PBRM1’s new function supports a novel cancer-promoting mechanism
New findings suggest that cancer-associated defects in chromatin remodeler genes can drive cancer by disrupting cytoskeletal activities.
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Cancer
Detect breast cancer early: A guide to screening
Dr. Karla Sepulveda discusses the importance of breast cancer screenings and what you need to know about annual mammograms.
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Lymphoma patient shares cancer treatment journey
Lymphoma patient Thomas Burton shares his experience and cancer treatment journey at Baylor College of Medicine.
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Diagnosing ovarian cancer: What are the risk factors and symptoms?
Gynecologic oncologists at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center answer common questions about ovarian cancer risk factors and screening.
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Preventing throat cancer: The importance of vaccination and screening
Dr. Erich Sturgis discusses how the HPV vaccine can help prevent oropharyngeal cancer.
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Atf3 and Rab7b genes drive regeneration in mature cells
New insights into genes involved in adult tissue regeneration point at a connexion between repetitive injury and cancer.
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What you should know about sarcoma
Dr. E. Ramsay Camp with Baylor College of Medicine explains how sarcoma is diagnosed and effectively treated.
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Can we afford the high cost of cancer drugs?
I still remember a patient who told me she cannot afford the $20 monthly copay for her oral chemotherapy. Her cancer was potentially curable with
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POT1 gene mutation predisposes to glioma and affects survival in a sex-specific manner
Researchers found gender differences in murine glioma lacking the gene Pot1, including survival, immune response, telomere length and DNA markers.
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Clinical trial sets out to improve prognosis for pancreatic cancer patients
A clinical trial has the potential to improve the prognosis for patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
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