Cancer Research

WashU Medicine Receives $10.8M Grant for Groundbreaking Leukemia Research
Research & Development WashU Medicine Receives $10.8M Grant for Groundbreaking Leukemia Research

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis (WashU Medicine) has been awarded a significant five-year, $10.8 million grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This funding renewal aims to advance the institution's ongoing research in

Can POLB 001 Revolutionize CRS Treatment in Cancer Immunotherapy?
Research & Development Can POLB 001 Revolutionize CRS Treatment in Cancer Immunotherapy?

In a significant breakthrough, Poolbeg Pharma announced positive pre-clinical study results for their drug POLB 001, presented at the 66th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting. The study focused on the drug's potential to prevent Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS), a frequently observed

Study Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Increased Risk of Colorectal Cancer
Research & Development Study Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Increased Risk of Colorectal Cancer

A recent study spearheaded by University of South Florida (USF) Health researchers, in collaboration with TGH Cancer Institute, has unveiled a potential link between ultra-processed foods and an increased risk of colorectal cancer. Researchers highlighted how these foods may contribute to chronic

Oncologists Maintain Care Amidst Platinum Chemotherapy Drug Shortage
Research & Development Oncologists Maintain Care Amidst Platinum Chemotherapy Drug Shortage

In early 2023, the FDA's announcement of a shortage of two critical generic platinum chemotherapy drugs, cisplatin and carboplatin, alarmed the medical community. These drugs have been essential in the treatment of various advanced cancers for over 30 years, particularly lung, head and neck,

Unlocking Cancer Therapy: Overcoming Hypoxia-Induced Resistance
Research & Development Unlocking Cancer Therapy: Overcoming Hypoxia-Induced Resistance

Advancements in cancer therapy have brought significant hope, especially with immune checkpoint blockades (ICBs), providing a groundbreaking treatment strategy for advanced cancers. Despite this, the effectiveness of ICBs has often been thwarted by therapeutic resistance, which renders

Global Trends in Ovarian Cancer Incidence and Histological Subtypes Analysis
Research & Development Global Trends in Ovarian Cancer Incidence and Histological Subtypes Analysis

Ovarian cancer represents a significant health concern worldwide, being the eighth most frequently diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related mortality among women globally. In 2022 alone, the disease accounted for over 324,000 new cases and 206,839 deaths across the globe. This

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