oncology
Research Reveals Why Cancers Stop Responding to Kinase-Blocking Drugs and Come Back Stronger
Posted in Medicine on 15th Feb, 2023
by Alex Muller
Study finds that “gatekeeper” mutations make enzymes called kinases more active by destabilizing them in their inactive form, which may explain more aggressive cancer recurrence.
'A blood test saved my life' says young cancer patient
Posted in Medicine on 15th Feb, 2023
by Alex Muller
According to the charity Teenage Cancer Trust, 56% of those aged 18-24 would not know what five signs and symptoms they should look out for.
Chemo before surgery helps stop colon cancer coming back
Posted in Science on 14th Feb, 2023
by Alex Muller
The results are especially impressive because they don’t rely on expensive new treatments or technologies. It’s quick and easy to start giving people chemotherapy 6 weeks earlier.
Hiding in plain sight: How we can use immune cells to deliver cancer-killing viruses to tumours
Posted in Medicine, Science on 14th Feb, 2023
by Alex Muller
The team have demonstrated that these viruses are effective at treating cancers like prostate cancer before, but this is the first time it’s been shown to work in Triple negative breast cancer.
Cancer cells shrink or super-size to survive
Posted in Medicine, Science on 14th Feb, 2023
by Alex Muller
Cancer cells can shrink or super-size themselves to survive drug treatment or other challenges within their environment, researchers have discovered.