A novel source of genetic variation influencing childhood brain tumors
The researchers hope their findings will lead to improved tools for identifying children at risk or tailoring therapies to individual genetic profiles.
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New ASCO guidelines reinforce role of surgery in mesothelioma treatment
Dr. R. Taylor Ripley discusses the new ASCO guidelines for mesothelioma and explains the role of surgery in mesothelioma treatment.
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Preventing cancer and hepatitis B
Attention new parents – as focus on the prevention, treatment and cure of cancer this month – we should think about the first step toward
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Mapping functional relations among proteins and genes helps illuminate their role in cancer
FunMap assesses the role of cancer-associated mutations and proteins, with broad implications for advancing cancer biology and informing therapeutic strategies.
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Avoiding thyroid removal: the benefits of RFA for thyroid cancer patients
Thyroid cancer survivor Ashley Freeman suggests patients advocate for themselves to find the treatment that works for them.
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Baylor College of Medicine receives more than $17 million from CPRIT
The CPRIT awards support developmental research focusing on promising new insights into cancer treatment and innovative core facilities.
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Understanding mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive form of cancer that primarily affects the lining of the lungs, abdomen or heart. It is most associated with
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hnRNPM, a guardian of the integrity of cellular protein synthesis
A connection with cancer cells suggests that hnRNPM may hold clinical promise.
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Following up with long-term survivor of CAR T cell therapy
Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma patient Matt Rea flew to Houston to receive CD19 CAR-T cells from his identical twin brother Will Rea.
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Breaking the myths of breast screening and cancer
In the breast clinic, I hear many women say the same thing. What they say and think is very logical, however, they often are wrong.
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