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Researchers discover ‘cell-in-cell’ mechanism that blood cancer uses to evade treatment
In a recently published study, researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Centre, USA, revealed for the…
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Study uncovers molecular “switch” behind chemoresistance in blood cancer
One of the biggest challenges in cancer treatment is that certain cancers reappear after chemotherapy,…
Immunoglobulin replacement therapy shows no reduction in serious infections for patients with CLL
In patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL), regular treatment with immunoglobulin replacement therapy was not…
Children living near oil and gas wells face higher risk of rare leukaemia
Lisa McKenzie, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, and Nicole Deziel, Yale University Acute lymphocytic…
Taurine could power your energy drink – and maybe cancer cells too. Here’s what you need to know
Gulshanara (Rumy) Begum, University of Westminster Energy drinks are big business. Marketed as quick fixes…
Exercise could ease symptoms for people with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia
David Bartlett, University of Surrey Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) is the most common adult blood…
Myelodysplastic syndrome: new model to find treatments
Researchers working on an incurable blood cancer can now use a new lab model which…
Timepoint at which developing B-cells become cancerous impacts leukaemia treatment
New findings show that the stage of normal cell development at which B cells transform…
Understanding how a key protein helps aggressive blood cancer grow, paving the way for targeted therapies
Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is an aggressive cancer affecting the blood and bone marrow that…
Targeting fusion protein’s role in childhood leukaemia produces striking results
Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, USA, report the identification…