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Carcinoma is cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs.

The real cost of processed foods: How Western diets are harming global health

A recent study in Nature Medicine reviews the adverse effects of Western diets on human health, highlighting increased risks of chronic diseases and gut dysbiosis. Researchers call for global awareness and promotion of healthier dietary patterns.

6 Aug 2024

Advancing hepatic cell carcinoma treatment through mitochondrial DNA targeting

Hepatic cell carcinoma (HCC), the fifth most prevalent malignancy worldwide and the fourth leading cause of cancer-related mortality, poses significant therapeutic challenges.

29 Jul 2024

Moffitt study identifies predictive biomarkers for immunotherapy in merkel cell carcinoma

Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare but highly aggressive form of skin cancer known for its rapid growth and tendency to metastasize. Despite the promise of immune checkpoint blockade therapy, which can boost the body's immune response against cancer cells, nearly half of patients do not respond to this treatment.

26 Jul 2024

Fecal microbiota transplants can boost the effectiveness of immunotherapy in gastrointestinal cancers

Findings from a small, proof-of-concept clinical trial have suggested that fecal microbiota transplants (FMTs) can boost the effectiveness of immunotherapy in a range of gastrointestinal cancers.

25 Jul 2024

MD Anderson and Summit Therapeutics partner to accelerate ivonescimab development

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Summit Therapeutics, Inc. today announced a strategic five-year collaboration agreement for the purpose of accelerating the development of ivonescimab.

25 Jul 2024

AI improves breast cancer staging by analyzing chromatin images

Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT are using artificial intelligence to improve the categorization of breast cancer.

24 Jul 2024

AI model enhances DCIS diagnosis using tissue image analysis

Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is a type of preinvasive tumor that sometimes progresses to a highly deadly form of breast cancer. It accounts for about 25 percent of all breast cancer diagnoses.

24 Jul 2024

AI model Virchow outperforms clinical methods in cancer detection

In a recent study published in Nature Medicine, researchers demonstrated the use of the foundational model Virchow for computational analysis of pathological reports, prediction of biomarkers, and identification of cells across multiple cancer types. Virchow's pan-cancer model showed impressive accuracy, often outperforming clinical-grade models.

23 Jul 2024

Combination of sEphB4-HSA and pembrolizumab shows promise in HPV-negative EphrinB2 positive HNSCC

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 15 on July 10, 2024, entitled, "Improved efficacy of pembrolizumab combined with soluble EphB4-albumin in HPV-negative EphrinB2 positive head neck squamous cell carcinoma."

22 Jul 2024

Women with endometriosis have a significantly increased ovarian cancer risk, study finds

Researchers from the United States of America investigated the potential association between different subtypes of endometriosis and the incidence of ovarian cancer.

22 Jul 2024

Research highlights green tea's potential role in improving ovarian cancer outcomes

The association between pre-diagnosis tea and coffee consumption and survival rates in women diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

18 Jul 2024

Distinct signaling pathway drives the transformation of epithelial cells into aggressive tumors

A distinct signaling pathway called TNF-α drives the transformation of epithelial cells into aggressive tumor cells.

18 Jul 2024

Navigating adjuvant therapy options in hepatocellular carcinoma

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most prevalent malignancies globally and is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths.

16 Jul 2024

Ultrasound techniques for the surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a primary malignancy of the liver and one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Early detection and accurate diagnosis are crucial for effective management and improved survival rates.

16 Jul 2024

Antibody-drug conjugate shows preclinical efficacy

A new editorial paper was published in Oncoscience (Volume 11) on May 20, 2024, entitled, "Entering the golden age for antibody-drug conjugates in gynecologic cancer."

13 Jul 2024

Study identifies RFC4 as key player in nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Lichuan Wu et al., at Medical College of Guangxi University, China, presented a comprehensive study on the role of replication factor C subunit 4 (RFC4) in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), a type of epithelial cancer commonly associated with Epstein-Barr virus infection.

12 Jul 2024

Transforming growth factor beta inhibition boosts NK cell therapy against hepatocellular carcinoma

Researchers at University of California San Diego have found that the most common form of liver cancer - one with a high mortality rate - can be better targeted and treated using an innovative new stem cell-derived therapy, according to a recently published study in Cell Stem Cell.

9 Jul 2024

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Further Reading

The real cost of processed foods: How Western diets are harming global health

Advancing hepatic cell carcinoma treatment through mitochondrial DNA targeting

Moffitt study identifies predictive biomarkers for immunotherapy in merkel cell carcinoma

Fecal microbiota transplants can boost the effectiveness of immunotherapy in gastrointestinal cancers

MD Anderson and Summit Therapeutics partner to accelerate ivonescimab development

AI improves breast cancer staging by analyzing chromatin images

AI model enhances DCIS diagnosis using tissue image analysis

AI model Virchow outperforms clinical methods in cancer detection

Combination of sEphB4-HSA and pembrolizumab shows promise in HPV-negative EphrinB2 positive HNSCC

Women with endometriosis have a significantly increased ovarian cancer risk, study finds

Research highlights green tea's potential role in improving ovarian cancer outcomes

Distinct signaling pathway drives the transformation of epithelial cells into aggressive tumors

Navigating adjuvant therapy options in hepatocellular carcinoma

Ultrasound techniques for the surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma

Antibody-drug conjugate shows preclinical efficacy

Study identifies RFC4 as key player in nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Transforming growth factor beta inhibition boosts NK cell therapy against hepatocellular carcinoma

GLP-1 drugs found to lower cancer risk in diabetes patients

Advancements in immunotherapy for hepatocellular carcinoma offer hope to patients

Fibrinogen-like protein 1 plays dual role in liver regeneration and hepatocellular carcinoma recurrence

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