cancer research
Clothing choices could be linked to melanoma skin cancer from sunlight
Posted in Medicine, Science on 28th May, 2025
by Alexander Muller
"Getting sunburnt just once every couple of years can triple your risk of melanoma skin cancer compared to never being burnt."
In Early-Phase Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trial, Investigational mRNA Vaccine Induces Sustained Immune Activity
Posted in Medicine, Science on 24th Feb, 2025
by Alexander Muller
Dr. Balachandran’s team in the OCCV aims to innovate next-generation cancer vaccines, with initial goals to expand vaccine use in pancreatic and other cancers lacking effective treatments.
Copper Accumulation in the Body Drives Kidney Cancer Growth
Posted in Medicine, Science on 8th Nov, 2024
by Alexander Muller
The team found high copper levels help cancer cells make more of a special enzyme that boosts their energy and growth. At the same time, sugar (glucose) helps create a protective molecule called glutathione. This molecule clears out toxins and reduces the harmful effects of copper.
Implantable microparticles can deliver two cancer therapies at once
Posted in Medicine, Science on 30th Oct, 2024
by Alexander Muller
The combination of phototherapy and chemotherapy could offer a more effective way to fight aggressive tumours.
NICE recommends pembrolizumab for advanced stomach cancers
Posted in Medicine on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller
NICE has approved pembrolizumab for advanced gastric cancer, enhancing survival and delaying progression when combined with chemotherapy.