Cancer news today

Here are some recent cancer news updates:

Breakthroughs and Research

  1. New immunotherapy shows promise in treating aggressive breast cancer: A study published in the journal Nature Medicine found that a new immunotherapy treatment, called pembrolizumab, was effective in treating triple-negative breast cancer, a type of breast cancer that is often aggressive and difficult to treat. (Source: Science Daily)
  2. Researchers identify new genetic mutation linked to pancreatic cancer: Scientists have identified a new genetic mutation that is associated with an increased risk of developing pancreatic cancer. The mutation, which affects a gene called BRCA2, was found in a study of over 1,000 patients with pancreatic cancer. (Source: Medical News Today)
  3. New targeted therapy shows promise in treating lung cancer: A study published in the journal Lancet Oncology found that a new targeted therapy, called osimertinib, was effective in treating patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who had a specific genetic mutation. (Source: Cancer Research UK)

Clinical Trials and Treatments

  1. New clinical trial aims to improve treatment for childhood cancer: A new clinical trial is underway to test a new treatment for childhood cancer, called CAR-T cell therapy. The trial aims to improve the effectiveness of the treatment and reduce its side effects. (Source: National Cancer Institute)
  2. New combination therapy shows promise in treating advanced kidney cancer: A study published in the journal Journal of Clinical Oncology found that a new combination therapy, which included the drugs pembrolizumab and axitinib, was effective in treating patients with advanced kidney cancer. (Source: American Society of Clinical Oncology)
  3. New treatment shows promise in treating brain cancer: A study published in the journal Neuro-Oncology found that a new treatment, called bevacizumab, was effective in treating patients with glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer. (Source: National Brain Tumor Foundation)

Prevention and Screening

  1. New study highlights importance of HPV vaccination in preventing cervical cancer: A study published in the journal The Lancet found that the HPV vaccine was effective in preventing cervical cancer and precancerous lesions in women. (Source: World Health Organization)
  2. New screening test shows promise in detecting lung cancer early: A study published in the journal Nature Medicine found that a new screening test, which uses a combination of CT scans and blood tests, was effective in detecting lung cancer early. (Source: American Lung Association)
  3. New study highlights importance of regular skin checks in preventing melanoma: A study published in the journal JAMA Dermatology found that regular skin checks were effective in detecting melanoma, a type of skin cancer, early. (Source: American Academy of Dermatology)

Other News

  1. Cancer deaths decline in the US, but disparities persist: According to a new report from the American Cancer Society, cancer deaths declined by 27% in the US between 1991 and 2018, but disparities in cancer incidence and mortality rates persist. (Source: American Cancer Society)
  2. New cancer center opens in the US: A new cancer center has opened in the US, offering patients access to advanced treatments and clinical trials. (Source: Cancer Center News)
  3. Cancer awareness month declared in the US: May has been declared Cancer Awareness Month in the US, with the aim of raising awareness about cancer and promoting early detection and treatment. (Source: National Cancer Institute)