cancer
Top 5 research breakthroughs of 2023
Posted in Medicine, Science on 1st Apr, 2024
by Alex Muller
In 2023 a lot of work was done to make progress with Breast Cancer, here is a brief summary.
Research uncovers how to target ‘sleeping’ breast cancer cells and prevent relapse
Posted in Medicine, Science on 28th Mar, 2024
by Alex Muller
Scientists have discovered how breast cancer cells can ‘hibernate’ to avoid treatment and ‘wake up’ years later – causing a relapse that is more difficult to treat.
In two early trials, blood cancer treatment appears promising for deadly brain tumor
Posted in Medicine on 28th Mar, 2024
by Alex Muller
A modified version of CAR-T therapy, which is used to treat leukemia and lymphoma, was found to be safe in two small, early clinical trials.
Cancer deaths plummet in middle-aged people
Posted in Medicine, Science on 28th Mar, 2024
by Alex Muller
Fewer middle-aged people are dying from cancer in the UK than at any point over the last 25 years, a new study from Cancer Research UK has revealed.
“Dual-Target” cell therapy appears to shrink brain tumors, Penn Medicine research finds
Posted in Medicine on 28th Mar, 2024
by Alex Muller
Early trial results from six patients with recurrent glioblastoma may be a promising step towards developing cell therapies for solid tumours.