News that has caught Rachael Babin’s eye this week
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Immune system could be trained to spot drug-resistant cancers
Aggressive cancers could be treated with immunotherapies that direct the immune system to kill cancer…
Researchers discover that mouth bacterium may cause colon cancer to spread
A diverse array of bacteria live in the human mouth as part of a vital…
Breast Cancer Trials Launches CAPTURE clinical trial to improve outcomes for patients with metastatic breast cancer
Breast Cancer Trials announced that its new CAPTURE clinical trial, led by Professor Sarah-Jane Dawson,…
The OJC Meets David Fajgenbaum
In a special edition of The Oncology Podcast, medical oncologist Professor Eva Segelov chats with…
New therapy extends breast cancer survival rate, prevents reoccurrence
A new immunotherapy developed by researchers at Northwestern University, USA, dramatically extends the survival time…
Potential causal role of human papilloma viruses in prostate cancers
Human papilloma viruses (HPVs) – a common group of viruses known to cause cervical cancers…
Marine algae from the Kiel Fjord discovered as a remedy against infections and skin cancer
Healing with the help of marine organisms is no utopia. Already 12 life-saving drugs, e.g.…
Breakthrough with cancer vaccine
Scientists are ready to trial a new cancer vaccine in humans following the successful outcome…
Glowing dye may aid in eliminating cancer
“Clean margins” are a goal of cancer excision surgery. If even a small piece of…
Monitoring for breast cancer after childhood chest radiation: When and how?
Chest radiation is used to treat children with Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma as well as…