oncology
Breakthrough uses stem cells to create possible cancer vaccine
Posted in Medicine on 18th Feb, 2018
by Alex Muller
Mice injected with inactivated induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) display significant immune system responses to a variety of cancers.
Stanford Cancer 'vaccine' eliminates any cancer tumour in mice and human trials are starting
Posted in Science on 1st Feb, 2018
by Alex Muller
The approach works for many different types of cancers, including those that arise spontaneously, the study found.
New Study considers starving cancer cells to death
Posted in Medicine on 23rd Jan, 2018
by Alex Muller
This study may hold the promise of novel anticancer approaches with minimal side effects, if any.
Cancer blood test 'enormously exciting'
Posted in Medicine on 19th Jan, 2018
by Alex Muller
Scientists have taken a step towards one of the biggest goals in medicine - a universal blood test for cancer.
High Incidence of PTSD Among Cancer Patients
Posted in Medicine on 21st Nov, 2017
by Alex Muller
20% of patients with cancer experienced post-traumatic stress disorder within months of their diagnosis, and continue to live with the condition years later.