oncology

Researchers identified markers of chemotherapy resistance and outcome in triple negative breast cancer

Posted in Medicine, Science on 25th Aug, 2022
by Alex Muller

Researchers have identified biological markers in triple negative breast cancer that are associated with resistance to chemotherapy treatment.

New blood test could stop one in 10 cancer deaths: 'Holy grail' trialled by NHS could save 16,000 lives a year.

Posted in Medicine, Science on 25th Aug, 2022
by Alex Muller

The blood test aims to detect more than 50 types of cancer before symptoms. Hundreds taking part in the trial are already being referred for a scan as a result. The test, if successful, could be rolled out to a million people as early as 2024.

Deep learning algorithm may streamline lung cancer radiotherapy treatment

Posted in Medicine, Science, Software on 25th Aug, 2022
by Alex Muller

Researchers have developed and validated a deep learning algorithm that can identify and outline ('segment') a non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) tumor on a computed tomography (CT) scan within seconds.

Scientists identify new driver for rare type of liver cancer

Posted in Medicine, Science on 25th Aug, 2022
by Alex Muller

To identify potential targets for new therapies, a team of researchers searched for the cellular origin of these tumours.

New ‘Parp inhibitors’ could prevent certain tumours appearing

Posted in Medicine, Science on 22nd Aug, 2022
by Alex Muller

Breakthrough research could see some genetic cancers neutralised before they take hold and is already being used for people at risk.