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Sharp pain in your feet? Researchers test promising therapy for cancer patients' neuropathy

Sharp pain in your feet? Researchers test promising therapy for cancer patients' neuropathy

by Leslie Orr,University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA wearable, app-controlled wireless device that stimulates nerves in the legs and feet may help individuals

Sharp pain in your feet? Researchers test promising therapy for cancer patients' neuropathy

by Leslie Orr,University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA wearable, app-controlled wireless device that stimulates nerves in the legs and feet may help individuals
Computational tool integrates transcriptomic data to enhance breast cancer diagnosis and treatment

Computational tool integrates transcriptomic data to enhance breast cancer diagnosis and treatment

by Nik Papageorgiou,Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneClinical validation of EMBER. Credit:npj Breast Cancer(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41523-024-00665-zAddressing problems with diag

Computational tool integrates transcriptomic data to enhance breast cancer diagnosis and treatment

by Nik Papageorgiou,Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneClinical validation of EMBER. Credit:npj Breast Cancer(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41523-024-00665-zAddressing problems with diag
How a common oral bacteria makes colon cancer more deadly

How a common oral bacteria makes colon cancer more deadly

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterFusobacterium nucleatum. Credit: Baylor College of MedicineResearchers at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine have determined howF

How a common oral bacteria makes colon cancer more deadly

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterFusobacterium nucleatum. Credit: Baylor College of MedicineResearchers at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine have determined howF
Routine screening for pancreatic cancer not warranted, expert panel says

Routine screening for pancreatic cancer not warranted, expert panel says

(HealthDay)—There's nothing to be gained by screening for pancreatic cancer in people with no signs or symptoms of the lethal tumor, according to an influential U.S. panel of experts.Looking over

Routine screening for pancreatic cancer not warranted, expert panel says

(HealthDay)—There's nothing to be gained by screening for pancreatic cancer in people with no signs or symptoms of the lethal tumor, according to an influential U.S. panel of experts.Looking over
New study shows polymersomes' potential in cancer immunotherapy

New study shows polymersomes' potential in cancer immunotherapy

byEindhoven University of TechnologySchematic overview of the study. Credit:Nature Nanotechnology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41565-024-01727-wWithin an international collaboration of 30 sc

New study shows polymersomes' potential in cancer immunotherapy

byEindhoven University of TechnologySchematic overview of the study. Credit:Nature Nanotechnology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41565-024-01727-wWithin an international collaboration of 30 sc
Newest data links inflammation to chemo-brain

Newest data links inflammation to chemo-brain

by University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: University of Rochester Medical CenterInflammation in the blood plays a key role in "chemo-brain," according to a published pilot study

Newest data links inflammation to chemo-brain

by University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: University of Rochester Medical CenterInflammation in the blood plays a key role in "chemo-brain," according to a published pilot study
Study hints at new target to improve immune therapy in triple-negative breast cancer

Study hints at new target to improve immune therapy in triple-negative breast cancer

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusHeide Ford, PhD, and University of Colorado Cancer Center colleagues show that Eya3 may regulate immune response to triple-negative breast cancer, potentially improvi

Study hints at new target to improve immune therapy in triple-negative breast cancer

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusHeide Ford, PhD, and University of Colorado Cancer Center colleagues show that Eya3 may regulate immune response to triple-negative breast cancer, potentially improvi
Virus could help treat advanced cancers

Virus could help treat advanced cancers

by University of LeedsHuman cancer cells in a culture. Credit:Matthew DanielsEarly results from a small-scale clinical trial have revealed the potential of a virus to treat some advanced ca

Virus could help treat advanced cancers

by University of LeedsHuman cancer cells in a culture. Credit:Matthew DanielsEarly results from a small-scale clinical trial have revealed the potential of a virus to treat some advanced ca
The connection between diet, obesity, and cancer: Nutrition experts explore the evidence

The connection between diet, obesity, and cancer: Nutrition experts explore the evidence

by ElsevierObesity is associated with increased risk of developing and dying from the following cancers: breast (in postmenopausal women), ovarian, liver, gallbladder, kidney (renal cell), colon,

The connection between diet, obesity, and cancer: Nutrition experts explore the evidence

by ElsevierObesity is associated with increased risk of developing and dying from the following cancers: breast (in postmenopausal women), ovarian, liver, gallbladder, kidney (renal cell), colon,
Researchers develop method for separating tissue types in tumor samples

Researchers develop method for separating tissue types in tumor samples

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineHematopoietic precursor cells: promyelocyte in the center, two metamyelocytes next to it and band cells from a bone marrow aspirat

Researchers develop method for separating tissue types in tumor samples

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineHematopoietic precursor cells: promyelocyte in the center, two metamyelocytes next to it and band cells from a bone marrow aspirat
Immunotherapy for blood cancer: Remote destruction of tumor cells demonstrated

Immunotherapy for blood cancer: Remote destruction of tumor cells demonstrated

byPasteur InstituteGating strategies for flow cytometry identification of pro-B-cell tumors. (a) Gating strategy for identifying pro-B-cell tumors expressing the FRET-based caspase 3 reporter (n

Immunotherapy for blood cancer: Remote destruction of tumor cells demonstrated

byPasteur InstituteGating strategies for flow cytometry identification of pro-B-cell tumors. (a) Gating strategy for identifying pro-B-cell tumors expressing the FRET-based caspase 3 reporter (n
Study: Diet, exercise improve outcomes of chemotherapy for women with breast cancer

Study: Diet, exercise improve outcomes of chemotherapy for women with breast cancer

by Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new Yale Cancer Center study finds a targeted diet and exercise intervention could improve outcomes for women undergoing

Study: Diet, exercise improve outcomes of chemotherapy for women with breast cancer

by Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new Yale Cancer Center study finds a targeted diet and exercise intervention could improve outcomes for women undergoing