News • Customized to the patient
Organ-on-a-chip systems go 'plug and play'
A major advance demonstrates first multi-organ chip made of engineered human tissues linked by vascular flow for improved modeling of systemic diseases like cancer.
Cancer
News • Cancer therapy side-effects
Researchers investigate link between chemotherapy and infertility
In order to better prevent and restore fertility and reduce the risk of sterility in cancer survivors, researchers investigate the mechanisms behind negative effects of chemotherapy.
News • Machine learning vs. NSCLC
AI to improve post-treatment surveillance of lung cancer patients
Artificial intelligence (AI) could help guide the post-treatment surveillance of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients and improve outcomes as a result, according to a new study.
News • Tumour plasticity
Why breast cancer metastases spread to the bone
A protein vital in determining the organs affected by metastasis has been identified by Swiss researchers. This could lead to the development of therapeutic approaches to suppress metastasis.
Article • Ovarian cancer and endometriosis detection
Women’s health imaging: PET/CT and T2*w MR show promise
Diagnostic imaging in women’s health advances: PET/CT might provide a more accurate imaging alternative to CT in ovarian cancer. T2*-weighted MR imaging in deep endometriosis detection also shows promise, but ultimately falls flat.
Article • Awareness, screening, therapies
Why Europe is in need of a new lung cancer strategy
During a webinar, health experts and clinicians highlighted the need for urgent changes to lung cancer services across Europe to create a more cohesive and equal approach to care.
News • Histotripsy
Tumors partially destroyed with ultrasound don't come back
Noninvasive sound technology breaks down liver tumors in rats, kills cancer cells and spurs the immune system to prevent further spread.
News • Oncology
Biodegradable hydrogel boosts immune system’s attack on cancers
A new biodegradable gel improves the immune system’s ability to keep cancer at bay after tumors are surgically removed.
News • No more biopsies?
3D microscope reveals features in living tissues
MediSCAPE, a high-speed 3D microscope, can see real-time cellular detail in living tissues to guide surgery, speed up tissue analyses, and improve treatments.
News • miR-634 vs. OSCC
Anti-cancer "dream cream" to shrink oral tumors
Modern medicine offers “peel and stick” solutions like nicotine or contraceptive patches to put right on the skin without needing to visit a doctor for an injection or procedure. Now, researchers have found that applying a topical ointment containing anti-tumor factor can increase the effectiveness of cancer treatment.
News • 'Sweet' assistance
3D printed vascular models to help cancer therapy
3D-printed sugar models of dense and chaotic blood vessel networks near tumors could help future cancer treatments.
News • Metastasis research
How tumour cells ‘camouflage’ to avoid detection in the bloodstream
New insights in the metastasis process: tumour cells pass themselves off as platelets to go undetected in the bloodstream, researchers from Granada have discovered.
News • Radiofrequency myth debunked
No, smartphones are not a driver of brain tumour risk (not even with 5G)
Can mobile phones increase the risk of brain cancer? A new, large study was unable to verify such concerns. However, the researchers say it might still be a good idea to cut back on smartphone time.
News • Oncology
A laser-powered upgrade to cancer treatment
A new research venture pairs cutting-edge particle accelerator science and radiation therapy.
News • Cancer imaging
Using ultrasound to predict ovarian cancer
The appearance of ovarian lesions on ultrasound is an effective predictor of cancer risk that can help women avoid unnecessary surgery.
News • Magnetic tentacle
A small robot to explore the lungs
A proof of concept for a robot that can reach some of the smallest bronchial tubes in the lungs to take tissue samples or deliver cancer therapy.
Article • Cancer diagnostics
Bringing liquid profiling to the clinic
Liquid profiling is offering clear benefits in terms of cancer diagnostics and targeted therapy, but challenges remain in bringing it into the clinic.
News • Cancer proliferation
3D tumour model to unveil metastasis mechanism
Model tumour systems could help explain whether pressure differences can push cancer cells into their surroundings – a basic mechanism behind metastasis.
News • Fire and Ice
Nanomedicine: more effective tumor treatment
Researchers have succeeded in using metal oxide nanoparticles as "radiosensitizers" – and in producing them on an industrial scale.
News • Women's tennis
Hologic offers specialized screenings for WTA athletes
Hologic and the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) kicked off a multi-year partnership, launching a joint vision to achieve greater wellness and equality for women.
News • Cancer research
Origins of metastasis unraveled
For a long time, the origin of metastasis remained obscure. Now, scientists have discovered some of the mechanisms these cells arise.
News • Promising approach
‘Drug factory’ implants eliminate ovarian, colorectal cancer in mice
Bioengineers have shown they can eradicate advanced-stage ovarian and colorectal cancer in mice in as little as six days with a treatment that could be ready for human clinical trials later this year.
Article • Nuclide shortage
Radiotherapy: Nuclear waste as a potential source?
Molecular radiotherapy shows great potential in becoming a more mainstream treatment for cancer, but the field is being hampered by a limited radionuclide supply.
News • Cancer research
How the body fights back against leukemia
New research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Quadram Institute reveals how our immune system can be triggered to attack cancer cells.
News • Cancer research
Transparent ultrasound chip improves imaging
A biocompatible ultrasound transducer chip could be a more effective way to harness the technology for biomedical applications.
