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Better survival among women after lung cancer surgery
There are known differences in the survival rates of women and men with lung cancer.…
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Engineered “stealth bomber” virus could be new weapon against metastatic cancer
Oncolytic viruses, or viruses that preferentially kill cancer cells, have been discussed and tested for…
Scientists regenerate skin with stem cells to see how DNA defects in kids cause cancer
Physicians and scientists at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, USA, used new stem cell technology…
New targeted therapy blocks metabolism in brain cancer cells with genetic vulnerability
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA, have developed a novel…
Liver cancer ten times more likely in men with common genetic disorder haemochromatosis
Men who have the Western world’s most common genetic disorder, haemochromatosis, are ten times more…
Boosting stem cell activity can enhance immunotherapy benefits
Immune-system T cells have been reprogrammed into regenerative stem cell-like memory (TSCM) cells that are…
New type of immunotherapy may pave the way for better cancer treatments
Immunotherapy for cancer has made great advances and many patients can now receive effective treatments…
Getting it just right – the Goldilocks model of cancer
Sometimes, too much of a good thing can turn out to be bad. This is…
‘Outstanding’ childhood cancer scientist awarded for research
Dr Orazio Vittorio from Children’s Cancer Institute and UNSW Sydney has been recognised for his…
The Oncology Journal Club Episode 17: Cardio Oncology Special
This week we have a Special Episode of The Oncology Journal Club focused on Cardio…