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Immune cell discovery provides new opportunity for cancer immunotherapy
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Researchers at Emory University's Winship Cancer Institute discovered a new form of immune cell known as the stem-like CD4 T cell, which plays an important role in anti-tumor immunity. The pre-clinical findings, published in Nature, indicate the potential for activating these cells to combat
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Study reveals music therapy is effective in anxiety reduction in cancer p
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
The study, which was published in the journal 'Integrative Cancer Therapies', found patients with cancer benefited from music therapy as it brought down their levels of anxiety and discomfort.
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Study investigates how immunotherapy affects COVID-19 outcomes
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
A new study led by a University of Cincinnati researcher provides more clarity on how immunotherapy treatment for patients with cancer affects COVID-19 severity.
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Study finds cancer treatment might inhibit immune therapy to COVID-19 vacc
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Florida [US], January 22 (ANI): A new study has found patients with cancer who receive chemotherapy -- and some targeted therapies may mount an inadequate immune response to COVID-19 vaccination.
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Increase in COVID-19 cases matter of concern for children, elderly, pregna
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 5 (ANI): "The increase in COVID-19 cases in winter is a matter of concern for children, the elderly, pregnant women and co-morbid patients with cancer, COPD or respiratory failure", said Dr Suresh Kumar, MD of Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital (LNJP) on Wed
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Fully vaccinated COVID-19 patients with cancer had 13 per cent mortality r
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 2 (ANI): A new study evaluated the clinical characteristics and outcomes of fully vaccinated patients with cancer who had breakthrough COVID-19 infections indicating that they remained at high risk for hospitalization and death.
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Study suggests immunotherapy beneficial for patients with cancer that spre
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 25 (ANI): Two new studies have indicated that immunotherapy might benefit people with leptomeningeal carcinomatosis (LMD), a rare but serious complication of cancer that has spread to the brain and/or spinal cord.
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Immunotherapy beneficial for patients with cancer that has spread to tissu
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 20 (ANI): Two new studies indicate that immunotherapy may benefit people with leptomeningeal carcinomatosis (LMD), a rare but serious complication of cancer that has spread to the brain and/or spinal cord. The research was led by investigators at Massachusetts Genera
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Study suggests patients with cancer respond well to COVID-19 vaccines
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 3 (ANI): An international team of researchers with a recent survey found that nearly all patients with cancer developed a good immune response to the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines three to four weeks after receiving their second dose.
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94% of patients with cancer respond well to COVID-19 vaccines: Study
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 1 (ANI): According to a new study, nearly all patients with cancer developed a good immune response to the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines three to four weeks after receiving their second dose.
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Cancer, its treatment may accelerate aging process in young patients: Stud
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 29 (ANI): The expression of a gene associated with ageing is higher in young patients with cancer after treatment with chemotherapy and in young cancer survivors who are frail, according to a recent study.
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Cancer, its treatment may accelerate the aging process in young patients
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 24 (ANI): A new study examines the effects of cancer and its treatment on the aging process and finds that the expression of a gene associated with aging is higher in young patients with cancer after treatment with chemotherapy and in young cancer survivors who are
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