Tag: Cancer
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First Prostate Cancer Therapy to Target Genes Delays Cancer Progression
The first prostate cancer treatment based on the genetic makeup of the cancer resulted in significant improvements, according to a large international trial led by Northwestern Medicine investigators.
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Driskill Day 2019: Achievements in Life Sciences
Students, faculty and staff gathered to celebrate the Driskill Graduate Program in Life Sciences, welcoming new students and recognizing distinguished upperclassmen and graduates.
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New Brain Cancer Drug Shows Promise
The safety of a new therapy for an aggressive brain tumor was demonstrated in a recent clinical trial, and the drug also cleared other important hurdles.
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New Target for Slowing Breast Cancer’s Spread to Brain
Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified a protein that helps reprogram HER2-positive breast cancer cells to survive in the brain, according to a recent study.
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Blood Test Could Catch Liver Cancer Early
A new blood test can identify early-stage liver cancer, allowing clinicians to start treatment early, according to a new study.
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Targeting a Weak Link in Pediatric Brain Cancer
A new study has found that a particularly deadly form of pediatric brain tumor may have a weakness that could inspire future treatments.
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New Epigenetic Regulation of Cancer Uncovered
Scientists have identified a new gene that can inhibit a multi-protein complex, possibly increasing the risk of cancer, according to a new study published in Science Advances.
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Medical Student Pursues Glioblastoma Treatments in the Lab
Medical student Shivani Baisiwala investigates glioblastoma in the laboratory of Atique Ahmed, PhD, while also pursuing pro-bono healthcare consulting and finding time to explore Chicago’s neighborhoods.
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Faculty Explore Policy Solutions for Cancer Drug Delivery
Sheetal Kircher, MD, ’11 GME, is laser-focused on cancer drug distribution and pricing: she spent a year as a health policy fellow at the ASCO and published a paper on the topic in JAMA.
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Pancreatic Cancer Drug, High-Fat Diet Linked to Liver Disease Risk
An emerging class of cancer drugs has shown promise in treating pancreatic cancer, but the drugs may cause severe liver damage when combined with high-fat diets, according to study published in PNAS.
