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Cancer cells deactivate their ‘Velcro’ to go on the attack
Cancer cells remain clumped together via a sort of ‘Velcro’ which allows them to adhere…
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ASCO 2020: New class of targeted radioactive treatment effective for men with metastatic prostate cancer
The Australian and New Zealand Urogenital and Prostate Cancer Trials Group (ANZUP) reports the interim…
New treatment extends lives of people with most common type of liver cancer
For the first time in over a decade, scientists have identified a first-line treatment that…
Antihistamines may help patients with malignant melanoma
Can a very common allergy medicine improve survival among patients suffering from the serious skin…
Olanzapine may help control nausea, vomiting in patients with advanced cancer
Olanzapine, a generic drug used to treat nervous, emotional and mental conditions, also may help…
A new compound removes senescent cells and reduces toxicity in cancer treatment
The accumulation of senescent cells plays a significant role in cancer pathogenesis and other diseases.…
First patient enrolled in Sydney in worldwide prostate cancer trial
The first of 1,100 patients has been enrolled on a new cancer trial for treatment…
Researchers find new insights linking cell division to cancer
To replace ageing and worn cells, the body primarily uses a process called mitosis, in…
‘Backpacks’ boost immune cells’ ability to kill cancer
Macrophages are immune cells that patrol the body looking for potential threats like viruses, bacteria,…
Innovative approach offers option for treating upper tract urothelial cancer
Treatment of low-grade upper tract urothelial cancer usually involves radical surgery to remove the kidney…