Oncology & Cancer

Stromal cells may help predict prostate cancer metastasis

Non-cancerous cells called stromal cells, which are found in and around prostate tumors, may be useful in assessing these tumors' potential to spread, and may even be targets for future prostate cancer treatments, according ...

Oncology & Cancer

New insights into the roles of cell mechanics in tumor malignancy

Cancer, as a life-threatening disease, has been a major research focus. Understanding the mechanisms of tumor progression has been a significant challenge. In recent years, increasing evidence has indicated a correlation ...

Oncology & Cancer

Novel therapeutic target overcomes resistance to radiation therapy

A new study finds that radiation therapy (RT) suppresses a key protein called bone morphogenetic protein and activin membrane-bound inhibitor (BAMBI) and activates immune suppressive cells. These effects dampen the capacity ...

Medications

FDA approves Ogsiveo for desmoid tumors

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved SpringWorks Therapeutics Inc.'s Ogsiveo (nirogacestat) tablets for adult patients with progressing desmoid tumors who require systemic treatment.

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