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Despite being just 29 years old, Jordan Brunoli, a bassist from Brisbane's rock trio Bugs, has been diagnosed with stage four colorectal cancer that has spread to his liver and lymph nodes. This devastating news has left his bandmates and fans stunned, with the cancer deemed incurable after
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Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a novel method for measuring how radiation damages DNA molecules, a technique that could lead to improved radiation therapy for cancer and more personalized care in radiological emergencies. This technology leverages the use of nanopores to detect radiation
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A team of scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed a groundbreaking technology that can swiftly and accurately measure DNA damage caused by ionizing radiation, such as X-rays and gamma rays. This novel method, which uses nanopores to detect radiation damage, has the potential to
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Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, a leading cancer centre in Australia, is working to improve the cultural safety of First Nations people receiving cancer care through two new projects. The projects aim to foster new connections between healthcare providers and Aboriginal-led organisations, ultimately supporting better outcomes for First Nations patients. The
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The National Cancer Center, China, has launched a Phase 1, 2 clinical trial to investigate the effectiveness and safety of a new treatment combination for patients with malignant mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer. The trial, led by principal investigator Puyuan Xing, MD, will test the combination of Iparomlimab and
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Researchers at Peking University Third Hospital have conducted a phase 1b study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) combined with cadonilimab, a humanized immunoglobulin G1 bispecific antibody targeting programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) and cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 (CTLA-4). The study involved 63 patients
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Researchers at Sichuan University have published a comprehensive review on the role of extracellular vesicles (EVs) in cancer diagnosis and therapy. According to the study, EVs have emerged as promising non-invasive biomarkers in oncology, offering innovative biomarkers and therapeutic targets for improved diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The review highlights
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A recent study published in Frontiers in Immunology has shed new light on the treatment of locally advanced gastric cancer. Researchers from Nankai University have developed and validated a nomogram model to predict pathological complete response (pCR) in patients receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy and immunotherapy (NICT). The study, which enrolled 456
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A recent study published in Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology has highlighted the potential of mRNA-based vaccines in treating gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, including gastric and pancreatic cancer. The research, conducted by a team of scientists from Zarqa University, has demonstrated the versatility and safety of mRNA vaccines in targeting
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Anne Suslak, a cancer survivor, has had a heartwarming experience after undergoing hip replacement surgery at the Essex and Suffolk Elective Orthopaedic Centre. Having been diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer, Kay White had to put off her long-awaited surgery for years but is now in her fourth year of
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Researchers at the University of Turku, Finland, have shed light on the role of Clever-1 in cancer immunosuppression. A recent study published in Theranostics found that Clever-1, a multifunctional scavenger receptor, promotes immunosuppressive activity in macrophages, contributing to tumor immune evasion. The study also identified secreted Clever-1 (sClever-1) as a
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A team of researchers from the BC Cancer Research Institute has made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of cancer gene therapy. In a study published in the International Journal of Pharmaceutics, they unveiled a novel liposomal formulation of a copper-containing compound that demonstrates remarkable potential in treating cancer. The
