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Restricted Blood Flow Supercharges Cancer Growth, Study Finds

Restricted Blood Flow Supercharges Cancer Growth, Study Finds

A new study reveals that restricted blood flow can prematurely age the bone marrow, reshaping the immune system in ways that allow cancer to thrive. Credit: Stock Restricted blood flow speeds tumor growth by aging the immune system. The findings highlight risks for patients with vascular disease and potential new therapies. A new study from NYU Langone Health reports that …

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Cats with cancer may hold the key to new human therapies – The Times

Cats with cancer may hold the key to new human therapies – The Times

Cats with cancer may hold the key to new human therapies  The Times California cancer drug trial for cats shows potential for human treatment  KCRA Cats may hold key to treating human cancer, scientists say  The Independent First-of-Its-Kind Drug Shrunk Oral Tumors in Pet Cats  the-scientist.com First clinical trial in cats tests targeted therapy for deadly head and neck cancer  News-Medical Source link

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Pediatric Brain Cancer Trial Group to Be Phased Out – The New York Times

Pediatric Brain Cancer Trial Group to Be Phased Out  The New York Times HHS winds down pediatric brain tumor pact after 26 years, prioritizing other childhood cancer work  Endpoints News A major childhood brain cancer network is ending  statnews.com NCI axes funding for pediatric brain cancer trial consortium, shifts focus to broader oncology group  fiercebiotech.com Pratiti Bandopadhayay: Urgent Need to Sustain Funding for Pediatric …

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‘Universal’ Cancer Vaccine Destroys Resistant Tumors in Mice : ScienceAlert

‘Universal’ Cancer Vaccine Destroys Resistant Tumors in Mice : ScienceAlert

Scientists are making encouraging progress in developing vaccines to treat cancer, but so far the therapies have been restricted to specific types of tumor. Now new research points the way to a universal vaccine that could attack a wider range of cancers. The research led by a team at the University of Florida focuses on “waking up” the immune system …

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Could Glucose Be the Key to Next-Generation Cancer Treatments?

Could Glucose Be the Key to Next-Generation Cancer Treatments?

New research shows that glucose gives T cells more than just energy, it also strengthens their ability to fight cancer. Credit: Shutterstock Glucose drives T cell signaling. Stronger signals mean better cancer defense. For the body’s disease-fighting T cells, glucose is much more than just a simple sugar rush. Russell Jones, Ph.D. Credit: Van Andel Institute Scientists at the Van …

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Potential link between extreme long distance running and colon cancer in younger adults, study finds

Potential link between extreme long distance running and colon cancer in younger adults, study finds

A new study shows a potential link between extreme endurance exercise and increased risk of advanced colon cancer in younger adults, according to research at Inova Schar Cancer Institute, in Fairfax, Virginia. A new study shows a potential link between extreme endurance exercise and increased risk of advanced colon cancer in younger adults, according to research at Inova Schar Cancer …

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Study finds many doctors disregard wishes of cancer patients

Study finds many doctors disregard wishes of cancer patients

Researchers say many cancer patients are receiving treatment focused on extending their lives rather than easing their pain, often against their own wishes. Photo by Pixel-Shot/Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Frequently, patients with advanced cancer simply want to be made as comfortable as possible as they wind down their final days. Doctors aren’t listening to their desires, a new study indicates. Many …

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