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New insights into ovarian cancer: Why whole-genome doubling may hold the key to future HGSOC treatment strategies
Research led by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is shedding new light on how ovarian cancer evolves—insights that could help researchers develop more effective treatment strategies.
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Living near St. Louis-area Coldwater Creek during childhood linked with higher risk of cancer from radiation
Living near Coldwater Creek—a Missouri River tributary north of St. Louis that was polluted by nuclear waste from the development of the first atomic bomb—in childhood in the 1940s, '50s, and '60s was associated with ...
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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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Navigating breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship in Ethiopia
A new study published in the Journal of Cancer Survivorship sheds light on the value of a novel peer psychosocial support for breast cancer patients in Adama, Ethiopia.
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An aggressive childhood cancer case opens new avenues for advanced cell therapies
Although relatively rare, many childhood cancers remain life-threatening and lack effective personalized treatments. Rhabdoid tumors are among these fatal cancers and can develop in various tissues and organs. Approximately ...
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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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Exercise could ease symptoms for people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, support and guidance are lacking: Study
Personalized exercise guidance is needed for people living with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), the most common type of blood cancer, according to a new study led by the University of Surrey.
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No increased risk of childhood cancer near UK nuclear sites, study finds
Children living near nuclear power stations in the U.K. are not at increased risk of childhood cancers, according to a new analysis.
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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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Do I have prostate cancer? Why a simple PSA blood test alone won't give you the answer
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Australia, with about 26,000 men diagnosed per year. The majority (more than 85%) are aged over 60.
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Study finds key mechanism driving neuroblastoma progression
A new study led by Children's Hospital Los Angeles has found a novel mechanism behind neuroblastoma progression: the shape and structure of the extracellular matrix.
Jul 15, 2025
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Handheld device enables imaging and treatment of oral cancer in low-resource settings
Oral cancer is a growing public health concern, particularly in South Asia, where it affects tens of thousands each year. In India alone, oral cancer accounts for 40% of all cancers, largely driven by the widespread use of ...
Jul 15, 2025
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Smarter targeted radiotherapy just as effective for low-risk breast cancer and reduces risk of side effects
Thousands of women who undergo radiotherapy for low-risk breast cancer could be spared some of the side effects of treatment after a study confirmed that more targeted treatments are just as effective at controlling the disease ...
Jul 15, 2025
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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 ...
Jul 15, 2025
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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 ...
Jul 15, 2025
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Researchers investigate risk of developing multiple primary cancers after surviving bowel cancer
A Flinders University study shows that bowel cancer survivors face an elevated risk of developing multiple primary cancers (MPCs)—for prostate, lung, breast and blood cancer.
Jul 15, 2025
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DNA's hidden shape reveals target to reverse ovarian cancer chemoresistance
An unusual DNA structure may hold the key to treating one of the deadliest cancers affecting women, which claims more than 200,000 lives globally each year.
Jul 15, 2025
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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.
Jul 15, 2025
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Survey shows cancer anxiety has impact well beyond the individual diagnosed
A cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event for patients that can cause short- and long-term mental health concerns as they shift to living within a new timeline driven by weeks or months between medical follow-up appointments.
Jul 15, 2025
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Study finds strong link between acromegaly and increased cancer risk
People with the rare growth hormone disorder acromegaly have a significantly higher risk of developing various types of cancer, often at ages younger than typically seen in the general population, according to a study presented ...
Jul 15, 2025
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New study reveals promising strategy to retrain neutrophils to target breast cancer
A new study conducted by researchers from McGill University, the Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research (LDI) at the Jewish General Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Center and MIT has identified a novel approach to combat ...
Jul 14, 2025
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Anti-nausea medication linked to higher survival rates in women with triple negative breast cancer
A new study has found that a commonly prescribed anti-nausea medication is associated with a better prognosis for women with early-stage breast cancer, particularly triple-negative breast cancer.
Jul 14, 2025
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New imaging technique monitors protein changes in cancer cells without dyes
Researchers from Helmholtz Munich and the Technical University of Munich have developed a novel method to track cancer treatment responses in individual cells—without the need for dyes or labels.
Jul 14, 2025
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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 ...
Jul 14, 2025
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