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A blood test could predict who benefits from immunotherapy
A test which detects changing levels of tumour fragments in the blood may be an…
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Potential new treatment in acute myeloid leukaemia
Tyrosine kinases are protein enzymes that have many functions within cells, including cell signalling, growth,…
Do not discontinue or delay cancer treatment impacting on overall survival, ESMO experts conclude
An ESMO interdisciplinary expert consensus paper on how to manage cancer patients during the COVID-19…
Study suggests new approach to improve radiation therapy resistance in glioblastoma
Many modern cancer drugs target a specific genetic mutation that is driving a particular cancer’s…
Immune cell steroids help tumours suppress the immune system, offering new drug targets
A new study has revealed that tumours can evade the immune system by telling immune…
Night-time exposure to blue light associated with increased risk of colorectal cancer
Blue light has become an increasingly common component of urban outdoor lighting. But how does…
Antioxidant-rich foods may increase risk for certain cancers
It is a fact that has long baffled doctors: Cancer in the small intestine is…
‘Pill on a string’ test to transform oesophageal cancer diagnosis
A ‘pill on a string’ test can identify ten times more people with Barrett’s oesophagus…
Hearing loss linked to neurocognitive deficits in childhood cancer survivors
Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital are studying how hearing loss can affect the…
Precision medicine identifies key recurring mutation in head and neck cancers
Head and neck cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide, and…