Tag: oncology
Cancer Spreads More in Middle Age Than in Very Old Age, Melanoma Study Shows
New research reveals that melanoma spreads most in middle-aged mice, not elderly ones as expected. Special immune cells that keep…
Teclistamab Shows Strong Response Rates in Earlier-Line Multiple Myeloma Treatment
Phase 3 trial shows teclistamab extends progression-free survival by 7.3 months compared with standard treatments in multiple myeloma patients with…
DNA Test Could Spare 6,600 Breast Cancer Patients From Unnecessary Chemotherapy
New genetic testing could spare 6,600 UK breast cancer patients annually from unnecessary chemotherapy while maintaining equivalent survival rates. International…
Perioperative Treatment Revolution Could Transform Prostate Cancer Outcomes
New evidence suggests perioperative therapy could fundamentally transform prostate cancer treatment outcomes. The approach challenges traditional sequencing of surgery and…
New Drug Daraxonrasib Nearly Doubles Pancreatic Cancer Survival in Phase 3 Trial
Daraxonrasib nearly doubles survival in advanced pancreatic cancer patients with KRAS G12C mutations. The breakthrough targets a previously "undruggable" protein…
Pre-consultation AI doctor sessions improve cancer patient understanding and reduce anxiety
An artificial intelligence-powered virtual doctor session before in-person oncology consultations significantly improves patient understanding of cancer diagnosis and reduces pre-appointment…
Why Some Cancers Evade Chemotherapy: New Mechanism Identified
Researchers have identified a molecular mechanism that enables cancer cells to survive chemotherapy, revealing how 30–40% of treated tumors develop…