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Most liver cancer cases are due to preventable risk factors, analysis suggests
The majority of liver cancer cases could be prevented by reducing levels of viral hepatitis, alcohol consumption and MASLD (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease—previously called non-alcoholic fatty ...
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Study offers clearer picture of childhood brain tumor survival
Childhood brain tumor survival depends on the type of tumor. Comparing survival rates across countries is difficult, because brain tumors aren't recorded in the same way everywhere in Europe. A new study led by the Princess ...
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Powering up T cells: A new path in cancer immunotherapy
Researchers have discovered a way to make the immune system's T cells significantly more effective at fighting cancer. By blocking a protein called Ant2, they were able to reprogram how these cells consume and generate energy—essentially ...
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Olutasidenib found highly effective in certain patients with myelodysplastic syndrome
The targeted drug olutasidenib is highly effective in certain patients with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a condition considered incurable without transplantation, according to a new clinical study led by researchers at ...
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Researcher uses light to target and kill cancer cells
A Northeastern University researcher has identified a way to target two of the deadliest cancer types, melanoma and triple negative breast cancer, with chemotherapy drugs but without the harms associated with chemotherapy.
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New cyclic disulfide lipids help stop cancer growth in mice
Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have developed a lipid nanoparticle that delivers mRNA to cells five times more effectively. By attaching a sulfur-containing ring structure—a cyclic disulfide—to lipid molecules, ...
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Study finds blocking minor splicing curbs tumor growth in multiple cancer types
Australian researchers have discovered a promising new strategy to suppress the growth of aggressive and hard-to-treat cancers by targeting a specialized molecular process known as "minor splicing."
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Unlocking nature's toolkit: How plant compounds may support cancer therapy
Green tea and red wine may seem like simple dietary choices—but beneath the surface, they harbor compounds with remarkable medical potential. Scientists are uncovering how these everyday drinks might support cancer treatment, ...
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Prostate cancer explained: From antigen tests to treatment options
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. While many prostate cancers grow slowly and remain localized, other types are aggressive and spread quickly. That's why Dr. Carlos Vargas, a Mayo Clinic radiation ...
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Patients face high out-of-pocket costs after incident cancer diagnosis
Patients face high out-of-pocket costs (OOPCs) after an incident diagnosis of cancer, with costs increasing with stage of diagnosis, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
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Insights into palliative care for patients with cancer
For patients with a cancer diagnosis, early specialty palliative care is considered the standard of care. However, many patients with advanced cancer do not consistently receive specialty palliative care, especially during ...
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Researcher harnesses AI to transform skin cancer diagnosis in remote areas
A researcher at Heriot-Watt University is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to give patients living in remote parts access to timely and potentially lifesaving medical diagnoses.
Jul 27, 2025
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Hormone found to suppress immune cells, allowing cancer to evade detection
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered how a hormone interacts with a receptor on the surface of immune cells to shield cancer cells from the body's natural defenses.
Jul 25, 2025
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Plant virus triggers immune response that targets and destroys cancer cells
A virus that typically infects black-eyed peas is showing great promise as a low-cost, potent cancer immunotherapy—and researchers are uncovering why.
Jul 25, 2025
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Study uncovers how prostate cancer becomes deadly, offers hope for new treatments
In a significant advancement for prostate cancer research, a first-of-its-kind study led by Emory researchers uncovered how the disease transforms into its most lethal form and identified a promising new treatment strategy.
Jul 25, 2025
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Chromatin organization linked to p53 tumor suppression mechanism
Each cell in our bodies carries about two meters of DNA in its nucleus, packed into a tiny volume of just a few hundred cubic micrometers—about a millionth of a milliliter. The cell manages this by winding the strings of ...
Jul 25, 2025
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Researchers identify genetic marker that could guide brain cancer treatment
University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers have discovered a genetic biomarker that could help identify patients with glioblastoma most likely to benefit from the cancer drug bevacizumab.
Jul 25, 2025
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New methods show how fast breast cancers grow and how surgery delays affect cancer staging
Using a novel method to analyze tumor growth rates, researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center have provided the most in-depth assessment to date of how fast breast cancers grow in patients and how surgical delays may affect ...
Jul 25, 2025
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'Powerful new approach': New drug combination strategy shows promise against hard-to-treat cancers
A potential target for experimental drugs that block PRMT5—a naturally occurring enzyme some tumors rely more on for survival—has been identified by researchers with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute's Cancer Research ...
Jul 25, 2025
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AI platform designs molecular missiles to attack cancer cells
Precision cancer treatment on a larger scale is moving closer now that researchers have developed an AI platform to tailor protein components and arm the patient's immune cells to fight cancer.
Jul 24, 2025
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Study shows targeting non-cancerous cells can overcome ovarian cancer resistance
In a recent paper published in Nature, researchers at the University of Chicago discovered how to block nicotinamide N-methyl transferase (NNMT), an enzyme that is involved in the progression of high-grade serous ovarian ...
Jul 24, 2025
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Key enzyme in cell migration and tumor metastasis identified
Konstanz researchers identify an enzyme that plays a role in the migration of cells in our body—not only during normal tissue formation and wound healing, but also when tumor cells metastasize. This makes the enzyme an ...
Jul 24, 2025
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Women of African ancestry may be biologically predisposed to early onset or aggressive breast cancers
While the incidence of breast cancer is highest for white women, Black women are more likely to have early-onset or more aggressive subtypes of breast cancer, such as triple-negative breast cancer. Among women under 50, the ...
Jul 24, 2025
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Drug combination shows promising anti-tumor effects on blood cancer cells
Researchers at Uppsala University have identified a promising therapeutic approach for the challenging blood cancer multiple myeloma. In a new preclinical study, they demonstrate that a dual treatment with drugs that inhibit ...
Jul 24, 2025
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At-home melanoma testing: Skin patch test works in mice
Melanoma testing could one day be done at home with a skin patch and test strip with two lines, similar to COVID-19 home tests, according to University of Michigan researchers.
Jul 24, 2025
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