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Scientists discover key protein that helps cancer cells evade CAR T cell therapy
Posted in Medicine, Science on 24th Dec, 2024
by Alexander Muller
CAR T cell therapy harnesses the immune system to seek out and kill tumor cells. This treatment is used in certain types of leukemia and lymphoma -; blood cancers. Some wily cancer cells, however, have learned how to hide from the immune system to avoid destruction.
Researchers investigate CBD's effect on scan-related anxiety in breast cancer patients
Posted in Medicine, Science on 24th Dec, 2024
by Alexander Muller
The findings showed that CBD did not significantly change scan-related anxiety when compared to a placebo, but researchers did find that CBD was safe and resulted in significantly lower overall anxiety levels.
Can we use AI to help our immune systems fight cancer?
Posted in Medicine, Science on 24th Dec, 2024
by Alexander Muller
Developing computer models to decipher how T cells interact with cancer cells, or which keys fit which locks, to improve immunotherapies and match patients with the treatments best suited to them as individuals.
Large-scale study confirms well-established cancer risk factors and identifies new ones
Posted in Medicine, Science on 24th Dec, 2024
by Alexander Muller
Researchers have examined thousands of genetically defined traits to identify possible causal relationships for eight common cancers.
Powerful new therapy doubles progression-free survival in advanced breast cancer
Posted in Medicine, Science on 24th Dec, 2024
by Alexander Muller
A powerful three-drug therapy for aggressive advanced breast cancer doubles the length of time before the cancer progresses, compared with a drug combination currently available on the NHS, new research has shown.