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Survived A Brain Tumour? Here's How Cell Therapy Could Support Recovery
Cell therapy, often referred to as a form of regenerative medicine, uses living cells or cell-derived products to support the body's natural repair mechanisms.
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Scientists Develop Targeted Drug Delivery For Arresting Tumour Growth, Reducing Off-target Effects
Experiments in breast cancer models demonstrated a robust gene knockdown, resulting in an increased cancer cell death and a substantial inhibition in tumour growth.
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Unexpected Immune System Mechanism Found To Attack Cancer, Scientists Reveal
Many modern cancer treatments, including immunotherapy, depend on activating killer T cells to recognise and destroy tumours.
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Ovarian Cancer Breakthrough: New Targeted Drug Extends Survival, Improves Quality Of Life
A breakthrough targeted therapy, mirvetuximab soravtansine, is offering new hope to women with hard-to-treat ovarian cancer. Studies show it extends survival, slows disease progression, shrinks tumours and improves quality of life compared to chemotherapy.
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Smart Cancer Drug Can Shrink Tumours By 30% In Early Trial
In an early-stage (Phase 1) trial of 83 patients, the drug shrank tumours in 26 people. For 15 of those patients, their tumours shrank by at least 30%.
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This 10-Second Oral Care Habit May Help Slow Ageing, Expert Explains
The tongue's surface contains tiny grooves and crevices where food particles, dead cells, and bacteria can accumulate. If not removed regularly, this buildup can contribute to bad breath, plaque formation, and poor oral hygiene.
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Cancer Most Dangerous In Middle Age, Not Old Age Due To Immune System Vulnerability: Study
Scientists have long observed that although cancer risk rises with age, rates appear to decline somewhat among people over 80 or 85 years old.
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India Faces Severe Stem Cell Donor Crisis For Blood Cancer Patients, Say Experts
Thousands of blood cancer patients in India struggle to access life-saving stem cell transplants due to severe donor shortages, delayed diagnosis and low awareness. Experts warn that expanding India's donor registry is urgently needed to improve survival chances
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The Insulin-Cancer Link: A Diabetologist Explains How High Blood Sugar Feeds Cancer Cells
Dr Ankita Tiwari explains how high blood sugar feeds cancer cells. He also shares factors that increase risk and how to reduce cancer risk.
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7-Minute Cancer Shot Costing Rs 3.7 Lakh Per Dose Launched In India
The new injection uses a drug called atezolizumab, which works by blocking a protein called PD-L1. Cancer cells use this protein to hide from the immune system. Once the protein is blocked, the body's immune cells can identify and attack cancer cells
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HIV Study: Boosting Immune Cells May Help Fight Infection
Scientists are tweaking a powerful cancer therapy in hopes it could fight HIV instead, by supercharging patients' own immune cells.
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Dave Coulier Reveals He Lost 20 kgs During Cancer Treatment: Understanding Post-Treatment Body Changes
Coulier's experience highlights how cancer treatment can lead to major physical and emotional changes. Treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation often affect healthy cells along with cancer cells, which leads to several side effects.
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Chinese Man Closes Stall For Weeks To Help 3-Year-Old Cancer Patient, Gets Support From Customers Nationwide
He also received support from the local restaurant and catering association, which provided cooks and waiters to help manage the rush of customers.
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Can Your Old Burns Transform Into Cancer? Here's What You Should Know
Most old burns never become cancer. However, large, deep and long-standing scars with additional damage, trauma and sun exposure carry the risk of transforming into Marjolin's ulcer.
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Children May Be More Vulnerable To Cancer-Causing Chemicals In Water And Medicines: Study
The study focuses on a chemical called NDMA (N-nitrosodimethylamine), which can be present in polluted water, processed foods, and some medications. This chemical has long been known to be potentially cancer-causing.
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Survived A Brain Tumour? Here's How Cell Therapy Could Support Recovery
Cell therapy, often referred to as a form of regenerative medicine, uses living cells or cell-derived products to support the body's natural repair mechanisms.
-
Scientists Develop Targeted Drug Delivery For Arresting Tumour Growth, Reducing Off-target Effects
Experiments in breast cancer models demonstrated a robust gene knockdown, resulting in an increased cancer cell death and a substantial inhibition in tumour growth.
-
Unexpected Immune System Mechanism Found To Attack Cancer, Scientists Reveal
Many modern cancer treatments, including immunotherapy, depend on activating killer T cells to recognise and destroy tumours.
-
Ovarian Cancer Breakthrough: New Targeted Drug Extends Survival, Improves Quality Of Life
A breakthrough targeted therapy, mirvetuximab soravtansine, is offering new hope to women with hard-to-treat ovarian cancer. Studies show it extends survival, slows disease progression, shrinks tumours and improves quality of life compared to chemotherapy.
-
Smart Cancer Drug Can Shrink Tumours By 30% In Early Trial
In an early-stage (Phase 1) trial of 83 patients, the drug shrank tumours in 26 people. For 15 of those patients, their tumours shrank by at least 30%.
-
This 10-Second Oral Care Habit May Help Slow Ageing, Expert Explains
The tongue's surface contains tiny grooves and crevices where food particles, dead cells, and bacteria can accumulate. If not removed regularly, this buildup can contribute to bad breath, plaque formation, and poor oral hygiene.
-
Cancer Most Dangerous In Middle Age, Not Old Age Due To Immune System Vulnerability: Study
Scientists have long observed that although cancer risk rises with age, rates appear to decline somewhat among people over 80 or 85 years old.
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India Faces Severe Stem Cell Donor Crisis For Blood Cancer Patients, Say Experts
Thousands of blood cancer patients in India struggle to access life-saving stem cell transplants due to severe donor shortages, delayed diagnosis and low awareness. Experts warn that expanding India's donor registry is urgently needed to improve survival chances
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The Insulin-Cancer Link: A Diabetologist Explains How High Blood Sugar Feeds Cancer Cells
Dr Ankita Tiwari explains how high blood sugar feeds cancer cells. He also shares factors that increase risk and how to reduce cancer risk.
-
7-Minute Cancer Shot Costing Rs 3.7 Lakh Per Dose Launched In India
The new injection uses a drug called atezolizumab, which works by blocking a protein called PD-L1. Cancer cells use this protein to hide from the immune system. Once the protein is blocked, the body's immune cells can identify and attack cancer cells
-
HIV Study: Boosting Immune Cells May Help Fight Infection
Scientists are tweaking a powerful cancer therapy in hopes it could fight HIV instead, by supercharging patients' own immune cells.
-
Dave Coulier Reveals He Lost 20 kgs During Cancer Treatment: Understanding Post-Treatment Body Changes
Coulier's experience highlights how cancer treatment can lead to major physical and emotional changes. Treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation often affect healthy cells along with cancer cells, which leads to several side effects.
-
Chinese Man Closes Stall For Weeks To Help 3-Year-Old Cancer Patient, Gets Support From Customers Nationwide
He also received support from the local restaurant and catering association, which provided cooks and waiters to help manage the rush of customers.
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Can Your Old Burns Transform Into Cancer? Here's What You Should Know
Most old burns never become cancer. However, large, deep and long-standing scars with additional damage, trauma and sun exposure carry the risk of transforming into Marjolin's ulcer.
-
Children May Be More Vulnerable To Cancer-Causing Chemicals In Water And Medicines: Study
The study focuses on a chemical called NDMA (N-nitrosodimethylamine), which can be present in polluted water, processed foods, and some medications. This chemical has long been known to be potentially cancer-causing.
