A new type of immunotherapy against cancer which places in the tumors Cytokines are proteins that control the activity of cells immune response, thus improving the effectiveness of the treatment, has been developed by researchers at Virginia State University (USA). A study published today in Science Advances reports a new technique to activate the body’s […]
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Melanoma ‘breaks’ genes to resist the action of drugs, according to the Genomics Center
A study by the Center for Genomic Regulation of Barcelona reveals the mechanism that explains how melanoma, which causes the majority of deaths from skin cancer, resists drug treatment and finds other ways to reactivate, such as ‘break’ parts of your BRAF gene. This gene normally produces a protein that helps control cell growth but […]
Cataloging bacteria in metastasis will help refine treatments
A group of researchers has cataloged for the first time the bacteria existing in the metastases of up to 26 common types of cancer, through the analysis of 4,000 tissues, which could help better guide treatments, according to the finding reported this Tuesday in the scientific journal Cell. There are bacteria, as well as viruses […]
Polluted paradise: Chilean people await cleanup after closure of coal plants
With its emerald green, its fine sand beach and its pretty umbrellas, the small town of Mejillones, in the north of Chili, has all the ingredients of a classic spa. However, it is one of the five “sacrifice zones” that challenge the energy transition in the country. That concept, which describes an area where quality […]
What is known about King Charles III’s cancer?
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He king Charles III He suffers from cancer, which was discovered during his recent hospitalization after prostate surgery in London, but its nature and severity are unknown. Following the announcement made on Monday by Buckingham Palace about his illness, little information is available. – Cancer was detected “early”, according to the British Conservative Prime Minister, […]
Macron wants to coordinate with Jordan care for Gazan children with cancer in France
The French presidentEmmanuel Macronconveyed this Thursday to the Jordanian king, Abdullah II, his country’s desire to treat several Gazan children with cancer in hospitals in Francein coordination with Jordanafter a meeting in Amman to address the situation of the Gaza Strip. During the meeting, the Elysée leader stated that “There is a desire among European […]
“Remove” taboos and encourage check-ups, essential to combat prostate cancer
“Withdraw” taboos and encouraging check-ups are two key points to combat the prostate canceras explained by Dr. Camilo Moreno, medical director of Astellas Farma LATAM, in an interview with EFE. In Mexico, 25,000 cases of this type of cancer are detected each year, the second most common in men worldwide, and more than 7,500 deaths […]
Chile: “Cancer kills more people than covid-19 and is not overcome like the pandemic”
He cancer “kills more people than covid-19 and it is not overcome like the pandemic”. However, for its combat in Latin America, “You don’t see the same budgetary efforts” that in the face of the coronavirus emergency, stated the executive director of the National Cancer Forum of ChiliCarolina Goic. During the covid-19 pandemic ““We were […]
Chemotherapy can reactivate the growth of “sleeping” tumor cells
The scientific evidence that indicates that chemotherapy can damage non-tumor cells build up and an international team of researchers has now shown that it can reactivate the growth of tumor cells “sleepers” and the reappearance of cancer of breast. It has been verified by a team of scientists led by researcher Ramya Ganesan, from Emory […]
The global incidence of cancer before the age of 50 increased by 79% in three decades
The new cases of cancer Among those under 50 years of age, they registered a global increase of 79.1% between 1990 and 2019, while the number of deaths increased by 27.7%, according to a study published by BMJ Oncology. The researchers estimate, according to projections, that the global number of incidences and associated deaths from […]