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Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University just cracked a puzzle that's stumped cancer researchers for years: why pancreatic cancer fights off immunotherapy. The discovery could finally give patients new treatment options.
A groundbreaking panel of 16 North American experts has released the first-ever exercise guidelines specifically for cancer survivors over 65, shattering the myth that older patients can't handle physical activity during treatment. The recommendations could transform care for the 26 million older cancer survivors expected by 2040.
Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University created a molecule that shuts down a key enzyme cancer cells need to grow, causing tumors to shrink in mice with triple-negative breast cancer. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments for one of the deadliest forms of breast cancer.
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.
Researchers just made cancer studies easier with new dyes that let scientists watch living cells in action without damaging them. The breakthrough could speed up discoveries in how cancer spreads and responds to treatment.
A surgical team in Portland just performed a groundbreaking procedure that floods liver tumors with chemotherapy, then filters it out before it reaches the rest of the body. The patient went home the next day.
Researchers discovered that a cancer protein not only fuels tumor growth but also helps cancer cells repair damage from chemotherapy. The finding could transform treatment for pancreatic cancer and other aggressive tumors.
A new FDA-approved treatment uses focused ultrasound beams to ease Parkinson's symptoms without cutting into the skull. Patients walk out tremor-free hours after the procedure.
A groundbreaking study reveals critical windows when veterans with cancer need extra mental health support, paving the way for life-saving interventions. The findings are already informing better care strategies to protect those who served.