April Anderson+FollowCancer Breakthrough: No Surgery Needed?!This new study is wild—imagine beating early-stage dMMR cancers without surgery! Patients got dostarlimab (an immunotherapy drug) and most had a complete response, meaning their tumors basically vanished. For rectal cancer, it was 100% effective, and for other types, it worked in about two-thirds of cases. Fewer surgeries, more organ preservation, and even a few patients went on to have babies—something not possible with old-school treatments. Is this the future of cancer care? #CancerResearch #MedicalBreakthrough #Immunotherapy #dMMR #OrganPreservation #Health596Share
john24+FollowCold Tumors Aren’t Immune to Immunotherapy?!Just found out that even those so-called “cold” tumors (the ones that usually dodge the immune system) can actually be zapped by immunotherapy! UCSF researchers figured out that blocking a signal called TGF-Beta basically opens the door for immune cells to attack, even if the tumor looks uninviting. This could mean way more people are eligible for these life-saving treatments. Science plot twist: cold tumors can get roasted too! #CancerResearch #Immunotherapy #MedicalBreakthrough #ScienceNews #Health110Share
Kristi Key+FollowCancer Cells, Meet Your Match!Imagine immune cells that only wake up to fight cancer when zapped by ultrasound—and then keep going for days! USC scientists just created EchoBack CAR T-cells that target stubborn solid tumors, last way longer, and don’t mess with healthy tissue. Fewer hospital visits, more precise attacks, and a real shot at beating tough cancers. This could totally change the game for cancer treatment! #CancerBreakthrough #Immunotherapy #MedicalInnovation #USCResearch #HealthNews #Health675143Share
Joseph Bradley+FollowExosomes: Cancer’s Double Agent?Exosomes are the tiny messengers in our bodies that can either help fight cancer or help it hide! Some companies are engineering these vesicles to deliver cancer-killing drugs, while others are finding ways to stop exosomes from helping tumors grow, spread, or dodge the immune system. The wild part? Exosomes are also showing up as new cancer biomarkers and precision drug carriers. The future of cancer treatment might just ride on these microscopic couriers! #CancerResearch #Immunotherapy #Exosomes #Biotech #HealthInnovation #Health382Share
Joseph Bradley+FollowTiny Implant, Big Hope for CancerJust read about this wild new implant called the “cytokine factory” that’s taking on some of the toughest cancers—think metastatic melanoma and pancreatic tumors. Scientists at Rice University made this tiny device that sits near tumors and releases a protein to supercharge your immune system. In early tests, it wiped out tumors in mice and even passed safety checks in primates! They’re hoping to start human trials soon. Could this be a total game-changer for cancer treatment? #CancerBreakthrough #Immunotherapy #MedicalInnovation #GoodNews #Health23618Share
Charles Christensen+FollowNew DNA Test for Better Cancer Treatment🧬 Big news in cancer research! Cambridge scientists invented PRRDetect, a tool that can spot unique genetic patterns in cancer, helping doctors match patients with the best treatments. Many current methods are missing 66% of cases that could respond to immunotherapy—PRRDetect changes that game. By focusing on specific DNA repair issues, they’ve uncovered hidden cancer signatures. It means more personalized and effective treatments for patients and fewer harsh side effects. Could this be a breakthrough in personalized cancer therapy? #CancerResearch #Immunotherapy #Genomics #HealthcareInnovation #Health260Share
