BackgroundBreast cancer remains a leading cause of death in women and novel imaging biomarkers are urgently required. Here, we demonstrate the diagnostic and treatment-monitoring potential of non-invasive sodium (23Na) MRI in preclinical models of breast cancer. MethodsFemale Rag2−/− Il2rg−/− and Balb/c mice bearing orthotopic breast tumours (MDA-MB-231, EMT6 and 4T1) underwent MRI as part of… Continue reading Sodium accumulation in breast cancer predicts malignancy and treatment response
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Microbiomes of Urine and the Prostate Are Linked to Human Prostate Cancer Risk Groups
Bacteria play a suspected role in the development of several cancer types, and associations between the presence of particular bacteria and prostate cancer have been reported. ObjectiveTo provide improved characterisation of the prostate and urine microbiome and to investigate the prognostic potential of the bacteria present. Design, setting, and participantsMicrobiome profiles were interrogated in sample… Continue reading Microbiomes of Urine and the Prostate Are Linked to Human Prostate Cancer Risk Groups
KIX domain determines a selective tumor-promoting role for EP300 and its vulnerability in small cell lung cancer
EP300, a transcription coactivator important in proliferation and differentiation, is frequently mutated in diverse cancer types, including small cell lung cancer (SCLC). While these mutations are thought to result in loss of EP300 function, the impact on tumorigenesis remains largely unknown. Here, we demonstrate that EP300 mutants lacking acetyltransferase domain accelerate tumor development in mouse… Continue reading KIX domain determines a selective tumor-promoting role for EP300 and its vulnerability in small cell lung cancer
Artificial sweeteners and cancer risk: Results from the NutriNet-Santé population-based cohort study
The food industry uses artificial sweeteners in a wide range of foods and beverages as alternatives to added sugars, for which deleterious effects on several chronic diseases are now well established. The safety of these food additives is debated, with conflicting findings regarding their role in the aetiology of various diseases. In particular, their carcinogenicity… Continue reading Artificial sweeteners and cancer risk: Results from the NutriNet-Santé population-based cohort study
MYC Inhibition Halts Metastatic Breast Cancer Progression by Blocking Growth, Invasion, and Seeding
MYC's role in promoting tumorigenesis is beyond doubt, but its function in the metastatic process is still controversial. Omomyc is a MYC dominant negative that has shown potent antitumor activity in multiple cancer cell lines and mouse models, regardless of their tissue of origin or driver mutations, by impacting on several of the hallmarks of… Continue reading MYC Inhibition Halts Metastatic Breast Cancer Progression by Blocking Growth, Invasion, and Seeding
Prospective Analyses of Sedentary Behavior in Relation to Risk of Ovarian Cancer
To examine the association of sedentary behavior with risk of ovarian cancer overall, by tumor subtype, and by participant characteristics in the Nurses’ Health Study (NHS) and NHSII. A total of 69,558 NHS (1992-2016) and 104,130 NHSII (1991-2015) participants were included in analysis who reported sitting time at home, work, and watching television, which included… Continue reading Prospective Analyses of Sedentary Behavior in Relation to Risk of Ovarian Cancer
Risk of cancer in regular and low meat-eaters, fish-eaters, and vegetarians: a prospective analysis of UK Biobank participants
Following a vegetarian diet has become increasingly popular and some evidence suggests that being vegetarian may be associated with a lower risk of cancer overall. However, for specific cancer sites, the evidence is limited. Our aim was to assess the associations of vegetarian and non-vegetarian diets with risks of all cancer, colorectal cancer, postmenopausal breast… Continue reading Risk of cancer in regular and low meat-eaters, fish-eaters, and vegetarians: a prospective analysis of UK Biobank participants
Vitamin D supplementation and prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer in the Finnish Vitamin D Trial—a randomized controlled trial
Vitamin D insufficiency is associated with risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and cancer in observational studies, but evidence for benefits with vitamin D supplementation is limited. ObjectivesTo investigate the effects of vitamin D3 supplementation on CVD and cancer incidence. DesignThe study was a 5-year randomized placebo-controlled trial among 2495 male participants ≥ 60 years and… Continue reading Vitamin D supplementation and prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer in the Finnish Vitamin D Trial—a randomized controlled trial
Association of Daily Sitting Time and Leisure-Time Physical Activity With Survival Among US Cancer Survivors
Objective To examine the independent and joint associations of daily sitting time and leisure-time physical activity with mortality outcomes among cancer survivors. Design, Setting, and Participants A prospective cohort of a nationally representative sample of cancer survivors, age 40 years or older (n = 1535; weighted population, 14 002 666), from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey… Continue reading Association of Daily Sitting Time and Leisure-Time Physical Activity With Survival Among US Cancer Survivors
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