Medications
New drug candidate may prevent metastasis
A UCF College of Medicine researcher is developing a new treatment that could slow or even stop cancer cells from spreading.
Jan 16, 2024
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News tagged with cancer drugs
Oncology & Cancer
Mathematical model mimics vascular tumor growth in breast cancer and its response to treatment
Choosing the right cancer treatment is a massive undertaking involving multiple stages, high experimental complexity and significant costs. Currently, two main methods are used to find the best possible treatment solutions: ...
Jan 16, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Survey finds link between drug/cannabis use during pregnancy and certain childhood cancers
While the risks of drug use, smoking and drinking during pregnancy are widely accepted, a new survey of parents has identified clear associations between certain types of childhood cancers and gestational substance use, notably ...
Jan 15, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Research fuels advances in bile duct cancer care
Bile duct cancer, also known as cholangiocarcinoma, forms in the thin tubes that carry bile from your liver to your gallbladder and small intestine. Though relatively rare, cholangiocarcinoma is often diagnosed in later stages, ...
Jan 15, 2024
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Neuroscience
Sharp pain in your feet? Researchers test promising therapy for cancer patients' neuropathy
A wearable, app-controlled wireless device that stimulates nerves in the legs and feet may help individuals with cancer who suffer from burning and shooting pain and cramping in their lower limbs brought on by chemotherapy, ...
Jan 15, 2024
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Medications
Predicting correct dosage may improve success of drug repurposing
Before a drug can be used to treat a disease, it must go through a lengthy and expensive trial process to prove both safety and effectiveness. By repurposing already-approved drugs, researchers can cut out the time and expense ...
Jan 12, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Systematic cancer cell analysis uncovers hundreds of overlooked drug targets
A new, systematic analysis of cancer cells identifies 370 candidate priority drug targets across 27 cancer types, including breast, lung and ovarian cancers.
Jan 11, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Study shows there are disparities in cancer research and advocacy funding
A new Cleveland Clinic study shows there are disparities in cancer research and advocacy funding and that less funding strongly correlates with fewer clinical trials in a particular disease.
Jan 9, 2024
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Other
Roy Calne, a surgeon who led Europe's first liver transplant, has died aged 93
Roy Calne, a pioneer of organ transplantation who led Europe's first liver transplant operation in 1968, has died aged 93.
Jan 8, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Minimizing immunotherapy's potentially harmful side effects
Recent advances in treating multiple myeloma, the second most common blood cancer, and other blood malignancies are providing improved outcomes—and hope—to patients worldwide.
Jan 4, 2024
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