Oncology & Cancer
Vaccine for HER2 breast cancer shows early promise
A vaccine developed by Duke Cancer Institute researchers has shown early promise in targeting the HER2 protein that fuels a deadly form of breast cancer.
Mar 12, 2019
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Clinical Cancer Research
Oncology & Cancer
New combination blood test for pancreatic cancer may catch disease earlier
A new approach to pancreatic cancer screening may help doctors detect the disease in people at high risk before it reaches more advanced and difficult-to treat stages.
Jan 18, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
DNA vaccine leads to immune responses in HPV-related head and neck cancer
A therapeutic vaccine can boost antibodies and T cells, helping them infiltrate tumors and fight off human papillomavirus (HPV)-related head and neck cancer. Researchers from the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of ...
Sep 21, 2018
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Immunology
Antibody that neutralizes sMIC boosts CTLA4 immunotherapy response and reduces colitis
Co-administering a monoclonal antibody that neutralizes tumor-released soluble MHC I chain-related molecule (sMIC) improves anti-CTLA4 antibody therapy effectiveness and reduces treatment-related colitis, report Medical University ...
May 17, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Immunotherapy for glioblastoma well tolerated; survival gains observed
A phase one study of 11 patients with glioblastoma who received injections of an investigational vaccine therapy and an approved chemotherapy showed the combination to be well tolerated while also resulting in unexpectedly ...
Apr 14, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Study finds mechanism by which obesity promotes pancreatic and breast cancer
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators may have uncovered a novel mechanism behind the ability of obesity to promote cancer progression. In their report published online in the journal Clinical Cancer Research, ...
Feb 12, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Study finds new potential melanoma drug target
A new treatment for melanoma could be on the horizon, thanks to a finding by a UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center-led team. In the study, which was published online today in the journal Clinical Cancer Research, the ...
May 2, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Breast cancer vaccine shows promise in small clinical trial
A breast cancer vaccine developed at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is safe in patients with metastatic breast cancer, results of an early clinical trial indicate. Preliminary evidence also suggests ...
Dec 1, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Blocking DNA repair mechanisms could improve radiation therapy for deadly brain cancer
UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have demonstrated in both cancer cell lines and in mice that blocking critical DNA repair mechanisms could improve the effectiveness of radiation therapy for highly fatal brain tumors ...
Apr 8, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Ancient Chinese medicine put through its paces for pancreatic cancer
The bark of the Amur cork tree (Phellodendron amurense) has traveled a centuries-long road with the healing arts. Now it is being put through its paces by science in the fight against pancreatic cancer, with the potential ...
Mar 3, 2014
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