oncology

Rectal Cancer Disappears After Experimental Use of Immunotherapy, Now an FDA Designated Breakthrough Therapy

Posted in Medicine, Science on 24th Dec, 2024
by Alexander Muller

A small but heralded clinical trial at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) that saw rectal cancer disappear in 100% of people who took part has taken a step towards approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

NICE recommends pembrolizumab for advanced stomach cancers

Posted in Medicine on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller

NICE has approved pembrolizumab for advanced gastric cancer, enhancing survival and delaying progression when combined with chemotherapy.

Screening People at High Risk for Pancreatic Cancer May Help Them Live Longer

Posted in Medicine on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller

Regular imaging for high-risk individuals can detect pancreatic cancer earlier and improve survival rates compared to the general population.

Drug-chemo combo increases cancer treatment efficacy

Posted in Medicine on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller

Combining a fatty acid synthase inhibitor with chemotherapy may enhance treatment efficacy for brain metastases from triple-negative breast cancer.

FDA Approves HPV Tests That Allow for Self-Collection in a Health Care Setting

Posted in Medicine on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller

The FDA's approval of self-collection tests for HPV in the cervix can potentially improve detection rates among underserved populations.