Tag: Cancer Treatment
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Changing the narrative: Calgary’s new frontier in sarcoma therapy
Changing the Narrative: Calgary’s Leap into Sarcoma Innovation When Dr. Michael Monument returned to his hometown of Calgary in 2014 after a fellowship at the University of Utah, colleagues warned that the city might not be a natural home for sarcoma research. Sarcoma—an often rare cancer that targets bone and soft tissues and frequently affects…
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Blocking PDIA1 and PDIA5: A New Strategy to Weaken Prostate Tumors and Boost Drug Effectiveness
New vulnerability in prostate cancer identified: two enzymes that protect the androgen receptor A major international study has uncovered a promising vulnerability in prostate cancer cells that could improve treatment for one of the most common cancers in men. Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), the research shows that two…
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Decoding Chemo Brain: New Clues About How Cancer Treatment Affects the Brain
Understanding Chemo Brain: Beyond Cancer Elimination Cancer is a daunting diagnosis, but many patients face an additional challenge after treatment ends: a phenomenon commonly known as chemo brain or brain fog. This mix of cognitive issues—memory lapses, finding the right word, and trouble concentrating—affects up to three-quarters of cancer patients in some studies. For many,…
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Pembrolizumab Therapy Doubles Survival in Advanced Head and Neck Cancer
Breakthrough Immunotherapy Helps Patients With Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer A pivotal advance in the treatment of locally advanced head and neck cancer centers on pembrolizumab, an immunotherapy drug already used in several cancers. In a recent trial, this therapy was integrated into a comprehensive treatment plan that combines surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy, and…
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Pembrolizumab Doubles Survival in Advanced Head and Neck Cancer
The Breakthrough: A New Immunotherapy Redefines Outcomes in Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer Locally advanced head and neck cancer poses a formidable challenge. In many patients, the disease is detected at a stage where surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy are the mainstays of treatment, yet recurrence and progression remain common. A recent advance in immunotherapy,…
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Experimental Immunotherapy Could Be a Universal Cancer Therapy
Breakthrough at a Glance In a landmark development from the United States, researchers have described an experimental immunotherapy that can attack several cancer types while protecting healthy tissues. Early studies suggest the approach is capable of guiding the body’s own immune system to recognize and destroy cancer cells, including both solid tumors and blood cancers,…
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Experimental Immunotherapy Could Be a Universal Cancer Cure
What this new immunotherapy claims to do In a wave of promising early findings, researchers in the United States report an experimental immunotherapy that could treat multiple cancers, including solid tumors and hematologic malignancies. In initial-stage studies, scientists engineered immune cells to recognize common features shared by many cancers, while incorporating safety mechanisms to protect…
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Nose cancer journey in Singapore: A man’s battle and hope
What is nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC)? Nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) is a malignancy that develops in the nasopharynx, the upper part of the throat behind the nose. It can present with nosebleeds, a painless lump in the neck, hearing loss, and sometimes facial discomfort. In Singapore, NPC remains one of the more frequently diagnosed cancers, with roughly…
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New Insights into Multiple Myeloma Treatment: Targeting Iron Regulation
Introduction to Multiple Myeloma Multiple myeloma (MM) is a relentless form of blood cancer characterized by the excessive growth of plasma cells in the bone marrow. These abnormal cells produce unwanted antibodies, leading to severe health complications, including weakened immunity and organ damage. While there are treatments available, many patients experience relapses and develop resistance…
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Revolutionary Cancer Treatment Targets Iron Regulation Enzyme
Introduction to Multiple Myeloma and the Role of Iron Multiple myeloma (MM) is an aggressive form of blood cancer characterized by the abnormal growth of plasma cells in the bone marrow, leading to severe complications like immune system suppression and organ damage. Researchers have long sought effective treatments as existing therapies often face challenges of…