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Dec 10 2025HEALTH

Navigating the Tightrope of Cancer Treatment: The ICI Balancing Act

In the fight against high-risk metastatic cancers, immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have emerged as a powerful tool. They work by unleashing the body's immune system to attack cancer cells. This approach has led to long-lasting responses in many patients. However, it's not all smooth sailing. ICI

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Jun 20 2025HEALTH

New Hope for Bile Duct Cancer Patients

Bile duct cancers are a tough bunch to beat. They are tricky because they come in different forms and are hard to treat. For a long time, doctors have used a combo of gemcitabine and cisplatin to help patients feel better, even if it couldn't cure them. This was the go-to treatment for over ten year

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Jun 15 2025HEALTH

New Hope for Bile Duct Cancer Treatment

Bile duct cancer, also known as biliary tract carcinoma, is a tough nut to crack. It is a serious disease that has not seen many breakthroughs in treatment. It is not all doom and gloom, though. Researchers have been testing out different ways to fight this disease. They have been looking at com

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May 13 2025HEALTH

Hidden Dangers of Cancer Treatments: Unseen Heart Risks

Some cancer treatments are causing unexpected problems. These treatments are designed to fight cancer. However, they also increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes in patients. It is hard to understand exactly why this happens. One possible reason is that these treatments speed up the hardeni

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May 03 2025HEALTH

The Immune System's Struggle Against Liver Cancer

The immune system usually fights off illnesses. But when it comes to liver cancer, it faces a tough opponent. This type of cancer, known as hepatocellular carcinoma, is tricky. It often goes undetected until it's too late. This makes it hard to treat with standard methods. However, there's a new too

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Apr 29 2025HEALTH

The Brain Battle: How Cancer Treatments Can Backfire

Cancer is a massive health problem around the world. One major breakthrough in fighting cancer is a type of treatment called immune checkpoint inhibitors. These treatments help the body's immune system fight cancer by blocking certain proteins. These proteins are like brakes on the immune system.

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Mar 22 2025HEALTH

The Eye and The Immune System: A New Connection

In the world of cancer treatment, immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have become a big deal. They help the immune system fight cancer. But they might also cause some trouble. One such issue is uveitis, an inflammation of the eye. The question is: do ICIs really increase the risk of uveitis? This is

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Mar 18 2025HEALTH

Rapid Cancer Growth During Immune Therapy

Cancer treatment has seen a big change with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). These drugs help the body's immune system fight cancer. But, some patients see their cancer grow quickly. This is called hyperprogressive disease (HPD). It's a big problem for doctors and patients. It's important t

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Mar 14 2025HEALTH

Why Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients May Benefit from a New Drug Combination

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a type of liver cancer that is notoriously tough to treat. Doctors have been experimenting with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) to fight this disease. However, these drugs can sometimes make the cancer grow faster, a condition known as hyperprogressive disease (

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Feb 12 2025HEALTH

New Hope for Mesothelioma Patients: Real-World Results with Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

Pleural mesothelioma (PM) is a tough cancer to treat. It's caused by asbestos exposure, and it's not easy to cure. Doctors have been looking for better ways to fight this disease. Recently, they have found some promising results with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). ICIs are a type of drug th

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