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Reducing NOVA1 helps prevent tumour growth in lung cancer
Researchers have identified a gene that when inhibited, reduced human non-small cell lung cancer tumours from growing...
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Scientists uncover the mechanism by which cancer cells resist ageing
Scientists in the U.S. have found that human lung cancer cells resist dying by controlling parts of the ageing process. The discovery could help us better understand ageing and eventually lead to new treatments for cancer.
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New biomarker identified for early diagnosis of lung cancer
High levels of cytoskeleton-associated protein 4 (CKAP4) have been identified in the blood of patients with lung cancer.
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CKAP4 biomarker identifies stage I lung cancer
Scientists in Japan have discovered a promising new biomarker – cytoskeleton-associated protein 4 (CKAP4) – for lung cancer, potentially transforming the way the disease is diagnosed and treated.
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Imaging agent helps predict success of lung cancer therapy
Doctors may soon be able to predict the efficacy of a widely used lung cancer drug based on an imaging agent and a simple scan.
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Osimertinib resistance explained by computer simulations
Scientists have used molecular simulations to understand the resistance to osimertinib - an anticancer drug used to treat types of lung cancer...
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Biomarkers identified that predict immunotherapy success
Researchers in Switzerland have identified biomarkers in the blood that can predict which patients are likely to respond favourably to immunotherapy treatment for cancer.
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Lung tumours communicate with bones to progress disease
Scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have identified how a type of lung cancer co-opts a portion of the immune system via bone marrow to increase tumour progression.
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N-alpha-acetyltransferase D found to promote lung cancer progression
NatD, which mediates N-alpha-terminal acetylation of histone H4, found to promote lung cancer progression...
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Genetic testing leads to response in MET fusion lung cancer
Researchers have identified a rare fusion involving the gene MET leading researchers to treat the cancer with a targeted therapy...
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New imaging technique may predict the of spread breast cancer
Researchers have developed a radioactive ‘tracer’ molecule to detect myeloid-derived suppressor cells’ accumulating in the lung in preparation for the arrival of breast cancer cells...
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Novel immuno-oncology treatment for patients with advanced solid tumours
An experimental immuno-oncology treatment will move into early phase clinical trials for patients with advanced solid tumours...
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Power of radiomics to improve precision medicine
Data mining of medical images with radiomics offers clinicians a way to characterise lung tumours and improve precision medicine...
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Largest genome-wide study of lung cancer susceptibility conducted
A new study conducted by an international team of lung cancer researchers have identified new genetic variants for lung cancer risk.
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Lung cancer screening could save money as well as lives, research shows
Lung cancer screening is likely to be cost-effective, particularly if it also identifies other tobacco-related conditions in high-risk people, suggests new research.