The Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer (JITC) is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that aims to enrich communication and advance scientific understanding in the rapidly evolving fields of tumor immunology and cancer immunotherapy. Topics of interest range across the basic science-translational-clinical spectrum and include tumor-host interactions, the tumor microenvironment, animal models, predictive and prognostic immune biomarkers, novel pharmaceutical and cellular therapies, vaccines, combination immune-based therapies, and immune-related toxicity.
Cancer cells grow and spread by hiding from the body's immune system. Immunotherapy allows the immune system to find and attack hidden cancer cells, helping cancer patients live longer lives. However, many patients get little ...
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Metformin is a widely prescribed drug for managing type 2 diabetes. In recent years, indications of its potential anticancer properties have emerged in research. A study conducted at the University of Helsinki has found that ...
Apr 12, 2024
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A new type of immunotherapy that targets non-cancer cells could help prevent the growth and spread of breast cancer tumors, according to new research.
Feb 29, 2024
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Siteman Cancer Center, based at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, is one of the first centers nationwide to offer a newly approved cell-based immunotherapy that targets melanoma.
Feb 24, 2024
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A new study, published online ahead of print in Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer on December 6, has identified a novel biomarker for ICIs in human cancers.
Dec 13, 2023
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Checkpoint inhibitors that activate the immune system to target cancer cells for destruction have revolutionized the treatment landscape for patients with advanced melanoma, leading to more options and improved patient survival. ...
Dec 8, 2023
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Preclinical research published in the Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer points to a promising new treatment option for people with pancreatic cancer. Researchers from VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and the VCU Institute ...
Nov 10, 2023
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