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.
Talquetamab Plus Teclistamab Shows Promise in Multiple Myeloma
THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, talquetamab plus teclistamab shows response in a high perc
The elimination of cervical cancer in NZ is within reach—but not without funding and a plan
After committing to a global plan to eliminate cervical cancer, New Zealand is lagging behind Australia and other countries in how it manages this preventable disease.
Study offers insights into how pancreatic cancer develops | WashU Medicine
Atlas of pancreas tumors reveals important new findings in treatment resistance, possible new therapies
Swedish researchers discuss advancements, promise of new radiotherapy techniques
Radiotherapy is a cornerstone of cancer care. However, in recent decades, Sweden has fallen behind in this area, both in terms of health care resources and research. Medicinsk Vetenskap has interviewed researchers who want to continue developing a bright idea.
This blood pressure drug may treat liver disease by reducing inflammation
This blood pressure drug may treat liver disease by reducing inflammation
The Promise of CAR-T Cell Therapy in the Multiple Myeloma Treatment Paradigm
'A Deep and Durable Response' CAR T-cell therapy is a one-time treatment that is both a drug and procedure. A patient’s immune system’s T cells are ex…
Scientists Destroy 99% of Cancer Cells in Lab Using Vibrating Molecules
Scientists have discovered a remarkable way to destroy cancer cells.
Scientists transform red blood cells into precision cancer-fighting drones
For decades, treating lung cancer has been like trying to hit a moving target in the dark. Just when doctors think they've found an effective treatment, the cancer adapts and escapes. Now, a team of scientists has developed an ingenious solution.
Putting a lid on excess cholesterol to halt bladder cancer cell growth
Like all cancers, bladder cancer develops when abnormal cells start to multiply out of control. But what if we could put a lid on their growth?
RAD51 testing shows promise in personalized early breast cancer treatment
Published in Clinical Cancer Research, results of a VHIO-led study underscore the potential of the RAD51 biomarker in tailoring treatment strategies in patients with early breast cancer.
Researchers discover groundbreaking way to revert cancer cells into normal cells
Researchers hunting for a cure for cancer have made a groundbreaking discovery that could turn some cancer cells into 'normal' cells.
Scientists reveal genetic drivers of metastasis across multiple cancer types
Cancer metastasis—the spread of cancer to other organs—is the leading cause of death among cancer patients. Researchers have now uncovered a "genetic signature" of 177 genes shared across multiple cancer types that drives this deadly process.
Steam-blast treatment for prostate cancer investigated in clinical trial
Prostate cancer is usually treated with surgery and radiation therapy, but these can have drastic side effects. A new clinical trial is exploring the safety and efficacy of killing the cancer cells with a blast of steam.
New breast cancer drug given green light for NHS use
Breast Cancer Now said olaparib will be an ‘valuable alternative’ for patients with a certain type of secondary breast cancer.
New treatment for most aggressive brain cancer may help patients live longer
Glioblastoma often kills within months. A new targeted radiation therapy may help patients live longer.
New treatment target for neuroendocrine prostate cancer discovered
A team of researchers at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, led by Dhyan Chandra, Ph.D., has discovered a new therapeutic target for neuroendocrine prostate cancer, a rare and hard-to-treat form of prostate cancer.
Omitting Axillary Lymph Node Dissection in Early Breast Cancer
Two large trials, real-world data inform clinical decision-making
Phase III trial finds trastuzumab emtansine improves long-term survival in HER2 breast cancer
In patients with high-risk HER2-positive breast cancer, post-surgery, or adjuvant, treatment with trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1) reduced the long-term risk of death or invasive disease by 46% and improved survival compared to trastuzumab alone, according to the final results of the Phase III KATHERINE clinical trial led by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
Prostate cancer breakthrough: New experimental medicine seen to shrink advanced tumours
Experts believe the breakthrough is an 'exciting step' towards tackling current obstacles in their field
Proton therapy is a softer approach to fighting cancer
Cancer treatment has come a long way in recent years, with researchers working tirelessly to find methods that are both effective and less harsh on patients. One of the most promising advancements is proton therapy, a type of radiation treatment that targets cancer cells with remarkable precision while sparing healthy tissues. This gentler approach is […]
Kidney cancer study identifies factors for exceptional response to immunotherapy
Metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma (mccRCC), an aggressive type of kidney cancer, has historically presented limited treatment options. Immune checkpoint inhibitors, a form of immunotherapy, can lead to exceptional, durable responses (when the tumor substantially shrinks for a very long period of time) for some patients with mccRRC, allowing them to live longer with a better quality of life. However, the molecular reasons behind these exceptional responses have not been well defined.
Latest Ovarian Cancer Screening and Treatment Breakthroughs
Learn how the latest advancements may lead to earlier diagnosis and help prolong the lives of women with ovarian cancer.
Lung cancer drug already available on NHS could cut bladder deaths
Patients take part in ‘game-changing’ trial of durvalumab
Combination treatment for liver cancer significantly improves progression-free survival in global trial
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