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Researchers reveal role of PPDPF in development of mutant KRAS-driven pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

Researchers reveal role of PPDPF in development of mutant KRAS-driven pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesSchematic representation demonstrating the function of PPDPF in KRAS activation. Credit: Dr. XIE Dong's groupA recent study by Dr. Xie Dong's group

Researchers reveal role of PPDPF in development of mutant KRAS-driven pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesSchematic representation demonstrating the function of PPDPF in KRAS activation. Credit: Dr. XIE Dong's groupA recent study by Dr. Xie Dong's group
Targeted cancer drug made available for some NHS liver cancer patients

Targeted cancer drug made available for some NHS liver cancer patients

by Cancer Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainA targeted cancer drug will now be available for some adults with advanced liver cancer on the NHS.Regorafenib (Stivarga) is to be offered to people

Targeted cancer drug made available for some NHS liver cancer patients

by Cancer Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainA targeted cancer drug will now be available for some adults with advanced liver cancer on the NHS.Regorafenib (Stivarga) is to be offered to people
Study gives new insight into how cancer metastasizes to the brain

Study gives new insight into how cancer metastasizes to the brain

by The Wistar InstituteIFN signaling is activated in brain metastasis.a–cIFN signaling is activated in both human astrocytes and MDA231-BrM cells by coculture in vitro.N = 2 bio

Study gives new insight into how cancer metastasizes to the brain

by The Wistar InstituteIFN signaling is activated in brain metastasis.a–cIFN signaling is activated in both human astrocytes and MDA231-BrM cells by coculture in vitro.N = 2 bio
Study could help explain why certain brain tumors don't respond well to immunotherapy

Study could help explain why certain brain tumors don't respond well to immunotherapy

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study led by researchers at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center sheds new light on why tumors that have spread

Study could help explain why certain brain tumors don't respond well to immunotherapy

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study led by researchers at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center sheds new light on why tumors that have spread
Family-focused interventions for African Americans with cancer

Family-focused interventions for African Americans with cancer

by Amy Cherry,University of DelawareCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe moment you're told the dreaded words: "You have cancer," your life changes forever. A parent diagnosed with

Family-focused interventions for African Americans with cancer

by Amy Cherry,University of DelawareCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe moment you're told the dreaded words: "You have cancer," your life changes forever. A parent diagnosed with
'Dual-target' cell therapy appears to shrink brain tumors, research finds

'Dual-target' cell therapy appears to shrink brain tumors, research finds

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Anna Shvets from PexelsTargeting two brain tumor-associated proteins—rather than one—with CAR T cell therapy shows promise

'Dual-target' cell therapy appears to shrink brain tumors, research finds

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Anna Shvets from PexelsTargeting two brain tumor-associated proteins—rather than one—with CAR T cell therapy shows promise
Natural compound found in broccoli reawakens the function of potent tumor suppressor

Natural compound found in broccoli reawakens the function of potent tumor suppressor

by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainYour mother was right: Broccoli is good for you. Long associated with decreased risk of cancer, broccoli and other cruciferous vege

Natural compound found in broccoli reawakens the function of potent tumor suppressor

by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainYour mother was right: Broccoli is good for you. Long associated with decreased risk of cancer, broccoli and other cruciferous vege
Cancer screening rates decline when patients see doctors later in day

Cancer screening rates decline when patients see doctors later in day

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainCompared to patients who see their primary care doctor earlier in the day, cancer screening rates decline

Cancer screening rates decline when patients see doctors later in day

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainCompared to patients who see their primary care doctor earlier in the day, cancer screening rates decline
Researchers identify factors associated with COVID-19 vaccination acceptance among cancer patients

Researchers identify factors associated with COVID-19 vaccination acceptance among cancer patients

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCancer patients are at higher risk of poor outcomes from COVID-19 infection due to their disease and ther

Researchers identify factors associated with COVID-19 vaccination acceptance among cancer patients

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCancer patients are at higher risk of poor outcomes from COVID-19 infection due to their disease and ther
An intelligent knife can tell ovarian cancer and healthy tissue apart. Could it make surgery smarter?

An intelligent knife can tell ovarian cancer and healthy tissue apart. Could it make surgery smarter?

by Katie Roberts,Cancer Research UKTesting the iKnife in the lab. Credit: Cancer Research UKSurgery is a major part of ovarian cancer treatment, but it can be a blunt tool.A big problem for surg

An intelligent knife can tell ovarian cancer and healthy tissue apart. Could it make surgery smarter?

by Katie Roberts,Cancer Research UKTesting the iKnife in the lab. Credit: Cancer Research UKSurgery is a major part of ovarian cancer treatment, but it can be a blunt tool.A big problem for surg
Immunotherapy comparable to chemo for some advanced stomach cancers

Immunotherapy comparable to chemo for some advanced stomach cancers

by Cancer Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn immunotherapy drug could prove just as effective as chemotherapy in prolonging the lives of patients with advanced cancers of the stomach or food

Immunotherapy comparable to chemo for some advanced stomach cancers

by Cancer Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn immunotherapy drug could prove just as effective as chemotherapy in prolonging the lives of patients with advanced cancers of the stomach or food
Toward a personalized approach to the study and treatment of bone cancers

Toward a personalized approach to the study and treatment of bone cancers

by Lund UniversityPrimary acute myeloid leukemia cells preferentially home and engraft in MSOD-B hOss.a, Experimental scheme of AML patient sample transplantation. b, Representative histological

Toward a personalized approach to the study and treatment of bone cancers

by Lund UniversityPrimary acute myeloid leukemia cells preferentially home and engraft in MSOD-B hOss.a, Experimental scheme of AML patient sample transplantation. b, Representative histological