Sentences with phrase «tumor behavior»

The identification of the cancer cell of origin has important clinical implications, as it enables doctors to detect malignancies earlier and predict tumor behavior more accurately.

Sequencing such heterogeneous cancers could help scientists to model and understand tumor behavior more accurately.

As well as the type of tumor, other important factors in predicting tumor behavior include the clinical stage it has reached, the mitotic index (proportion of cells actively dividing) and whether the tumor is locally invasive.

Cohn says that in the past, criteria used to predict tumor behavior and stratify treatment have not been uniform throughout the world, which makes it impossible to directly compare clinical trial results.

CCG is also developing cell lines that are cultured to represent tumor behavior in vivo, and computational methods that will help researchers understand tumor behavior and apply the resulting data to diagnoses, treatments, and cures.

Two recently discovered genetic differences between brain cancer cells and normal tissue cells — an altered gene and a snippet of noncoding genetic material — could offer clues to tumor behavior and potential new targets for therapy, Johns Hopkins scientists report.

Below is some information on clinical signs, tumor behavior, breed predisposition, and treatment options for the most common cancers seen in dogs.

Below is some information on clinical signs, tumor behavior, diagnostic tests, and treatment options for the most common cancers seen in cats.