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New Blood Test Method Promises Personalized Cancer Treatments

UZH and USZ researchers have now further developed an advanced method to analyze liquid biopsies of DNA fragments in the blood. It is fast and practical, without putting much of a strain on patients.
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Novel Combination Makes Cancer-Fighting Viral Agent More Effective

Researchers from Aarhus University have made a significant breakthrough by discovering that the drug 4-OI can enhance the effectiveness of a cancer-fighting viral agent. This may lead to treatment of cancers that are otherwise resistant to therapies.
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Changing the Gut Microbiome May Improve Outcomes for Some Kidney Cancer Patients

Modulating the gut microbiome during immunotherapy treatment could improve outcomes for advanced kidney cancer patients, a phase 1 trial indicates.
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Long-Term Hearing Loss From Cisplatin-Based Chemotherapy Uncovered

An interdisciplinary study led by researchers at the University of South Florida and Indiana University has uncovered significant findings on the long-term effects of one of the most common forms of chemotherapy on cancer survivors.
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Precision Radiotherapy Technique for Lung Cancer Shows Promise

Results from a new study support standard use of the more precise intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) over the alternative 3D-conformal radiotherapy (3D-CRT) for patients with unresectable, locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
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Common Blood Pressure Drug May Improve Chemotherapy Response to Leukemia

Researchers found that a targeted gene therapy may make acute myeloid leukemia (AML) more sensitive to chemotherapy, while also protecting the heart against toxicity often caused by cancer treatments.
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New Mechanism Behind Melanoma Treatment Resistance Uncovered

In many cases of malignant melanoma, the effect of targeted treatment is lost over time. A research team has now discovered that a factor secreted by tumor cells is responsible for the resistance.
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Tai Chi Reduces Breast Cancer Survivors’ Insomnia and Inflammatory Disease Risk, Study Finds

Chronic insomnia is one of the most prominent symptoms experienced among cancer survivors and poses significant health concerns. A new study shows that Tai Chi led to more significant, sustained reduction in inflammation among participants compared to cognitive behavioral therapy.
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Alcohol Rehab and Abstinence Reduces Risk of Alcohol-Linked Cancers, Study Finds

A new study has found that individuals with alcohol dependence who undergo rehabilitation or maintain abstinence experience significantly lower risks of developing alcohol-associated cancers.
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Breast Cancer Diagnosed With Near 100% Accuracy Using AI System

Scientists have developed a new AI architecture designed to detect breast cancer that the researchers say has achieved an accuracy rate of 99.72%.
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