WebMD explains the causes and treatment of nerve sheath tumors known as neurofibrosarcoma and schwannoma.

Currently, no effective therapies exist for Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNST). We demonstrate intrinsic MPNST resistance to MEKi monotherapy and identify SHP2 inhibition as an ...

Crumbs, the world’s heaviest cat, died on Saturday as vets believe his obesity hid cancerous tumors that likely caused his death. Earlier this year, the cat named Kroshik (which translates to ...

Melanotic peripheral nerve sheath sarcoma is a type of cancerous tumor that starts in the lining of the nerves that connect the spinal cord to the rest of the body, according to Mayo Clinic.

They also discuss how PD-L1 and FOXM1, a tumor-promoting transcription factor, are functionally linked and may serve as key mediators of resistance to CDK4/6-MEK targeted therapies.

Neurofibromatosis type 1 is a genetic condition that raises your risk of tumors, including plexiform neurofibromas. These are benign tumors that grow along nerves and can cause a variety of symptoms.

Pituitary tumors can affect optic nerves due to their location at the base of the brain. This may lead to visual symptoms.

Combining a pair of experimental drugs may help treat malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors with fewer harmful side effects, according to preliminary animal studies.

Combining a pair of experimental drugs may help treat malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors with fewer harmful side effects, according to preliminary animal studies.

Combining a pair of experimental drugs may help treat malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors with fewer harmful side effects, according to preliminary animal studies led by investigators at the ...

The focus of this month’s blog post is a discussion of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs), which represent one of the few potentially life-threatening complications of neurofibromatosis ...

More information: Miriam Magallón-Lorenz et al, Deep genomic analysis of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor cell lines challenges current malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor diagnosis ...