Scientists Show Thin Metal Mesh Loaded with T Cells Shrinks Solid Tumors
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center via Newswise – Within weeks, CAR T cells targeting ovarian cancer cleared tumors in 70% of treated mice, shows study in Nature Biomedical Engineering. (Note:…
Researchers Create a Potential Therapy for Deadly Breast Cancer That Has Few Treatment Options
Mount Sinai Health System via Newswise – Mount Sinai researchers have designed an innovative experimental therapy that may be able to stop the growth of triple-negative breast cancer, the deadliest…
Giving Common Antibiotic Before Radiation May Help Body Fight Cancer
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania via Newswise – The antibiotic vancomycin alters the gut microbiome in a way that can help prime the immune system to…
Scientists Discover Molecule That Destroys Pancreatic Cancer Cells
Abigail Klein Leichman via Israel21c – Israeli breakthrough study shows 90% reduction of pancreatic cancer cells in mice after treatment with a molecule named PJ34. A little molecule named PJ34…
New Treatment for Brain Tumors Uses Electrospun Fiber
University of Cincinnati via EurekAlert – Researchers with the University of Cincinnati used coaxial electrospinning to create a treatment for glioblastoma multiforme. A novel engineering process can deliver a safe…
New Drug Slows Tumor Growth and Strengthens Anti-Tumor Response
Johns Hopkins Medicin via EurekAlert – A compound developed by Johns Hopkins researchers that blocks glutamine metabolism can slow tumor growth, alter the tumor microenvironment and promote the production of…
Blood Cancers: A “New Generation” Stem Cell Transplant Significantly Reduces Complications for Patients
Universite de Montreal via Newswise – More than 100,000 patients worldwide undergo a blood stem cell transplant each year as a last resort treatment for various blood diseases. Newswise —…
Breast Cancer Could Soon Be Detected Early Using a Blood Test
Dr. Ananya Mandal, MD via News Medical-Net – Researchers have found that breast cancer may be successfully detected up to five years before any symptoms appear using a blood test.…
Best 6 Types of Cancer-Fighting Drinks
Jillian Levy, CHHC via Dr. Axe – Ask any expert, “What are the best ways to fight cancer?”, and you’ll likely be told advice such as to eat a healthy…
Controlling the Immune System’s Brakes to Treat Cancer, Autoimmune Disorders
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital via EurekAlert – The findings may also influence cancer treatment by supercharging immunotherapy–in which the patient’s own immune system is activated to target a tumor.…
Deep-Learning Tech Reveals Personal ID of Cancer Cells
Brian Blum via Israel21c – Technion’s computerized pathologist decodes cancer signatures to improve personalized medicine. Just as every handwritten signature is unique, so is every cancerous tumor. Researchers at the…
Exercise Can Now Be Prescribed Like Medicine for People With and Beyond Cancer
Penn State College of Medicine via News Wise – It’s well known that exercise is good for preventing and treating many forms of heart disease, but less commonly known are…
Creatine Powers T Cells’ fight Against Cancer
University of California – Los Angeles Health Sciences via EurekAlert – Creatine, the organic acid that is popularly taken as a supplement by athletes and bodybuilders, serves as a molecular…
Foods that Reduce Oxidative Stress and Prevent Cancer
Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc. via News Medical-Net – Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide. In addition to genetics and environmental factors, the type of food we consume each…
Yale Scientists Help Immune System Find Hidden Cancer Cells
Yale University via EurekAlert – Cancer cells are masters at avoiding detection, but a new system developed by Yale scientists can make them stand out from the crowd and help…
