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Researchers identify neutrophils as major culprits in treatment resistance of pancreatic cancer

Researchers identify neutrophils as major culprits in treatment resistance of pancreatic cancer

by Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have shown for the first time exactly how immature neutrophils—white blood cells that are an important part of the

Researchers identify neutrophils as major culprits in treatment resistance of pancreatic cancer

by Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have shown for the first time exactly how immature neutrophils—white blood cells that are an important part of the
New recommendations developed for breast cancer screening

New recommendations developed for breast cancer screening

(HealthDay)—New recommendations have been developed for breast cancer screening based on a life-years-gained model; the American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS) official statement was published onl

New recommendations developed for breast cancer screening

(HealthDay)—New recommendations have been developed for breast cancer screening based on a life-years-gained model; the American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS) official statement was published onl
Q&A: Researchers discuss identifying potential new protein targets for melanoma therapeutics

Q&A: Researchers discuss identifying potential new protein targets for melanoma therapeutics

byBrigham and Women’s HospitalGlobal characterization of the melanoma samples and their expression of CEACAM1. Credit:Communications Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s43856-024-00525-8Yu

Q&A: Researchers discuss identifying potential new protein targets for melanoma therapeutics

byBrigham and Women’s HospitalGlobal characterization of the melanoma samples and their expression of CEACAM1. Credit:Communications Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s43856-024-00525-8Yu
Mivavotinib for relapsed/refractory B-cell lymphoma

Mivavotinib for relapsed/refractory B-cell lymphoma

by Impact Journals LLCKaplan–Meier curve for estimated median DOR in the DLBCL combined cohort (response-evaluable population). Credit: 2023 Gordon et al.In a new research paper published inOnco

Mivavotinib for relapsed/refractory B-cell lymphoma

by Impact Journals LLCKaplan–Meier curve for estimated median DOR in the DLBCL combined cohort (response-evaluable population). Credit: 2023 Gordon et al.In a new research paper published inOnco
Drug suppresses spread of breast cancer caused by stem-like cells

Drug suppresses spread of breast cancer caused by stem-like cells

by University of California - San DiegoA rare-stem like tumor cell, which plays a critical role in the spread of breast cancer, is identified with immunostaining for the β3 integrin subunit (blue

Drug suppresses spread of breast cancer caused by stem-like cells

by University of California - San DiegoA rare-stem like tumor cell, which plays a critical role in the spread of breast cancer, is identified with immunostaining for the β3 integrin subunit (blue
Are 3-D mammograms really better? US puts scans to the test

Are 3-D mammograms really better? US puts scans to the test

by Lauran NeergaardIn this Nov. 21, 2017 photo provided by the Montefiore Health System, Dr. Tova Koenigsberg at The Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care in New York shows an example of a tradit

Are 3-D mammograms really better? US puts scans to the test

by Lauran NeergaardIn this Nov. 21, 2017 photo provided by the Montefiore Health System, Dr. Tova Koenigsberg at The Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care in New York shows an example of a tradit
New health guidance on breast cancer

New health guidance on breast cancer

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Queen Mary, University of LondonIn their draft guidance, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) said that postmenopausal women wit

New health guidance on breast cancer

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Queen Mary, University of LondonIn their draft guidance, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) said that postmenopausal women wit
Global disease burden related to nonmelanoma skin cancer explored

Global disease burden related to nonmelanoma skin cancer explored

The disease burden attributable to nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is considerable and expected to continue increasing, according to a study published online July 30 inBMC Cancer.Wan Hu, from Anh

Global disease burden related to nonmelanoma skin cancer explored

The disease burden attributable to nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is considerable and expected to continue increasing, according to a study published online July 30 inBMC Cancer.Wan Hu, from Anh
Genetic discovery paves the way for advanced pancreatic and colorectal cancer treatments

Genetic discovery paves the way for advanced pancreatic and colorectal cancer treatments

byUniversity of HelsinkiWild-type Kras deficient KPN cells show reduced metastatic capacity and increased immune infiltration. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467

Genetic discovery paves the way for advanced pancreatic and colorectal cancer treatments

byUniversity of HelsinkiWild-type Kras deficient KPN cells show reduced metastatic capacity and increased immune infiltration. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467
Researchers map the genome of testicular cancer

Researchers map the genome of testicular cancer

by Laura Oleniacz,UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterUNC Lineberger's Katherine Hoadley, PhD. Credit: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterTesticular germ cell cancer, a disease

Researchers map the genome of testicular cancer

by Laura Oleniacz,UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterUNC Lineberger's Katherine Hoadley, PhD. Credit: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterTesticular germ cell cancer, a disease
New approach to 'punishment and reward' method of AI training offers potential for aggressive cancers

New approach to 'punishment and reward' method of AI training offers potential for aggressive cancers

byUniversity of SurreyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new "outside-the-box" method of teaching artificial intelligence (AI) models to make decisions could provide hope for finding

New approach to 'punishment and reward' method of AI training offers potential for aggressive cancers

byUniversity of SurreyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new "outside-the-box" method of teaching artificial intelligence (AI) models to make decisions could provide hope for finding
Tumor microbiome linked to immunotherapy success in sarcoma patients

Tumor microbiome linked to immunotherapy success in sarcoma patients

by Stephanie Winn,UC DavisSoft tissue sarcomas intratumoral microbiome at diagnosis may link with prognosis. (A) Representative gross examination of extremity synovial sarcoma specimen; asterisk

Tumor microbiome linked to immunotherapy success in sarcoma patients

by Stephanie Winn,UC DavisSoft tissue sarcomas intratumoral microbiome at diagnosis may link with prognosis. (A) Representative gross examination of extremity synovial sarcoma specimen; asterisk