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An image of cells that are colored by type: purple and blue cells are metastasis-initiating cancer cells, while green cells are macrophages. The blue and purple are much more prevalent than the green.
Cancer research
Potential new biological target for breast cancer treatments
Published Sept 4, 2024
The Johns Hopkins study focused on the role that white blood cells called macrophages play in the growth of breast cancer
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Immunotherapy
Toxic trade-offs
Published March 17, 2023
While advances in immunotherapy have dramatically improved cancer survival, unleashing the immune system can lead to a host of adverse reactions. How can patients pay less of a price?
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Alternative medicine
Intravenous mistletoe extract shows promise as cancer therapy
Published Feb 23, 2023
In a phase I trial meant to evaluate the drug's safety, researchers document improved quality of life and some disease control among participants
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Cancer research
Liquid biopsy quickly detects DNA markers in advanced breast cancer
Published June 24, 2022
The new test, developed by Johns Hopkins researchers, has potential to help oncologists quickly determine the efficacy of a patient's treatment plan
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Cancer research
Suppressing YAP protein gives immunotherapy a boost
Published Aug 7, 2018
In mouse study, researchers find that turning off YAP protein in regulatory T-cells enhances anti-tumor immune response
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Breast cancer
A dynamic cellular defense against metastasis
Published Aug 2, 2018
In study of mouse tissue, scientists discover that cells around breast milk ducts can reach out to grab stray cancer cells to prevent their spread
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Immunotherapy
One-two punch for ovarian cancer
Published Dec 5, 2017
Mouse study finds that combination immunotherapy could improve ovarian cancer treatment
Left image shows orderly structure and brown objects located on the exterior of a cell; right image shows random clusters of brown objects throughout purple cellular structures
Cancer research
Identifying cancerous 'shape shifters'
Published Aug 11, 2017
Scientists from Kimmel Cancer Center identify gene that affects prostate cancer's ability to change shape, squeeze into other organs / Hopkins Medicine
Cancer research
Study: Random DNA errors cause majority of cancer cases
Published March 23, 2017 Video
Most cancer mutations are due to DNA copying 'mistakes,' not inherited or environmental factors, Hopkins researchers say
Brain science
Ultrasound delivery
Published Jan 24, 2017
In rat experiment, sound waves trigger release of drugs encased in nanoparticles 'cages' in brain / Hopkins Medicine