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Study of first birth cohort to receive HPV vaccine shows the treatment works

Study of first birth cohort to receive HPV vaccine shows the treatment works

by University of CopenhagenA tissue sample from a cervix with severe dysplasia (HSIL). Credit: University of CopenhagenCompared to a birth cohort from 1983, girls in the first birth cohort to rec

Study of first birth cohort to receive HPV vaccine shows the treatment works

by University of CopenhagenA tissue sample from a cervix with severe dysplasia (HSIL). Credit: University of CopenhagenCompared to a birth cohort from 1983, girls in the first birth cohort to rec
The hitchhiker's guide to defeating glioblastoma

The hitchhiker's guide to defeating glioblastoma

by Brigham and Women's HospitalGlioblastoma (histology slide). Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0In cancer therapeutics research, microRNAs—tiny strings of nucleotides that get churned out inside

The hitchhiker's guide to defeating glioblastoma

by Brigham and Women's HospitalGlioblastoma (histology slide). Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0In cancer therapeutics research, microRNAs—tiny strings of nucleotides that get churned out inside
Researchers uncover potential biomarkers of positive response to immunotherapy

Researchers uncover potential biomarkers of positive response to immunotherapy

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesResponse to ICI or MAPKi therapy is associated with increased T cell infiltration and enhanced interferon gamma (IFNγ) pathway activity in th

Researchers uncover potential biomarkers of positive response to immunotherapy

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesResponse to ICI or MAPKi therapy is associated with increased T cell infiltration and enhanced interferon gamma (IFNγ) pathway activity in th
Too often, women aren't told of sexual side effects of cancer treatments

Too often, women aren't told of sexual side effects of cancer treatments

by Cara MurezWhen a man has cancer in an area that affects sexual function, his doctor is likely to discuss it with him.But the same is not true for a woman who has cancer in a sex organ, according to

Too often, women aren't told of sexual side effects of cancer treatments

by Cara MurezWhen a man has cancer in an area that affects sexual function, his doctor is likely to discuss it with him.But the same is not true for a woman who has cancer in a sex organ, according to
Researchers find link between obesity and blood cancer

Researchers find link between obesity and blood cancer

by Jackie Maupin,Indiana University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIndiana University School of Medicine researchers studying clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential

Researchers find link between obesity and blood cancer

by Jackie Maupin,Indiana University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIndiana University School of Medicine researchers studying clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential
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
Researchers discover a new mechanism of cancer immune defense

Researchers discover a new mechanism of cancer immune defense

by Universitätsmedizin MagdeburgGraphical summary of inflammatory cell death induction of MHC-deficient and IFN-unresponsive tumors by CD4+ T cells in cooperation with iNOS-expressing myeloid cells. C

Researchers discover a new mechanism of cancer immune defense

by Universitätsmedizin MagdeburgGraphical summary of inflammatory cell death induction of MHC-deficient and IFN-unresponsive tumors by CD4+ T cells in cooperation with iNOS-expressing myeloid cells. C
Researchers suggest rethinking 'cancer' label for early-stage prostate changes

Researchers suggest rethinking 'cancer' label for early-stage prostate changes

byOxford University PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new paper in theJournal of the National Cancer Instituteindicates that patients may benefit if doctors stop calling certain early-

Researchers suggest rethinking 'cancer' label for early-stage prostate changes

byOxford University PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new paper in theJournal of the National Cancer Instituteindicates that patients may benefit if doctors stop calling certain early-
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
Researchers develop 'on-demand' whole tumor cell vaccine against cancer

Researchers develop 'on-demand' whole tumor cell vaccine against cancer

by Chinese Academy of SciencesStrategy of using photothermal nanoparticle-based whole tumor cell vaccine (LN-TCV) for on-demand near-infrared (NIR) manipulation of immune responses against cancer

Researchers develop 'on-demand' whole tumor cell vaccine against cancer

by Chinese Academy of SciencesStrategy of using photothermal nanoparticle-based whole tumor cell vaccine (LN-TCV) for on-demand near-infrared (NIR) manipulation of immune responses against cancer
Experts urge Europe to start planning for lung cancer screening

Experts urge Europe to start planning for lung cancer screening

by University of LiverpoolLung CA seen on CXR. Credit:CC BY-SA 4.0James Heilman, MD/WikipediaLeading lung cancer specialists are urging EU countries to take action to initiate life-sa

Experts urge Europe to start planning for lung cancer screening

by University of LiverpoolLung CA seen on CXR. Credit:CC BY-SA 4.0James Heilman, MD/WikipediaLeading lung cancer specialists are urging EU countries to take action to initiate life-sa