle UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNewcastle and Hunter-based researchers have discovered a drug combination that could improve the life expectancy of children with brain ca

Updated on:February 18,2024

Rethinking the protein inhibitor approach to cancer therapy

byStony Brook UniversityTwo-step strategy for repeatable site-specific gene circuit integration.a, Network diagram of regulatory interactions and phenotypic impacts for native and ectopic

Updated on: January 22,2024

Rethinking the protein inhibitor approach to cancer therapy

byStony Brook UniversityTwo-step strategy for repeatable site-specific gene circuit integration.a, Network diagram of regulatory interactions and phenotypic impacts for native and ectopic

Updated on:January 22,2024

Experts explain treatment options for a common cancer complication

byThe Endocrine SocietyOsteoclast formation, activity, and pharmacologic inhibition. (A) Osteoclasts develop from osteoclast precursor cells when receptor activator of nuclear factor κ B (RANK)

Updated on: January 22,2024

Experts explain treatment options for a common cancer complication

byThe Endocrine SocietyOsteoclast formation, activity, and pharmacologic inhibition. (A) Osteoclasts develop from osteoclast precursor cells when receptor activator of nuclear factor κ B (RANK)

Updated on:January 22,2024

'Tumor progressing,' 'Positive findings': Patients often confused by medical jargon

by Amy NortonIf you've ever left a medical appointment confused, it's probably not you: A new study finds that the medical jargon doctors use can be completely misunderstood by patients.Common

Updated on: January 22,2024

'Tumor progressing,' 'Positive findings': Patients often confused by medical jargon

by Amy NortonIf you've ever left a medical appointment confused, it's probably not you: A new study finds that the medical jargon doctors use can be completely misunderstood by patients.Common

Updated on:January 22,2024

New drug targets for BRCA-driven cancer uncovered

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainBRCA1 and BRCA2 ("BReast CAncer genes") are critical tumor suppressor genes—women carrying a mutation in one of these genes h

Updated on: March 30,2024

New drug targets for BRCA-driven cancer uncovered

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainBRCA1 and BRCA2 ("BReast CAncer genes") are critical tumor suppressor genes—women carrying a mutation in one of these genes h

Updated on:March 30,2024

Fewer than 3 of 10 women cite diet when asked how to reduce chances of breast cancer

by Physicians Committee for Responsible MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainJust 28% of U.S. women are aware that a healthful diet can lower the risk of developing breast cancer, according to a j

Updated on: September 07,2024

Fewer than 3 of 10 women cite diet when asked how to reduce chances of breast cancer

by Physicians Committee for Responsible MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainJust 28% of U.S. women are aware that a healthful diet can lower the risk of developing breast cancer, according to a j

Updated on:September 07,2024