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Researchers at the Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University in Xiamen, People's Republic of China, have developed a novel therapeutic approach for cancer treatment using a multifunctional nanoparticle, ZnO@CuEA. This nanoparticle has the ability to target tumour cells and induce cuproptosis, a recently discovered form of
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A new study published in the Journal of Engineering has found that robotic surgery after neoadjuvant therapy may be a treatment approach with great potential for development and may be used as a new treatment method for locally advanced gastric cancer. The study, conducted by researchers at the People'
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Ronan J. Kelly, MD, MBA, discussed the integration of nivolumab (Opdivo) following chemoradiation in patients with esophageal/gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) cancers at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting. Kelly, director of Oncology at the Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center and W.W. Caruth Jr., Endowed Chair
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Research presented from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center highlights the potential association between the use of dupilumab, a monoclonal antibody inhibiting interleukin-4 receptor alpha (IL-4Ra) and interleukin-13 receptor (IL-13R), and the development of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) in patients with atopic dermatitis (AD). The study's authors emphasize that while
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Researchers from Kinnaird College for Women in Lahore, Pakistan, have made a significant breakthrough in cancer treatment by exploring the potential of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) as a novel therapeutic tool. According to a review published in Cancer Reports, SeNPs have the ability to selectively target malignant cells, modulate redox status,
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Researchers at Xuzhou Medical University, in collaboration with other institutions, have developed a novel nanoplatform for cancer therapy, combining magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) guidance with cascade catalyzed therapy and low-temperature photothermal therapy. The platform, composed of a S, Pd modified hollow CoNiMnFe Prussian blue analogue nanocomposite (Pd-S-CNMF), has been shown
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Research published in Discover Oncology has shed light on the potential of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) in cancer treatment. The study, conducted by a team of researchers from Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, analyzed 1955 papers on MOFs in cancer research, published in 327 journals between 2009 and 2023. The findings
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Melanie Bull, a mother from Horley, lost her life after a seven year battle with lung cancer. Diagnosed in 2018, Melanie underwent various treatments, including surgery, CyberKnife radiotherapy, and a clinical trial for the cancer growth blocker Afatinib. Despite the treatment's initial success, Melanie's condition worsened,
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Researchers at the Missouri University of Science and Technology have developed a new type of dendrimer gel nanoparticle that targets two key proteins in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) cells, urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptor (uPAR) and ribonucleotide reductase R2 (R2). This novel design allows the nanoparticles to deliver the antisense oligonucleotide
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Researchers from Huazhong University of Science and Technology have developed a novel engineering technology to produce extracellular vesicles, which can be used as a cancer therapy. According to the study published in the Journal of Materials Chemistry B, the new method, based on the autonomous "fusion-exocytosis" process, addresses
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Researchers have made significant progress in developing mRNA therapy as a promising approach in oncology, offering innovative applications such as tumor vaccines, protein replacement therapy, cell therapy, and gene therapy. However, challenges such as mRNA stability and delivery efficiency must be addressed for effective treatment. A recent review outlined the
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Comedian Mark Steel embarks on a rollercoaster journey with cancer, oscillating between the mundane, the dramatic, and the terrifyingly absurd. His book, The Leopard in My House, delicately weaves together stories of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery, amidst the backdrop of his life as a comedian. Steel's reflections
