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Next-gen Method Helps in Hunt for New Cancer Drug Combinations

A new technology developed by scientists was found to help reveal the inner workings of individual cancer cells - potentially identifying more effective treatment combinations for people with cancer.




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New Study Reveals Which Ovarian Cancer Patients Won't Benefit from Immune-PARP Combo

New study published online today by Nature Communications revealed which patients with ovarian cancer won't benefit from immune-PARP combo. The study




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Study Reveals Raising Rates of Liver Cancer

Liver cancer is rising around the world, despite preventive measures, according to the study published online in iCANCER/i, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society (ACS).




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Trastuzumab Holds Promise in Treating Non-breast/gastric Cancer

HER2-targeted antibody-drug conjugate, fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki also called Enhertu, found to show signs of clinical activity in multiple non-breast/non-gastric




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Risky Men are Less Likely to Use Biopsy For Prostate Cancer Detection

African-American men who are at high risk of prostate cancer, are less likely to use a more targeted biopsy option for detecting prostate cancer, according




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Study Raises New Possibilities for Anticancer Therapy

EGR4 molecule known mainly for its role in male fertility was also found to serve as an important brake on immune activation, said researchers at the




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Be Alert As Ovarian Cancer Has 'Silent' Symptoms

Since ovarian cancer has very silent symptoms, women can take care of themselves by staying vigilant and going for regular health checkups. It is a




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Medication to Treat Lung Cancer may Improve Outcomes of Metastatic Brain Cancer

Medication used to treat non-small cell lung cancer that has metastasized, may benefit patients with metastatic brain cancers, according to a new review and analysis led by researchers at St.




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New Effective Stem Cell Transplant Method can Aid Blood Cancer Patients

New study developed a novel way to make blood stem cells present in the umbilical cord 'more transplantable' that could improve the treatment of a wide range of blood diseases in kids and adults.




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Novel Immunotherapy Type Hinders the Spread of Ovarian Cancer

New type of immunotherapy that targets macrophages has undergone preliminary testing on mice and shows promise for the future treatment of ovarian cancer.




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New Drug may Reverse Treatment Resistance in Advanced Multiple Myeloma

New drug, called FL118, was found to be more effective against advanced multiple myeloma cancer cells than the newly diagnosed cases, reports a new study.




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New Study Sheds Light on Best Way to Deliver Nanoparticle Therapy for Cancer

Immune cells of the host exposed to nanoparticles induced an anti-cancer immune response by activating T cells that invaded and slowed tumor growth, said




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Chemo Still A Good Option For Dangerous Childhood Brain Cancer Despite Failures

There are no targeted therapies or immunotherapies proven effective to treat pediatric brain cancer better than chemotherapy. In fact, chemotherapy has




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New Strategies For Tackling Some Lung And Kidney Cancers

Cancer cells which become "addicted" to glucose could open up fresh approaches to therapy strategies for cancers with high levels of an amino acid transporter




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Sustainable Care for Kids with Cancer is Affordable and Achievable: Lancet

Improving care for kids with cancer worldwide will bring a triple return on investment, and prevent millions of unnecessary deaths, reports a new study.




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First Blood Test to Accurately Detect Over 50 Types of Cancer Discovered

Newly developed blood test can detect over 50 types of cancer accurately. The findings of the study are published in the journal iAnnals of Oncology/i.




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Simple Urine Test Help Detect Lung Cancer

A simple urine test can help detect the presence of proteins associated with lung cancer, said MIT researchers. This kind of noninvasive test could reduce




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Targeted Treatment may Offer New Hope for Babies with Brain Tumors

Babies with brain tumors are more likely to get benefitted from targeted treatment, finds a new study. Brain cancer in infants is biologically distinct




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COPD Associated With Lung Cancer Risk

In people who have never smoked, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is associated with an increased risk of lung cancer, stated research published in the journal Thorax.




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Sponges can Wipe Out Cervical Cancer

Sponge-derived natural product called manzamine A found in Manado Bay, Indonesia, maybe efficacious for preventive and therapeutic treatment of cervical cancer cells, reports a new study.




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Fresh Insights into Brain Tumors in Children

In children with brain tumors, hereditary genetic defect was found to destabilize protein regulation, revealed scientists from the Hopp Children's Cancer




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Eating Fiber-rich Food Daily can Cut Breast Cancer Risk

High total fiber consumption was associated with a decreased risk of breast cancer, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in the journal iCANCER/i.




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Colon Cancer Can Be Treated Effectively By Giving Immunotherapy Prior To Surgery

Adminstering immunotherapy while waiting for their surgery, can cause tumours to shrink substantially or clear up in a very short time. Medical oncologist




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Shorter Radiotherapy Treatment can Benefit Bowel Cancer Patients During COVID-19 Pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, bowel cancer patients will benefit from the use of effective, shorter, and safer radiotherapy treatment, reports a new study.




