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Scientists identify immune targets for chemotherapy-resistant breast cancers
Posted in Medicine, Science on 29th Sep, 2022
by Alex Muller
Scientists have identified immune cell types that could be targeted to develop specific immunotherapies in chemotherapy-resistant breast cancers.
New targeted lung cancer screening programme on the horizon
Posted in Medicine, Science on 29th Sep, 2022
by Alex Muller
The UK National Screening Committee has recommended introducing a targeted lung cancer screening programme across the UK, for those at high risk of the disease. This has the potential to greatly improve early diagnosis of lung cancer.
New biobank to boost research into children and young people’s cancers
Posted in Medicine, Science on 29th Sep, 2022
by Alex Muller
The Universities of York and Newcastle have joined forces with two leading cancer charities to create a new biobank which will provide vital resources for researchers working to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer in children and young people.
Funding to research metformin’s ability to delay or prevent cancers
Posted in Medicine on 29th Sep, 2022
by Alex Muller
A research project embedded within the Metformin in Li Fraumeni (MILI) trial will investigate metformin’s mechanism of action when taken as a preventative for mTP53-driven cancers.
Scientists reveal how air pollution can cause lung cancer in people who have never smoked
Posted in Medicine, Science on 28th Sep, 2022
by Alex Muller
A long-term study funded by Cancer Research UK has revealed how air pollution can cause lung cancer in people who have never smoked.