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Mechanism behind life-threatening cancer drug side-effect revealed
Updated : 8 months ago IST
New research has found immune changes in cancer patients that could help identify which patients are most at risk of dangerous heart complications from cancer drugs, known as immune checkpoint inhibitors.
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Datar Cancer Genetics Unveils Next Generation Multi-Analyte, AI-Powered De
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
London [UK]/ Munich [Germany]/ New Delhi [India], February 4: Datar Cancer Genetics (DCG) has launched Exacta AI, a next generation multi-analyte AI-driven platform providing optimized treatment options for cancer patients who have exhausted the standard options. It integrates a 360° tu
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Long-term metastatic melanoma survival dramatically improves on immunother
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Long-term data from a landmark international trial show that about half of patients with metastatic melanoma treated with a combination of immune checkpoint inhibitors live cancer-free for 10 years or more, according to a new report from Weill Cornell Medicine and Dana-Farber Cancer Centre i
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Long-term metastatic melanoma survival significantly improves with treatme
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
According to a new report from Weill Cornell Medicine and Dana-Farber Cancer Centre investigators and their colleagues, long-term data from a landmark international trial show that approximately half of patients with metastatic melanoma treated with a combination of immune checkpoint inhibit
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Researchers develop promising new cancer therapy
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Immune checkpoint inhibitors such as Keytruda and Opdivo work by unleashing the immune system's T cells to attack tumour cells. Their introduction a decade ago marked a major advance in cancer therapy, but only 10 per cent to 30 per cent of treated patients experience long-term improvement.
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Scientists aim to make cancer immunotherapy safer and more effective
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Louisiana [US], May 9 (ANI): According to new research, scientists are working to improve immune checkpoint inhibitors to better target tumours and reduce their impact on healthy tissues.
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Scientists come up with strategy to overcome colorectal cancers' immunothe
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 16 (ANI): A recent study provides insights into why some types of colorectal cancer don't respond to immune checkpoint inhibitors and offers a strategy to overcome their resistance.
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Research points to strategy for overcoming colorectal cancers' immunothera
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 12 (ANI): Immune checkpoint inhibitors, which unleash the immune response against tumor cells, have revolutionized cancer treatment; however, the medications aren't effective in a large number of patients, including those with colorectal cancer.
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New treatment strategy may thwart deadly brain tumours: Study
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 24 (ANI): Immune checkpoint inhibitors are important medications that boost the immune system's response against certain cancers; however, they tend to be ineffective against glioblastoma, the most deadly primary brain tumour in adults.
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New 'safe' immunotherapy offers hope for cancer patients with HIV
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 8 (ANI): A new category of immunotherapies, called checkpoint inhibitors, appears safe to use in patients with both advanced malignancies and HIV, according to a recent study.
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