Achilles Heel for Glioblastoma Discovered-a Rogue Protein that Turns Natural Defenses Off
The scientists used gene editing to deactivate the rogue protein, which stoped the tumor growth in its tracks-a hugely encouraging sign.
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Man Spells Out 'Hi Kevin' in Lights for 20 Years-to Honor His Neighbor
The young man who passed away from cancer at age 19 is memorialized in lights every year on a neighbor's roof.
CAR T-Cell Therapy Sends Lupus into Remission for Patients, Using Specially-Armed Immune Cells
The revolutionary cancer CAR T-cell therapy has proven to work also in five patients with lupus, sending the disorder into remission.
14-year-old Invents Soap for Treating Skin Cancer and Wins Top Honor as America's Top Young Scientist
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, with an average annual treatment cost of $8.1 billion.
Scientists Discover a Small Strand of RNA to Be Key to Fighting Cancer With Our Immune System
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts has shown how a single, small strand of microRNA governs T-cells' ability to recognize tumors.
Tumor-Destroying Sound Waves Treatment Coming to a Hospital Near You For Liver Cancer
Known as "histotripsy," the method and machinery have already been tested successfully in animals and humans, and is now approved by the FDA.
Bats Hold Vital Clues for Cancer Prevention as Scientists Study Their 'Extraordinary' Immunity
Scientists say bats hold vital clues for cancer prevention research after discovery showing how immune they are to viruses and cancer.
Using the Body's 'Invisible Scalpel' to Remove Brain Cancer With Immunotherapy at Salk Institute
Glioblastoma is the most common form of brain tumor, and while it's also the most deadly, the brain has the immune cells to destroy them.
Molecule that Kills Most Solid Cancer Tumor Cells Leaving Others Unaffected Shows Promise After 20 Years' Hard Work
The Phase 1 clinical trial is open at City of Hope in LA, and open to all patients who haven't responded to existing cancer treatments.
Simple Urine Test Could Detect a Deadly Brain Tumor that Can Kill Within 12 Months
Led by a team at Japan's Nagoya University, scientists were able to successfully detect IDH1 mutation, a characteristic mutation of gliomas.
Woman Who Lost Eye As Baby Wears Glitter Eyeballs to Own Her Difference
Rachel set up a Facebook group called ‘One-eyed and Wonderful' and began connecting with others who had one eye like her
Simple Blood Test for 'Silent Killer' Ovarian Cancer on the Horizon After Discovery of 3 Telltale Proteins
A simple blood test for ovarian cancer is on the horizon now that three telltale proteins have been discovered.
Yoga Can Help Cancer Patients Cut the Risk of Disease Spreading or Returning: Study
18 million people around the world develop cancer every year, and it's well known that physical inactivity increases the risk of getting it.
Cancer Screening Could Predict Tumors Decades Before They Start Growing Thanks to This Discovery
One specific circular RNA was present at much higher levels at birth, prior to the onset of symptoms, compared to peers with healthy blood.
Groundbreaking Myeloma Cancer Treatment Has 90% Success Rate: 'Dramatic Results'
The incurable cancer treatment has seen the waiting list at Hadassah University extend past 6 months, even though it's still experiemental.
MIRACLE MONDAY: Dealing With Cancer and Homelessness, Former Teacher Now Has an Apartment and Lifelong Friend
Elizabeth was a teacher when she got cancer and later became homeless, but Miracle Friends matched her with a phone buddy and found housing.
'An Eye Test Saved My Life When the Optician Spotted a Brain Tumor'
A British woman says an eye test saved her life, after her optician spotted a brain tumor during a routine examination.
Patients Could Avoid Thyroid Surgery With New Minimally Invasive Procedure
Patients could avoid thyroid cancer surgery with minimally-invasive microwave ablation that could spare them from all the side effects.
'Exhausted' Immune Cells Could be a New Target for Preventative Breast Cancer Treatment
When certain immune cells in healthy women become 'exhausted', they could become a target for a new preventative breast cancer treatment.
3-Legged Dog Cured of Cancer by Breakthrough FDA-Approved Treatment With 87% Success Rate
A 3-legged pit bull had a tumor in one of his remaining legs, but was cured of cancer thanks to an injection of Stelfonta, a drug for dogs.
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