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As the second leading cause of death globally, treating – or even better, curing – cancer is understandably high on the list of researchers’ priorities. In 2023, studies focused on the genetics underlying the disease and finding effective ways of treat… Continue reading Exploitation, drug-filled sponges & licorice: 2023’s top cancer stories
Being diagnosed with potentially fatal metastatic breast cancer inspired one man to gather a team of diverse professionals to create an AI-based tool that analyzes a patient’s symptoms using a smartphone, providing oncologists with a means of providing… Continue reading One man’s breast cancer diagnosis inspires groundbreaking treatment tool
Researchers have found that inexperienced doctors performing AI-assisted colonoscopies significantly improved their detection of polyps. Using AI with this diagnostic tool could lower the chances of missing these potential precursors to colorectal canc… Continue reading AI scope hunts down colon polyps, aiding less experienced doctors
Results from a recent clinical trial have demonstrated that psilocybin-assisted therapy is effective at treating moderate-to-severe depression in patients with curable and incurable cancer. In a first, the drug was given to small groups of patients sim… Continue reading Psilocybin effectively treats depression in cancer patients, study finds
In what has already been tagged as a “game-changer” for cancer treatment, the potent once-a-day tablet known as divarasib has continued to impress at Phase 1b trial stage, outperforming not just current therapies but its previous trial results.Continue… Continue reading Once-a-day pill for stubborn cancer delivers a 62.5% positive response
Traditionally, the humble bean doesn’t have the best reputation when it comes to its impact on the gut. However, study with colorectal cancer survivors showed that certain legumes could offer a swift, significant benefit to gut health, modulating marke… Continue reading The humble bean arms the gut with surprise cancer-fighting powers
A new study has found that trans-vaccenic acid, a fatty acid found in dairy products and the meat of grazing animals, may boost the cancer-killing abilities of the immune system’s T cells. Also found to enhance the effectiveness of immunotherapy, the n… Continue reading Fatty acid in beef & dairy found to boost immune cells’ cancer response
A new study has found that trans-vaccenic acid, a fatty acid found in dairy products and the meat of grazing animals, may boost the cancer-killing abilities of the immune system’s T cells. Also found to enhance the effectiveness of immunotherapy, the n… Continue reading Fatty acid in beef & dairy found to boost immune cells’ cancer response
A new study has, for the first time, settled the debate about how a mutated protein present in half of all human cancers drives tumor growth. The discovery will not only facilitate a rethink of the way cancer is treated but may lead to new and improved… Continue reading Rethinking cancer? Study reveals mutant protein’s role in tumor growth
All of us have to deal with the looming threat of developing cancer during our lifetime, no matter how good our genetics are, or how healthy our lifestyle is. Despite …read more Continue reading CAR T Cell Immunotherapy And The Quiet Hope For a Universal Cancer Treatment