Did you know that scientists are constantly hunting for new ways to fight cancer? One of their latest discoveries involves a group of special chemicals called 1, 3-disubstituted benzimidazolium salts. These aren't just any chemicals—they were crafted in a lab with the sole purpose of attacking cance
Biliary tract cancer (BTC), a tough cancer that starts in the bile ducts or gallbladder, has been a serious challenge due to its poor outlook. A big trial called TOPAZ-1 showed that adding durvalumab to the standard first-line chemo (gemcitabine and cisplatin) helped patients live longer than chemo
Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is a growing concern globally, with limited effective treatments available. There’s a drug called ivermectin that could potentially change the game. Usually used against parasites, ivermectin has shown promise in slowing down cancer growth in lab studies. Sc
Cervical cancer ranks high on the list of health issues that affect many women around the world. While it can be both prevented and cured, it remains a significant cause of death for women in Ghana. This study delves into the personal journeys of women battling cervical cancer, highlighting their st
Did you know that blood fats might be linked to colon cancer? Scientists wanted to find out if there's a real connection. They used a method called Mendelian randomization to see if high blood lipids or certain cholesterol-lowering drugs could raise your risk of getting colon cancer. The results wer
Imagine you're diagnosed with prostate cancer, but it's still contained within the prostate. A treatment called focal therapy using high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is gaining attention. This method targets only the cancerous tissue, leaving the rest of the prostate untouched. In a multi-cen
Scientists are diving into the world of nanomaterials to find better ways to deliver cancer drugs. One interesting substance is fullerene B40, a type of boron fullerene. Researchers used a method called DFT with B3LYP/6-311++G(d, p) to see how well B40 can carry a drug called gemcitabine, which figh
Lung cancer patients going through chemotherapy face a wide range of symptoms. This study dives into the various symptoms these patients experience and groups them into clusters. The goal is to figure out why these symptoms happen together and provide useful information for medical professionals to
Cancer is a significant health issue in Germany, coming in second as the most common cause of death. To ensure high-quality treatment, experts recommend seeking care in certified cancer centers. In this study, researchers aimed to find out how many people with primary tumors in Upper Franconia could
Did you know that plants might hold the key to battling cancer? Inside our bodies, there's a protein called cyclin-dependent kinase 13, or CDK13. It's part of a bigger family of proteins that help with important tasks like making RNA and controlling how genes are used. But sometimes, CDK13 can cause
