Researchers clarify role of mutations in glioblastoma

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineLaboratory models with a mutated PIK3CA gene showed characteristics of gliomas. Credit: McNeill, RS, et al.,PLOS ONE.Researc

Updated on: June 24,2024

Researchers clarify role of mutations in glioblastoma

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineLaboratory models with a mutated PIK3CA gene showed characteristics of gliomas. Credit: McNeill, RS, et al.,PLOS ONE.Researc

Updated on:June 24,2024

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

Updated on: May 13,2024

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

Updated on:May 13,2024

Age, cancer type affect COVID-19 vaccine uptake in cancer patients

by Elana GotkineFor patients with cancer, age, cancer type, and comorbidity are associated with differential COVID-19 vaccine uptake rates, according to a study published online March 15 inCance

Updated on: January 02,2024

Age, cancer type affect COVID-19 vaccine uptake in cancer patients

by Elana GotkineFor patients with cancer, age, cancer type, and comorbidity are associated with differential COVID-19 vaccine uptake rates, according to a study published online March 15 inCance

Updated on:January 02,2024

Moving the needle on monitoring skin cancer

by Benjamin Boettner,Harvard UniversityThe team engineered a strategy for monitoring the immunological responses to a newly devised, locally applied immunotherapy against melanoma. The therapy a

Updated on: February 01,2024

Moving the needle on monitoring skin cancer

by Benjamin Boettner,Harvard UniversityThe team engineered a strategy for monitoring the immunological responses to a newly devised, locally applied immunotherapy against melanoma. The therapy a

Updated on:February 01,2024

Study provides insights on treatment and prognosis of male breast cancer

by WileyMicrograph showing a lymph node invaded by ductal breast carcinoma, with extension of the tumour beyond the lymph node. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaA recent analysis reveals that treatment o

Updated on: May 31,2024

Study provides insights on treatment and prognosis of male breast cancer

by WileyMicrograph showing a lymph node invaded by ductal breast carcinoma, with extension of the tumour beyond the lymph node. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaA recent analysis reveals that treatment o

Updated on:May 31,2024

Researchers develop novel gold-nanocluster-based tumor radiodynamic therapy

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesGold-nanocluster-based radiodynamic therapy. Credit: IGDBRadiotherapy (RT) is a primary method of tumor treatment. However, in clinical practice, radio

Updated on: February 01,2024

Researchers develop novel gold-nanocluster-based tumor radiodynamic therapy

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesGold-nanocluster-based radiodynamic therapy. Credit: IGDBRadiotherapy (RT) is a primary method of tumor treatment. However, in clinical practice, radio

Updated on:February 01,2024

Prevalence of routine breast cancer screening practices among migrant-Australian women

by University of Western SydneyCredit: University of Western SydneyDespite increased awareness of the prevalence of breast cancer and importance of early detection, a Western Sydney University st

Updated on: March 08,2024

Prevalence of routine breast cancer screening practices among migrant-Australian women

by University of Western SydneyCredit: University of Western SydneyDespite increased awareness of the prevalence of breast cancer and importance of early detection, a Western Sydney University st

Updated on:March 08,2024

Researchers advance CRISPR technology to replicate human diseases with unprecedented accuracy

by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchGeneration and validation of pdCas9a-SAM construct in Eµ-Myc lymphoma cell lines. a Schematic representation of the pdCas9a-SAM lentiviral co

Updated on: February 03,2024

Researchers advance CRISPR technology to replicate human diseases with unprecedented accuracy

by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchGeneration and validation of pdCas9a-SAM construct in Eµ-Myc lymphoma cell lines. a Schematic representation of the pdCas9a-SAM lentiviral co

Updated on:February 03,2024

Molecule Linking Cancer Driver and Cell Death Genes May Be Effective Against DLBCL

November 2023Thomas R. CollinsMolecules that link cancer driver genes and promoters of cell death genes produce potent killing of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) cells, according to findings pub

Updated on: February 18,2024

Molecule Linking Cancer Driver and Cell Death Genes May Be Effective Against DLBCL

November 2023Thomas R. CollinsMolecules that link cancer driver genes and promoters of cell death genes produce potent killing of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) cells, according to findings pub

Updated on:February 18,2024

Continued access to fertility preservation is critical for teens and young adult cancer patients after SCOTUS decision

by American Cancer SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruling in Dobbs vs. Jackson overruled Roe vs. Wade, returning an individual's right

Updated on: January 30,2024

Continued access to fertility preservation is critical for teens and young adult cancer patients after SCOTUS decision

by American Cancer SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruling in Dobbs vs. Jackson overruled Roe vs. Wade, returning an individual's right

Updated on:January 30,2024

Allogeneic stem cell transplantation in non-Hodgkin lymphoma: Benefit remains unclear

by Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health CareCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthThe German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG)

Updated on: May 11,2024

Allogeneic stem cell transplantation in non-Hodgkin lymphoma: Benefit remains unclear

by Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health CareCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthThe German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG)

Updated on:May 11,2024

Screening age needs to be lowered to combat colorectal cancer 'epidemic,' say researchers

by University of OtagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew Zealand needs to lower the screening age for colorectal cancer if it wants to reverse the dramatic increase of people aged under 50 bein

Updated on: January 29,2024

Screening age needs to be lowered to combat colorectal cancer 'epidemic,' say researchers

by University of OtagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew Zealand needs to lower the screening age for colorectal cancer if it wants to reverse the dramatic increase of people aged under 50 bein

Updated on:January 29,2024