Medical Trials
Genetic testing offers hope for targeted childhood cancer therapies
New research has looked into a comprehensive and structured approach to genetic testing, matching children and young people with cancer to targeted treatments.
Alcohol increases colon cancer risk, while calcium and whole foods offer
A large-scale study led by researchers at the University of Oxford’s Cancer Epidemiology Unit has found strong links between dietary habits and colorectal cancer risk.
Could Salmonella Be the Key to Treating Bowel Cancer?
The concept of using bacteria to treat cancer dates back to the early 1800s, long before the advent of modern cancer treatments like chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Historical evidence suggests that rudimentary and crude forms of immunotherapy were practiced as early as Ancient Egypt. However, these early treatments of cancer using immunotherapy were risky and unreliable due to the lack of antibiotics and the potential for severe side effects.
Certain genetic alterations may contribute to primary resistance of certain cancers to KRAS G12C inhibitors
The KRAS G12C mutation is found in approximately 3% of all colorectal cancer cases and 1% to 2% of pancreatic adenocarcinoma cases, according to Hao Xie, MD, PhD, a medical oncologist at Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Aromatic Plant Found to Have Cancer-Fighting Properties Against Colorectal Cancer
Traditional Chinese medicine has used Artemisia annua, or sweet wormwood, for over 2,000 years to treat various ailments, including malaria and fever.
Study finds new potential for prostate cancer immunotherapy
A new study by University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers found that an immunotherapy previously shown to be ineffective against prostate cancer may have therapeutic potential when combined with a synergistic treatment approach. The paper was published in the journal Cancer Immunology Research.
How vitamin B3 could help fight cancer
Scientists from the University of Minnesota have found a new way to boost the body’s natural defenses against cancer.
Immunotherapy Could Replace Surgery for Certain Types of Cancer, New Study Finds
Results from a groundbreaking clinical trial could soon change the way certain types of cancers are treated.
New genetic code may be the key in understanding origins of ovarian cancer, new treatment options
ICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A group of scientists at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) may have the key to discovering cancer’s origins within the body, as well as insights into new treatment strategies for ovarian cancer.
Radioiodine therapy found to improve relative survival rates of differentiated thyroid cancer patients
Differentiated thyroid cancer patients who receive radioiodine (RAI) treatment after surgery have increased relative survival rates compared to those who do not receive the treatment.
Root cause of pancreatic cancer and new treatment
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer. A specific type called pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, or PDAC, is especially aggressive. Right now, there are no truly effective treatments for this kind of cancer. Sadly, only about 8 out of every 100 people diagnosed with PDAC live longer than five years.
Small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) is one of the most aggressive and deadly types of cancer, often linked to smoking.
f you’re following a high-protein or keto diet, fruit might not be at the top of your grocery list. But when it comes to weight loss as part of a balanced diet, fruit can actually be a helpful ally.
