oncology
Pediatric cancer drug shows 93 percent response rate
Posted in Medicine on 1st Apr, 2018
by Alex Muller
A first-of-its-kind drug targeting a fused gene found in many types of cancer was effective in 93 percent of pediatric patients tested.
The Cancer Immunotherapy Revolution
Posted in Medicine on 25th Mar, 2018
by Alex Muller
The science of mobilising the immune system to kill cancer has been pursued for more than a century. Yet only recently has it taken centre stage in mainstream oncology.
Rise in cancers 'caused by weight'
Posted in Medicine on 24th Mar, 2018
by Alex Muller
Being overweight or obese is a growing cause of cancer in the UK while cases caused by smoking are falling, according to a large study.
'Mini-tumours' created to battle cancer
Posted in Medicine on 25th Feb, 2018
by Alex Muller
Scientists have been able to predict how cancer patients will respond to therapy by growing miniature versions of their tumours in the laboratory.
Cancer Vaccines May Overhaul Cancer Therapy in the Next Decade
Posted in Medicine on 21st Feb, 2018
by Alex Muller
In many cases, these vaccines also treat tumors already within the body.