Medical Experts Explain That Immunotherapy Can Treat Some Types of Cancers

MEDICINE & HEALTH 01.25.2021 01:43 AM

Experts say some patients have significant responses to immunotherapy that last for years. In some circumstances, so many years that it has been thought that these patients may have been treated for their disease.

Designer DNA Targets Cancer Stem Cells and Malignant Plasma Cells in the Blood

01.21.2021 22:28 PM

Designer DNA, ION251 targets malignant plasma cells and eradicates cancer stem cells preventing relapse after treatment.

Are You a Frequent Eater of Potato Chips? Here Are 5 of the Health Conditions You Should Watch Out For

01.21.2021 04:25 AM

Different health conditions can result from eating too many potato chips. 5 of them include cancer, high blood pressure, depression, weight gain, and stroke.

What You Need To Know About HPV and Cervical Cancer

01.14.2021 21:37 PM

Cervical cancer is among the most preventable cancers. Cervical cancer awareness month is a good reminder to have your cervical organs checked.

Cancer Cells Also Hibernate Like Bears to Survive Chemotherapy

01.11.2021 04:40 AM

Cancer cells have adapted hibernation, an ancient evolutionary survival mechanism, in which they transform into sluggish, slow dividing cells to evade the harsh chemotherapy.

Two Cancer-Stricken Children in Japan Got Their Tumor Cells Before Birth

01.07.2021 09:00 AM

Researchers recently found that the two children in Japan who have lung cancer may have acquired tumor cells from their mothers during or shortly before birth.

Experts Can Now Diagnose Cancer Cells Without Invasive Biopsies

01.07.2021 07:30 AM

Doctors will now take fewer invasive biopsies to diagnose patients with Cambridge University's new approach of checking cancer cells.

Breakthrough in Prostate Cancer: How an Aggressive Blocker Can Save Millions

01.06.2021 19:30 PM

Researchers have found a major breakthrough that could prevent the growth of prostate cancer cells in the body.

New Experiment Confirms Relationship Between Obesity and Cancer

12.30.2020 19:00 PM

Obesity is linked with an elevated risk of medical complications among cancer patients. Here's what patients would say.

Processed Foods Linked To Heart Disease and Early Death

12.29.2020 20:58 PM

Processed foods are linked to a higher risk of heart disease and early death. These foods are made with additives and preservatives for flavor and freshness.

Human Evolution Could Be to Blame for Being Prone to Cancer, Study Says

12.15.2020 10:56 AM

Cancer could start almost anywhere in the human body, which is made up of trillions of cells. Evolution may be to blame for the high risk of cancers in humans.

Fatty Diets Feed Cancer and Starve Immune Cells

12.11.2020 17:00 PM

Study reveals that fat starves immune cells and hinder them from targeting tumors. Obesity has been associated with cancer for quite some time now, although the complete scenario still eludes researchers.

WHO Releases Global Data on Top Cause of Death Over Last 20 Years

12.11.2020 05:00 AM

Heart disease and other non-communicable diseases now account for seven of the world’s top 10 causes of death.

Tears Can Now Be Used to Detect Devastating Disease For Immediate Treatment

11.20.2020 17:00 PM

Tears like blood contain various chemicals that can be used to detect devastating diseases at their earliest stage for immediate treatment.

PAHO/WHO Hosts the Global Strategy for the Elimination of Cervical Cancer

11.17.2020 14:00 PM

Without global effort, annual deaths from cervical cancer could increase by 50% in the year 2035. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and World Health Organization (WHO) have organized a regional event on November 17, 2020, for the World Health Assembly to present the Global Strategy for the Elimination of Cervical Cancer.

Chinese CDC Reports the Danger COVID-19 Postures for Patients with Lung Cancer

11.16.2020 12:00 PM

A report specified that evidence that the risk for infection "was higher in patients with lung cancer" started to mount as early as February this year.

Beat Cancer Through Early Detection Using This New App

11.02.2020 17:00 PM

Routine check-ups are hampered by the pandemic, but thanks to a new mobile app, detecting cancer at its early stage could help save many lives.

Common Weed From the Cabbage Family Can Stop Cancer

10.31.2020 06:30 AM

Scientists discovered that a common weed from the cabbage family could stop breast cancer cells in the lab.

New Method of Immunotherapy Involves Training the Innate Immune System Against Cancer

10.30.2020 16:00 PM

In a new study, researchers focus on training the innate immune system to attack tumors. One way to treat cancer is through immunotherapy or boosting the body's defenses against cancer cells by targeting the adaptive immune system, which triggers B-cells and T-cells.

Exercise May Help Delay Cancer Growth, Study Shows

10.29.2020 05:00 AM

Physical activity changes the metabolism of the immune system's cytotoxic T cells and thereby improves their ability to attack cancer cells.

Researchers Discover How Cancer Spreads Via Lymphatic Vessels

10.26.2020 21:00 PM

For years, researchers have observed how tumor cells can rapidly spread to vital organs. For the first time, scientists identify a specific pathway in the lymphatic system.