Vincent Richeux PARIS — Screening for breast, cervical, and prostate cancer should continue for transgender patients after they transition to their new identity, but the screening methods must be adapted. This was the main message of a presentation given by Gene De Haan, MD, obstetrician and gynecologist at the Kaiser Permanente Interstate Medical Office East...
Tag: <span>Cancer</span>
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Nutrient found in beef and dairy improves immune response to cancer: Study
by University of Chicago Credit: Pixabay from Pexels Trans-vaccenic acid (TVA), a long-chain fatty acid found in meat and dairy products from grazing animals such as cows and sheep, improves the ability of CD8+ T cells to infiltrate tumors and kill cancer cells, according to a new study by researchers from the University of Chicago. The...
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How to check your mouth for cancer when getting to see a dentist is hard
by Michael Ho, The Conversation Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRegular dental checkups and oral hygiene visits are important for identifying the early stage of mouth cancer. However, the shortage of dentists in the UK has led to a rise in mouth cancers that are spotted too late, according to the charity Oral Health Foundation. Ninety percent...
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When cells touch, their genetics change: A new front in understanding cancer
by Olivia Trani, Virginia Commonwealth University Graphical abstract. Credit: Molecular Systems Biology (2023). DOI: 10.15252/msb.202311670The cells that make up our bodies are constantly communicating with each other, sometimes directly by physical touch. These interactions allow cells to respond to their neighbors, adapt to their surrounding environment and organize themselves into a fully functioning organism. Studying...
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New lipidic peptide IK14004 shows promise in treating cancer and reducing autoimmune complications
By Dr. Liji Thomas, MDNov 15 2023Reviewed by Lily Ramsey, LLM A recent study published in Nature’s Scientific Reports described a lipidic peptide, named IK14004, which fosters the growth of immunosuppressive T regulatory (Treg) cells and separates interleukin-2 production from interferon-gamma, while also activating CD8+ T cells. Study: An immunomodulating peptide with potential to suppress...
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Scientists engineer potent immune cells for ‘off-the-shelf’ cancer immunotherapy
by University of California, Los Angeles Scanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAID UCLA scientists have developed a new method to engineer more powerful immune cells that can potentially be used for “off-the-shelf” cell therapy to treat challenging cancers. “Off-the-shelf”...
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Are sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors safe for patients with diabetes and cancer?
by American Society of Nephrology Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) have heart- and kidney-related benefits for patients with and without diabetes that go beyond their initial indication for lowering blood sugar levels. In clinical trials, the risk of serious adverse events with SGLT2i has been low, but the safety outcomes of SGLT2i in...
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The role of the epigenome in cancer revealed in new study
by Julia Evangelou Strait, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis Schematic of the data generation and study design, showing the cancer types and sample types collected, the building, annotation and integration of the atlas, and the biological entities that were investigated. Credit: Nature (2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-023-06682-5 For decades, scientists have been sequencing the DNA...
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No Link Between Most Cancers and Depression/Anxiety: Study
Sharon Worcester, MA August 29, 2023 Depression and anxiety were not associated with outcomes for most cancer types, including breast cancer, prostate cancer, and alcohol-related cancer, according to findings from a large, individual participant data meta-analysis. An exception was for lung and smoking-related cancers, but key covariates appeared to explain the relationship between depression, anxiety, and these...
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We can’t defeat cancer without acknowledging the differences between men and women, say scientists
by Isy Godfrey, Institute of Cancer Research The complex tumour immune microenvironment in patient samples of muscle-invasive bladder cancer, captured using develop a new multiplex immunofluorescence panel. Credit: Integrative Pathology Unit at The ICR and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation TrustFor generations, the medical community has used the “standard human”—a 70-kilogram male—to guide education, research and...