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'Fiery' cell death during chemotherapy may help bladder cancer cells fight back

Chemotherapy used to target and kill bladder cancer cells may trigger an inflammatory response that ultimately may make the cancer more resistant to treatment, according to new research from scientists at Houston Methodist.

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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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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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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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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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Novel fusion gene leads to diagnosis of adenoid cystic carcinoma

A paper published by researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center highlights the case of a patient who was diagnosed with adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) after a molecular panel identified the presence of an atypical fusion gene.

Medications

Kinder, smarter leukemia treatment is transforming lives

Personalized drug treatments have outperformed chemotherapy for leukemia patients in a trial led by Leeds researchers. Newly published, long-term results of the UK-wide FLAIR trial could transform treatment for chronic lymphocytic ...

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AI model achieves high accuracy for liver tumor segmentation

Liver cancer is the sixth most common cancer globally and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Accurate segmentation of liver tumors is a crucial step for the management of the disease, but manual segmentation by radiologists ...

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More young women are getting breast cancer—why?

At some point in their lifetimes, approximately one out of every eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer. That estimate from the American Cancer Society becomes even more troubling when considering ...