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
Milk undergoes changes when it's heated. Scientists looked at how different heating methods affect milk's taste and quality. They found that some methods keep milk's natural flavors better than others. Direct heating at high temperatures for a short time and mild indirect heating at lower temperatu
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
Zymeworks, a biotech company, has shared positive early results from its phase 1 trial. The trial is for a new drug called ZW-191. This drug is designed to target a specific marker called folate receptor-alpha (FRα) found in many cancer types. The results show that ZW-191 can shrink tumors and is ge
Alopecia Areata (AA) is a condition that affects thousands of Australians every year. It can range from small patches of hair loss to complete baldness, including the loss of eyebrows and eyelashes. For many, the journey with AA is unpredictable. About 40% of people experience a single patch of hair
Lung cancer is a tough opponent, especially when it spreads to the brain. The blood-brain barrier, a protective shield, often stops treatments from reaching brain tumors. Osimertinib, a drug used to treat a specific type of lung cancer, can cross this barrier. However, some cancer cells develop resi
In 2025, families in the U. S. are feeling the pinch as health insurance premiums hit nearly $27, 000 a year. This is a 6% jump from the previous year, mainly due to the rising costs of prescription drugs, especially those for weight loss. Workers are now paying an average of $6, 850 towards these p
