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Rectal Cancer Disappears After Experimental Use of Immunotherapy, Now an FDA Designated Breakthrough Therapy
Posted in Medicine, Science on 24th Dec, 2024
by Alexander Muller
A small but heralded clinical trial at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) that saw rectal cancer disappear in 100% of people who took part has taken a step towards approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Major trial shows prolonged benefit of olaparib in early-stage inherited breast cancer
Posted in Medicine, Science on 24th Dec, 2024
by Alexander Muller
One year of treatment with the targeted drug olaparib improves long-term survival in women with high-risk, early-stage breast cancer with mutations in BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes, new results from a major clinical trial show.
WashU Medicine receives $10.8 million grant to advance blood cancer research
Posted in Medicine, Science on 24th Dec, 2024
by Alexander Muller
Continuing its role as a leader in leukemia research, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has been awarded a five-year, $10.8 million grant to further its exceptional programs in leukemia and other blood cancers.
Could a chemical found in red grapes prevent bowel cancer?
Posted in Medicine, Science on 24th Dec, 2024
by Alexander Muller
Scientists, funded by Cancer Research UK, are finding out if an ingredient commonly found in red grapes could hold the answer to help prevent bowel cancer.
Scientists create blood test to enhance cancer treatment effectiveness
Posted in Medicine, Science on 24th Dec, 2024
by Alexander Muller
The first-of-its-kind test can rapidly assess how effective different polyethylene glycol (PEG) based nanomedicines are at killing cancer cells and minimizing side effects using just a drop of blood from people with leukemia, a type of blood cancer.