Oncology & Cancer

Fat tissue's hidden role in ovarian cancer spread

Ovarian cancer is known for its aggressive spread, often targeting fatty tissues in the abdomen. Now, a study published in Nature Communications by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Queen Mary University of London ...

Oncology & Cancer

Metabolic markers may predict breast cancer in high-risk women

Breast cancer remains the most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related death among women worldwide, with incidence rates continuing to rise. However, known risk factors, including genetics and lifestyle, do ...

Oncology & Cancer

Obesity-associated cancers may be on the rise in Puerto Rico

The incidence of obesity-associated cancers in Puerto Rico rose significantly between 2000 and 2022, according to research presented at the 18th AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities, held September ...

Oncology & Cancer

Getting the facts on ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer is relatively rare. However, it's often fatal in later stages of the disease. The cancer begins in the ovaries and spreads to the abdomen and pelvis if it isn't diagnosed and treated early. It primarily affects ...

Oncology & Cancer

Scientists identify novel therapeutic target for ovarian cancer

New research by Wistar Institute scientists shows how targeting a cleft in the retinoblastoma protein can kill tumor-protecting macrophages in ovarian cancer. The discovery provides a novel therapeutic target that could potentially ...

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