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Niall Moran, 39, has taken on an incredible challenge, setting out to walk from Achill Island to Ballina, his father's hometown, in just four days. Inspired by his dad's bladder cancer diagnosis last year, Niall will be accompanied by a group of friends, aiming to raise
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The Philippine Cancer Society (PCS) has launched an expanded ACT NOW program, a mobile screening initiative aiming to link patients with medical care for early diagnosis of breast and cervical cancer in marginalized communities. The program uses AI-assisted screening technology for faster diagnosis and treatment, including liver and lung cancer
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Goa has become the first state in the country to deploy artificial intelligence for lung cancer screening in the public sector, under a public-private partnership with AstraZeneca and Qure.ai. Since February 2024, more than 75,000 chest X-rays have been screened, detecting over 6,000 pulmonary nodules and flagging
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Researchers have detailed new data on gastric cancer, highlighting the complex interplay between the microbiota and the development of the disease. According to a study published in the Journal of Life, the composition of the gastric microbiota plays a significant role in shaping the gastric microenvironment and influencing disease progression.
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Researchers from Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital have developed a multifunctional nanoplatform, IN@OMV-PDL1nb, designed to simultaneously inhibit tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) and the immune checkpoint molecule PD-L1 within the tumor microenvironment (TME). This innovative approach effectively alleviates immune suppression induced by TAMs and PD-L1, offering a promising strategy
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A recent case report from Hangzhou Medical College in Hangzhou, People's Republic of China, has highlighted the potential of tislelizumab in treating advanced gallbladder cancer. The study, which was published in the journal Medicine, reported on a 70-year-old patient who experienced significant improvements in progression-free survival and overall
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A new study from the US has found that vegetarians have a 12 per cent lower risk of developing cancer than meat eaters, while a vegan diet reduces the risk of cancer by about a quarter. For certain types of cancer, cutting out meat alone can make a significant difference.
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The University of Tennessee Medical Center (UTMC) is launching two groundbreaking mobile cancer screening units across the state, aiming to increase access to life-saving care for rural and underserved communities. A 45-foot mobile CT lung cancer screening unit will deploy to 21 counties, providing low-dose CT scans, smoking cessation support,
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Research conducted at the University of Groningen in Groningen, Netherlands, has shed light on a new approach to cancer treatment. The study, which was funded by the Dutch Cancer Society, Maurits en Anna de Kock Stichting, and De Cock-Hadders, has identified a novel fusion protein that efficiently redirects anti-cytomegalovirus (CMV)
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Billy Burston, a 16-year-old from Telford, is taking on a daunting 56-mile charity cycle ride in memory of his father, William, who passed away in February 2023 after suffering from cancer. The ride, scheduled for August 23, will take Billy and his family from The Turf in St Georges to
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Researchers at Xinxiang Medical University in Kaifeng, People's Republic of China, have shed light on the pivotal role of innate immunity in glioblastoma (GBM) pathogenesis. The study reviews the current understanding of innate immune mechanisms in GBM and explores novel combinatorial strategies to overcome therapeutic resistance in this
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Researchers at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill have made significant progress in the development of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells, which have shown promise in treating lymphoid malignancies. However, despite their potential benefits, CAR T cells have yet to demonstrate clinical benefits in solid tumors. As a
