Sentences with phrase «precancerous tissue»

The head of the probe detects the return signals and compares it with the computer to search for cancer or precancerous tissue.

Emma's testicle and gonad might have precancerous tissue and must be removed.

So far the clearest evidence of a link between cancer and inflammation is the data demonstrating that inflammation encourages the conversion of precancerous tissue to full malignancy for many cancers.

In 2001 Jeffrey W. Pollard and his co-workers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine described mice that were genetically engineered to be susceptible to breast cancer tumors but that produced precancerous tissue that did not turn fully malignant unless it enlisted the assistance of macrophages.

Doctors already test breast tumors for Ki67 levels, which can inform decisions about treatment, but this is the first time scientists have been able to link Ki67 to precancerous tissue and use it as a predictive tool.

In response to a signal from precancerous tissue, however, the antibodies induce the innate system to collaborate in cancer development.

Not exact matches

They do more than watch the camera, they are able to remove polyps — abnormal growths — both to prevent precancerous polyps from becoming malignant and to examine the tissue for signs of cancer.

Studying cells from the stomach and pancreas in humans and mice, as well as mouse kidney and liver cells, and cells from more than 800 tumor and precancerous lesions in people, the researchers found when tissue is injured by infections or trauma, mature cells can revert back to a stem - cell state in which they divide repeatedly.

Inhaling cancer - causing substances such as tobacco smoke may lead to changes in the lung tissue shortly after exposure — so - called precancerous changes.

Question why if soy or edamame snacks are so good for breasts, flax is so healthy, and bioidentical hormones such a good way for women to stay young and sexy then why do they cause these unusual vascular and precancerous changes in breast tissue?

Mohammed said the focus of the study was not on the tumor but on the precancerous, or preneoplasia, lesions in tissue around the tumor.