cancer research

£1.7 million for the world’s first vaccine to prevent lung cancer

Posted in Medicine, Science on 21st Apr, 2024
by Alex Muller

The scientists developing this lung cancer vaccine will first use lab tests to see if it successfully triggers an immune response. And if the results are positive, the vaccine will move straight into a clinical trial.

New Treatment Approach for Hard-To-Treat Cancers Shows Promise

Posted in Medicine, Science on 21st Apr, 2024
by Alex Muller

Treating cancer is like navigating a gigantic maze. Now, imagine a way to see a clear path forward toward better treatment options. That's the goal of functional precision medicine.

Cell Therapy Takes Aim At Deadly Brain Tumors In Two Clinical Trials

Posted in Medicine, Science on 2nd Apr, 2024
by Alex Muller

"It lends credence to the potential power of CAR T cells to make a difference in solid tumors, especially the brain,"

In two early trials, blood cancer treatment appears promising for deadly brain tumor

Posted in Medicine on 28th Mar, 2024
by Alex Muller

A modified version of CAR-T therapy, which is used to treat leukemia and lymphoma, was found to be safe in two small, early clinical trials.

Cancer deaths plummet in middle-aged people

Posted in Medicine, Science on 28th Mar, 2024
by Alex Muller

Fewer middle-aged people are dying from cancer in the UK than at any point over the last 25 years, a new study from Cancer Research UK has revealed.