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Mashup Score: 0Early Cancer Detection Studies for High-Risk People - 9 day(s) ago
Published: February 13, 2025A blood test can now detect the presence of 50 different cancers — most of which do not have any other means of screening. The test, the GRAIL Galleri multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test, reports results that include a yes or no readout regarding the presence of a potential cancer, plus the … Read more
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Mashup Score: 22What are Cancer Vaccines? | Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - 2 month(s) ago
Published: May 24, 2021Updated: December 4, 2023Written by: Beth DoughertyMedically Reviewed By: Patrick Ott, MD, PhDKey Takeaways: The goal of cancer vaccines is to spur the immune system against tumors. There is much promising research on vaccines designed to treat cancer, but currently they are almost all in the research and developmental stages. Some experimental … Read more
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#CancerVaccines are a form of immunotherapy aimed at enhancing the immune system’s ability to recognize and attack cancer cells, or to protect against certain forms of cancer caused by viruses. https://t.co/2oNCnbtQtK
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Mashup Score: 3What You Should Know About Alcohol Consumption and Cancer Risk | Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - 2 month(s) ago
Discover the connection between alcohol consumption and elevated cancer risk.
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A growing body of research points to a connection between alcohol consumption and elevated cancer risk. https://t.co/8OZAwHdwH1
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Mashup Score: 2Access to Stem Cell Transplant Expands with Novel Methods - 3 month(s) ago
New stem cell transplant methods with mismatched donors and post-transplant cyclophosphamide improve access and outcomes for all ethnicities.
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A study at Dana-Farber could dramatically improve access to stem cell transplants for underrepresented groups by using mismatched donors and post-transplant cyclophosphamide, expanding donor availability and improving patient outcomes. Learn more. https://t.co/79vXgVaWsO
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Mashup Score: 5Lung Cancer Cases Rising in Young Women of Asian and Latina Descent: What You Need to Know - 3 month(s) ago
Lung cancer cases are rising in young Asian and Latina women, especially non-smokers. Learn about the risks, symptoms, and new screening efforts.
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Narjust Florez, MD, Dana-Farber thoracic oncologist, associate director of Dana-Farber’s Cancer Care Equity Program is addressing the rise in lung cancer cases among young Asian and Latina women. Learn more: https://t.co/fPy11jZUQM #lungcancerawareness #cancerresearch
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Mashup Score: 3Study of Inherited Prostate Cancer Genetics in Africa Highlights Importance of Research - 3 month(s) ago
Published: November 4, 2024Written by: Rob LevyThe genetic landscape of prostate cancer susceptibility in Africa is, like the continent itself, a picture of sweeping diversity, the largest study of the phenomenon concludes. The findings, published in the journal Nature Genetics, are an important step in unravelling why prostate cancer rates are highest in men of … Read more
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Why is prostate cancer more prevalent in men of African descent? A recent study uncovers the genetic factors at play, showing how diverse genetic landscapes can impact cancer risk. Discover how these findings are shaping cancer research. https://t.co/y7htqSVu8u
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Mashup Score: 79Cellular Refueling Process Repurposed to Fight Cancer - 4 month(s) ago
Published: October 11, 2024Written by: Beth DoughertyOn the surface of every cell are receptors that interact with the cellular world around them. These receptors play a variety of roles. The transferrin receptor 1 (TfR1), for instance, pulls iron into the cell for fuel. It does so rapidly and continuously, as if it were a child … Read more
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Xin Zhou, PhD, a researcher at Dana-Farber and her team have developed a new platform that repurposes a cancer cell's own refueling mechanism to degrade proteins driving tumor growth. This breakthrough could reshape how we approach cancer treatment. https://t.co/hSCRKBxFIS
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Mashup Score: 1Access to Stem Cell Transplant Expands with Novel Methods - 4 month(s) ago
New stem cell transplant methods with mismatched donors and post-transplant cyclophosphamide improve access and outcomes for all ethnicities.
Source: blog.dana-farber.orgCategories: General Medicine News, Oncologists1Tweet-
A study at Dana-Farber could dramatically improve access to stem cell transplants for underrepresented groups by using mismatched donors and post-transplant cyclophosphamide, expanding donor availability and improving patient outcomes. Learn more. https://t.co/79vXgVaWsO
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Mashup Score: 8BRCA Testing: What You Need to Know - 5 month(s) ago
People who test positive for a BRCA mutation should be educated about the implications of their genetic risk, including screening recommendations.
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The BRCA1 & BRCA2 genes play a critical role in cancer prevention. As tumor suppressors, they help regulate cell growth by fixing DNA errors during cell division. Mutations in these genes can increase cancer risk. https://t.co/NiAp9lgpRe
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Mashup Score: 23What are Cancer Vaccines? | Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - 5 month(s) ago
Published: May 24, 2021Updated: December 4, 2023Written by: Beth DoughertyMedically Reviewed By: Patrick Ott, MD, PhDKey Takeaways: The goal of cancer vaccines is to spur the immune system against tumors. There is much promising research on vaccines designed to treat cancer, but currently they are almost all in the research and developmental stages. Some experimental … Read more
Source: blog.dana-farber.orgCategories: General Medicine News, Onc News and JournalsTweet-
#CancerVaccines are a form of immunotherapy aimed at enhancing the immune system’s ability to recognize and attack cancer cells, or to protect against certain forms of cancer caused by viruses. https://t.co/2oNCnbtQtK
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