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Scientists discovered a powerful natural molecule from a Chinese plant that attacks the most aggressive form of breast cancer in a completely new way. The compound could open doors for patients who have run out of treatment options.
A new blood test can predict which bladder cancer patients can safely keep their bladder instead of undergoing surgery. In a clinical trial, 80% of patients who avoided immediate surgery remained cancer-free after two years.
Texas A&M researchers have created a breakthrough map showing how cells control immunity and inflammation. This discovery could lead to new treatments for cancer and inflammatory diseases.
A groundbreaking immunotherapy drug has shown stunning results in early trials, shrinking tumors in men with advanced prostate cancer who had run out of treatment options. Researchers believe this breakthrough could eventually lead to cures for a disease that affects 1.5 million men worldwide each year.
Kenya is building a new cancer treatment center in Kisii to bring lifesaving care closer to thousands of patients who currently travel hundreds of miles for treatment. With 45,000 new cancer cases diagnosed annually, the facility will ease pressure on overcrowded national hospitals.
Scientists at Monash University discovered a tick protein that blocks immune signals linked to multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and cancer. This natural protein could lead to more effective treatments for diseases that currently have limited options.
Scientists are voting on the year's most exciting medical advances, from an ALS genetic test to dental floss that tracks stress levels. The competition showcases 64 innovations that could change millions of lives.
Scientists have developed an mRNA therapy that protects cancer patients from painful radiation burns, a side effect that affects up to 95% of patients and can force treatment delays. The breakthrough could transform cancer care for millions.
Scientists at Yale just solved one of cancer treatment's biggest puzzles: how to make immune cell therapy work against solid tumors, which make up most cancer cases. In mice, 100% of breast cancer tumors vanished completely.
A new state-of-the-art cancer treatment facility is coming to Denton, Texas, bringing cutting-edge radioligand therapy closer to patients across the Southern United States. The 46,000-square-foot plant will create hundreds of specialized jobs while expanding access to revolutionary cancer care.
Texas A&M researchers discovered that natural compounds in dark sweet cherries significantly slowed tumor growth and reduced cancer spread in the most aggressive form of breast cancer. The breakthrough offers new hope for treating triple-negative breast cancer, which has limited treatment options.
Researchers at MIT and Harvard created an AI tool that shows scientists everything happening inside cells at once, making it easier to understand diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's. The breakthrough could help doctors plan better treatments by revealing how different parts of cells work together. #
Doctors in India are sharing life-changing news: bone cancer no longer means losing a limb for most patients. Nearly 80% of children with bone cancer can now be completely cured with early treatment.
Cinzia DaVià credits collaboration over solo genius for her breakthrough work at CERN and beyond. Her team-focused approach is now tackling everything from cancer treatment to climate solutions.
Japanese researchers are transforming cancer treatment with two breakthroughs: a massive DNA database for personalized prevention and a revolutionary therapy that uses the body's own cells to deliver drugs directly to tumors. These innovations could make treatment safer, cheaper, and more effective for millions.
A silver Lab named Clarice beat cancer using an experimental treatment that's now paving the way for new immunotherapy options for children. The trial combined surgery, radiation, and immune-boosting injections to save her leg and her life.
A new radiation treatment for advanced prostate cancer is helping patients skip harsh chemotherapy while getting better results. Texas Oncology in Longview is now offering Pluvicto, which delivers radiation directly to cancer cells.
Researchers engineered tiny nanoparticles that activate cancer drugs only in diseased lymph nodes, dramatically reducing harmful side effects while improving treatment effectiveness. The breakthrough could allow patients to receive stronger, more effective doses without the toxic reactions that force many to stop therapy.
For the first time in three decades, patients with inoperable pancreatic cancer have a new treatment option. The FDA just approved Optune Pax, a wearable device you use at home that uses electric fields to kill cancer cells.
Patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia now have a new treatment option that doesn't require chemotherapy and allows time off from treatment. The FDA approved the first all-oral, fixed-duration therapy for this common adult leukemia.
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