Oncology & Cancer
New insight into why leukaemia drug is successful
Researchers at the University of Southampton have shed new light on why and how a new class of drug is effective at fighting off leukaemia.
Nov 29, 2016
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Leukemia
Oncology & Cancer
Research raises hopes for new treatment of fusion-driven cancer
A new study presents a promising treatment method for so-called fusion-driven cancers, which are currently often difficult to cure. These fusion-driven cancers are caused by an error in cell division that creates a fusion ...
Aug 11, 2023
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Medical research
New cancer treatment not as toxic as others
A QIMR Berghofer study has identified how a newly approved blood cancer drug works and found the treatment is better than other drugs at targeting cancer stem cells while causing minimal damage to healthy cells.
Nov 20, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
A form of immune therapy might be effective for multiple myeloma
A new study by researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James) provides evidence that genetically modifying ...
May 12, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Genetic test could pick out 'ultra high risk' bone marrow cancer patients
A new genetic test could help doctors pick out patients with the bone marrow cancer multiple myeloma who are at 'ultra high risk' of their cancer progressing aggressively early on.
Mar 11, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
New drug combo found effective against high-risk leukaemia
Australian scientists have found what could prove to be a new and effective way to treat a particularly aggressive blood cancer in children.
May 28, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
New treatment strategy for leukaemia promises significant reduction in side effects
(Medical Xpress)—Adelaide researchers are zeroing in on a promising new approach to killing off cancer cells in patients with leukaemia.
Jun 10, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Natural (born) killer cells battle pediatric leukemia
Researchers at Children's Hospital Los Angeles have shown that a select team of immune-system cells from patients with leukemia can be multiplied in the lab, creating an army of natural killer cells that can be used to destroy ...
Aug 19, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
The role of lipids in blood cancer: New insights into uncharted territory
Cells contain diverse populations of molecules called lipids, which are organic fatty compounds. Lipid metabolism, the synthesis and breakdown of these lipids, plays a key role in regulating the composition and functions ...
Mar 30, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Scientists map the genetic evolution of childhood leukaemia
The key genetic events responsible for initiating the early stages of a type of childhood leukaemia have been identified by scientists at The Institute of Cancer Research, London. Insights into the 'founder' genetic mutation ...
Apr 5, 2018
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