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Study says 222nm UVC Radiation Is Non-carcinogenic and Safe

Direct and repetitive illumination from 222nm ultraviolet radiation C does not cause skin cancer, according to the joint research between Kobe University and Ushio Inc.




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Tool That Helps Leukemia Patients Plan For Cancer Treatment

New prognostic tool foretells how long someone diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) should wait before starting cancer treatment. Researchers




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Optical Imaging Technology may Aid Doctors Treat Cancer and Brain Diseases better

New technology uses optical imaging to help surgeons map out tumors in the body and help them learn how certain diseases affect activity in the brain.




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Link Between Obesity And Breast Cancer Found

It is widely accepted that higher levels of body fat increases the risk of developing breast cancer, as well as other cancers.Based on his ongoing research, Bing Li, Ph.




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Regular Exercise can Help Prevent Liver Cancer Development

New study offers evidence that doing regular exercise can help prevent the most common type of liver cancer hepatocellular carcinoma. The study also identified




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Diagnostic Biomarkers Identified For Rare Kidney Cancer

New biomarkers were identified by scientists from the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center to diagnose rare chromophobe renal cell carcinoma (ChRCC)




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New Immunotherapy Delivery System Kills Cold Tumors Effectively

New unique immunotherapy delivery system kills cold tumors by binding to the tumors' collagen, using interleukin 12 (IL-12) protein to inflame the tumor.




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New Investigational Drug Offers Hope In Preventing Cancer Relapse

Re-growth of tumors can be stopped by a new drug under investigation, named Quisinostat, according to the study by the team of researchers at the Francis




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Blood Test may Help Doctors Detect Pancreatic Cancer Early

Pancreatic cancer can be identified accurately using a test known as liquid biopsy, reports a new study. A blood test may be able to detect the most




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Protecting Cancer Patients in the Era of COVID-19

Netherlands Cancer Institute, Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre, and five other leading European cancer centers share knowledge and experiences to set




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Increased Rate of Infections may Predict Future Cancer Diagnosis

Most patients experienced a greater occurrence of infections in the years preceding a cancer diagnosis. The findings of the study are published in iCancer




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Toolbox for Diagnosing Urological Cancer Identified

New method enables timely diagnosis and treatment of urological cancer which includes prostate, bladder and kidney cancers. Biomarkers are biological




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Prostate Cancer Death Rates Predicted to Improve Overall in EU

Death rate from prostate cancer is presumed to fall by almost 10 percent in the UK and across nearly all European Union (EU) countries this year as better




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Importance of Family History-based Screening for Colorectal Cancer: Study

Using family history-based criteria to identify people for earlier screening is justified and has promise for helping to recognize individuals at risk




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Blood Infection With Certain Bacteria Linked to Colorectal Cancer Risk

An association between blood infections with certain anaerobic bacteria and increased risk of developing colorectal cancer has been revealed by new research




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Door To Three-Drug Combinations In Future Immuno-Oncology Treatments Found

Emerging three-drug combinations will change the immuno-oncology treatment which has high unmet needs. Emerging three-drug combinations are poised to




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New AI Model Could Aid Brain Cancer Patients Avoid Biopsies

Brain cancer patients typically need a biopsy so physicians can assess their mutation status and make a treatment decision. But, a new AI (Artificial




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Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines During COVID-19

New study guides clinicians on managing lung cancer screening programs and patients with lung nodules during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings of the




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Artificial intelligence helps assess cancer risk of lung nodules

CT scans for people at risk for lung cancer lead to earlier diagnoses and improve survival rates. A study published in American Journal of Respiratory




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Uterine Cancer: New Findings

In rare and aggressive uterine cancer called uterine serous carcinoma, gene signature found for poor response to standard chemotherapy, said researchers.




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New Drug Prevents Cardiac Events in Children Undergoing Chemotherapy for Leukemia

In pediatric patients undergoing chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukemia (AML), the cardioprotective drug dexrazoxane preserved cardiac function without




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Novel Combination Therapy Boosts Response in HER2- Breast Cancer

Combination of the immune checkpoint inhibitor durvalumab (AstraZeneca's Imfinzi), the PARP inhibitor olaparib (AstraZeneca/Merck's Lynparza), along with




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New Targets for Childhood Brain Tumors Discovered

People with the genetic condition neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) are more prone to developing tumors on nervous system tissue. A new study has found that




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Brain Tumors Respond Well to Combination of Radiation and Schizophrenia Drug

Combination of radiation and the schizophrenia drug trifluoperazine can help treat glioblastoma, one of the deadliest and most difficult-to-treat brain tumors.




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Antioxidant-rich Diet Helps Reduce Infection Risk in Pediatric Leukemia Patients

In children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), diet rich in vitamin A, alpha and beta carotene and carotenoids was found to reduce the risk of developing




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MRI Downs the Need for Radiation to Check Tumor Response

MRI technique may aid in assessing the response to chemotherapy in children and youth at lower levels of radiation than existing approaches, according