A season of gratitude and anticipation

As 2023 draws to a close, we at Labcorp thank our customers, patients, and colleagues for an incredible year. Together, we made great strides in advancing health and improving lives. This season is a time for celebration, reflection, and looking ahead. In 2024 we will continue to push the boundaries of healthcare and deliver innovative solutions that create positive change. The new year holds tremendous potential, and we can't wait to realize it together.

5TGM1-luc – A syngeneic murine model for multiple myeloma

Multiple myeloma is a malignancy of plasma B cells and is the second most common hematological malignancy in the United States. Malignant myeloma cells accumulate in the bone marrow and ultimately replace normal hematopoetic stem cells, which results in progressive leukocyte deficiencies. Chemotherapeutic agents and proteasome inhibitors are standard-of-care front line therapy that is often followed by autologous stem cell transplantation. Relapse is common with these treatment strategies,1 and research toward novel targeted therapies and immuno-therapies is being pursued aggressively.

4T1-luc2: An orthotopic mammary cancer model to support novel immuno-oncology drug discovery

Breast cancer is the second most deadly malignancy after lung cancer in woman in the United States, with an estimated 246,000 new cases and 40,450 deaths expected in 2016. Many treatment options for breast cancer exist including surgery, radiotherapy, anti-estrogen therapy, targeted therapies (e.g., trastuzumab), and chemotherapy. Despite these therapeutic advances, metastatic disease remains a significant source of mortality.

A549 – A model for non-small cell lung cancer

Today a large number of human non-small cell lung cancer cell lines exist that are being used for both basic research and drug discovery. One commonly used line is A549, an epithelial carcinoma derived from a 58 year old male patient, known to be KRAS mutant and EGFR wild type.

Giving the gift of gratitude

December is here! For many, this is a busy month filled with holiday celebrations, family commitments, wrapping up projects at home and work, and new year preparation.It’s easy to let your healthy habits—like getting exercise and adequate sleep, managing stress and achieving general wellness—fall by the wayside. During this hectic and often anxiety-inducing time, one important item commonly overlooked is the benefit of giving (and receiving) gratitude during the holidays. 

Kidney Health Collection Kit #2 Instructions

Kidney Health Collection Kit #1 Instructions

Labcorp ColoFIT Home Collection Kit Instructions for Unidentified Participants

The power of ctDNA in therapy selection