Treatment Innovations
Innovations in cancer treatment are transforming patient care by introducing more precise, effective, and less invasive therapies. Immunotherapy, including checkpoint inhibitors and CAR-T cell therapy, has revolutionized cancer care by harnessing the immune system to target and destroy cancer cells.
CRISPR cuts gene from head and neck cancers through direct injection – 50% of tumors eliminated in animal models
Researchers from Tel Aviv University utilized CRISPR to cut a single gene from cancer cells of head and neck tumorsÑand successfully eliminated 50% of the tumors in model animals.
Pittsburgh hospital using new cancer-fighting technology, machine 1 of 15 in entire country
The Elekta Unity MR-LINAC system, used at Allegheny General Hospital, combines MRI imaging with radiation therapy to target cancerous cells.
Allegheny Health Network using new robotic tool to diagnose lung cancer
As technology advances in the fight against cancer, Allegheny Health Network is using a new robotic tool to diagnose lung cancer.
New scanner can see ‘previously undetectable’ cancer spread, research suggests
A new scanner which can distinguish tumour material from healthy tissue more accurately than current methods could change the way breast cancer is diagnosed and treated, researchers have said.
Glioblastoma treatment strategy reprograms cancer cells, halting tumor growth
UCLA scientists have identified a potential new strategy for treating glioblastoma, the deadliest form of brain cancer, by reprogramming aggressive cancer cells into harmless ones.
Innovative CT scan technique could improve prognosis and treatments for head and neck cancers
Cancers occurring in the mouth, nose, and throat are on the rise in the U.S., especially in younger people. About 60,000 new cases are diagnosed every year, with one in five cases occurring in people younger than 55, according to the American Cancer Society. A new study provides insights that may eventually help oncologists better predict how the disease will respond to certain therapies, leading to improved survival outcomes for patients.
New technique to measure circulating tumor DNA in metastatic cancer may improve surveillance and outcomes
In metastatic cancer surveillance, monitoring the actual concentrations of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) may be critical. Researchers showed that absolute ctDNA concentration thresholds can be defined to rule out or predict impending cancer progression.
Novel Drug Shrinks 73% of HER2-Mutant Lung Cancers
All were partial responses to antibody-drug conjugate in Chinese trial
Rapid Gene Test Aids Brain Cancer Surgery
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A rapid experimental genetic test can help guide the hands of surgeons as they delicately remove tumors from patients with brain cancer, new research suggests.
Researchers advance non-invasive cancer detection methods
Researchers at Vilnius University have developed an effective approach to liquid biopsy that contributes to the field of non-invasive cancer detection methods, with significant implications for personalized medicine.
Study finds more effective treatment for head and neck cancer
A recent study explored a new way to treat certain patients with head and neck cancer. The researchers tested whether combining radiation therapy with a drug called cetuximab could improve patient outcomes compared to radiation therapy alone.
Telix kidney cancer imaging agent granted FDA priority review
Telix today announces that the United States (U.S.) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the Biologics License Application (BLA) for its breakthrough investigational kidney cancer PET[1] imaging agent TLX250-CDx (Zircaix®[2], 89Zr-DFO-girentuximab), granted a Priority Review and provided a PDUFA[3] date of 27 August 2025, paving the way for a U.S. commercial launch in 2025.
Widely used diabetes drug could fight cancer, study finds
Metformin is widely used to manage type 2 diabetes, but new research suggests it may also help the immune system fight cancer. A study from the University of Helsinki, published in the Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer, has uncovered how metformin can boost immune cells, making them better at recognizing and attacking cancer cells.
AI-driven blood analysis may spur cancer detection, Hong Kong prenatal test pioneer says
Affordable cancer screening may be available to Hong Kong residents within three years, as advances in artificial intelligence (AI) make the early detection of malignant tumours easier and faster, according to the creator of a pioneering prenatal test for Down syndrome.
THON providing hope to families fighting pediatric cancer
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — THON’s 46-hour dance marathon provides many families an avenue of hope when it comes to financing their child’s cancer expenses.
Therapy combo show promise for bladder cancer treatment
A new study suggests that a combination of radiation therapy and immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) may offer a less invasive alternative to bladder removal for patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC).
Cold therapy can reduce nerve pain in breast cancer patients
A new study led by researchers at the George Washington University Cancer Center has found that cold therapy, also known as cryotherapy, can help protect breast cancer patients from nerve pain caused by chemotherapy.
PAC-MANN diagnoses early-stage pancreatic cancer with 85% accuracy
Scientists at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) have developed a new blood test for pancreatic cancer, one of the most deadly forms of the disease. Tests showed up to 85% accuracy in detection, even in early stages.
Are These Cancer-Preventing Habits A Part Of Your Routine? (Because They Should Be)
A certain amount of cancer risk has to do with your DNA, but epigenetics (i.e., lifestyle choices and environment) also plays a significant role.
Scientists identify feature of aggressive non-small cell lung cancer
In localized non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), a tumor’s ability to use carbon from glucose to feed the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle predicts cancer spread beyond the lung, months to years before metastases are clinically apparent.
Higher Calcium Intake Linked to Reduced Colorectal Cancer Risk
Finding was consistent across calcium sources and tumor sites
Quantum camera could help detect cancer as soon as it forms
The imminent development of quantum cameras promises to transform many sectors, starting with medicine.
Genetically altered mice shed light on skin cancer
Research in Asia and Europe has provided further insights into how disruption to communication between the gut and brain could have an effect on anxiety levels and diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
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Dr. Sanft, who describes herself as a “very midwestern girl, through and through,” was raised in a mid-size town in Iowa and decided to become a doctor when she was quite young.
