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Clinical trial could lead to new 'gold standard' test for prostate cancer detection

Clinical trial could lead to new 'gold standard' test for prostate cancer detection

by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaCredit: MART PRODUCTION from PexelsA University of Alberta study shows that PET/CT imaging using a new tracing agent is more accurate at determining th

Clinical trial could lead to new 'gold standard' test for prostate cancer detection

by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaCredit: MART PRODUCTION from PexelsA University of Alberta study shows that PET/CT imaging using a new tracing agent is more accurate at determining th
Study discovers novel molecular mechanism driving chemoresistance and tumor recurrence in gastric cancer

Study discovers novel molecular mechanism driving chemoresistance and tumor recurrence in gastric cancer

by The University of Hong KongProposed model for chemoresistance driven by ADAR1-upregulated SCD1 in gastric cancer. Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-38581-

Study discovers novel molecular mechanism driving chemoresistance and tumor recurrence in gastric cancer

by The University of Hong KongProposed model for chemoresistance driven by ADAR1-upregulated SCD1 in gastric cancer. Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-38581-
Mediterranean diet linked to lower risk of mortality, especially from cardiovascular disease, in cancer survivors

Mediterranean diet linked to lower risk of mortality, especially from cardiovascular disease, in cancer survivors

by Istituto Neurologico Mediterraneo Neuromed I.R.C.C.S.Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe Mediterranean diet is a powerful ally for health even after a cancer diagnosis. This is the key result of

Mediterranean diet linked to lower risk of mortality, especially from cardiovascular disease, in cancer survivors

by Istituto Neurologico Mediterraneo Neuromed I.R.C.C.S.Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe Mediterranean diet is a powerful ally for health even after a cancer diagnosis. This is the key result of
Study: Diet, exercise improve outcomes of chemotherapy for women with breast cancer

Study: Diet, exercise improve outcomes of chemotherapy for women with breast cancer

by Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new Yale Cancer Center study finds a targeted diet and exercise intervention could improve outcomes for women undergoing

Study: Diet, exercise improve outcomes of chemotherapy for women with breast cancer

by Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new Yale Cancer Center study finds a targeted diet and exercise intervention could improve outcomes for women undergoing
Man's best friend leads way to early cancer detection

Man's best friend leads way to early cancer detection

by Brittany Steff,Purdue UniversityVeterinary oncologist Deborah Knapp studies cancer in Scottish terriers to help advance the science of detecting and treating early cancer in both humans and d

Man's best friend leads way to early cancer detection

by Brittany Steff,Purdue UniversityVeterinary oncologist Deborah Knapp studies cancer in Scottish terriers to help advance the science of detecting and treating early cancer in both humans and d
New study supports saving more lung tissue in lung cancer surgeries

New study supports saving more lung tissue in lung cancer surgeries

byUniversity of Chicago Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe traditional treatment for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer is a lobectomy, where a surgeon eradicates cancerous t

New study supports saving more lung tissue in lung cancer surgeries

byUniversity of Chicago Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe traditional treatment for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer is a lobectomy, where a surgeon eradicates cancerous t
Blood cancer manipulates immune cells in order to survive, study shows

Blood cancer manipulates immune cells in order to survive, study shows

byWellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe most comprehensive study to date of the blood cancer, Hodgkin lymphoma, has provided fascinating insights into what tumor ce

Blood cancer manipulates immune cells in order to survive, study shows

byWellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe most comprehensive study to date of the blood cancer, Hodgkin lymphoma, has provided fascinating insights into what tumor ce
Study confirms protein as potential cause of most common type of pancreatic cancer

Study confirms protein as potential cause of most common type of pancreatic cancer

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainResearchers at The University of Texa

Study confirms protein as potential cause of most common type of pancreatic cancer

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainResearchers at The University of Texa
Researchers develop liquid biopsy test for pediatric solid tumors

Researchers develop liquid biopsy test for pediatric solid tumors

by Children's Hospital Los AngelesCopy number alteration detection in liquid biopsies of pediatric solid tumor patients. Summary of copy number alteration (CNA) detection and disease status a

Researchers develop liquid biopsy test for pediatric solid tumors

by Children's Hospital Los AngelesCopy number alteration detection in liquid biopsies of pediatric solid tumor patients. Summary of copy number alteration (CNA) detection and disease status a
The connection between diet, obesity, and cancer: Nutrition experts explore the evidence

The connection between diet, obesity, and cancer: Nutrition experts explore the evidence

by ElsevierObesity is associated with increased risk of developing and dying from the following cancers: breast (in postmenopausal women), ovarian, liver, gallbladder, kidney (renal cell), colon,

The connection between diet, obesity, and cancer: Nutrition experts explore the evidence

by ElsevierObesity is associated with increased risk of developing and dying from the following cancers: breast (in postmenopausal women), ovarian, liver, gallbladder, kidney (renal cell), colon,
Researchers discover deep structural biology connections that help improve CAR therapy

Researchers discover deep structural biology connections that help improve CAR therapy

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Nikolaos SgourakisChimeric antigen receptors (CARs) have opened up an exciting new field of therapeutic advancements for rare and difficult-to-tr

Researchers discover deep structural biology connections that help improve CAR therapy

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Nikolaos SgourakisChimeric antigen receptors (CARs) have opened up an exciting new field of therapeutic advancements for rare and difficult-to-tr
A way to prevent pancreatic cancer from spreading post-surgery?

A way to prevent pancreatic cancer from spreading post-surgery?

by Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryOn the left is a section of a pancreatic cancer patient's primary tumor, with cancer cells (red) and CK19, a marker of proliferation (green), evident. On the r

A way to prevent pancreatic cancer from spreading post-surgery?

by Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryOn the left is a section of a pancreatic cancer patient's primary tumor, with cancer cells (red) and CK19, a marker of proliferation (green), evident. On the r