A “tumor-on-a-chip” model is giving scientists a live look at how pancreatic cancer can recruit the body’s own immune cells to help tumors survive. The study reveals possible new targets to weaken the cancer’s defenses and make treatments work better.
For nearly 30 years, the American Cancer Society’s prostate cancer screening guidelines have advised men to discuss prostate-specific antigen, or PSA, testing with a clinician and weigh potential benefits and harms, rather than treat screening as an unquestioned routine. This “informed decision-making” recommendation was consistent with guidelines from all major professional organizations in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
