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Study reveals how ‘hypermutated’ malignant brain tumours escape chemotherapy and immunotherapy
Cancers whose cells are riddled with large numbers of DNA mutations often respond favourably to…
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Aspirin linked to reduction in risk of several cancers of the digestive tract
Aspirin is associated with a reduction in the risk of developing several cancers of the…
RNA drugs one step closer to be being used in cancer treatment
In recent years, RNA molecules, with the ability to affect or turn off pathogenic genes,…
Exercise can help prevent liver cancer
Liver cancer is the fourth most common cause of cancer death worldwide and is growing…
Triggering melanoma cell death to fight cancer with its own ‘suicide switch’
Scientists at the Centenary Institute have reported a new strategy to battle melanoma, the most…
Researchers describe possible mechanism for link between obesity and breast cancer
It is widely accepted that higher levels of body fat increase the risk of developing…
A novel imaging technique could enable biopsy-free breast screening
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women and accounts for 28…
Tailoring treatment for triple-negative breast cancer
Immunotherapies have revolutionised treatment for people with a variety of cancers. But when given to…
Optical imaging technology may help surgeons better treat cancer, brain diseases
A new tool for medical professionals may help shed more light on tumours in the…
Critical protein in cancer treatment-related heart damage
Many cancers can be successfully treated, but treatment itself often comes with risks as well.…