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The 'wrong' connective tissue cells signal worse prognosis for breast cancer patients

The 'wrong' connective tissue cells signal worse prognosis for breast cancer patients

by Lund UniversityDifferent types of fibroblasts in breast tumour tissue. Credit: Chris MadsenIn certain forms of cancer, connective tissue forms around and within the tumour. One previously unpr

The 'wrong' connective tissue cells signal worse prognosis for breast cancer patients

by Lund UniversityDifferent types of fibroblasts in breast tumour tissue. Credit: Chris MadsenIn certain forms of cancer, connective tissue forms around and within the tumour. One previously unpr
MRI can save rectal cancer patients from surgery, study suggests

MRI can save rectal cancer patients from surgery, study suggests

byUniversity of VirginiaChart shows the T2-weighted imaging (T2W, T2WI), diffusion-weighed imaging (DW, DWI), and lymph node criteria used to categorize MRI-based response as clinical complete r

MRI can save rectal cancer patients from surgery, study suggests

byUniversity of VirginiaChart shows the T2-weighted imaging (T2W, T2WI), diffusion-weighed imaging (DW, DWI), and lymph node criteria used to categorize MRI-based response as clinical complete r
Minimally invasive surgery may be good option for people with pancreatic cancer

Minimally invasive surgery may be good option for people with pancreatic cancer

by Dennis ThompsonMinimally invasive surgery works just as well as full-scale open surgery in removing early-stage pancreatic cancers, allowing patients a faster recovery with less infection risk, a n

Minimally invasive surgery may be good option for people with pancreatic cancer

by Dennis ThompsonMinimally invasive surgery works just as well as full-scale open surgery in removing early-stage pancreatic cancers, allowing patients a faster recovery with less infection risk, a n
Researchers discover new tool for improving pancreatic cancer care

Researchers discover new tool for improving pancreatic cancer care

by Champalimaud Centre for the UnknownCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe statistics for pancreatic cancer are sobering. With a five-year survival rate of only 9%, incidence of the most common type,

Researchers discover new tool for improving pancreatic cancer care

by Champalimaud Centre for the UnknownCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe statistics for pancreatic cancer are sobering. With a five-year survival rate of only 9%, incidence of the most common type,
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
Using single-cell sequencing to reveal processes involved in ovarian and breast cancers

Using single-cell sequencing to reveal processes involved in ovarian and breast cancers

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressStudy overview. Experimental and cohort design. Single-cell genomes, transcriptomes and long-read sequencing libraries were generated from isogenic 184-hTERT cell lines (W

Using single-cell sequencing to reveal processes involved in ovarian and breast cancers

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressStudy overview. Experimental and cohort design. Single-cell genomes, transcriptomes and long-read sequencing libraries were generated from isogenic 184-hTERT cell lines (W
Global rise in penis cancer—what you need to know

Global rise in penis cancer—what you need to know

by Colin Michie,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPenis cancer is thankfully rare, butcases are rising. Some experts predict a77% increasein penis cancer by 2050

Global rise in penis cancer—what you need to know

by Colin Michie,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPenis cancer is thankfully rare, butcases are rising. Some experts predict a77% increasein penis cancer by 2050
New major survey finds 'healthy' suntan myths persist despite warnings about skin cancer and aging

New major survey finds 'healthy' suntan myths persist despite warnings about skin cancer and aging

by European Academy of Dermatology and VenereologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAmong Europeans, 8 in 10 believe tans are attractive, with almost as many (73%) saying tans are healthy, according to a new s

New major survey finds 'healthy' suntan myths persist despite warnings about skin cancer and aging

by European Academy of Dermatology and VenereologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAmong Europeans, 8 in 10 believe tans are attractive, with almost as many (73%) saying tans are healthy, according to a new s
Cytometry chip supports new revolution in cancer care for a truly personalized treatment plan

Cytometry chip supports new revolution in cancer care for a truly personalized treatment plan

by IMECImec's cell sorter concept uses integrated star-shaped microheaters to push the target cells into a side channel. Credit: IMECImec teamed up with the KU Leuven laboratory of tumor immu

Cytometry chip supports new revolution in cancer care for a truly personalized treatment plan

by IMECImec's cell sorter concept uses integrated star-shaped microheaters to push the target cells into a side channel. Credit: IMECImec teamed up with the KU Leuven laboratory of tumor immu
Global study predicts more than 50 percent rise in chemotherapy demand by 2040

Global study predicts more than 50 percent rise in chemotherapy demand by 2040

byLancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainTo deliver optimal treatment by 2040, a significant expansion of the chemotherapy workforce is needed.Between 2018 and 2040, the number of patients requiri

Global study predicts more than 50 percent rise in chemotherapy demand by 2040

byLancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainTo deliver optimal treatment by 2040, a significant expansion of the chemotherapy workforce is needed.Between 2018 and 2040, the number of patients requiri
Those with the BRCA1 gene mutation may face greater risk for aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure

Those with the BRCA1 gene mutation may face greater risk for aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure

byNagoya UniversityChrysotile-induced MMs present lower expression levels of Brca1. (A) Immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining of total BRCA1 on MM samples (bar=25 μm; N≧7).

Those with the BRCA1 gene mutation may face greater risk for aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure

byNagoya UniversityChrysotile-induced MMs present lower expression levels of Brca1. (A) Immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining of total BRCA1 on MM samples (bar=25 μm; N≧7).
Cancer survivors predicted to number over 22 million by 2030

Cancer survivors predicted to number over 22 million by 2030

by American Cancer SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThere were more than 16.9 million Americans with a history of cancer on January 1, 2019, a number that is projected to reach more than 22.1 mill

Cancer survivors predicted to number over 22 million by 2030

by American Cancer SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThere were more than 16.9 million Americans with a history of cancer on January 1, 2019, a number that is projected to reach more than 22.1 mill