The latest oncology treatment & supportive care news
Fighting cancer one cell at a time
A team of scientists from Agency for Science, Technology and Research’s (A*STAR) Genome Institute of…
Browsing: Treatment and Support
Research review underscores progress in treating kidney cancer, importance of close patient monitoring
With the swift introduction of approved immunotherapy approaches into the treatment landscape for many cancers,…
91 percent response rate for venetoclax against newly diagnosed AML in older adults
Clinical trial results published in the journal Nature Medicine show 91 percent response rate to the combination…
Altering cancer metabolism helps treatments attack tumours
Restricting the ability of cancer cells to metabolise sugar could make oncolytic viruses more effective…
Gene test predicts likelihood of cancer relapse
A new test could improve care for patient with stomach or oesophageal cancer by predicting…
Cancer treatments may affect cognitive function by accelerating biological ageing
Cancer treatments are suspected to accelerate certain ageing processes in the body. A new study…
Targeting inflammation could help treat drug-resistant bowel cancer
Some bowel cancers that are resistant to treatment could be re-sensitised using drugs that reduce…
Scientists develop potential new treatment for common soft-tissue childhood cancer
Scientists have developed a potential new therapeutic approach for synovial sarcoma, one of the most…
Screening for colorectal cancer spares male patients from intense treatments
Colorectal cancer is the third most common form of cancer in the world. Every year…
Sugar supplement slows tumour growth and can improve cancer treatment
Mannose sugar, a nutritional supplement, can both slow tumour growth and enhance the effects of…