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The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows

Oncometabolite D-2-hydroxyglutarate—dependent metabolic reprogramming induces skeletal muscle atrophy during cancer cachexia

Cancer cachexia is characterized by weight loss and skeletal muscle wasting. The up-regulation of catabolism and down-regulation of anabolism result in concometabolite accumulation. This study focused on genetic mutation-mediated metabolic reprogramming in cancer cachexia progression.

Quanjun

Sep 24, 2023

Behind the Paper

Exploring Prolonged Drug Action: The Role of Epichaperome Agents

Discover the secret behind prolonged drug action. Epichaperome target binding by zelavespib and icapamespib defies rapid clearance, shedding light on effective disease treatment.

Gabriela Chiosis and 1 other

Sep 22, 2023

Clonal dynamics and stereo-seq resolve origin and phenotypic plasticity of adenosquamous carcinoma

npj Precision Oncology

Behind the Paper

Clonal dynamics and stereo-seq resolve origin and phenotypic plasticity of adenosquamous carcinoma

Ruiying Zhao

Sep 20, 2023

News and Opinion

The latest news and opinions related to cancer research

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News and Opinion, Africa and Cancer

Difficulties in Communication During Cancer Diagnosis

"Cancer is a journey, but you walk the road alone. There are many places to stop along the way and get nourishment – you just have to be willing to take it." – Emily Hollenberg

Omar Abdihamid MD, MMed, MPH

Sep 21, 2023

News and Opinion

Thoughts in a week of no significance

Chi-Ping Day

Aug 22, 2023

News and Opinion

Data Dimension and Scaling Law: the Extrapolatability of Modeling Outputs

Chi-Ping Day

Jul 30, 2023

Africa and Cancer

Facilitating collaborative cancer research programs and research capacities in Africa

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News and Opinion, Africa and Cancer

Difficulties in Communication During Cancer Diagnosis

"Cancer is a journey, but you walk the road alone. There are many places to stop along the way and get nourishment – you just have to be willing to take it." – Emily Hollenberg

Omar Abdihamid MD, MMed, MPH

Sep 21, 2023

Africa and Cancer

Fertility and Cancer Diagnosis: The Crossroads

“However motherhood comes to you, it’s a miracle.” – Valerie Harper.

Omar Abdihamid MD, MMed, MPH

Apr 05, 2023

Africa and Cancer

Garissa Cancer Center: Inaugural Oncology Facility in Northern Kenya region in 60 years

Your geographic locale, ethnicity, education, environmental injustices, and access to a health care system are your social determinants of health and health inequities~ World health organisation

Omar Abdihamid MD, MMed, MPH

Oct 05, 2022

Black in Cancer

Strengthening networks and highlighting Black excellence in cancer research and medicine

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Africa and Cancer, Black in Cancer

Cervical Cancer: The African perspective

Sub-Saharan Africa records the highest number of cases and deaths of cervical cancer annually making cervical cancer one of the biggest threats to African women.