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Only a third of eligible breast cancer patients receive a gene expression test
A gene expression test can help prevent unnecessary chemotherapy in breast cancer patients, yet its use in the Netherlands remains limited. This is shown by new research from the Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Centre (IKNL), ...
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Mass spectrometry platform could shrink cancer drug discovery cycle to four hours
Researchers at the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research (PICR) have developed a next-generation technology platform designed to accelerate one of the slowest and most challenging stages of cancer drug discovery: identifying ...
Jun 20, 2026
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Survey reveals major gaps in cardio-oncology training
An international survey has highlighted major gaps in cardio-oncology training, despite its increasing clinical importance. These results were presented at ESC Cardio-Oncology 2026, the second annual conference of the European ...
Jun 20, 2026
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One gene deletion tears off colon cancer's invisibility cloak, boosting immunotherapy
A study from the University of Calgary shows that removing a single gene makes colon cancer cells a target for immunotherapy—a fundamental breakthrough. The research, published in Cell Reports Medicine, was led by Dr. Arshad ...
Jun 19, 2026
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A renewable cell source for cancer immunotherapy could make off-the-shelf treatments possible
In a paper published in Cell, a USC Stem Cell-led team reports a new way of generating a renewable and expandable supply of the progenitor cells that give rise to macrophages. These immune cells help drive the body's response ...
Jun 19, 2026
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Quick optical biopsy could be early detection method for endometrial cancer
Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecologic cancer, with more than 69,000 cases diagnosed in the U.S. in 2025 and increasing by up to 3% annually. Diagnosis requires an often painful, invasive biopsy that carries a ...
Jun 19, 2026
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Targeting enzyme could block cancer spread to brain with fewer side effects
A new study has identified a more precise and effective way to prevent cancer from spreading to the brain. The paper, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, details the development of novel drug ...
Jun 19, 2026
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FDA approves Welireg with pembrolizumab for renal cell carcinoma
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Merck's Welireg (belzutifan) in combination with pembrolizumab or pembrolizumab and berahyaluronidase alfa-pmph (Keytruda Qlex) for the adjuvant treatment of renal cell carcinoma ...
Jun 19, 2026
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Examining the cardioprotective effects of heart failure treatments in patients with cancer
Patients receiving cancer treatment often face the added complication of side effects affecting the heart, which can lead to the need to discontinue anticancer therapy, reducing its effectiveness. Researchers from the Erasmus ...
Jun 19, 2026
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New tool maps how T cells move within tumors
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center led a study to develop a computational method that reveals how immune cells navigate the complex environment inside tumors, offering insights that could inform future cancer therapies. ...
Jun 19, 2026
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Lab-on-a-chip platform shows how immune cells attack cancer cells
Immunotherapies are a promising approach in the fight against cancer. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a lab-on-a-chip system called CellTrap. It makes it possible to observe the interactions ...
Jun 18, 2026
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Researchers find rare genetic mutation doesn't always result in blood cancer
Researchers have found that a genetic mutation associated with a rare group of blood cancers does not always result in development of the disease. The work provides insight into the initial phases of the disease and may eventually ...
Jun 18, 2026
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New anticancer vaccine shows early success in targeting neuroblastoma
A new study from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences demonstrates a novel approach in anticancer vaccine development. The results, published in Molecular Therapy Oncology, present the first preclinical evidence ...
Jun 18, 2026
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One vaccine changed everything: England's youngest women stopped dying from this cancer
The HPV vaccine for cervical cancer has reduced the risk of dying from the disease before age 30 in England to almost zero, the first study of its kind showed Thursday.
Jun 18, 2026
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Molecule found on cancer cell surfaces may lead to new therapies
Researchers at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) in Brazil have identified a molecule on the surface of cells that could be a promising therapeutic target against cancer. This molecule plays an important role ...
Jun 18, 2026
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New study could unlock how body's emergency blood factory is connected to aging and cancer
Researchers at Columbia University have identified a switch that turns on the rapid production of blood cells in emergency situations, a finding that could help researchers uncover new treatments for aging and some of the ...
Jun 18, 2026
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Jeremy Clarkson has aggressive prostate cancer. What makes some cancers more aggressive than others?
UK media celebrity Jeremy Clarkson this week revealed he has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer.
Jun 18, 2026
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Near-complete reduction of cervical cancer deaths among HPV-vaccinated UK teens shows need for equitable access
High-income countries that initiated widespread administration of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in the mid-2000s have experienced substantial declines in cervical cancer cases, marking a significant achievement in ...
Jun 18, 2026
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Scientists decode cancer's most effective survival strategy
In the intricate biology of the human body, organs such as the breast, the colon and the lungs are lined with a defensive barrier known as the epithelium. At the heart of this barrier sits a remarkable protein called Mucin-1 ...
Jun 18, 2026
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Caregivers of children hospitalized for cancer, blood disorders at risk for food insecurity, researchers find
Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine found caregivers of children hospitalized for cancer and blood disorders may experience food insecurity during their child's stay, even if they don't face that issue ...
Jun 18, 2026
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Radiation therapy enhances immune environment in brain metastases, improving treatment response
A new study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center demonstrated that preoperative radiation therapy for brain metastases not only targets tumor cells directly but also can activate immune ...
Jun 18, 2026
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Most Americans are surviving cancer, but the mental health challenges can persist
An increasing number of Americans are getting—and surviving—cancer. There were more than 18 million cancer survivors in the U.S. in 2025, and the National Cancer Institute estimates that number will grow to 22 million by ...
Jun 18, 2026
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Spatial map of bladder cancer reveals hidden tumor environments, new paths toward precision therapy
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have developed a spatial map of muscle-invasive bladder cancer, revealing how tumor cell states, immune environments and therapeutic vulnerabilities are organized ...
Jun 18, 2026
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Researchers identify proteins fueling rare childhood leukemia, revealing new treatment strategy
Indiana University School of Medicine cancer researchers have identified a potential way to use existing, accessible drugs to combat juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML) by targeting a specific inflammatory pathway. The ...
Jun 18, 2026
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Vaping helps some people ditch cigarettes but may come with its own lung cancer risk
Vapes or e-cigarettes were marketed as a safer, smokeless alternative to traditional cigarettes and even promoted as a tool to help smokers quit. Their fruity flavors and sleek designs further reinforced the perception that ...
