cancer

Scientists discover a new way to help prevent breast cancer ‘time bomb’

Posted in Medicine on 15th Mar, 2023
by Alex Muller

“This is an exciting stride forward in our understanding of advanced breast cancer – and how and why breast cancer cells form secondary tumours in the lungs."

Scientists reveal a potential new approach to treating liver cancer

Posted in Medicine on 15th Mar, 2023
by Alex Muller

A potential new approach against liver cancer that could lead to the development of a new class of anticancer drugs.

Conundrum solved over HPV link with head and neck cancer

Posted in Medicine, Science on 15th Feb, 2023
by Alex Muller

International analysis has found that discordant results between two types of HPV test linked with worse outcomes for patients.

Colon cancer: Lowering ammonia levels increases tumor treatment response

Posted in Medicine, Science on 15th Feb, 2023
by Alex Muller

Researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School discovered high levels of ammonia in colon cancer tumors can keep them from responding to immunotherapy.

Research Reveals Why Cancers Stop Responding to Kinase-Blocking Drugs and Come Back Stronger

Posted in Medicine on 15th Feb, 2023
by Alex Muller

Study finds that “gatekeeper” mutations make enzymes called kinases more active by destabilizing them in their inactive form, which may explain more aggressive cancer recurrence.