oncology
Clinical trial tests creatine monohydrate and exercise to preserve muscle mass in prostate cancer patients
Posted in Medicine on 12th Oct, 2023
by Alex Muller
It's important for patients to keep the muscle mass they already have to help maintain independence, quality of life, and reduce other cancer treatment-related side effects. Also, more muscle mass is also linked to higher survival rates."
Manchester scientists investigate how to stop a more aggressive form of breast cancer spreading
Posted in Medicine, Science on 12th Oct, 2023
by Alex Muller
Around 15% of breast cancers are classed as triple negative and if this form of the disease becomes resistant to chemotherapy, there are few other treatments available.
Immunotherapy shows promise as a kinder first-line treatment for advanced head and neck cancers
Posted in Medicine, Science on 7th Oct, 2023
by Alex Muller
Immunotherapy can extend the response of some head and neck tumours to treatment, maintaining the anti-tumour effects and preventing them from growing or spreading for longer, a study reports.
Study Reveals Why Cancer May Spread To The Spine
Posted in Medicine on 13th Sep, 2023
by Alex Muller
The discovery opens up a new line of research on spinal disorders, helps explain why solid tumors so often spread to the spine, and could lead to new orthopedic and cancer treatments.
High-risk but high-reward research tackling hardest-to-treat cancers receives £2 million funding boost
Posted in Medicine on 13th Sep, 2023
by Alex Muller
Innovative researchers working to tackle some of the hardest-to-treat cancers, including through the use of AI, have received a £2 million funding boost.