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New Computational Model Predicts Immunotherapy Response in Patients with Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
A new computational model developed by Johns Hopkins researchers identifies biomarkers that help predict immunotherapy responses in patients with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. By …
Cancer burden facing Asian Americans partly caused by racism, experts say
Racism facing Asian Americans is compounding existing cancer inequities. They are the first U.S. population group to experience cancer as the leading cause of …
Omicron: Number of vaccine breakthroughs in cancer patients on the rise, study finds
For cancer patients, COVID-19 poses a particular risk due to their often compromised immune systems. Now, a study shows that, due to Omicron, there …
Researchers look to licorice for promising cancer treatments
A research review into molecular insights of a licorice-derived substance called glycyrrhizin for preventing or treating cancer suggests further research could lead to specific …
Half of all women experience false positive mammograms after 10 years of annual screening
Half of all women experience a false positive mammogram after 10 years of annual breast cancer screening with 3D mammography, a UC Davis-led study …
Could diet modification make chemotherapy drugs more effective for patients with pancreatic cancer?
The findings of a new study suggest that a ketogenic diet -- which is low in carbohydrates and protein, but high in fat -- …
Study identifies new protection mechanism in breast cancer
Researchers have identified a protein that protects against breast tumor growth and that can be linked to a better prognosis in breast cancer patients. …
Radical increase in the effectiveness of breast cancer immunotherapy
Researchers have discovered the essential role of a new factor, LCOR, in enabling cancer cells to present tumor antigens on their surfaces. These antigens …
AI provides accurate breast density classification
An artificial intelligence (AI) tool can accurately and consistently classify breast density on mammograms, according to a new study.
Exposure to phthalates — the 'everywhere chemical' — may increase children’s cancer risk
New research has linked phthalates, commonly called the 'everywhere chemical,' to higher incidence of specific childhood cancers.
Molecular networks could explain racial disparity in triple negative breast cancer deaths
Different activity in two molecular networks could help explain why triple negative breast cancers tend to be more aggressive in African American (AA) women …
Lower, more frequent doses of nanomedicines may enhance cancer treatment
Both nanomedicines and metronomic scheduling -- when medications are given at lower, more frequent doses -- can correct abnormalities surrounding tumors that help protect …