Cancer

Experimental Cancer Therapy Shows Over 70% Patient Success in Global Clinical Trials

New York, NY (December 10, 2022) — A new therapy that forces the immune system to kill bone marrow cancer cells has been successful in up to 73% of patients in two clinical trials, according to researchers from the Tisch Cancer Institute at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. The therapy, known as …

Experimental Cancer Therapy Shows Over 70% Patient Success in Global Clinical Trials Read More »

How a dog's life can change the course of cancer in humans - The Boston Globe

How a dog’s life can change the course of cancer in humans – The Boston Globe

Amputation and traditional chemotherapy did not stop the insidious progression of the disease towards his chest. Typically, dogs with bone cancer only live eight to ten weeks once the cancer has spread to their lungs, even with treatment. It is estimated that 15,000 dogs a year are diagnosed with bone cancer. Determined not to give …

How a dog’s life can change the course of cancer in humans – The Boston Globe Read More »

A photo of a man during a CT scan of his head.

Higher risk of brain cancer after childhood CT exam

According to a cohort study of more than 650,000 children and young adults, there has been an increased risk of brain cancer associated with increased radiation dose to the brain from CT examinations. The researchers observed a significant dose-response relationship such that for every 10,000 people who received a single head scan, approximately one patient …

Higher risk of brain cancer after childhood CT exam Read More »

Repurposing old drugs for new cancer treatments

Repurposing old drugs for new cancer treatments

An in-house oncologist provides insight into how older, affordable drugs can open the door to other options for managing these conditions Treating our canine patients has become more expensive over the years, especially with newer drugs. Researchers evaluated older drugs and found that losartan and propranolol may have other uses. Losartan is traditionally a drug …

Repurposing old drugs for new cancer treatments Read More »

Scientists say glycoalkaloids - chemicals found naturally in potatoes - have cancer-fighting properties that could stop cancer-causing chemicals in their tracks

POTATOES MIGHT HAVE THE CURE FOR CANCER

Potatoes, tomatoes and eggplants may hold the key to beating cancer, experts believe. Polish researchers say studies have suggested that glycoalkaloids, natural chemicals also found in bell peppers, goji berries and blueberries, have certain anti-cancer properties. And they think the bioactive compounds in vegetables can also help patients dodge the harsh side effects of existing …

POTATOES MIGHT HAVE THE CURE FOR CANCER Read More »

Eating 400 calories a day from these foods could increase your risk of dementia by more than 20%

Eating 400 calories a day from these foods could increase your risk of dementia by more than 20%

Talk about food for thought. A growing body of research suggests that ultra-processed foods like frozen pizzas and breakfast cereals high in sugars, fats and empty calories are bad for your health. Now, a new large-scale study presented at the 2022 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in San Diego this week offers more evidence that people …

Eating 400 calories a day from these foods could increase your risk of dementia by more than 20% Read More »

Age and type of treatment may increase mental and sexual side effects in testicular cancer survivors

Age and type of treatment may increase mental and sexual side effects in testicular cancer survivors

According to recent findings, testicular cancer survivors, especially those under 40, reported increased symptoms of anxiety, depression, and sexual dysfunction, compared to those without a history of cancer. At all stages of the disease, testicular cancer has been highly curable for many years, explained study co-author Dr. Bagrodia in an interview with CURE®. However, mental …

Age and type of treatment may increase mental and sexual side effects in testicular cancer survivors Read More »

'Fit and healthy' mum who battled thyroid cancer at 27 shares 4 symptoms she ignored

‘Fit and healthy’ mum who battled thyroid cancer at 27 shares 4 symptoms she ignored

A mother who battled thyroid cancer aged 27 has revealed symptoms she didn’t know weeks before her diagnosis, from dry skin to brittle hair. Christina McKnight, now 35, thought little of the signs for weeks and was only diagnosed after husband Matthew McKnight, 36, ‘forced’ her to see a doctor. She was diagnosed with thyroid …

‘Fit and healthy’ mum who battled thyroid cancer at 27 shares 4 symptoms she ignored Read More »