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Muscle weakness in cancer survivors may be caused by treatable weakness in blood vessels – new research
Muscle weakness in cancer survivors may be caused by treatable weakness in blood vessels – new research Researchers have discovered that muscle weakness in cancer survivors may be caused by treatable weakness in blood vessels, which can lead to a condition called cachexia. The study found that tumors can destroy blood vessels in muscles even […]
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Blood tests can detect cancer 3 years before diagnosis
Blood tests can detect cancer 3 years before diagnosis Blood tests can detect cancer 3 years before diagnosis by identifying genetic material shed by tumors in the bloodstream. A study published in Cancer Discovery found that tumor-derived mutations could be detected in blood samples from participants who were later diagnosed with cancer, providing a window […]
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Discovery could slash a common cancer drug’s price
Discovery could slash a common cancer drug’s price New research has identified the two missing pieces to understanding how Taxol, a common cancer drug, is formed in nature, allowing for biotech-based production. The discovery enables the development of a biotechnological method to produce Taxol in yeast cells, which could slash the price of the drug […]
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Spit test could flag risk of chemo side effects
Spit test could flag risk of chemo side effects A new saliva test using artificial intelligence algorithms may help identify cancer patients at high risk for severe side effects from chemotherapy drug 5-fluorouracil (5-FU). About 1 in 3 people has a reduced ability to process 5-FU, which can lead to toxic levels and life-threatening complications. […]
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Cancer research in the US is world class because of its broad base of funding − with the government pulling out, its future is uncertain
Cancer research in the US is world class because of its broad base of funding − with the government pulling out, its future is uncertain Cancer research in the US faces an uncertain future due to government funding cuts, which could lead to a decline in research and development of new cancer treatments. The US […]
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‘Factory’ implant shows promise for fighting several cancers
‘Factory’ implant shows promise for fighting several cancers Researchers have developed an implantable “factory” that produces cytokines to trigger potent immune responses against various cancers, including metastatic melanoma and pancreatic tumors. The IL-12 cytokine factory successfully recruits specialized immune cells called precursor exhausted T cells (Tpex cells), leading to a large population of tumor-targeting T […]
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Stomach tumor ‘atlas’ could lead to better treatments
Stomach tumor ‘atlas’ could lead to better treatments A team of researchers has made a significant discovery in understanding stomach cancer, a disease that remains one of the deadliest cancers worldwide. By using advanced mapping technologies, they created a detailed “atlas” of stomach tumors, revealing hidden patterns in how cancer cells behave, evolve, and interact […]
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