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New study using novel approach for glioblastoma treatment shows promising results, extending survival

New study using novel approach for glioblastoma treatment shows promising results, extending survival

byUniversity Health NetworkAn illustration of oncolytic virus and an anti-PD-1 antibody working together to defeat cancer cells. Credit: Tal BavliA new international study published inNatu

New study using novel approach for glioblastoma treatment shows promising results, extending survival

byUniversity Health NetworkAn illustration of oncolytic virus and an anti-PD-1 antibody working together to defeat cancer cells. Credit: Tal BavliA new international study published inNatu
FDA approval of 4-drug combination for front-line treatment of metastatic pancreatic cancer

FDA approval of 4-drug combination for front-line treatment of metastatic pancreatic cancer

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesKaplan–Meier estimates of overall survival (A) and progression-free survival (B) NALIRIFOX=liposomal irinotecan in combination with fluoroura

FDA approval of 4-drug combination for front-line treatment of metastatic pancreatic cancer

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesKaplan–Meier estimates of overall survival (A) and progression-free survival (B) NALIRIFOX=liposomal irinotecan in combination with fluoroura
Scientists unveil chemotherapy resistance mechanism related to p53 mutation

Scientists unveil chemotherapy resistance mechanism related to p53 mutation

by Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia de Biologia Estrutural e Bioimagem (INBEB)Comparison between the response of tumoral cells to chemotherapy with no mutation of p53 (upper cells) and of mu

Scientists unveil chemotherapy resistance mechanism related to p53 mutation

by Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia de Biologia Estrutural e Bioimagem (INBEB)Comparison between the response of tumoral cells to chemotherapy with no mutation of p53 (upper cells) and of mu
Progression-free survival increased with zanubrutinib in leukemia

Progression-free survival increased with zanubrutinib in leukemia

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay ReporterProgression-free survival is significantly longer with zanubrutinib than ibrutinib among patients with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or s

Progression-free survival increased with zanubrutinib in leukemia

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay ReporterProgression-free survival is significantly longer with zanubrutinib than ibrutinib among patients with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or s
Splicing deregulation detected and targeted in type of childhood leukemia

Splicing deregulation detected and targeted in type of childhood leukemia

byUniversity of California - San DiegoA micrograph depicts acute myeloid leukemia cells. Though treatments have dramatically advanced, AML in children can become resistant to therapy. New resear

Splicing deregulation detected and targeted in type of childhood leukemia

byUniversity of California - San DiegoA micrograph depicts acute myeloid leukemia cells. Though treatments have dramatically advanced, AML in children can become resistant to therapy. New resear
FDA approves CAR T cell treatment for resistant mantle cell lymphoma

FDA approves CAR T cell treatment for resistant mantle cell lymphoma

by Jim Stallard,Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a rare and sometimes ruthless form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Even when treatme

FDA approves CAR T cell treatment for resistant mantle cell lymphoma

by Jim Stallard,Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a rare and sometimes ruthless form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Even when treatme
The phenotypic plasticity effect of cancer cells and how to exploit it

The phenotypic plasticity effect of cancer cells and how to exploit it

by Michael Hesse,Max Planck SocietyMathematical model of tumor heterogeneity and phenotype switching: A detailed analysis. Credit: M.Raatz, MPI for Evolutionary BiologyCancer cells are notorious

The phenotypic plasticity effect of cancer cells and how to exploit it

by Michael Hesse,Max Planck SocietyMathematical model of tumor heterogeneity and phenotype switching: A detailed analysis. Credit: M.Raatz, MPI for Evolutionary BiologyCancer cells are notorious
Targeted therapy momelotinib provides significant symptom and anemia improvements in patients with myelofibrosis

Targeted therapy momelotinib provides significant symptom and anemia improvements in patients with myelofibrosis

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with myelofibrosis had clinically significant improvement in disease-related symptoms, including anem

Targeted therapy momelotinib provides significant symptom and anemia improvements in patients with myelofibrosis

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with myelofibrosis had clinically significant improvement in disease-related symptoms, including anem
EMA Accepts Marketing Application for Odronextamab in R/R DLBCL or Follicular Lymphoma

EMA Accepts Marketing Application for Odronextamab in R/R DLBCL or Follicular Lymphoma

August 17, 2023Chris RyanThe European Medicines Agency has accepted a marketing authorization application seeking the approval of odronextamab for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed/refract

EMA Accepts Marketing Application for Odronextamab in R/R DLBCL or Follicular Lymphoma

August 17, 2023Chris RyanThe European Medicines Agency has accepted a marketing authorization application seeking the approval of odronextamab for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed/refract
New research discovers gene mutations linked to prostate cancer

New research discovers gene mutations linked to prostate cancer

A study led by scientists from the Center for Genetic Epidemiology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center has made a significant leap in our understanding of

New research discovers gene mutations linked to prostate cancer

A study led by scientists from the Center for Genetic Epidemiology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center has made a significant leap in our understanding of