‘Cancer Bush’ shows promise as complementary medicine to chemotherapy
A plant found across South Africa and long used in traditional medicine could one day help fight some…
Health workers face hidden exposure to cancer-linked hazards
A first-of-its-kind European survey reveals that thousands of health and social care workers face regular exposure to cancer…
About Half of Patients with Metastatic Lung Cancer Don’t Get Treatment, Study Finds
More than half of patients with metastatic lung cancer don’t receive life-extending treatments, like chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted…
Scientists find unexpected immune pathways for mRNA cancer vaccines
The advent of mRNA vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 in 2020 changed the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, the…
New biochip detects tiny genetic markers in 20 minutes
A team of scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has developed a new biochip that, when…
Study reveals why some cancer therapies don’t work for all patients | MIT News
Drugs that block enzymes called tyrosine kinases are among the most effective targeted therapies for cancer. However, they…
Researchers ID Genetic Target for Aggressive Lung Cancers
UCLA study finds that small cell neuroendocrine tumors depend on a specific protein to grow, offering a potential…
Australian sports presenter Mel McLaughlin reveals lung cancer diagnosis
Australian sports presenter Mel McLaughlin says she has stage 2 lung cancer. On last night’s 7 News bulletin,…
Durvalumab extends survival in small cell lung cancer but raises cost concerns
A new study suggests that the immune checkpoint inhibitor, durvalumab, may offer new treatment options for patients living…
Inflammation and immune suppression fuel aggressive SCLC behavior and spread
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is one of the most aggressive forms of lung cancer, with a five-year…
Celebrities who died on Christmas Day – from George Michael to Charlie Chaplin
In 2016, hearts were broken around the world when George Michael was found dead on the festive morning,…
Lung Cancer In Women Is Often Overlooked. Here Are the Symptoms You Should Know
Cancer screenings exist to try to detect the disease in its earlier stages, and ultimately to save lives.…