Researchers at the University of Arizona Cancer Center find a possible new treatment for Merkel cell carcinoma. This aggressive skin cancer may respond to pyrvinium pamoate. The Food and Drug Administration approved this drug in 1955 for pinworm infections. Lab tests show the medication can stop cancer cell growth. It also reverses the cancer’s neuroendocrine features. Cancer treatment has come …
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In what may signal the start of a new era in cancer therapy, South Korean researchers at KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) have come up with a way to reprogram cancer cells into normal, healthy cells using chemotherapy and radiation-free techniques. The discovery, published recently in Advanced Science, has left the worldwide medical fraternity stunned and has …
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Cancer continues to be one of the most difficult diseases to treat, with ongoing research uncovering new dimensions of its biology. One such voice advocating a different lens to understanding cancer is Dr. Thomas N. Seyfried, a professor of biology at Boston College and a recognized authority in the field of cancer metabolism. (source: Boston College, National Institute of Health)In …
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In one of the most deeply personal moments of his reign, King Charles has opened up about what it truly felt like to hear the words no one wants to hear: “You have cancer.” His message, shared during a reception for cancer charities at Buckingham Palace, was not just a royal statement — it was a human expression of vulnerability, …
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Image credits: Getty Images Whoever thought doctors would suggest the consumption of a drug to cure a disease as serious as cancer? Now, according to a study published in Frontiers in Oncology, it seems that scientists have reached a consensus that medical cannabis can play a vital role in cancer care.Ryan Castle, the lead author of the study and the …
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Mehul Choksi (AP file photo) NEW DELHI: After years on the run, fugitive diamond merchant Mehul Choksi was arrested in Belgium on Saturday. While Indian probe agencies are trying to extradite him to India, Choksi’s legal team has already begun preparing to challenge India’s request for his return.His lawyer, Vijay Aggarwal, said that Choksi’s detention will be contested on two …
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In a heartfelt post, Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales has announced that her cancer is in remission. The 43 year old took to X to share her health update. “I wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you to The Royal Marsden for looking after me so well during the past year. My heartfelt thanks goes to all …
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Cancer treatment has advanced significantly, but many medications focus on destroying cancer cells, which can cause severe side effects and increase the chance of cancer recurrence. But what if cancer cells could be turned into normal cells without causing harm? KAIST scientists, led by Professor Kwang-Hyun Cho, have created a new approach for treating colon cancer by reprogramming cancerous cells …
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