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He developed the world's first lung cancer vaccine
The LungVax vaccine works by using a DNA sequence to train the immune system to recognize and destroy 'red flag' proteins, or mutant antigens, in lung cancer cells.
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'Miracle particle' makes cancerous tumors disappear
Scientists have successfully created a mini drug factory, the size of a needle that can treat cancer in a few days.
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New discovery on the cause of lung cancer
Scientists discovered the mechanism by which air pollution causes lung cancer in non-smokers. This research is considered a breakthrough for science and society.
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Warning signs of pancreatic cancer
Jaundice, abdominal or back pain, dark urine, and frequent feeling of nausea can all be warning signs of pancreatic cancer but are often ignored.
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The culprits that cause esophageal cancer you didn't expect
Cancer screening is an important factor for the prevention and early detection of this disease, especially for people with a history of prolonged esophagitis, advanced a…
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Chinese scientists develop hydrogel to help burn tumors in the body
Chinese scientists have developed a hydrogel that can offer dual effectiveness in the fight against cancer.
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Biological robots could 'revolutionize' the fight against cancer
German scientists have created microscopic robots, controlled by magnets, that help surround tumors and release large amounts of chemotherapy drugs to treat cancer.
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Breakthrough of Australian scientists in the treatment of pediatric cancer patients
Scientists say they have identified pediatric cancer patients who are at increased risk of serious infections associated with neutropenia.
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This cancer cell has been nurtured for 70 years, the volume alone is more than 50 million tons
Many cancer cells are very active in the host and can continue to divide and multiply to cause untold damage.
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Japanese scientists use worms to kill cancer cells
The team from Osaka University discovered that it is possible to encase the worms in a hydrogel shell containing compounds useful as cancer drugs.
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Research: Breast cancer cells mainly spread quickly when the patient sleeps
The latest research shows that primary breast cancer cells are like night owls, they spread faster through the blood when the patient sleeps.
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Prevent cancer by 'starving' them, you can do it yourself!
Cancer cells crave sugar like a drought waiting for rain. You can also prevent cancer yourself by 'starving' them.
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US researchers inject virus into humans to kill cancer cells
Recently, a team of experts from City of Hope Hospital in Los Angeles, California, one of the largest cancer research centers, injected the first patient with the CF33-h…
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'Beer belly' increases mortality from prostate cancer in men
One large study found that hundreds of British men could avoid prostate cancer each year if they lost weight.
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Breakthrough: An ultrasound technique helps destroy liver cancer tumors without surgery
Sound waves will break down solid tumors into liquid form, so that immune cells can clean up and eliminate them.