oncology
Two Drugs May Be Better Than One for Resistant Breast Cancers
Posted in Medicine on 18th Jun, 2023
by Alex Muller
Overall, the study suggests that combining new CDK2 inhibitors with CDK4/6 inhibitors – such as palbociclib, ribociclib and abemaciclib – could be effective for patients with either intrinsic or acquired resistance.
Removing senescent immune cells could be the key to preventing some lung cancers
Posted in Medicine on 18th Jun, 2023
by Alex Muller
So, while this research is still in early stages, it could provide hope for an effective way to not only treat, but to intercept and prevent lung cancer, one of the biggest cancers of unmet need.
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.