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From The Labs

Atf3 and Rab7b genes drive regeneration in mature cells

August 12, 2021 adult tissue regeneration,  Atf3,  autodegredation,  Cancer,  paligenosis,  Rab7b,  Research

New insights into genes involved in adult tissue regeneration point at a connexion between repetitive injury and cancer.

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The Stitch

What you should know about sarcoma

July 21, 2021 Bertie Taylor,  Cancer,  Healthcare,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery,  sarcoma

Dr. E. Ramsay Camp with Baylor College of Medicine explains how sarcoma is diagnosed and effectively treated.

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Policywise

Can we afford the high cost of cancer drugs?

June 11, 2021 Cancer,  Copay,  Cost Effectiveness,  Cost-utility Analysis,  Costs,  Patients,  Price

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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From The Labs

POT1 gene mutation predisposes to glioma and affects survival in a sex-specific manner

April 20, 2021 Cancer,  Glioma,  POT1,  Research,  tumor immune infliltration

Researchers found gender differences in murine glioma lacking the gene Pot1, including survival, immune response, telomere length and DNA markers.

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The Stitch

Clinical trial sets out to improve prognosis for pancreatic cancer patients

April 14, 2021 Amanda May,  Cancer,  Clinical Trials,  Healthcare,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery,  pancreatic cancer

A clinical trial has the potential to improve the prognosis for patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma.

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Momentum

Resilience Through COVID-19: Caring for cancer patients during a pandemic

February 10, 2021 Cancer,  Coronavirus,  COVID-19,  Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center,  Nicole Blanton,  Resilience Through COVID-19

Dr. Mothaffar Rimawi shares how the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center continues to treat patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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From The Labs

Changing the perspective on the ‘Cinderella of the cytoskeleton’

December 23, 2020 actin,  Cancer,  cytoskeleton,  filaments,  HTT,  methylation,  microtubules,  Research,  SETD2,  WHAMM

Actin modifications, such as those described here, are increasingly being recognized as key regulators of cytoskeleton dynamics.

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From The Labs

Exceptional responders reveal cancer’s Achilles heel

December 15, 2020 Cancer,  cancer microenvironment,  DNA repair,  exceptional responders,  Research

Genome sequencing analysis of biopsied tumors points at genetic explanations for exceptional responses to therapeutics.

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Momentum

Research focuses on improving paradigm of cancer caregiving

December 11, 2020 Cancer,  Caregivers,  Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center,  Nicole Blanton,  Research

What is the role of the caregiver? Dr. Hoda Badr discusses her research and shares advice for families.

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The Stitch

Pancreatic cancer awareness: Six facts you need to know

November 20, 2020 Cancer,  Healthcare,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery,  pancreatic cancer,  Surgery

Learn more about the common signs, risk factors and treatments for pancreatic cancer.

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Blood vessels (magenta) intertwined with metastatic medulloblastoma tumor cells (green) nestled within the protective layers that surround the mouse spinal cord. From the Labs: a closer look at metastatic medulloblastoma

Healthy Habits: A DOC-umentary Series

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