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Discovery suggests new way to target mantle cell lymphoma

Discovery suggests new way to target mantle cell lymphoma

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeThe interaction of two proteins required to regulate expression of key genes in the nucleus of mantle cell lymphoma. The red signals are generated at the interacti

Discovery suggests new way to target mantle cell lymphoma

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeThe interaction of two proteins required to regulate expression of key genes in the nucleus of mantle cell lymphoma. The red signals are generated at the interacti
Biologists identify key step in lung cancer evolution

Biologists identify key step in lung cancer evolution

Blocking the transition to a more aggressive state could offer a new treatment strategy.Anne Trafton|MIT News OfficePublication Date:May 10, 2017 PRESS INQUIRIESCaption:MIT researche

Biologists identify key step in lung cancer evolution

Blocking the transition to a more aggressive state could offer a new treatment strategy.Anne Trafton|MIT News OfficePublication Date:May 10, 2017 PRESS INQUIRIESCaption:MIT researche
Iflinatamab Deruxtecan Elicits Clinical Activity in SCLC

Iflinatamab Deruxtecan Elicits Clinical Activity in SCLC

September 10, 2023Jonah FeldmanTreatment with the antibody-drug conjugate ifinatamab deruxtecan in heavily pretreated patients with small cell lung cancer led to promising efficacy and a manageable sa

Iflinatamab Deruxtecan Elicits Clinical Activity in SCLC

September 10, 2023Jonah FeldmanTreatment with the antibody-drug conjugate ifinatamab deruxtecan in heavily pretreated patients with small cell lung cancer led to promising efficacy and a manageable sa
Key Factors to Consider in the Management of Tumor Lysis Syndrome

Key Factors to Consider in the Management of Tumor Lysis Syndrome

February 22, 2023Brittany LovelyFor patients with aggressive malignant tumors and high tumor burden, onco- logic emergencies such as tumor lysis syndrome emerge as a disease symptom or a treat- ment-r

Key Factors to Consider in the Management of Tumor Lysis Syndrome

February 22, 2023Brittany LovelyFor patients with aggressive malignant tumors and high tumor burden, onco- logic emergencies such as tumor lysis syndrome emerge as a disease symptom or a treat- ment-r
Impact of epigenetics on the clinical management of cancer patients

Impact of epigenetics on the clinical management of cancer patients

byJosep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstituteClinical applications of epigenetic biomarkers. Cancer specificity of the epigenetic profiles generated not only from tumor tissues (solid biopsies)

Impact of epigenetics on the clinical management of cancer patients

byJosep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstituteClinical applications of epigenetic biomarkers. Cancer specificity of the epigenetic profiles generated not only from tumor tissues (solid biopsies)
Targeting menin induces responses in acute leukemias with KMT2A rearrangements or NPM1 mutations

Targeting menin induces responses in acute leukemias with KMT2A rearrangements or NPM1 mutations

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterBone marrow aspirate showing acute myeloid leukemia. Several blasts have Auer rods. Credit: WikipediaResearchers from The University of Texas MD

Targeting menin induces responses in acute leukemias with KMT2A rearrangements or NPM1 mutations

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterBone marrow aspirate showing acute myeloid leukemia. Several blasts have Auer rods. Credit: WikipediaResearchers from The University of Texas MD
Corrupt endothelial cells found to protect blood cancer cells from chemotherapy

Corrupt endothelial cells found to protect blood cancer cells from chemotherapy

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegePatient-derived-tumor-xenograft (PDX) as models of high-risk T-ALL patients. (A) Schematic representation of the generation and expansion of T-ALL PDX models. PB:

Corrupt endothelial cells found to protect blood cancer cells from chemotherapy

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegePatient-derived-tumor-xenograft (PDX) as models of high-risk T-ALL patients. (A) Schematic representation of the generation and expansion of T-ALL PDX models. PB:
Q and A: Is surgery best for an acoustic neuroma?

Q and A: Is surgery best for an acoustic neuroma?

by Joseph BreenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma last year after I went to the doctor due to more frequent headaches. I read that surgery often is needed for th

Q and A: Is surgery best for an acoustic neuroma?

by Joseph BreenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma last year after I went to the doctor due to more frequent headaches. I read that surgery often is needed for th
Radiotherapy for hard-to-treat bladder cancer

Radiotherapy for hard-to-treat bladder cancer

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchCredit: Institute of Cancer ResearchMore targeted forms of radiotherapy can effectively treat bladder cancer which has spread to the lymph nodes of the pelvis, acco

Radiotherapy for hard-to-treat bladder cancer

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchCredit: Institute of Cancer ResearchMore targeted forms of radiotherapy can effectively treat bladder cancer which has spread to the lymph nodes of the pelvis, acco
Rainbow of fruit and veg the best prevention against prostate cancer

Rainbow of fruit and veg the best prevention against prostate cancer

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMen who consume colorful fruits and vegetables on a regular basis are less likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer (PC), acco

Rainbow of fruit and veg the best prevention against prostate cancer

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMen who consume colorful fruits and vegetables on a regular basis are less likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer (PC), acco
Discovery New Biomarker for Cancer Stem Cells

Discovery New Biomarker for Cancer Stem Cells

Protein Linked to Tumor Survival and SpreadByLaurie Fickman713-743-8454n the world of cancer biology, not all biomarkers are created equal. These molecules that alert doctors that an abnor

Discovery New Biomarker for Cancer Stem Cells

Protein Linked to Tumor Survival and SpreadByLaurie Fickman713-743-8454n the world of cancer biology, not all biomarkers are created equal. These molecules that alert doctors that an abnor
Brain tumor research could help future precision medicine

Brain tumor research could help future precision medicine

byUniversity of BristolCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research on brain tumors could improve patient diagnosis and treatment options as part of a precision medicine approach. Brain tumors are the

Brain tumor research could help future precision medicine

byUniversity of BristolCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research on brain tumors could improve patient diagnosis and treatment options as part of a precision medicine approach. Brain tumors are the