The image shows culture, release and transfer of the tumoroids from the ReSCUE platform, as well as the released breast cancer disk-, rod-, and U-shaped tumoroids cultured in EKGel over…
Tag: Oncology & Cancer
Researchers develop promising new genetic breast cancer model
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A Michigan State University researcher’s new model for studying breast cancer could help scientists better understand why and where cancer metastasizes. Professor who teaches in the…
Trial finds exercise during cancer treatment reduces cardiovascular risk
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new randomized controlled trial out of the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute has found that combining structured exercise training with reductions in sitting time protects…
Liquid biopsy shows potential for pancreatic incidentaloma detection
Graphical representation of pancreatic incidentaloma and liquid biopsy. Created with BioRender.com. Credit: J-Matthias Löhr, Miroslav Vujasinovic, Nikolaos Kartalis, Philipp Osten. In recent research published in eGastroenterology, Dr. J-Matthias Löhr and…
Tightly tied waist cord of saree underskirt may lead to skin ulceration and pose cancer risk, warn doctors
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A tightly tied waist cord of the underskirt (petticoat) traditionally worn under a saree, particularly in rural parts of India, may lead to what has been…
Exploring the cancer-fighting promise and limitations of hydroxychloroquine
Design of multiplexed stochastic HCQ-evolution study and quality control. Credit: Cell Cycle (2024). DOI: 10.1080/15384101.2024.2402191 As the hunt for effective cancer therapies intensifies, some scientists are turning back to look…
The four types of systemic therapy for breast cancer
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Treatment for breast cancer can come in many forms. In addition to surgery to remove cancerous tissue and radiation therapy, breast cancer is also commonly treated…
AI model predicts progression of breast cancer better than standard hospital tests, study claims
Multi-modal AI test for invasive breast cancer. Credit: arXiv (2024). DOI: 10.48550/arxiv.2410.21256 A team of AI and medical researchers at startup Ataraxis AI, who are also affiliated with a host…
Survey finds a dangerous gap in knowledge about pancreatic cancer among adults under age 50
Axial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domain While pancreatic cancer rates are rising in people under age 50, a new survey conducted…
What is stereotactic radiation therapy for prostate cancer? How does it compare to other treatments?
Prostate cancer is Australia’s most commonly diagnosed cancer. One in six men will be diagnosed by the time they turn 85. Cancers are abnormal groups of cells that grow uncontrollably…
