Velcro-inspired therapy shows broad success against cancer
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 26-Sep-2025New GlyTR protein directs T cells to destroy diverse tumours while sparing healthy cells
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Scientists identify key protein target to stop pancreatic cancer spread
Independent - 25-Sep-2025Blocking SPP1 protein halted tumour growth and extended survival in lab and animal studies
Aspirin trial shows major benefit in colorectal cancer care
The Guardian - 17-Sep-2025Low-dose aspirin after surgery shows strong benefit for patients with specific tumour mutations
Survival doubles for patients with incurable blood cancer, study finds
Independent - 04-Sep-2025Median survival rose from 2.4 to 4.5 years; five-year survival in over-80s up five-fold
Why turtles rarely get cancer
Oxford Academic (OUP Academic) - 01-Sep-2025Research shows turtles’ unique biology helps protect them from tumours despite long lifespans
Off-the-shelf immunotherapy targets kidney cancer
UCLA Health - 29-Aug-2025Engineered NKT cells attack tumours and reshape defences, offering new hope for kidney cancer
AI supercomputer joins cancer vaccine fight
BBC - 27-Aug-2025High-speed data analysis could unlock hidden patterns to design new cancer vaccines
New imaging device enhances prostate cancer surgery at royal surrey
BBC - 15-Aug-2025Real-time tissue scanning may cut radiotherapy need and preserve quality of life
Survival gap widens between most and least deadly cancers in UK
BBC - 13-Aug-2025Study finds pancreatic, lung, and stomach cancers see little progress in long-term survival
New pancreatic cancer vaccine shows early survival boost in trials
Independent - 12-Aug-2025Jab targeting KRAS mutation kept some patients cancer-free for over 15 months
Harmony of two bacteria opens new path in cancer treatment
Medical Xpress - 05-Aug-2025New dual-bacteria therapy shows potent, safe cancer-killing power in immunocompromised models
SkinVision AI app gets EU cancer-safety seal
SkinVision - 05-Aug-2025Certified AI app offers safe, reliable skin cancer risk checks via smartphone photos
Whole-body MRI scans help predict myeloma relapse and improve patient monitoring
The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) - 04-Aug-2025Doctors can now tailor treatments more precisely with these insights
AI and mobile units boost early lung cancer detection in the NHS
NHS England - 01-Aug-2025AI flagged 40K+ scans/month, avoided 1,400 CTs, and helped detect 2,000 lung cancers early
Lifestyle changes like diet, exercise, and vaccination can prevent most liver cancer cases
Independent - 29-Jul-2025Without changes, liver cancer cases and deaths could nearly double by 2050
A virtual cell lab: scientists build digital twin to simulate human biology
Johns Hopkins Medicine - 25-Jul-2025Digital cells forecast disease and drug response
Engineered herpes virus shows promise against advanced melanoma
New Scientist - 08-Jul-2025RP1 shrinks deep skin tumours and may soon win FDA approval as a new melanoma treatment
Air pollution causes DNA mutations leading to lung cancer in non-smokers
The Guardian - 02-Jul-2025Some herbal medicines also showed risky DNA changes
CAR T-cell therapy created inside the body shows promise in animal trials
New Scientist - 19-Jun-2025New RNA method may cut costs and simplify cancer treatment by skipping lab-grown cell steps
Scotland unveils groundbreaking brain imaging to tackle deadly tumours
Independent - 19-Jun-2025New MRI-based tech may better detect tumour changes without contrast dye in brain cancer patients
Microscopic patch offers needle-free biopsy breakthrough
Interesting Engineering - 17-Jun-2025New patch collects molecular data without cutting tissue, enabling faster, safer disease diagnosis
NHS becomes first to approve ‘Trojan Horse’ drug for blood cancer treatment
Independent - 13-Jun-2025New therapy Blenrep offers hope by tripling remission time in multiple myeloma patients
Predicting health risks from a single snapshot
The Lancet Digital Health - 06-Jun-2025FaceAge estimates health from photos, aiding cancer care and improving survival predictions
Johns Hopkins study uncovers ultra-early blood markers of cancer
Johns Hopkins Medicine - 04-Jun-2025Genetic traces of cancer may be detectable in blood up to three years before diagnosis, study finds
UK cancer survival rates double over 50 years, report finds
The Guardian - 03-Jun-2025Despite major progress, cancer remains the UK's top killer with rising case numbers expected by 2040
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