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New therapy for non-small cell lung cancer

Posted on July 21, 2022October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

Scientists at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute recently completed a Phase 1 trial for a new therapy for non-small cell…

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    Recent study suggests mono increases cancer risk

    Posted on July 18, 2022June 13, 2025 by Sciworthy

    The Epstein Barr virus (EBV) infects over 90% of the adult population in the world and causes the disease commonly known as “mono” or…

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      First two cancer patients treated with CAR T cells still in remission

      Posted on July 14, 2022October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

      Their original killer T cells had turned into special helper T cells with two abilities: killing invading cells and helping other immune…

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        Do depression and anxiety affect cancer prognosis?

        Posted on July 11, 2022October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

        Depression and anxiety are associated with breast cancer recurrence and mortality. However, anxiety is less associated with these outcomes…

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          Using a modified herpes virus to treat skin cancer

          Posted on July 7, 2022October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

          A modified herpes virus is being tested for its ability to treat skin cancer, and it is predicted to work best when the tumors are small.

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            Using the immune system to fight childhood brain and bone cancers

            Posted on July 6, 2022October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

            A recent study in mice demonstrated that "immunotherapy," using a special cell called a B7-H3 CAR T Cell, was able to shrink bone and brain…

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              The mRNA vaccine platform may also help cancer research

              Posted on June 30, 2022October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

              Scientists have been developing vaccines to protect against disease for years. Most of these vaccines have been prophylactic, meaning they…

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                Are cancer patients at a greater risk of dying from COVID-19 after treatment?

                Posted on June 27, 2022June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

                The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic began in late 2019, and it is no secret that it has shaken up the healthcare system. Severe COVID-19 symptoms are…

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                  How many people have prostate cancer and don’t know it?

                  Posted on June 23, 2022October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

                  Prostate cancer is a non-fatal form of uncontrolled cellular growth that starts within the prostate gland, part of the male reproductive…

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                    This little ring of RNA causes breast cancer to spread to bone

                    Posted on June 20, 2022October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

                    Researchers from Guangzhou Institute of Oncology recently published a study with findings about how breast to bone metastasis works. 

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