Tag: Cancer
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Utilizing B-Cells to Promote Glioblastoma Immunity
Northwestern investigators have developed a novel vaccine that utilizes a specialized group of B-cells to promote anti-tumor immunity against glioblastoma.
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‘Snowflake’ Nanoparticle Boosts Cancer Therapy
A snowflake-shaped nanoparticle greatly enhanced the combination of radiotherapy and immunotherapy in mouse models of prostate cancer.
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Drug May Delay Progression of Ovarian Cancer
The drug rucaparib significantly delayed cancer progression for women with ovarian cancer and may be an effective option for maintenance therapy, according to findings from a recent clinical trial.
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New Chemotherapy Alternative for Lymphoma
A new immunotherapy treatment for recurrent B-cell lymphoma was found to be safe in a trial of nearly 350 patients, according to a study published in The Lancet.
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Breast and Ovarian Cancer Drug Extends Prostate Cancer Survival
Men with advanced prostate cancer who were treated based on the genetic makeup of their cancer survived significantly longer than those treated with standard treatments, according to a new study.
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New Drug Target for Treatment-Resistant Prostate Cancer
Inhibiting an epigenetic regulator called DOT1L could be a key to slowing treatment-resistant prostate cancer, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine study.
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New Biomarkers for Glioma Treatment Response
Biomarkers using mass cytometry can assess patient response to an emerging treatment for pediatric brain tumors, according to a recent multi-center study.
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New Therapy Targets Breast Cancer Metastases in Brain
A new combination therapy targeting breast cancer tumors in the brain dramatically decreased tumor size and increased survival in mice, according to a new study.
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Abdulkadir Wins 2020 Tripartite Prize
Sarki Abdulkadir, MD, PhD, has been named the winner of the 2020 Tripartite Legacy Faculty Prize in Translational Science and Education for his work investigating the molecular pathways that drive prostate cancer.
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Uncovering Similarities Between Prostate Cancer Genomes
Genomic alterations in prostate cancer therapeutic targets were found to be similar between African American and European American men, suggesting that existing precision medicine approaches could equally benefit both groups if applied equitably, according to a recent study.
