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Cancer patients can now be 'matched' to best treatment with DNA and lab-dish experiments
By Diana Azzam published
Identifying the most effective cancer treatment for a given patient from the get-go can help improve outcomes.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, announces cancer diagnosis
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The Princess of Wales, whose health status has recently been questioned by the media and public, has announced that she has cancer.
'Very concerning': Microplastics can accumulate in cancer cells and may help them spread, study hints
By Sneha Khedkar published
An early lab-dish study in cancer cells suggests microplastics can persist through cell division and may contribute to cancer spread, when they're in tumors.
Gut bacteria linked to colorectal cancer in young people
By Kamal Nahas published
Certain gut bacteria reside in colorectal tumors, but the species differ depending on a patient's age, offering hope that our gut tenants could serve as early warning signs of cancer in young people.
New mRNA 'cancer vaccine' trial launches in UK
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The first U.K. patient has received a dose of "cancer vaccine" in a new trial.
Cancer sometimes triggers sudden memory loss — now we might know why
By Jennifer Zieba published
A virus-like protein made by some tumors may be the culprit behind an enigmatic neurological syndrome in cancer patients.
Zika virus could potentially treat cancer, another early study hints
By Jennifer Zieba published
The Zika virus can target and eradicate human neuroblastoma tumors in a mouse model, a study shows. But how soon could such a treatment be used in people?
'Bionic breast' could restore sensation for cancer survivors
By Emily Cooke published
Scientists are developing a new device that could help breast cancer patients who experience a loss of sensation after having a mastectomy.
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