Breakthroughs in Prostate Cancer Treatments
Dr. Liji Thomas, MD viaNews-Medical Net– Prostate cancer is being diagnosed in an increasing number of men, but many of them will be non-aggressive forms that run an indolent course…
6 Groundbreaking Breakthroughs in Melanoma Research
Abigail Klein Leichman via Israel21c – For Skin Cancer Awareness Month, we take a look at significant research which could help doctors and scientists prevent this deadly cancer, or help turn…
Scientists Propose Nanoparticles That Can Treat Cancer with Magnetic Fluid Hyperthermia
ITMO University via EurekAlert – A group of Russian scientists have synthesized manganese-zinc ferrite nanoparticles that can potentially be used in cancer treatment. A group of Russian scientists have synthesized…
Dozens of Potential Anti-Cancer Drugs Netted in Massive Screening Study
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute via Newswise – A variety of existing drugs for treating conditions such as diabetes, inflammation, alcohol abuse, and arthritis in dogs can also kill cancer cells in…
Discovery of Potent Immune Cell That Can Destroy Multiple Types of Cancer
Angela Betsaida B. Laguipo, BSN via News-Medical Net – The immune system is the body’s defense against harmful pathogens that may enter the body. Immune cells, such as white blood…
Ultrasound Selectively Damages Cancer Cells When Tuned to Correct Frequencies
American Institute of Physics (AIP) via Newswise – Low-intensity approach targets cancer cells by their mechanical properties and illustrates the promise of the emerging field of oncotripsy. Newswise — WASHINGTON,…
Salt Nanoparticles Are Toxic to Cancer Cells
University of Georgia via Newswise – A new study at the University of Georgia has found a way to attack cancer cells that is potentially less harmful to the patient.…
CBD Could Help Doctors Use Lower Doses of Chemotherapy
Israel21c Staff – New technique from Israel uses cannabidiol to open a channel for drugs to target cancer cells only, potentially enabling a gentler course of chemo. Researchers led by…
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…
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…
Why Immunotherapy fails 60% of Metastatic Melanoma Patients
Brian Blum via Israel21c – The ultimate goal is to improve personalized medicine. “Can we predict who will respond?” asks Markel. “Can we alter treatment in order to increase responses?”…
