New PET tracer shows promise for uPAR-targeted therapy of neuroendocrine neoplasms

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Nuclear Medicine(2022). DOI: 10.2967/jnumed.121.263177A novel PET radiotracer can accurately asses

Updated on: January 11,2024

New PET tracer shows promise for uPAR-targeted therapy of neuroendocrine neoplasms

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Nuclear Medicine(2022). DOI: 10.2967/jnumed.121.263177A novel PET radiotracer can accurately asses

Updated on:January 11,2024

Maximizing the potential of 3D-patient tumor avatars for next-generation precision oncology

by Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation3D Patient Tumor Avatars (3D-PTAs) are part of a proposed integrative platform to provide optimal treatment selections for cancer patients. Such a platfo

Updated on: January 21,2024

Maximizing the potential of 3D-patient tumor avatars for next-generation precision oncology

by Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation3D Patient Tumor Avatars (3D-PTAs) are part of a proposed integrative platform to provide optimal treatment selections for cancer patients. Such a platfo

Updated on:January 21,2024

'Hard to lose' mutations in tumors may predict response to immunotherapy

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineThe figure shows the interactions between immune cells (white) and tumor cells harboring persistent mutations (red) in the context of immunotherapy (

Updated on: January 22,2024

'Hard to lose' mutations in tumors may predict response to immunotherapy

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineThe figure shows the interactions between immune cells (white) and tumor cells harboring persistent mutations (red) in the context of immunotherapy (

Updated on:January 22,2024

AI in personalized cancer medicine: New therapies require flexible and safe approval conditions

by Viktoria Bosak,Dresden University of TechnologyA perspective on the US and EU regulatory system readiness for AI-enabled personalized drug and cell-based therapies in precision oncology. The

Updated on: March 05,2024

AI in personalized cancer medicine: New therapies require flexible and safe approval conditions

by Viktoria Bosak,Dresden University of TechnologyA perspective on the US and EU regulatory system readiness for AI-enabled personalized drug and cell-based therapies in precision oncology. The

Updated on:March 05,2024

Lab-grown tumors predict treatment outcomes in landmark study

by Walter and Eliza Hall InstituteA 3D structure of an organoid formed from human bowel cancer cells. Blue marks the nucleus of the individual cell, green is a protein that sticks each cell toget

Updated on: March 05,2024

Lab-grown tumors predict treatment outcomes in landmark study

by Walter and Eliza Hall InstituteA 3D structure of an organoid formed from human bowel cancer cells. Blue marks the nucleus of the individual cell, green is a protein that sticks each cell toget

Updated on:March 05,2024

Study identifies novel epigenetic changes in pediatric brain cancer

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityDNA methylation and transcriptomic landscape of recurrent ependymoma tumors. A Time-course summary of surgery, radio- and chemotherapy treatment and tumo

Updated on: February 23,2024

Study identifies novel epigenetic changes in pediatric brain cancer

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityDNA methylation and transcriptomic landscape of recurrent ependymoma tumors. A Time-course summary of surgery, radio- and chemotherapy treatment and tumo

Updated on:February 23,2024

Book examines the circuitous history behind the investigation of cancer as a contagious illness

by Peter Dizikes,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyRobin Scheffler and his new book, “A Contagious Cause: The American Hunt for Cancer Viruses and the Rise of Molecular Medicine.” Credit: Jon

Updated on: April 18,2024

Book examines the circuitous history behind the investigation of cancer as a contagious illness

by Peter Dizikes,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyRobin Scheffler and his new book, “A Contagious Cause: The American Hunt for Cancer Viruses and the Rise of Molecular Medicine.” Credit: Jon

Updated on:April 18,2024

Study connects research scientists with the communities they serve

by Mark Anthony Febbo,University of ArizonaJoann Sweasy, PhD, director of the UArizona Cancer Center, speaks at a Scientific Café event at Rollies Mexican Patio restaurant. Credit: UArizona Heal

Updated on: February 23,2024

Study connects research scientists with the communities they serve

by Mark Anthony Febbo,University of ArizonaJoann Sweasy, PhD, director of the UArizona Cancer Center, speaks at a Scientific Café event at Rollies Mexican Patio restaurant. Credit: UArizona Heal

Updated on:February 23,2024

Cancer patients may face greater risk of shingles

(HealthDay)—Newly diagnosed cancer patients may be at increased risk for the painful skin condition shingles, a new study finds.Experts say development of new vaccines might help prevent shingles in&n

Updated on: March 01,2024

Cancer patients may face greater risk of shingles

(HealthDay)—Newly diagnosed cancer patients may be at increased risk for the painful skin condition shingles, a new study finds.Experts say development of new vaccines might help prevent shingles in&n

Updated on:March 01,2024

Targeting RAS proteins may prevent relapse in acute myeloid leukemia

byUniversity of BirminghamAcute myelocytic leukemia (AML). Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRelapses in a common form of leukemia may be preventable following new research that has identified h

Updated on: April 30,2024

Targeting RAS proteins may prevent relapse in acute myeloid leukemia

byUniversity of BirminghamAcute myelocytic leukemia (AML). Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRelapses in a common form of leukemia may be preventable following new research that has identified h

Updated on:April 30,2024

New research shows how cancer rewires a key immune pathway to spread

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeA collaboration between MSK and Weill Cornell Medicine used an approach called ContactTracing to predict the effect of interactions between cells in the tumor micr

Updated on: January 12,2024

New research shows how cancer rewires a key immune pathway to spread

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeA collaboration between MSK and Weill Cornell Medicine used an approach called ContactTracing to predict the effect of interactions between cells in the tumor micr

Updated on:January 12,2024

Researchers identify potential genetic variants linked to increased cancer risk in children with birth defects

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaDemographic information of the cohort. aPhenotype information of the discovery cohort; bPhenotype information of the validation cohort; c&nbs

Updated on: February 01,2024

Researchers identify potential genetic variants linked to increased cancer risk in children with birth defects

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaDemographic information of the cohort. aPhenotype information of the discovery cohort; bPhenotype information of the validation cohort; c&nbs

Updated on:February 01,2024