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Nanoparticle Skin Patch Monitors Tumor Size During Cancer Care

Medical researchers and chemical engineers have developed a new nanoparticle-infused wearable patch that can provide continuous monitoring of tumors under the skin.
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New Screening Guidelines Suggested for Diabetes and Liver Cancer

Researchers have shown that a biophysical characteristic called viscoelasticity could be used to screen for liver cancer in people with type 2 diabetes.
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Virus-Like Brain Protein May Explain Cancer-Induced Memory Loss

Some tumors can produce virus-like proteins that kick-start out-of-control immune reactions, according to a new study from University of Utah researchers. These rare cancer complications can lead to memory loss and cognitive deficits caused by the immune system attacking the brain.
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Combined Therapy Shows Potential Against Resistant Cancers

A combination of two cancer drugs could be effective against malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs), soft tissue tumors that are stubbornly resistant to chemotherapy and radiation.
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Cholesterol Precursor Shields Cancer Cells and Boosts Their Aggression

A precursor of cholesterol can protect cancer cells from a form of cell death known as ferroptosis. The results opens up exciting prospects for further improving the treatment of cancer and other diseases associated with oxidative stress.
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CRISPR Study Paves the Way for Overcoming Ovarian Cancer

A team of researchers has gained attention for their work on rethinking ovarian cancer disease progression and treatment. They are making inroads in rendering the most lethal cancer of the female reproductive system less deadly.
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Increased Fitness Could Cut Prostate Cancer Risk

Men who improve their fitness could be reducing their risk of getting prostate cancer in the process, reports a new study that identified that people who increase their fitness by 3% were 35% less likely to develop prostate cancer.
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Study Sheds Light on Resistance to Protein-Degrader Cancer Drugs

Protein-degrader drugs have shown promise, but resistance to these drugs is an unresolved issue. New research has made progress toward understanding and combating resistance.
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Immune System Finds and Destroys Cancer Easier With New Technology

A new technology can augment the number of MHC class 1 molecules on cancer cells, making them easier for the immune system to detect and destroy.
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Diagnostic Test Detects Ovarian Cancer With 93% Accuracy

Researchers have developed a machine learning-based classifier, which utilizes metabolic profiles of serum samples, to accurately identify people with ovarian cancer.
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