The Scientist - USA (2022 - Spring)

Skin

cancer

Paraganglioma

Esophageal

cancer

Gallbladder cancer

Pancreatic

cancer

Colorectal

cancer

Bone

cancer

Cervical

cancer

Ovarian

cancer

Uterine

cancer

Liver

cancer

Brain cancer

Breast

cancer

Thyroid cancer

Lymphoma

Lung cancer

Stomach cancer

Adrenal cancer

Kidney cancer

Prostate

cancer

Testicular

cancer

Bladder

cancer

Diagnosis Prognosis Response to treatment

MICROBIAL SIGNATURES OF CANCER

In the past few years, researchers have published dozens of studies document-

ing the presence of bacteria and other microbes in the tumors, gut, and blood of

patients with cancer. Multiple groups have uncovered preliminary correlations

between microbial signatures in these tissues and a patient’s diagnosis, prognosis,

or response to treatment, which could one day help inform clinical care.

Head and neck

cancer

POSSIBLE CLINICAL USES OF MICROBIOMES IN CANCER

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SCIENCE

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