medicine

Global trials could save lives by changing treatment procedure for cancer in the future

Posted in Medicine on 18th Jun, 2023
by Alex Muller

"This is the biggest trial to show treatment improves with an individualized approach"

Genetically modifying T-cells cuts blood cancer progression by 74%, trial finds

Posted in Medicine on 14th Jun, 2023
by Alex Muller

A revolutionary blood cancer treatment that genetically modifies patient cells to fight the disease cuts the risk of it progressing by 74%, a world-first clinical trial has found.

More women with breast cancer are living longer, according to new research

Posted in Medicine on 14th Jun, 2023
by Alex Muller

https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/new-research-shows-more-women-with-breast-cancer-are-living-longer/

Lung cancer pill cuts risk of death by half, says ‘thrilling’ study

Posted in Medicine on 14th Jun, 2023
by Alex Muller

Taking the drug osimertinib once a day after surgery reduces chance of patients dying by 51%, trials show.

Michelle Mitchell: Cancer is a fixable problem

Posted in Science on 14th Jun, 2023
by Alex Muller

Michelle Mitchell, chief executive of Cancer Research UK, explains the outlook on future cancer treatments.