Metabolic adaptation ensures survival of colon cancer cells
Colon cancer cells deficient in p53, one of the most important control proteins in cell growth, activate a particular metabolic pathway to adapt to the lack of oxygen
Chip-based optical sensor detects cancer biomarker in urine
New technology lays groundwork for biosensors that improve disease diagnosis and monitoring For the first time, researchers have used a chip-based sensor with an integrated laser to detect
New Ultrasound Treatment for Prostate Cancer?
Novel MRI-guided ultrasound treatment destroys prostate cancer A novel MRI-guided procedure that uses therapeutic ultrasound effectively treats prostate cancer with minimal side effects, according to a new study
What fuels brain metastasis?
Scientists at The Wistar Institute described a novel mechanism through which astrocytes, the most abundant supporting cells in the brain, also promote cancer cell growth and metastasis in
Attacking metastatic breast cancer with sound
Drugs can be safely delivered to cancerous lymph nodes via the lymphatic system and then released inside the nodes using sound waves. Tohoku University researchers tested the treatment
Researchers slow the growth of pancreatic tumor cells
Oxygen deficiency rewires mitochondria Mitochondria burn oxygen and provide energy for the body. Cells lacking oxygen or nutrients have to change their energy supply quickly in order to
Side Effects of Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Pancreatic cancer treatments can cause a range of side effects. But communicating with your healthcare team and receiving supportive (palliative) care can help lessen their impact. Before you begin treatment, talk to
How to cope with a cancer diagnosis
Coping with the cancer diagnosis Some practical things that you can do to help during this time include the following: Learn as much as possible about your disease.
Vitamin D and melanoma skin cancer
Vitamin D influences the behavior of melanoma cells in the lab by making them less aggressive, Cancer Research UK scientists have found. The researchers from the University of Leeds
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