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Cancer vaccine shows long-lasting anti-tumoural response
A pre-clinical study has demonstrated the anti-tumoural efficacy of the AccuVAC-D001 cancer vaccine.
Developed by biotechnology company Defence Therapeutics Inc., the AccuVAC-D001 cancer vaccine demonstrated...
Anti-inflammatory drugs beneficial for cancer immunotherapy
New research has shown that commonly used anti-inflammatory drugs boost immunotherapy cancer treatments.
The proof-of-concept study, carried out by the University of Manchester and the...
Biosensor developed to detect early signs of breast cancer
Scientists have developed a new biosensor to test for early signs of breast cancer, which provides results in less than 60 minutes.
A prototype of...
Colorectal cancer cases linked to red meat and poor education
A high red meat intake and poor education have been linked to an increase in colorectal cancer cases, a study has found.
A new paper...
New technology eliminates tumours and could deliver COVID-19 therapies
A newly developed technology that helps to eliminate tumours could also reduce the side effects of cancer therapy and better deliver COVID-19 therapies to...
Ovarian cancer deaths not reduced by screening, shows study
A trial of ovarian cancer screening has shown that it did not succeed in reducing ovarian cancer deaths, despite one of the methods detecting...
Breakthrough shows primary cilia may direct growth of lymphatic network
For the first time, scientists have discovered that mouse and human lymphatic endothelial cells use primary cilia which may direct the growth of a...
Medicinal cannabis research gets $1.5m for cancer treatment symptoms
A new University of Adelaide trial will explore the use of personalised medicinal cannabis dosing to prevent common and impactful symptoms of treatment in...
Identifying epigenetic drivers of cancer with machine learning
Scientists have developed an innovative machine learning technique that is able to identify the epigenetic drivers of cancers accurately.
The study, published in Cancer Discovery,...
Correlation discovered between obesity-related colon cancer and inflammasomes
Evidence has emerged that the growth of obesity-related colon cancer is influenced by protein complexes called inflammasomes.
New research, conducted by scientists from the University...
Novel method for enhancing tumours’ response to treatment
A team of researchers have innovated a new strategy that increases tumour receptiveness to cancer drugs, potentially augmenting the effectiveness of chemotherapy treatments.
The research,...
The European Commission discusses cancer, COVID-19, and collaboration
HEQ speaks to European Commission officials about the goals and prospective benefits of the EU Beating Cancer Plan
In February 2021, the European Commission launched...
Tackling cancer care inefficiencies in Europe’s future
All.Can International’s Chief Executive Officer, Eduardo Pisani, discusses inefficiencies in cancer care and what might come out of the Conference on the Future of...
The first tumour-uninformed cancer DNA detection test
A novel study has assessed the world’s first-ever tumour-uninformed cancer detection test for patients in remission.
The innovative testing method, called Guardant Reveal, was developed...
Promise for ovarian cancer treatment from plant-derived drug
A new study has show that a plant traditionally used for its anti-malarial properties holds promise as a treatment for ovarian cancer.
Cancer researchers at...
Lung cancer mortality influenced by pre-operative patient status
Researchers from Japan have discovered a correlation between pre-operative patient status and lung cancer mortality rate.
The research, published in the Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia...
Benefits of oestrogen treatment for drug-resistant breast cancer
Researchers have achieved improved, long-term control of drug-resistant breast cancer growth in mice with the use of oestrogen and anti-oestrogen treatments.
A team of researchers...
Dual use of e-cigarettes and tobacco may increase respiratory symptoms
A novel study has indicated that smokers who use both e-cigarettes and tobacco display higher chances of developing respiratory symptoms than those who use...
AI model helps researchers understand immune system defence
Researchers have used an Artificial Intelligence (AI) model to predict which key of the immune system opens the locks of coronavirus, to understand the...
High-tech, ultrasonic vibrating needles could transform cancer diagnostics
Researchers have modified the standard biopsy needle to create a high-tech needle that can improve cancer diagnostics and reduce discomfort for patients.
Currently, cancer diagnosis...