One mutated protein can be used to make our immune system attack and destroy cancer cells
This approach could be a complete game changer for cancer treatments.
Tag: cancer
Research on air pollution points to a pill that could stop cancer from developing
Medical science is making some incredible strides.
An experimental trial shows 100% effectiveness against rectal cancer
That's an unprecedented result for any type of cancer.
Excessive weight can almost double the risk of developing endometrial cancer — and we’re pinpointing why
A healthy, balanced diet and active lifestyle can help drastically reduce the risk of a womb cancer diagnosis.
Ultrasound-controlled bacteria destroy cancer tumors
It's a targeted approach that may shrink tumors without hurting healthy tissue.
Pap tests could one day tell women if they have breast or ovarian cancer
Two studies found genetic-based changes in the cervix that can detect other cancers.
A novel blood test can detect the presence of cancer, and whether it’s metastasized
Although it can't tell us what type of cancer a patient is suffering from, it can tell us that it's ...
Galápagos giant tortoises often live over 100 years without cancer. The secret to their longevity may be in their genes
Extra copies of genes, known as duplications, help the giant tortoises live a long and prosperous life.
Breakthrough immunotherapy can kill tumors in some terminally ill cancer patients
The clinical benefits are astonishing in some cases.
A Himalayan fungus has been used to treat cancer for centuries. Scientists now boost its potency 40-fold
Early results suggest the drug shows good anti-cancer activity in patients with advanced cancer.
Aspirin could become a potential treatment against breast cancer
The cheap and iconic drug could improve chemotherapy in patients with triple-negative breast cancer.
Radio-wave treatment shows some promise against liver cancer
Although not yet conclusive, the findings are quite encouraging.
A blood test that can detect early-stage cancer is accurate enough to be rolled out
It could be a game changer in our fight against cancer
Urine test detects brain tumors with 97% accuracy
It's a simple, non-invasive test that could diagnose brain cancer before it gets the chance to wreak havoc.
Swiss researchers develop virus that makes cancer tumors destroy themselves
It should be significantly safer for patients than traditional methods.
Personalized cancer vaccine shows efficacy against multiple cancers in early tests
Hopefully, future tests will support these findings.
New compound shows promise against hard-to-kill pancreatic and breast cancers, in mice
It doesn't attack them directly, but strips tumors of their defense.
Hibernating cancer cells may explain relapse after chemotherapy
Cancer seems to have hijacked a survival mechanism employed by hibernating animals during times of high stress.
New mesothelioma treatment involves tiny tubes of gold and lasers
Killing cancer with style.
Researchers confirm the first case of bone cancer in dinosaurs
Even the mighty fall sick.