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Researchers discover how bowel cancer 'blinds' the immune system

Researchers discover how bowel cancer 'blinds' the immune system

by University of GlasgowCredit: AI-generated imageA mystery which has stumped bowel cancer researchers for decades, has been solved by scientists at the Cancer Research UK Beatson Institute and U

Researchers discover how bowel cancer 'blinds' the immune system

by University of GlasgowCredit: AI-generated imageA mystery which has stumped bowel cancer researchers for decades, has been solved by scientists at the Cancer Research UK Beatson Institute and U
Study identifies molecular basis of resistance to one of the main treatments for multiple myeloma

Study identifies molecular basis of resistance to one of the main treatments for multiple myeloma

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentreCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMultiple myeloma is a type of cancer that affects plasma cells, the blood cells involved in the production of antibo

Study identifies molecular basis of resistance to one of the main treatments for multiple myeloma

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentreCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMultiple myeloma is a type of cancer that affects plasma cells, the blood cells involved in the production of antibo
Cancers in adults under 50 are on the rise globally

Cancers in adults under 50 are on the rise globally

byBrigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOver recent decades, more and more adults under the age of 50 are developing cancer. A study conducted by researchers from Bri

Cancers in adults under 50 are on the rise globally

byBrigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOver recent decades, more and more adults under the age of 50 are developing cancer. A study conducted by researchers from Bri
Neoadjuvant endocrine therapy may elicit differential responses in Black and white women with breast cancer

Neoadjuvant endocrine therapy may elicit differential responses in Black and white women with breast cancer

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBlack women treated with neoadjuvant endocrine therapy for breast cancer were more likely to benefit than white women

Neoadjuvant endocrine therapy may elicit differential responses in Black and white women with breast cancer

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBlack women treated with neoadjuvant endocrine therapy for breast cancer were more likely to benefit than white women
Artificial intelligence approach may help identify melanoma survivors who face a high risk of cancer recurrence

Artificial intelligence approach may help identify melanoma survivors who face a high risk of cancer recurrence

by Katie Marquedant,Massachusetts General HospitalDistribution of recurrent melanomas in the study population. Among the 310 recurrent melanomas, 255 (82%) recurred within five years and 285 (92

Artificial intelligence approach may help identify melanoma survivors who face a high risk of cancer recurrence

by Katie Marquedant,Massachusetts General HospitalDistribution of recurrent melanomas in the study population. Among the 310 recurrent melanomas, 255 (82%) recurred within five years and 285 (92
Preventive mastectomy less common for black women with breast cancer

Preventive mastectomy less common for black women with breast cancer

by Dennis ThompsonBlack women with cancer in one breast are less likely than white women to have the healthy breast removed as well, a new study has found.Women with cancer affecting one breast often

Preventive mastectomy less common for black women with breast cancer

by Dennis ThompsonBlack women with cancer in one breast are less likely than white women to have the healthy breast removed as well, a new study has found.Women with cancer affecting one breast often
Area surrounding a tumor impacts how breast cancer cells grow

Area surrounding a tumor impacts how breast cancer cells grow

by Amanda Gibbs,Oregon Health & Science University“Cancer is acomplex mixture of cancer cells, normal blood cells, tissue and immune cells. Tumor cells themselves alter the microenviro

Area surrounding a tumor impacts how breast cancer cells grow

by Amanda Gibbs,Oregon Health & Science University“Cancer is acomplex mixture of cancer cells, normal blood cells, tissue and immune cells. Tumor cells themselves alter the microenviro
One lung cancer drug receives NHS England approval, while another is rejected

One lung cancer drug receives NHS England approval, while another is rejected

by Cancer Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainA targeted drug has been accepted for routine use on the NHS in England for some adults with untreated, advanced lung cancer. But another precision d

One lung cancer drug receives NHS England approval, while another is rejected

by Cancer Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainA targeted drug has been accepted for routine use on the NHS in England for some adults with untreated, advanced lung cancer. But another precision d
First line immunotherapy combination fails to improve overall survival in lung cancer

First line immunotherapy combination fails to improve overall survival in lung cancer

by European Society for Medical OncologyStudy author Dr Naiyer Rizvi, director of thoracic oncology and immunotherapeutics, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, US. Credit: © European So

First line immunotherapy combination fails to improve overall survival in lung cancer

by European Society for Medical OncologyStudy author Dr Naiyer Rizvi, director of thoracic oncology and immunotherapeutics, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, US. Credit: © European So
After testicular cancer is cured, remain alert in the future

After testicular cancer is cured, remain alert in the future

by University of Rochester Medical CenterBecause testicular cancer has a 95 percent cure rate, it is easier for men to move on and forget about it. But new research in theJournal of Clinica

After testicular cancer is cured, remain alert in the future

by University of Rochester Medical CenterBecause testicular cancer has a 95 percent cure rate, it is easier for men to move on and forget about it. But new research in theJournal of Clinica
Incidence of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma up in the U.S.

Incidence of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma up in the U.S.

The overall incidence of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) increased in the United States from 2000 to 2018, according to a research letter published online Sept. 1 inJAMA Oncology.Zhuo Ran Cai,

Incidence of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma up in the U.S.

The overall incidence of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) increased in the United States from 2000 to 2018, according to a research letter published online Sept. 1 inJAMA Oncology.Zhuo Ran Cai,
AI tool predicts risk of side effects after surgery and radiotherapy in breast cancer patients

AI tool predicts risk of side effects after surgery and radiotherapy in breast cancer patients

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of international researchers has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can predict wh

AI tool predicts risk of side effects after surgery and radiotherapy in breast cancer patients

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of international researchers has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can predict wh