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Blood cancer patients in Kansas can now access a one-time therapy that could replace lifelong chemotherapy cycles. The breakthrough CAR T-cell treatment genetically modifies patients' own immune cells to fight cancer.
Scientists discovered how to beat triple-negative breast cancer at its own game by blocking an enzyme that helps tumors survive treatment. The approach not only damages cancer cells directly but also calls in the immune system for backup.
Men with early-stage metastatic prostate cancer can now postpone harsh hormone therapy for nearly two years thanks to a breakthrough radiation treatment. The therapy works from inside the body and causes few side effects while preserving quality of life.
A groundbreaking cancer treatment just gave patients with hard-to-treat lung cancer something they desperately needed: hope. Chinese biotech company Akeso's new drug ivonescimab beat the current standard treatment in a major clinical trial, marking a historic win for patients with limited options.
Scientists created a peptide that acts like a GPS tracker for metastatic breast cancer cells, successfully targeting and destroying them in mice without harming healthy tissue. The discovery could transform treatment for aggressive cancers that have spread beyond their original location.
A small Canadian city is funding a massive expansion that will bring lifesaving chemotherapy care closer to home for cancer patients who currently face exhausting travel for treatment. Breast cancer survivor Teri Peters knows firsthand why six new treatment chairs will change everything.
Men with spreading prostate cancer can now postpone harsh hormone therapy for over two years thanks to a targeted radiation treatment that leaves healthy tissue untouched. A quarter of patients showed no tumors after treatment.
A short burst of immunotherapy before surgery has kept every patient in a UK colorectal cancer trial cancer-free for nearly three years. The breakthrough challenges decades of standard treatment and offers hope for thousands.
Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University discovered that stress nerves help pancreatic tumors grow, opening doors to potential new treatments. The breakthrough could transform how we fight one of the deadliest cancers.
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.
A new targeted therapy for a rare form of lung cancer just earned priority review from the FDA, potentially offering hope to thousands of patients who currently have limited treatment options. The drug specifically targets HER2 mutations found in about 2-4% of lung cancer cases.
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.
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.
A breakthrough treatment for pancreatic cancer shows promise in doubling how long patients survive with one of the deadliest forms of cancer. This medical advance offers new hope for thousands of families facing this devastating diagnosis.
UK scientists created a simple blood test that tells doctors whether breast cancer treatment will work before therapy even begins. The breakthrough could spare patients from months of ineffective drugs and help them find treatments that actually work.
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.
A powerful new combination therapy just gained approval to help patients fighting an aggressive form of lung cancer live longer. The treatment offers hope for thousands diagnosed with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer each year.
Scientists discovered that a natural molecule produced during fasting dramatically improves CAR T cell therapy against cancer in mice. Human trials are already underway to test whether this affordable supplement could help patients beat cancers that normally resist treatment.
Ghana announced major funding initiatives to make breast cancer treatment more affordable and accessible for all citizens. The Ministry of Health brought together leaders to create practical solutions for reducing the crushing financial burden cancer patients face.
Every single patient in a groundbreaking bowel cancer trial remains disease-free nearly three years after receiving immunotherapy before surgery. The treatment worked so well that more than half had no detectable cancer by the time they went in for their operations.
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