Oncology & Cancer
Antibody appears to attack cancer cells, leaving other cells unscathed
A research team from Duke Health has developed an antibody from the body's own immune system that preferentially attacks cancer cells.
May 5, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Scientists find 'unknown link' between lung cancer and common parasite
Toxoplasma gondii, a microscopic parasite that gets inside our cells, is present in about 10 percent of the population in the U.K.
May 30, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Scientists trigger self-destruct switch in lung cancer cells
Cancer Research UK scientists have found a drug combination that can trigger the self-destruct process in lung cancer cells - paving the way for new treatments, according to research that will be presented at the National ...
Oct 31, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Spicy compound from chili peppers slows lung cancer progression
Findings from a new study show that the compound responsible for chili peppers' heat could help slow the spread of lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women. Most cancer-related deaths occur when ...
Apr 7, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Double-drug strategy blocks escape route for most lung cancers
A one-two combo punch using two currently available drugs could be an effective treatment for the majority of lung cancers, a study by scientists with UT Southwestern's Simmons Cancer Center shows.
Apr 3, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
High doses of vitamin C to improve cancer treatment passes human safety trial
Clinical trials found that it is safe to regularly infuse brain and lung cancer patients with 800—1000 times the daily recommended amount of vitamin C as a potential strategy to improve outcomes of standard cancer treatments. ...
Mar 30, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Era of hope for patients with lung cancer
November is Lung Cancer Awareness month. Lung cancer is the most common cancer worldwide, with more than 2.1 million cases, according to the American Lung Association.
Nov 21, 2022
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Spotting breast cancer's spread to the brain before symptoms start could improve survival
Breast cancer patients whose disease has spread to their brains fare better if their metastases are picked up before they begin to cause symptoms, according to a study presented at the 12th European Breast Cancer Conference.
Sep 18, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers show growth hormone signalling increases cancer risk
University of Queensland researchers have unravelled the cellular process which may help to explain why tall people are at increased risk of several types of cancer.
Oct 26, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Scientists identify DNA alterations as among earliest to occur in lung cancer development
Working with tissue, blood and DNA from six people with precancerous and cancerous lung lesions, a team of Johns Hopkins scientists has identified what it believes are among the very earliest "premalignant" genetic changes ...
Sep 21, 2015
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