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  1. Is Lobular Breast Cancer Hereditary? The Genetic Risks

    Explore the genetic factors of hereditary lobular breast cancer, including how a single inherited mutation can influence your risk for more than one type of cancer.

    By Raquel Ortega
  2. What Is c-Myc and Its Important Role in Cancer?

    Delve into the biology of c-Myc, a protein that directs normal cell growth but becomes a key factor in cancer when its intricate controls are broken.

    By Sarah Clark
  3. What Is C-Raf and Why Is It Important in Cancer?

    Learn how the C-Raf protein governs cell life and how its dysregulation contributes to disease, creating complex challenges for cancer therapy.

    By Linnea Aziz
  4. Tumor Progression: How a Tumor Grows and Spreads

    Explore the biological journey of a tumor, detailing the cellular and genetic shifts that enable it to grow, invade tissues, and spread throughout the body.

    By Estela Gallegos
  5. B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Symptoms & Treatment

    A clear explanation of B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, from how it is identified and confirmed to the comprehensive care pathways and long-term outlook.

    By Mackenzie Soltani
  6. Anti-HER2 Therapy: Treatments and Potential Side Effects

    Anti-HER2 therapy offers a targeted approach for HER2-positive cancers. Learn how these treatments work and what patients can expect from the process.

    By Linnea Aziz
  7. GBM Progression: What It Is and What Happens Next

    Understand why glioblastoma (GBM) progresses after treatment. Explore the tumor’s underlying biology, how recurrence is identified, and the clinical approach to management.

    By Jalisa Cannon
  8. What Are the Hallmarks of Cancer? A Deep Dive

    Understand cancer through the framework of its core biological capabilities. Learn how a cell acquires the distinct functions needed for malignant transformation.

    By Fiona Richardson
  9. 4-1BB Antibody Clinical Trials: Status & Challenges

    An overview of 4-1BB antibody trials, examining efforts to balance potent T-cell activation against cancer with the challenge of managing systemic toxicity.

    By Zofia Novotny
  10. Breast Cancer and Low Potassium: Causes and Management

    Maintaining electrolyte balance is an important part of wellness during breast cancer therapy. Learn why potassium levels can be affected and how this is managed.

    By Elizabeth C. Owens
  11. What Is High Risk Smoldering Myeloma?

    Understand what defines high-risk smoldering myeloma and how its greater likelihood of progression is shifting the standard approach from observation to proactive care.

    By Justin Hernandez
  12. HER2 Amplification: Cancer Diagnosis and Targeted Therapy

    Discover how identifying extra copies of the HER2 gene in a tumor provides a specific target for therapies designed to block cancer cell growth.

    By Nada Farah
  13. Angiomyofibroblastoma: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

    Learn about angiomyofibroblastoma, a rare, non-cancerous tumor typically managed through surgical excision leading to an excellent long-term prognosis.

    By Michelle Robertson
  14. What Is HER2/neu? Its Function, Testing, and Treatment

    Learn about the HER2 gene, its function in cell growth, and how specific testing and targeted therapies have improved outcomes for certain cancers.

    By Esther Leroux