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The search to discover why 'outliers' survive deadliest cancers

The search to discover why 'outliers' survive deadliest cancers

by Isabelle TOURNÉThe biotech start-up Cure51 is working on the first global molecular database of exceptional survivors of cancer.When Herve found out he had glioblastoma—the most aggressive form of

The search to discover why 'outliers' survive deadliest cancers

by Isabelle TOURNÉThe biotech start-up Cure51 is working on the first global molecular database of exceptional survivors of cancer.When Herve found out he had glioblastoma—the most aggressive form of
New research reviews myeloid-derived suppressor cells in cancer, autoimmune diseases, and more

New research reviews myeloid-derived suppressor cells in cancer, autoimmune diseases, and more

by Impact Journals LLCMDSCs generated by obesity migrate to lymphoid organ and TME. Credit: 2022 Shibata et al.A new review titled "Myeloid-derived suppressor cells: Cancer, autoimmune diseases,

New research reviews myeloid-derived suppressor cells in cancer, autoimmune diseases, and more

by Impact Journals LLCMDSCs generated by obesity migrate to lymphoid organ and TME. Credit: 2022 Shibata et al.A new review titled "Myeloid-derived suppressor cells: Cancer, autoimmune diseases,
Researchers identify drug characteristics that make cancer metastasis therapy more effective

Researchers identify drug characteristics that make cancer metastasis therapy more effective

by Tohoku UniversityOptimal osmotic pressure and viscosity ranges for anticancer drug solvents used in lymphatic delivery (blue area). It is applicable to all types of cancer. Credit: Tohoku Univ

Researchers identify drug characteristics that make cancer metastasis therapy more effective

by Tohoku UniversityOptimal osmotic pressure and viscosity ranges for anticancer drug solvents used in lymphatic delivery (blue area). It is applicable to all types of cancer. Credit: Tohoku Univ
Researchers find a 'critical need' for whole genome sequencing of young cancer patients

Researchers find a 'critical need' for whole genome sequencing of young cancer patients

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalSt. Jude investigators (from left) Michael Rusch, Sheila Shurtleff, Ph.D., Jinghui Zhang, Ph.D., and Scott Newman, Ph.D. Credit: St. Jude Children'

Researchers find a 'critical need' for whole genome sequencing of young cancer patients

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalSt. Jude investigators (from left) Michael Rusch, Sheila Shurtleff, Ph.D., Jinghui Zhang, Ph.D., and Scott Newman, Ph.D. Credit: St. Jude Children'
Researchers identify genetic 'seeds' of metastatic breast cancer

Researchers identify genetic 'seeds' of metastatic breast cancer

by UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainBreast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer d

Researchers identify genetic 'seeds' of metastatic breast cancer

by UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainBreast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer d
Only a third of women take up all offered cancer screenings, new research finds

Only a third of women take up all offered cancer screenings, new research finds

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a paper published today in theJournal of Medical Screening, researchers from King's College London and Queen Mary University of L

Only a third of women take up all offered cancer screenings, new research finds

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a paper published today in theJournal of Medical Screening, researchers from King's College London and Queen Mary University of L
Unlocking the body's hidden weapon against cancer: The role of broken chromosomes

Unlocking the body's hidden weapon against cancer: The role of broken chromosomes

by Zhejiang UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists have unraveled the mechanisms of the cyclic guanosine monophosphate-adenosine monophosphate synthase-stimulator of interferon genes (c

Unlocking the body's hidden weapon against cancer: The role of broken chromosomes

by Zhejiang UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists have unraveled the mechanisms of the cyclic guanosine monophosphate-adenosine monophosphate synthase-stimulator of interferon genes (c
Long exposure to protein inhibitor may be key to more effective chemotherapy for cancer

Long exposure to protein inhibitor may be key to more effective chemotherapy for cancer

by Southern Methodist UniversityLong exposure to P-gp inhibitor and chemotherapy decreased cancer cell survival, as assessed by colony formation. Credit: SMUResearchers at SMU's Center for Dr

Long exposure to protein inhibitor may be key to more effective chemotherapy for cancer

by Southern Methodist UniversityLong exposure to P-gp inhibitor and chemotherapy decreased cancer cell survival, as assessed by colony formation. Credit: SMUResearchers at SMU's Center for Dr
Hospital parking fees contribute to financial toxicity for cancer patients

Hospital parking fees contribute to financial toxicity for cancer patients

by ElsevierCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTransportation to and from cancer centers for outpatient cancer treatments has been identified as one of the two most impactful out-of-pocket costs th

Hospital parking fees contribute to financial toxicity for cancer patients

by ElsevierCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTransportation to and from cancer centers for outpatient cancer treatments has been identified as one of the two most impactful out-of-pocket costs th
Docs should consider a patient's weight before prescribing new chemotherapy drugs

Docs should consider a patient's weight before prescribing new chemotherapy drugs

by Sharon Parmet,University of Illinois at ChicagoAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainA new class of cancer drugs just now

Docs should consider a patient's weight before prescribing new chemotherapy drugs

by Sharon Parmet,University of Illinois at ChicagoAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainA new class of cancer drugs just now
Types of bacteria vary widely in tumors of people with early vs. late-onset colorectal cancer

Types of bacteria vary widely in tumors of people with early vs. late-onset colorectal cancer

by Georgetown University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Georgetown University's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center studied the microbiome of people with color

Types of bacteria vary widely in tumors of people with early vs. late-onset colorectal cancer

by Georgetown University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Georgetown University's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center studied the microbiome of people with color
New regulator in aggressive breast cancer cells discovered

New regulator in aggressive breast cancer cells discovered

by Leibniz Institute on AgingThe protein TRPS1 controls the activity of the YAP protein in breast cancer. If YAP activity is downregulated, the survival prognosis for patients is reduced. If TRPS1 is

New regulator in aggressive breast cancer cells discovered

by Leibniz Institute on AgingThe protein TRPS1 controls the activity of the YAP protein in breast cancer. If YAP activity is downregulated, the survival prognosis for patients is reduced. If TRPS1 is