Cancers in distant organs alter liver function
Cancers often release molecules into the bloodstream that pathologically alter the liver, shifting it to an inflammatory state, causing fat buildup and impairing its normal detoxifying functions. …
Colorectal cancer: Curcumin activates tumor suppressive signaling pathway
Researchers have identified a signaling pathway via which curcumin can suppress colorectal cancer metastasis. …
Promising novel approach for glioblastoma treatment extends survival
A novel therapy for glioblastoma that combines injection of an oncolytic virus directly into the tumor with intravenous immunotherapy can eradicate tumors in select patients, with evidence of prolonged survival. …
Researchers find link between obesity and blood cancer
Researchers discovered that obesity is strongly associated with clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP), a blood condition that may increase the risk of blood cancer. ….
Patient-derived head and neck cancer organoids as a step towards personalized treatments
Head and neck cancer organoids that replicate patient responses to radiotherapy provide a platform for the development of personalized treatments. …
Gene-editing technique could speed up study of cancer mutations
Researchers have developed a way to easily engineer specific cancer-linked mutations into mouse models, which will help identify and test new drugs that target these mutations. …
Reduced cancer mortality with daily vitamin D intake
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials with almost 105,000 participants suggests daily vitamin D supplementation could reduce cancer mortality by twelve percent. …
GLP-1 therapy: Cancer-killing benefits of popular obesity treatment
New research suggests the popular obesity treatment, glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) analogs, can restore natural killer cell function, including the ability to kill cancer cells. …
Red flags indicate risk for early-onset colorectal cancer
Researchers have identified four important signs and symptoms that signal an elevated risk of early-onset colorectal cancer. …
Can low-carbohydrate or low-fat diets prolong life in middle-aged and older adults?
A prospective cohort study looks at the effects of low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets on mortality in middle-aged and older adults. …
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