Cancer is hard enough. But when a patient also has lung issues, things get even tougher. One such problem is CTEPH. This is a condition where blood clots block vessels in the lungs, making it hard to breathe. A treatment called BPA might help. BPA uses tiny balloons to open up blocked blood vessels
Cancer treatment has seen big improvements with targeted therapies and immunotherapy. Yet, getting drugs to work effectively inside the body remains a hurdle. One key way cells absorb drugs is through endocytosis, a process where cells bring in substances from their surroundings. Scientists are now
Cancer treatments are harsh, and chemotherapy side effects can be overwhelming. But what if our diet could lend a helping hand in the battle against cancer? This idea is now under the microscope. Our gut is home to trillions of tiny organisms that influence our health. Scientists are investigating
Novartis, a Swiss pharmaceutical giant, has just opened a new manufacturing plant in Carlsbad, California. This facility is part of a bigger plan to invest $23 billion in the United States over the next five years. The focus of this new plant is on making cancer drugs, specifically for a treatment c
NK cells are like the body's first line of defense against cancer. They can spot and attack harmful cells without needing a specific signal. This makes them a promising tool for fighting cancer. However, tumors can create a tough environment that weakens NK cells. This environment can make it hard f
In the world of cancer treatment, new methods are always being explored. One such method is HIPEC, which involves delivering heated chemotherapy directly into the abdomen during surgery. But with this treatment, a big question arises: which chemotherapy drug is safer when used in high doses? Two dr
Colon cancer is a serious disease that takes many lives. Scientists have found that a protein called B7-H4 is more active in colon cancer cells than in healthy cells. This protein helps cancer cells grow. So far, no medicines have been made to target B7-H4 in colon cancer treatment. Researchers set
In Japan, doctors have a tough job. They must navigate between treatments covered by public health insurance and costly private options that lack solid evidence. These expensive treatments, referred to as "X" in a recent study, have sparked a debate among oncologists. Over 6, 000 oncologists were s
The COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, which played a big role in saving lives during the pandemic, might also have a surprising benefit: helping the immune system fight cancer. This idea came from a study that looked at how these vaccines affect patients with certain types of cancer. The study focused on pat
CDR404, a new type of cancer treatment, is making waves in the medical world. This treatment is designed to target specific cancer cells and activate the body's immune system to fight them. Recent studies have shown that CDR404 can trigger a strong immune response in patients with certain types of c
