oncology

Study Reveals Why Cancer May Spread To The Spine

Posted in Medicine on 13th Sep, 2023
by Alex Muller

The discovery opens up a new line of research on spinal disorders, helps explain why solid tumors so often spread to the spine, and could lead to new orthopedic and cancer treatments.

High-risk but high-reward research tackling hardest-to-treat cancers receives £2 million funding boost

Posted in Medicine on 13th Sep, 2023
by Alex Muller

Innovative researchers working to tackle some of the hardest-to-treat cancers, including through the use of AI, have received a £2 million funding boost.

Study explores the use of existing medicines to revolutionize cancer treatment

Posted in Medicine on 16th Aug, 2023
by Alex Muller

The potential of repurposed drugs in uncovering novel treatment targets, potentially transforming the cancer treatment landscape and providing an effective, safe, and economical solution for cancer patients.

Biomarker To Help Improve Lung Cancer Treatment Identified

Posted in Medicine on 16th Aug, 2023
by Alex Muller

By sorting lung tumours according to specific EGFR mutations, it might be possible to create a more personalized drug protocol and achieve better results.

Japan's Daiichi Sankyo gets US FDA nod for blood cancer treatment

Posted in Medicine on 21st Jul, 2023
by Alex Muller

AML is one of the most common types of blood cancer in adults. Mutations in the FLT3 gene, which plays a role in helping white blood cells grow, can cause excess growth of these cells and lead to an aggressive form of leukemia.