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New Rectal Cancer Treatment Lets Half Skip Surgery
Health & Wellness1d ago

New Rectal Cancer Treatment Lets Half Skip Surgery

A groundbreaking approach called total neoadjuvant therapy is transforming rectal cancer care, allowing over half of patients to avoid major surgery entirely. Doctors now deliver all chemotherapy and radiation before surgery, giving patients better outcomes and quality of life.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
FDA Fast-Tracks New Liver Cancer Treatment
Community HeroesFeb 19

FDA Fast-Tracks New Liver Cancer Treatment

A promising new liver cancer treatment just received FDA Fast Track designation, potentially speeding up access for patients who need it most. The designation for PLT012 marks meaningful progress in the fight against one of the deadliest cancers.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Missouri Team Creates New Liver Cancer Treatment
Health & WellnessFeb 14

Missouri Team Creates New Liver Cancer Treatment

Researchers at the University of Missouri just moved a groundbreaking liver cancer treatment into human trials after achieving 100% success in earlier testing. Tiny radioactive glass beads could give patients a safer, more precise way to fight tumors.

Google News - New Treatment3 min read
FDA Approves New Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer
Health & WellnessFeb 12

FDA Approves New Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer

The FDA just approved Optune Pax, a new treatment option for people battling locally advanced pancreatic cancer. This approval brings fresh hope to patients facing one of the most challenging cancer diagnoses.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
FDA Approves New Tests and Treatments for Cancer Patients
Health & WellnessFeb 11

FDA Approves New Tests and Treatments for Cancer Patients

Cancer patients gained several new FDA-approved tools this week, including tests to guide treatment decisions and drug combinations for hard-to-treat cancers. These advances offer fresh hope for more personalized, effective care.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
NZ's Revolutionary Cancer Treatment Gives Hope to Patients
SolutionsFeb 8

NZ's Revolutionary Cancer Treatment Gives Hope to Patients

A groundbreaking cancer therapy developed in Wellington is putting dying patients into long-term remission and could be available publicly by 2027. The treatment offers hope to families who previously had to raise millions for overseas care.

Stuff NZ2 min read
Scotland Approves First Precision Gastric Cancer Drug in UK
Health & WellnessJan 19

Scotland Approves First Precision Gastric Cancer Drug in UK

Scotland just became the first nation in the UK to greenlight a breakthrough precision treatment for gastric cancer patients. The Scottish Medicines Consortium's decision means patients can now access targeted therapy tailored to their specific cancer type.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read