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A chromatin degrader stops transcription factors from driving cancer, which may serve as a potential treatment approach for over 90% of prostate cancers.
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A common mutation in a rare cancer subtype leads researchers to an already-approved drug that shows promise against uterine serous carcinoma
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The anti-cancer effect of the drug may help those with rare, hereditary cancer syndromes avoid surgeries by shrinking tumors via a daily oral dose.
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HPV circulating tumor DNA and MRI/PET imaging markers predicted which tumors would respond to chemoradiation as early as two weeks into treatment.
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New research suggests gastrointestinal diseases caused by immune system T cells could be mitigated by bolstering a common enzyme.
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In a clinical trial, adding interferon treatment with a bone marrow transplant bolstered outcomes for patients with advanced, high-risk leukemia.
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Inhibition of STAT3 signaling may improve survival in those with H3.3G34R/V mutant gliomas, animal studies suggest.
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What if a common diabetes medication could help fight a rare type of childhood brain cancer? Recent lab studies reveal metformin shows promising results in suppressing specific tumor types.
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Researchers have found a common mutation in gliomas makes them sensitive to immunotherapy. Studies of mouse models indicate a potential path toward more effective treatments for this type of cancer.
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The device, which takes measurements every two minutes, was able to detect infection and cytokine release syndrome events several hours sooner than routine monitoring.
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Cell culture study maps mechanisms underlying a new potential strategy for killing pancreatic cancer cells through a type of cell death known as ferroptosis.
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A protein called PIKfyve impacts multiple processes involved in metabolism and cell death; blocking it is key to making immunotherapy work in prostate cancer.
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Swimming was how Kara Wolter found solace, especially after her bone cancer diagnosis and leg amputation. But COVID often took away her safe place and delayed her Swim Across America race. Here’s how she ultimately crossed the finish line.
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A new blood test could give doctors more time to try alternative treatments for HPV-positive throat cancer by signaling whether initial treatment is effective much earlier than current diagnostic tests.
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Activity of the polycomb repressive complex 1 is essential for the development and maintenance of leukemic cells; disrupting it presents a new potential therapeutic approach.