New approach for range prediction improves accuracy of proton therapy
For the worldwide first time, a new approach increases the accuracy, safety and probably also…
Monthly Archives: April, 2019
Biologists design new molecules to help stall lung cancer
University of Texas at Dallas scientists have demonstrated that the growth rate of the majority…
Study provides insights on marijuana and opioid use in people with cancer
A study has revealed that many people with cancer use marijuana, and rates of use…
Chemotherapy or not?
Researchers are pushing the boundaries of how “smart” diagnostic-imaging machines identify cancers and uncovering clues…
BRAF protein modification could slow tumour growth
The protein BRAF is a key player in the development of many different types of…
Imaging system helps surgeons remove tiny ovarian tumours
Ovarian cancer is usually diagnosed only after it has reached an advanced stage, with many…
Comprehensive tumour profiling promises new therapeutic options for patients with advanced cancer
Published in Nature Medicine, results of WINTHER trial has shown that RNA profiling together with DNA testing,…
Scientists are world’s firsts to reproduce complete copy of ‘anti-tumour’ antibiotic
After 20 years of dedicated research, scientists have cracked the chemical code of an incredibly…
Neurotransmitter that helps cancers progress identified
Using human cancer cells, tumour and blood samples from cancer patients, researchers at Johns Hopkins…
Study of tagraxofusp reports 90 percent response rate for deadly blood cancer with no prior available therapies
An open-label, multi-cohort Phase II trial, led by investigators at The University of Texas MD…