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Discover the latest global trends in cancer research, treatment, and healthcare innovation. Learn how different countries are tackling cancer care and what emerging advancements are making a worldwide impact.
Remarkable Utah woman leads charge to find cure for cancer
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah (Good Things Utah) Ð Throughout WomenÕs History Month (March) ABC4-CW30 (Good4Utah) is sharing the stories of remarkable women who contribute their time, talent, and treasure to help others and lift the community. Every Tuesday, on Good Things Utah (9a-10a) and on ABC4 News at 6:00pm, we share another remarkable womanÕs story.
This small berry may help fight cancer, diabetes, obesity
Scientists from Universit de Montral have made an exciting discovery about the camu-camu berry, a fruit native to the Amazon rainforest. Already known for its health benefits, including protecting against obesity and diabetes, this small berry may also help in the fight against cancer.
He beat cancer — twice. Now this Tri-Citian is setting sail to solo across the Atlantic
Kimmer O’Reilly of Tri-Cities reclines on the deck of Kite, a 34-foot Sparkman & Stephens yacht, he plans to sail across the Atlantic Ocean. Courtesy Kimmer O’Reilly
Mersana stock falls after cancer drug data (MRSN:NASDAQ) | Seeking Alpha
Mersana Therapeutics (MRSN) stock hits a 52-week low in reaction to early clinical results for its cancer drug Emi-Le in solid tumors.
World’s first ‘poop pill’ to undergo trial to treat advanced pancreatic cancer in Canada
Scientists at Lawson Research Institute (Lawson) of St. Joseph’s Health Care London, Ontario, and London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) are pioneering an innovative approach to improving the effectiveness of chemotherapy in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer.
Leap Therapeutics stock tumbles after mid-stage trial setback
Leap Therapeutics (LPTX) shares fell after the company announced a setback in its mid-stage clinical trial for a cancer treatment.
AI increases chances to detect breast cancer, study finds
Researchers have indicated the use of AI in breast cancer screening increases the chances of detecting the disease.
Diabetes drug could help cancer patients make better recovery
A common type of diabetes medication could help cancer patients make a better long-term recovery, according to new research from the University of East Anglia.
Eating This Way May Help Your Immune System Fight Cancer, New Research Shows
Cancer is a genetic disease, but increasingly, researchers are beginning to view it as a metabolic disease as well. ThatÕs because tumor growth isnÕt simply the result of DNA mutations gone wild. It also involves changes in the structure and function of the mitochondria, the ÒpowerhouseÓ part of our cells which are crucial for turning food into energy.
Minimally invasive prostate cancer treatment shows success in first patient
Bill Faulkner had long approached prostate cancer testing with skepticism. For almost a decade, the 73-year-old had avoided the prostate-specific antigen test because of concerns about over-diagnosis; over-treatment; and, most of all, the potentially life-altering side effects of invasive surgical treatments.
Nanoparticle immune therapy shows potential to halt pancreatic cancer spread
Pancreatic cancer remains one of the most challenging tumors to treat, partly because it is often discovered at advanced stages when the disease has already spread, or metastasized. About half of pancreatic cancer patients experience metastasis to the liver, which worsens the prognosis for an already life-threatening disease.
New blood test could detect gallbladder cancer more accurately
Scientists at Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital have discovered specific proteins in the blood that can help doctors distinguish between gallbladder cancer and gallbladder inflammation.
