Harnessing Nutrients: Scientists Discover New Way To Effectively Treat Cancer
Reactivating dormant metabolic pathways in cancer cells can aid in combating cancer. An international team of researchers has developed a novel method for treating cancer…
Melanoma is a serious form of skin cancer that originates in the melanocytes, the cells responsible for producing melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color. It is less common than other skin cancers but is significantly more dangerous due to its high likelihood of spreading to other parts of the body if not caught early. Melanoma can develop from existing moles or appear on previously normal skin and is often characterized by changes in color, size, or feel of moles. Key warning signs include asymmetry, irregular borders, uneven color, diameter larger than a pencil eraser, and evolving appearance. Risk factors for melanoma include excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or tanning beds, having fair skin, a family history of melanoma, and having many moles or atypical moles. Early detection through regular skin checks and protection against UV exposure are crucial in preventing and effectively treating melanoma. Treatments vary based on the stage and may include surgical removal, immunotherapy, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.
Reactivating dormant metabolic pathways in cancer cells can aid in combating cancer. An international team of researchers has developed a novel method for treating cancer…
Light-triggered vibration of entire molecules can break the membrane of melanoma cells. The Beach Boys’ iconic hit single “Good Vibrations” takes on a whole new…
A new study in mice has revealed that a specific drug combined with a protein fragment can prevent the growth of blood cancer cells. This…
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Incorporating a personalized mRNA vaccine, designed to match an individual’s tumor genetics, into standard immunotherapy substantially boosts survival rates and reduces the recurrence of high-risk…
Acting as a team, twin stem cells activate the immune system to suppress tumor growth and prolong survival in representative preclinical models. Brigham and Women’s…
Researchers have discovered the reason why some skin cancers cease to respond to treatment toward the end of the patient’s life. A comprehensive study of…
Research suggests that maintaining normal vitamin D levels may benefit cancer patients. New research indicates that for patients with advanced skin cancer, it may be…
A recent clinical trial reveals that the combination of an experimental mRNA vaccine with an immunotherapy led to a 44% decrease in the risk of…
Malignant melanoma is a relatively aggressive type of skin cancer. When detected early, it is usually treatable by surgical resection only, but metastases develop often…
Hairpin-shaped DNA interacts with microRNA in cancer cells, activating an immune response. University of Tokyo researchers have made a breakthrough in the fight against cancer…
A study conducted by the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital found that fewer cases of melanoma were observed among regular users of…
A team of scientists from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine has found the missing puzzle piece in the mystery of how melanoma tumors…
The southern and coastal regions of Canada have had higher incidences of skin cancer. In Canada, the prevalence of melanoma, a deadly type of skin cancer,…
Experimental treatment with a protein-derived molecule reduced tumor growth and metastasis as well as increased the survival rate by 25% A recent study published in…
A new biodegradable gel improves the immune system’s ability to keep cancer at bay after tumors are surgically removed. The gel, tested in mice, releases…
Amyloid beta, a protein known to build-up in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients, also helps skin cancer cells thrive when they spread to the brain,…