Cancer
The latest scientific research and clinical treatment advances for many different types of cancer.
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Hugely promising cancer immunotherapy drug dostarlimab is one step closer to being widely available, after the Food and Drug Administration granted it Breakthrough Therapy Designation status that, if successful, will expedite its path to market.
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Working with a line of colon cancer cells, Korean researchers figured out a way to throw a few genetic switches to cause the cells to revert back to a healthy state. The technique could have major implications in the way we approach cancer treatment.
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Following on from a breakthrough human trial that reprogrammed the immune system to overpower an aggressive brain tumor, scientists have now used the same mRNA tech to attack any cancer. It could make chemotherapy, surgery and radiation redundant.
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Latest News
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October 09, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonIn a groundbreaking study, a healthy fatty acid in olive oil has been found to "supercharge" immune cells that fight cancer. Meanwhile, another kind of natural fat undermines the health of the same cells, killing them off and triggering inflammation.
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October 06, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonFor the first time, scientists have detailed how glioblastoma has a unique path of progression, aggressively gnawing away at the skull bone itself to affect marrow – explaining why drugs that are intended to impede its growth end up making it worse.
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September 25, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonFor the first time, scientists have identified 27 bacteria and fungi in our mouth that contribute to pancreatic cancer. Collectively, carrying all of these “bad” microbes increases cancer risk by 250% – 3.5 times higher than in the general population.
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September 20, 2025 | Paul McClureNew research shows lymph nodes aren’t just cancer bystanders, they’re the command centers fueling immune attacks. Surgically removing them along with tumors may weaken treatment, while preserving them could supercharge it.
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September 18, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonAn inexpensive, over-the-counter form of vitamin B3 cut new skin cancers by an average of 14% in a study of more than 33,000 people. Among those who began taking a daily dose after a first diagnosis, the risk of a repeat skin cancer fell by up to 54%.
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September 18, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonA study involving more than 1,000 cancer patients has found that a low dose of aspirin halves the risk of colorectal tumors returning after surgery. This readily available and affordable treatment could change the health outcomes of many survivors.
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September 16, 2025 | Michael FrancoA new breakthrough removes the dangers involved in a process called STING, in which the body's own immune system can be enlisted to fight cancer. The finding clears the way for a powerful, and safe, weapon against tumors.
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September 03, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonA carotenoid widely available in fruit and vegetables, and as a supplement, has been found to bolster the cancer-killing capacity of immune cells. It could be a valuable ally in immunotherapy treatment, helping to shrink tumors more effectively.
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August 20, 2025 | Pranjal MalewarFor years, we've known UV rays were the main villain behind a common skin cancer. But now, researchers at the NIH have uncovered a shocking twist: the virus Beta-HPV can be the mastermind, directly causing cancer when the immune cells malfunction.
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August 09, 2025 | Pranjal MalewarSome cancer cells don't die; they go quiet, like seeds lying dormant in the soil. But when the body faces a virus like SARS-CoV-2, the resulting inflammation jolts these silent cells awake, especially in the lungs, giving them a chance to grow and spread.
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August 03, 2025 | Michael FrancoResearchers have discovered a secret super power that cancer cells exhibit while squeezing themselves through our bodies. The finding now gives scientists the chance to discover the kryptonite that will sap them of this extra boost of strength.
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July 31, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonWhile obesity significantly increases the risk of many cancers, scientists have now uncovered that there are specific dietary fat drivers that impede the body's ability to fight tumors. This landmark reveals that not all fats are created equal.
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July 14, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalResearchers at the University of Buffalo are hoping to make breast cancer screening easier and quicker than ever before, with a detection technique that only requires patients to press up against a window for a minute to get accurate results in 3D.
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June 30, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonThe fungus thought to have claimed the lives of several excavators at Tutankhamun's burial site has had an image makeover, with scientists discovering that it holds potent cancer-fighting properties. It opens the door to new fungi-based medicines.
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June 13, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonA promising new treatment to combat "undruggable" cancers has been green-lit for a human trial. It's hoped the novel drug will be able to stunt the growth and enable the effective treatment of cancers driven by the MYC oncogene and its MYC protein.
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