Pat Brogan, 68, with stage four lung cancer, saw tumours shrink by nearly a third after a trial of a smart drug that strips cancer cells of their 'invisibility cloak', allowing immunotherapy to work.
Cancer causes 10 million deaths yearly. New drugs offer hope, but challenges like staff shortages and rising rates in under-50s persist. Optimism remains.
Brenda Iveson, 92, becomes the first UK patient to receive robotic-guided electrochemotherapy for an inoperable liver tumour, shrinking it by 80%.
Brenda Iveson, 92, becomes first UK patient to receive robotic-guided electrochemotherapy for inoperable liver tumour, which shrank by 80%.
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A daily pill, daraxonrasib, doubles survival time in advanced pancreatic cancer patients with fewer side effects than chemotherapy, hailed as a 'gamechanger' by experts.
Discover the astounding story of Vera Gedroits, Russia's first female professor of surgery, who defied Rasputin and saved countless lives.
A new cancer injection, amivantamab, has shown remarkable results in a clinical trial, shrinking tumors in over a third of patients and eradicating them in 15 cases.
Claude Lemieux's brain will be donated to Boston University's CTE Center to study repetitive brain injuries, his family announced.
A new triple-action cancer jab, amivantamab, has shown unprecedented results, shrinking or eradicating tumours in patients with resistant head and neck cancer.
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A landmark study shows millions of breast cancer patients could skip chemotherapy thanks to a genomic test identifying who can safely avoid it, with 93.7% five-year survival.
A revolutionary genomic test, Prosigna, could spare millions of breast cancer patients from chemotherapy, a clinical trial shows, with high survival rates for low-risk patients.
A groundbreaking gene test called Prosigna could spare millions of breast cancer patients from chemotherapy, with a study showing two-thirds can be safely treated with hormone therapy alone.
Arson attacks on Ebola treatment centres in eastern DRC highlight anger in a region plagued by armed groups. Suspected cases exceed 900, WHO says risk to DRC is very high but global spread low.
A new cell therapy has been a 'godsend' for Sandra Watson, who suffers from primary biliary cholangitis. Treated in 2016, she remains transplant-free after a decade.
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Immunotherapies harness the immune system to fight cancer, allergies, autoimmune disorders, and more. Clinical trials have surged, offering new hope for patients.
A new study suggests GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may reduce cancer progression in obesity-related cancers, with significant results in lung and breast cancer.
The amfAR Gala at Cannes raised millions for AIDS research through auctions of art, jewelry, and experiences, with performances by Robbie Williams, Zara Larsson, and Lizzo.
A personalized vaccine for glioblastoma, the deadliest brain cancer, helped most patients survive at least two years in an early trial, doubling typical survival times.
Dame Bridget Ogilvie, renowned parasitologist who transformed understanding of immune responses to parasitic worms, has died aged 88.
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Scientists have developed a method to temporarily stop sperm production in mice using the molecule JQ1, potentially leading to a reversible male contraceptive. Sperm production resumed normally after treatment ended.
New AI model can detect pancreatic cancer on CT scans up to three years before clinical diagnosis, offering hope for early detection and improved survival rates.
J. Craig Venter, who raced to sequence the human genome and advanced genomics, died at 79. His work revealed genetic causes of diseases and pioneered synthetic biology.
A new £4m study at the University of Dundee investigates cellular 'light switches' that control cell division, aiming to understand cancer development and pave the way for new treatments.
Sam Neill, 78, reveals no cancer in his body after CAR T-cell therapy, four years post-stage three lymphoma diagnosis. He calls the result remarkable.
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Scientists discovered a 180 million-year-old ichthyosaur fossil in Germany, showing the reptile lived with severe injuries to its shoulder and jaw joints.
A key DNA milestone has been reached, enabling the US to potentially disinter unidentified USS Arizona crew members from Pearl Harbor for identification.
A new DNA study challenges the 'Out of Africa' model, suggesting modern humans evolved from multiple interconnected groups across Africa, not a single ancestral population.
The Large Standard Nina Weibull Rose Tree, ideal for patios and small spaces, is now on sale for £19.99 at Gardening Express, down from £29.99.
Researchers have discovered a new species of bacteria in noma patients, potentially enabling earlier detection and treatment of the fatal, disfiguring childhood disease.
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Eating eggs twice weekly reduces Alzheimer's risk by 20%, and five times weekly by 27%. Researchers recommend eggs as part of a balanced diet to combat dementia.
