Oncology & Cancer
Scientists discover trained immune cells are highly effective against cancer
Modified immune cells that ruthlessly kill cancerous tumors may prove a game-changer for people living with late-stage cancer.
Apr 15, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers identify potential targets for novel treatments for lung cancer
Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer deaths, accounting for about a third of all tumor-related deaths. Adenocarcinomas, a non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), account for about 40 percent of cancer diagnoses, but ...
Apr 15, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Immunotherapy alone extended life for metastatic lung cancer patients with KRAS mutation
Real-word evidence is suggesting, for the first time, the most beneficial treatment courses that could help extend the lives of patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer, according to research from the Abramson ...
Apr 15, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Set of genetic markers in lung cancer identified
Investigators at Wake Forest School of Medicine, part of Wake Forest Baptist Health, have identified a set of new genetic markers that could potentially lead to new personalized treatments for lung cancer.
Apr 14, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Drug testing approach uncovers effective combination for treating small cell lung cancer
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health have identified and tested a drug combination that exploits a weakness in small cell lung cancer (SCLC), an aggressive, dangerous cancer. The scientists targeted a vulnerability ...
Apr 12, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Immune-boosting drug may help before lung cancer surgery
A drug that helps the immune system fight cancer gave dramatic results when used with chemotherapy before surgery in patients with operable lung tumors, doctors report.
Apr 12, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Study provides new insights into resistance to immune checkpoint inhibitors
New research by Yale Cancer Center shows insights into modeling resistance to immune checkpoint inhibitors, a form of cancer immunotherapy. The study was presented today at the American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) ...
Apr 12, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Level of chromosomal abnormality in lung cancer may predict immunotherapy response
Patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose cancer cells have low levels of aneuploidy—an abnormal number of chromosomes—tend to respond better to immune checkpoint inhibitor drugs than patients with higher ...
Apr 11, 2021
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