Cancer
Positive trial results of drug that 'melts' cancer tumors
A drug that can 'melt away' tumours could dramatically increase the chances of curing colorectal cancer and could even replace surgery, doctors say.
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Cancer
The patch kills cancer cells and reduces recurrence
The medicine soaked in the patch will penetrate directly into the surgical wound, killing remaining cancer cells and minimizing toxic side effects of chemotherapy.
Cancer
Tips to reduce loss of appetite during breast cancer chemotherapy
Adding protein, fruits, vegetables, and dividing meals into small portions helps breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy reduce loss of appetite and ensure nutrit…
Life
Why does cancer chemotherapy cause hair loss?
Hair is a part of the body that can quickly divide like cancer cells so it is influenced by chemotherapy, which leads to hair loss.
Cancer
What fruits should cancer patients eat?
Certain foods, including fruits that contain health-promoting compounds, can slow tumor growth and reduce certain side effects of treatment that make it easier for cance…
Cancer
Find a mechanism that makes cancer 'avoid' chemotherapy
A research team from Tulane University (USA) has identified the cannibalizing cells that cause cancer to undergo chemotherapy and recur.
Cancer
Treatment of 'edible' cancer cells
Using fat as a Trojan horse, American scientists miraculously removed the cancer of bone, pancreas and colon in miraculous animals.
Cancer
New research to upgrade chemotherapy, prevent drug-resistant cancer
The phenomenon of cancer resistance is one of the causes of cancer treatment difficult, even causing cancer recurrence in some people.
Discover science
10 talented young inventors under the age of 18
Recently, Business Insider published a list of 10 talented young inventors under 18 years old. These are very creative students, inventing products that are useful for s…
Discover science
Micro diamonds can fight cancer
US scientists have discovered a way to treat terminal liver and breast cancer tumors by attaching a strong chemotherapy drug to tiny carbon molecules.
Science Events
500 years of groundbreaking achievements of world medicine
The advent of thermometers, antibiotics and X-rays has radically changed the lives of humankind.
Science story
Cancer therapy is cheaper and safer
Indonesian microbiologist Leenawaty Limantara is developing a new form of cancer treatment at a cost of only one-fifth of chemotherapy and is safer ... With the study of…
Medicine - Health
The first beer for cancer patients
Non-alcoholic drinks, containing lots of vitamins, are prepared with a sweeter taste for cancer patients who suffer from taste damage due to chemotherapy.
Medicine - Health
Detects compounds in vegetables and chemotherapy drugs that slow down aging
We have found the reason for the cells to age. Things like DNA damage, chromosome shortening and lack of proliferation can make cells close.