Macrophages in tumors can switch to an immunosuppressive state that helps cancer grow. Researchers in Japan and Australia found that the enzyme ST6GAL1 drives this switch by remodeling surface sugar chains. In lab studies, suppressing it slowed colorectal cancer cell growth and made macrophages more effective at fighting tumors.

Universal germline genetic testing of nearly 40,000 patients with solid tumors detected a substantial proportion of inherited gene variants that would have been missed by the standard germline testing approach that excludes those over age 50.

Having received the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine before pregnancy is associated with a lower risk of major pregnancy complications including preterm birth, with the greater reduction in risk seen among women vaccinated at an earlier age, finds a large Swedish study published by The BMJ today.

The September/October tip sheet from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, contains a variety of cancer-related story ideas. These include a breakthrough targeted therapy for pancreatic cancer, research showing alcohol’s toll extends beyond the liver, a pilot study to see if routine lab results can predict chemotherapy side effects and a profile of a breast oncologist explaining how treatment advances have led to more personalized breast cancer care.

A statewide coalition of Texas health systems, academic institutions, community organizations and advocates today announced the Texas Lone Star Cervical Cancer Elimination Plan 2027-2032, a five-year roadmap to eliminate cervical cancer in Texas.

Massages & Mammos is designed to make taking care of breast health a little easier and more comfortable. Women can schedule their annual mammogram while enjoying complimentary chair massages, light refreshments and opportunities to speak directly with Ochsner breast health experts.