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AI tool makes detection of skin cancer more accurate

Researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center, Temple University's College of Engineering, and the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University have developed a new method that enhances the ability of artificial intelligence ...

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BRCA2 research reveals a novel mechanism behind chemoresistance

One of the biggest challenges in cancer treatment is chemoresistance: Tumors that initially respond well to chemotherapy become resistant over time. When that happens, treatment options are often limited.

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A promising molecule against chemotherapy-induced neuropathies

Currently incurable, peripheral neuropathies are common neurological complications of chemotherapy, causing persistent pain, tingling and burning sensations in the feet and hands, sometimes even after treatment has ended. ...

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Mutation yields hot new clues for treating immune 'cold' tumors

Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) emerged in the US about 15 years ago as an exciting class of cancer treatments that have achieved complete and durable remissions for thousands of people with end-stage metastatic cancers. ...

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Why are so many millennials getting cancer?

If you're reading this, there's a good chance that you, like me, are a millennial. If so, you've probably noticed more and more cases of friends or acquaintances with diseases that you would normally associate with later ...

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Radiation therapy for patients with breast cancer

Radiation therapy is a common component of breast cancer treatment for patients. The high-powered beams of intense energy kill cancer cells and reduce the risk of the cancer recurring.

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Trove of genetic data to spur cancer research released

In an effort to foster progress in cancer research, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is releasing detailed and comprehensive data about the entire genetic content of a pancreatic cancer cell. Scientists ...

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A new framework for understanding and tackling CAR T toxicities

Immunotherapy using CAR T cells is finding ever more applications. In addition to their use in the treatment of blood and lymphatic cancers, CAR T cells are now also being investigated for solid tumors and various autoimmune ...

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Microplastics can cause malignant changes in lung cells

Although the respiratory system is one of the main entry points for microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) from the air into the body, little is known about the effects of these tiny particles on the lungs. Researchers at ...

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Controlled physical barrier created to boost cancer immunotherapy

A study led by Prof. Liang Xingjie's team from the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) reported a biomimetic physical barrier (BPB) that temporarily blocks T cell-tumor ...

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Plant compound slows cervical cancer growth in preclinical model

Cervical cancer is one of the most common gynecologic cancers worldwide and continues to be a leading cause of cancer-related death in women. While early detection through screening has improved outcomes, treatment options ...

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AI tool accurately detects tumor location on breast MRI

An AI model trained to detect abnormalities on breast MR images accurately depicted tumor locations and outperformed benchmark models when tested in three different groups, according to a study published in Radiology.

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Fighting leukemia by breaking a hidden cell loop

Researchers at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center have identified a signaling loop involved in the growth and persistence of leukemia cells—and developed a novel immunotherapy that can disrupt that loop to boost immune function ...

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Researchers link CAR-T cell aging to cancer relapse

Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered a key reason some cancer patients relapse after receiving chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy, or CAR-T cell therapy. Over time, the engineered immune cells age and lose their ...