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.
New mRNA vaccine may help pancreatic cancer patients live longer
A new type of mRNA vaccine, added to standard cancer treatment, could help some patients with pancreatic cancer live longer. A small study at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center tested this approach and found promising results.
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
Pancreatic cancer RNA vaccine shows durable T cell immunity
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center researchers have found RNA neoantigen vaccines that generate long-lived, functional CD8+ T cells in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), potentially delaying disease recurrence.
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.
Study indicates that exercise can help colon cancer survivors live as long as matched individuals
Physical activity may help colon cancer survivors achieve long-term survival rates similar to those of people in the general population, according to a study published in Cancer.
Tardigrade proteins show promise in cancer care
Patients undergoing radiation therapy experience debilitating side effects because of toxicity arising from radiation-induced DNA strand breaks in normal peritumoral cells.
6 Pain Relief Tips for Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer
Not all men with advanced prostate cancer experience pain, but many will, particularly if the cancer has spread to the bones.
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.
A protein from tiny tardigrades may help cancer patients tolerate radiation therapy
About 60% of all cancer patients in the United States receive radiation therapy as part of their treatment. However, this radiation can have severe side effects that often end up being too difficult for patients to tolerate.
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.
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.
Cancerous breast tissue glows in new AI-enhanced MRI images
Imaging technology developed and refined at the University of Waterloo promises better detection and treatment of breast cancer by more accurately pinpointing cancerous tissue.
Experimental vaccine for common cancer shows potential in clinical trial
At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) in New York, an experimental approach to treating the cancer with a messenger RNA (mRNA)-based therapeutic vaccine “continues to show potential” in reducing the risk of the disease returning after surgery, according to a press release.
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.
How a butterfly’s wings could help diagnose cancer faster and more accurately
Scientists at the University of California San Diego have discovered an unusual but powerful tool in the fight against cancer—the shimmering blue wings of the Morpho butterfly.
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.
Blockbuster Weight-Loss Drugs & Cancer Risk: Ozempic Can Affect Pancreas Cells, Experts Weigh In On Whether That’s Worrisome
For people taking GLP-1 drugs, such as the mega-popular weight-loss drug Ozempic (semaglutide) — intended for type 2 diabetes patients and people with obesity — there has been some concern about the effects on the pancreas and whether or not there is a potential risk of pancreatic cancer for people using these medications.
New Hope For Bladder Cancer Patients Like Broadcaster Terry Bradshaw; Saving The Bladder & Avoiding Cancer Spread With A New Protocol
An ongoing clinical trial is suggesting that a certain type of treatment for muscle-invasive bladder cancer—noadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy followed by risk-adapted therapy—offered better rates of metastasis-free survival and helped patients keep their bladders.
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.
