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New study identifies biological mechanism driving therapy resistance in advanced prostate cancer
A multi-institutional collaborative study led by researchers at the University of Chicago and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center has identified a previously unknown biological mechanism that controls cell identity and treatment ...
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DNA 'switch' uncovers new brake on breast cancer growth
Adelaide University researchers have found a DNA "switch" that helps the body stop the growth of the most common form of breast cancer, providing new insights that could help with future treatments. Up to 80% of breast cancer ...
Nov 6, 2026
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New research identifies biological differences in pancreatic cancer
New research from the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center found biological differences in pancreatic cancer tumors and immune environments, opening the possibility for more personalized treatments for different populations.
Nov 6, 2026
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Two compounds target drug-resistant brain cancer cells in laboratory tests
Cancer remains among the most deadly diseases worldwide. Globally, more than 300,000 new cases of brain cancer are reported each year, with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, accounting for over 250,000 deaths. ...
Nov 6, 2026
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South African trial tests off-the-shelf killer cells against lymphoma
South African researchers are testing "off-the-shelf" immune cells against lymphoma that has returned or resisted treatment, investigating an approach that avoids having to manufacture a separate treatment from each patient's ...
Nov 6, 2026
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'Gatekeeper' cells can restrict the immune response to cancer
A new study led by King's College London has found that chemotherapy helps attract a specific population of immune cells called stem-like T cells toward tumors. The research, published in Cell Stem Cell, found that macrophages ...
Nov 5, 2026
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Advanced imaging uncovers genomic Achilles' heel that makes cancer cells vulnerable
A small subset of vulnerable DNA sites can make cancer cells highly sensitive to targeted drugs called PARP inhibitors, a new study shows. Led by researchers at NYU Langone Health and its Perlmutter Cancer Center, the work ...
Nov 5, 2026
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Personalized vaccine targets melanoma recurrence
A personalized cancer vaccine could help prevent melanoma from returning after surgery. Sutter investigators Dr. Kevin Kim, oncologist and chief of precision medicine at Sutter Health, and Dr. Mohammed Kashani-Sabet, medical ...
Nov 5, 2026
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Simple text reminders could help close London's bowel cancer screening gap
As low-cost and straightforward an intervention as automated text messaging could make a significant contribution to tackling London's below-average bowel cancer screening rates, according to a study led by the University ...
Nov 5, 2026
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Two 'forever chemicals' associated with higher risk of aggressive breast cancer in analysis
Women with higher blood levels of two common per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also familiarly known as PFAS, were more likely to develop estrogen receptor-negative, or ER-negative, breast cancer, according to a new study ...
Nov 5, 2026
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Scientists pinpoint hundreds of genetic variants that offer new insights into inherited breast cancer risk
Scientists have carried out one of the largest experimental studies of breast cancer variants to date, helping pinpoint genetic changes that are most likely to contribute to the development of the disease.
Nov 5, 2026
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'Genetic map' of patient's tumor uncovers cancer risk genes that would otherwise remain hidden
Using next-generation sequencing (NGS) to profile tumor cells from patients with solid tumors, researchers at Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS identified genetic alterations associated with cancer predisposition ...
Nov 5, 2026
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Uncovering rules for aggressive brain tumors could lead to better treatments
Aggressive brain tumors follow predictable rules, not chaotic randomness, according to new research. This discovery could lead to new, much-needed ways to treat glioblastoma tumors in the future.
Nov 4, 2026
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Prostate cancer drug shows promise in new clinical trial
In a recent Yale-led clinical trial, a new type of prostate cancer drug showed promising results in reducing tumor activity and pain for patients with metastatic prostate cancer.
Nov 4, 2026
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Alternative pathways for blood vessel growth could become targets against drug-resistant tumors
Researchers at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC), together with international collaborators, have uncovered previously unknown mechanisms that allow blood vessels to grow even in the ...
Nov 4, 2026
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From DNA marks to RNA control: A new clue to acute myeloid leukemia
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is an aggressive blood cancer in which abnormal, immature cells build up in the bone marrow, disrupting the production of healthy blood cells. Now, a new study, led by Dr. José Luis Sardina's ...
Nov 4, 2026
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Protein DUSP4 boosts cancer-fighting T cells in colorectal cancer lab models
The immune system has powerful cells that can recognize and destroy cancer, but this ability can gradually wane when the cells reside within a tumor. Researchers from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University ...
Nov 4, 2026
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Routine breast imaging may offer little benefit after double mastectomy for early breast cancer
Women who have undergone a double mastectomy to treat ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), a noninvasive form of breast cancer also known as stage 0 breast cancer, may not benefit from routine mammograms or other breast imaging ...
Nov 4, 2026
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Hypnotherapy and mindfulness reduce pain and anxiety for children with cancer
Psychosocial interventions can significantly reduce pain and anxiety for children undergoing cancer treatment, new Griffith University research has found. Dr. Karin Plummer from Griffith's School of Nursing and Midwifery ...
Nov 4, 2026
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Breast cancer atlas reveals hidden subtypes to help chart course for precision oncology
A new molecular map of breast cancer has identified novel forms of the disease and provides a foundation for selecting personalized treatments guided by a tumor's molecular characteristics rather than standard pathology alone.
Nov 3, 2026
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AI may help tailor treatment for childhood brain tumors
Choosing the right treatment for a child with a malignant brain tumor requires a careful balance. Therapy must be strong enough to keep the cancer from coming back, but it can also cause lasting side effects that affect learning, ...
Nov 3, 2026
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Bad neighbors: How immune cells help cancer cells get ready to spread
Most cancer deaths are not caused by the original tumor, but by metastases, which form when cancer cells leave the original tumor and spread to other organs. To do so, cancer cells must loosen their attachment to other cancer ...
Nov 3, 2026
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Targeted scan detects hidden multiple myeloma missed by standard imaging
A targeted immunoPET scan detected active multiple myeloma that standard PET/CT scans and blood tests missed, a finding that could help doctors more accurately map disease, guide treatment decisions and confirm whether cancer ...
Nov 3, 2026
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A vulnerability in liver tumor cells' nuclear gateways could pave the way for new treatments
A study led by the Cell Cycle and Cancer Group at the Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO) has identified a vulnerability in liver cancer that could guide the development of new therapies. The work, published in Proceedings ...
Nov 3, 2026
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AI-supported screening strategy could improve cervical cancer detection in low-resource settings
Combining HPV testing with artificial intelligence–based image analysis has shown efficacy in detecting precancerous lesions and guiding treatment decisions, according to a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global ...
Nov 3, 2026
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