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.
Advanced imaging uncovers hidden metastases in high-risk prostate cancer cases
A study led by researchers at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center has found that many cases of high-risk nonmetastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer may be more advanced than previously thought.
AI detects ovarian cancer better than human doctors: Study
AI based models achieved an accuracy rate of 86% for detecting ovarian cancer, compared to 82% for human experts.
AI lasers may help detect breast cancer very early
Detecting breast cancer in its very early stages is often difficult with traditional mammograms, but a promising new technology could change that. Scottish researchers have combined artificial intelligence (AI) with advanced laser analysis to identify subtle changes in blood that may indicate the earliest signs of breast cancer. This breakthrough, published in the Journal of Biophotonics, […]
"100% successful" cancer drug gets landmark FDA approval
Hugely promising cancer drug dostarlimab is one step closer to being widely available, after the Food and Drug Administration granted it Breakthrough Therapy Designation status that, if successful, will expedite its path to market.
A battle of rafts: How molecular dynamics in CAR-T cells explain their cancer-killing behavior
A study published in Science Advances shares new insights into how two of the most common types of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells kill cancer.
12 new breakthroughs in the fight against cancer
Cancer is one of the world’s biggest killers, with around 10 million deaths per year due to the disease.
Dwyane Wade Is ‘Cancer-Free,’ Wife Gabrielle Union Reveals After Her Husband’s ‘Challenging’ Health Battle
Dwyane Wade miraculously made it through his health battle in private before sharing his story with the world.
Early mRNA vaccine trial results show potential breakthrough in fighting one of the deadliest cancers
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest types of cancer, with fewer than 13% of people diagnosed with it surviving for more than five years. It kills 88% of its patients, and its recurrence rate, after surgery, is nearly 90% within seven to nine months. U.S. mortality rates, meanwhile, are on the upswing.
Novel nanomotors could improve bladder cancer immunotherapy
A research team has developed an innovative nanomotor-based strategy to improve immunotherapy for bladder cancer. The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, offers a promising alternative to the limitations of existing treatments. The research was led by the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) and Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) in South Korea.
This Diet Increases Brain Cancer Survival By 66%, Study Finds
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is one of the most aggressive and deadly brain cancers, with a median survival rate of just 12 to 18 months despite surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. But a recent clinical study1 has uncovered a promising alternative
Tiny animal known as ‘water bear’ produces radiation-resistant protein called ‘Dsup’ that can treat cancer patients
The world’s most resilient animal, the microscopic tardigrade, produces a radiation-resisting protein that could revolutionize cancer treatment, according to a new study.
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.
