Science
Targeting Variant Of Common Protein May Dramatically Boost Effectiveness Of Breast Cancer Treatment
Posted in Medicine, Science on 19th Mar, 2023
by Alex Muller
A rare variant of a protein present in nearly all human cells may hold the key to improving the effectiveness of breast cancer treatment, according to University of Manchester research funded by Breast Cancer Now.
Drug Combination Elicits Efficacious Anti-tumor Immunity Against Immunotherapy-resistant Cancers
Posted in Medicine, Science on 19th Mar, 2023
by Alex Muller
Some patients still either don't respond to immunotherapy, or if they do, the effects are temporary, which highlights how crucial it is that we better understand the mechanisms leading to cancers resisting this kind of treatment.
First UK Proton Beam Therapy Trial For Breast Cancer Launches
Posted in Medicine, Science on 19th Mar, 2023
by Alex Muller
It will help to determine whether proton beam therapy can help to deliver adequate doses of radiotherapy to breast tissue, while minimising off-target radiation delivered to the heart.
New Partnership To Boost Research Into Vaccines For Cancer
Posted in Medicine, Science on 19th Mar, 2023
by Alex Muller
New cancer trials to begin using personalised treatment to save lives.
Cancer Vaccines – Where Are We?
Posted in Medicine, Science on 15th Mar, 2023
by Alex Muller
Vaccinations (vaccines) have been a game changer in the medical world and human health. They’ve helped protect us from measles and mumps, polio, and most recently COVID-19. They’ve even eradicated smallpox, one of the deadliest diseases in human history. Can they do something similar for cancer?