3 oct. 2022 · Stanford University researchers have discovered a rapid and sustainable way to synthetically produce a promising cancer-fighting compound ...
Are there any cancer breakthroughs?
Our researchers in Italy have made a breakthrough that could lead to better, more effective immunotherapy options for cancer patients. They discovered how to engineer a specific type of immune cell to target and kill cancer cells, then boost its cancer-killing ability using a drug delivered with nanotechnology.
Will there be a cure for cancer soon?
Cancer is a group of diseases that we may never be able to cure completely, but scientists are optimistic that vaccines, personalised medicine and smart lifestyle choices will help prevent and treat a much greater proportion of cases than currently happens.
What is the new treatment for cancer?
In one approach, called CAR T-cell therapy, the T cells are engineered with an addition of synthetic antibody fragments that bind to the patient's tumor, effectively directing the T cells directly to the tumor cells.