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New potential breast cancer drug identified
The first-in-class molecule shuts down oestrogen-sensitive breast cancer in a new way, researchers said.
Study sees immune therapy scoring big win against lung cancer
In the study, Merck's Keytruda, given with standard chemotherapy, cut in half the risk of dying or having the cancer worsen.
High levels of vitamin D may lower cancer risk, says study
While benefits of vitamin D on bone diseases are known, there is growing evidence it may benefit other chronic diseases, including cancers.
Mini tumours created in lab to battle cancer
Approach found a drug that had a chance of shrinking a patient's tumour in almost nine in 10 cases.
Scientists start human trials for cancer vaccine that kills tumours with one jab
Experts from Stanford University develop vaccine that could attack and destroy tumours all over the body following a single injection.
Researchers say flu virus could be used to treat pancreatic cancer
Study says modified form of common flu virus will hunt down and attack pancreatic cancer tumours but leave healthy cells unharmed.
Immunotherapy with dendritic cells to fight cancer now in India
Introduced by LDG India, immunotherapy with dendritic cells is combination therapy that helps body’s own defences fight cancer cells.
Now, deadly skin cancer may be treated by Arthritis drug, says study
If caught early, melanoma is treatable, but once the cancer has metastasised or spread, then treatment becomes more difficult.
Man claims his cancer went into remission following switch to vegan diet
His next scan after going vegan in 2013 showed that his cancer had shrunk by almost 80 percent.
Chemotherapy may cause more aggressive cancer
Often considered to be the first option in breast cancer patients, new study claims that it can lead to Stage 4 cancer.