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Mayo Clinic study finds dysfunctional white blood cells linked to heightened melanoma risk

Sept. 6, 2024
One of the questions Dr. Slager's team plans to explore next is whether there is a genetic overlap between MBL, CLL and melanoma.
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Comprehensive atlas of normal breast cells offers new tool for understanding breast cancer origin

Aug. 16, 2024
This study could improve understanding of breast cancer development and lead to identifying new treatment targets.
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Survey illustrates frontier cancer care needs for rural and frontier patients

Aug. 9, 2024
Huntsman Cancer Institute partnered with the Wyoming Survey & Analysis Center for this survey.
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FDA approves drug targeting Johns Hopkins-discovered brain cancer gene mutation

Aug. 8, 2024
FDA approves brain cancer drug, targeting the IDH mutation discovered at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center.
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Study suggests an MRI may help doctors predict more aggressive prostate cancer in patients

Aug. 7, 2024
Findings could indicate which patients need immediate treatment and who can be monitored.
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Antibody-drug conjugate highly effective in preventing recurrence in patients with early stage HER2+ breast cancer, trial finds

July 16, 2024
The trial was supported by Genentech, Gloria Spivak Faculty Advancement Fund, and Susan G. Komen.
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Roswell Park insights on role of Exportin 1 protein suggest strategy for improving cancer immunotherapy

July 15, 2024
Research team shares new data on how XPO1 blockade may boost immune-based treatments.
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Children genetically prone to cancer benefit from early standardized surveillance

July 12, 2024
The benefit of early surveillance in children prone to cancer.
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Kids from disadvantaged communities may die sooner from cancerous brain tumors

July 12, 2024
Researchers say socioeconomic factors may affect a person’s ability to be diagnosed and treated.
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SLU researcher reports improvements in survival rates in patients with metastatic prostate cancer

July 12, 2024
Metastatic prostate cancer accounts for 5–10% of all prostate cancer diagnoses, but it is responsible for nearly 50% of prostate cancer-related deaths.

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