Head and neck cancers rank as the seventh most common type of cancer globally, significantly impacting smokers, drinkers, and individuals with HPV infections. Cisplatin, a standard chemotherapy drug, coupled with radiation therapy, remains the gold standard for treating these cancers. However, over
Glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and lethal forms of brain cancer, presents a significant challenge to medical professionals due to its resistance to standard therapies. The complexity of its cellular structure and its ability to evade the immune system make it particularly difficult to
Recent research has uncovered a startling discovery: certain rare genetic mutations in the breast cells of healthy women may be early indicators of breast cancer development. This groundbreaking study, conducted by researchers from the University of British Columbia (UBC), BC Cancer, Harvard
The burgeoning potential of radiopharmaceuticals in precision oncology is reshaping the landscape of cancer treatment, marked by rapid advancements and considerable investment opportunities. These sophisticated compounds, which combine radioactive substances with targeted molecules, not only
Cancer scientists at the University of Chicago and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) have made groundbreaking discoveries about the genetic changes caused by DNA collisions in cancer. Their research, published in "Nature Cancer" in November 2024, reveals how gene mutations can lead
Groundbreaking research, funded by Cancer Research UK and conducted by teams from the Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute in Glasgow and the University of Birmingham, has uncovered innovative ways to potentially use salmonella bacteria to combat bowel cancer. Historically known for causing food
