Articles tagged with Chemotherapy
A recent study has identified potential risk factors for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), including age, body mass index (BMI), and low haemoglobin levels. Patients who are older, overweight, or have lower red blood cell counts may be more at risk of developing debilitating nerve damage following chemotherapy.
Scientists at Far Eastern Federal University have developed a compound that kills prostate cancer cells while also activating an enzyme protecting them. The compound, 3,10-dibromofascaplysin, works well in combination with approved anticancer drugs and is being studied for its potential to reduce side effects.
A new glioma-targeted nano-therapeutic developed by UH researcher Sheereen Majd delivers the highly toxic anti-cancer drug Dp44mT directly to brain tumor cells, reducing toxicity and improving treatment outcomes.
A study published in Oncotarget found that hemoglobin-based oxygen carriers increase chemotherapy effectiveness in non-small cell lung cancer. PolyHb administration attenuates tumor growth without alleviating hypoxia, suggesting a potential strategy to enhance cisplatin sensitivity.
A new class of antibiotic-drug conjugate (ADC) drugs has been found to significantly increase the survival rate of patients with bladder cancer. The study, led by Queen Mary University of London, showed that the drug reduced the risk of death by 30% compared to chemotherapy, with a median survival time of approximately 13 months.
A Mayo Clinic team developed an ionic liquid formulation that killed cancer cells and allowed for uniform distribution of a chemotherapy drug into liver tumors and other solid tumors. This discovery could solve challenges in drug delivery to tumors, particularly for patients with liver cancer awaiting a transplant.
A liquid formulation called LATTE has been shown to kill liver cancer cells and potentiate chemotherapy treatments in mice, rabbits, pigs, and human tumor samples. The treatment could provide a safer alternative to traditional methods like thermal ablation, which can be resource-intensive and damage surrounding tissues.
Researchers found six FDA-approved drugs that can inhibit protein-cutting enzymes essential for SARS-CoV-2 replication. The study's findings have the potential to develop a broad spectrum of antiviral drugs and prevent future pathogenic SARS-CoV strains.
Groundbreaking evidence reveals scalp cooling reduces chemotherapy drug absorption by hair follicle cells. This mechanism explains the treatment's cytoprotective effect and supports its clinical efficacy. The study provides new insights into scalp cooling's potential for reducing hair loss in cancer patients.
Researchers report a promising therapeutic approach combining PD-1 and VEGF inhibitors with chemotherapy to control cholangiocarcinoma progression. This treatment resulted in significant reduction of lung lesions and stabilization of liver lesions, suggesting potential for improved patient survival.
Researchers at the University of South Australia have developed a new 3D printed oesophageal stent that contains an active pharmaceutical ingredient, allowing for sustained anti-cancer medication delivery directly to the cancer site. This technology has the potential to revolutionize treatment for patients with oesophageal cancer.
Researchers analyzed mRNA expression levels of molecular markers ERCC1 and thymidylate synthase in patients with resected stage II-III non-small cell lung cancer. The study found no correlation between these markers and overall survival, contradicting previous hopes for a personalized chemotherapy approach.
Two ADAURA analyses presented at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer's 2020 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) Singapore support the use of Osimertinib as a new treatment strategy for patients with surgically resected, Stage IB to IIIA non-small cell lung cancer. The data show significant disease-free surviva...
Researchers at Concordia University discover that melatonin reduces cysts in the renal tubules of fruit flies, a finding that may improve treatments for polycystic kidney disease. The study builds on previous work and suggests a targeted approach to treating this genetic chronic disease.
Researchers develop innovative approach to treating bone tumors by starving cancer cells of their energy source, potentially replacing toxic chemo with a less harmful treatment. The two-drug combination showed promise in mice studies, outperforming a commonly used chemotherapy drug without severe side effects.
Scientists have discovered a way to block doxorubicin from accessing the heart by introducing another anti-cancer drug, nilotinib, before chemo. This intervention may prevent cardiac injury caused by doxorubicin, used to treat various solid tumors and blood cancers.
Researchers developed a BCL strategy to generate highly potent tumor-targeted drugs from non-toxic compounds within the tumor, avoiding decomposition and side effects. The targeting drug Ru-rhein exhibits high anti-cancer activity against lung cancer cells while being non-toxic to normal cells.
Researchers at Kanazawa University have found that combining alectinib with ixazomib, a proteasome inhibitor, restores the efficacy of alectinib in patients with NSCLC who develop secondary TP53 mutations. This combination therapy has shown promising results in preclinical trials.
A randomized clinical trial found that pre-surgery chemotherapy did not improve survival rates in early-stage pancreatic cancer patients, but it is a safer alternative. The study paved the way for further treatment testing and molecular analysis of tumor tissue.
A new method, D2O-CANST-R, allows for rapid and precise tracking of metabolic changes in cancer cells at the single-cell and single-organelle level. This approach has the potential to reveal the metabolism in a cancer cell with very fine details and distinguish between effective and ineffective drugs.
Researchers at UBC Okanagan have developed a novel method to remove anti-cancer drugs like methotrexate from wastewater using porous metal-organic frameworks. The technique is affordable, effective, and has high adsorption capacity, making it an impressive candidate for improving wastewater systems.
A new risk assessment tool, CARG-BC Score, helps oncologists make personalized treatment recommendations for elderly patients with early-stage breast cancer. The score combines eight disease and patient-reported predictors to predict the likelihood of severe chemotherapy side effects.
Research at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin found that patients' immune systems before chemotherapy determine treatment success in bladder cancer. High levels of CXCL11 and CXCR3alt receptors indicate a strong immune response, leading to increased survival rates.
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital have found that reprogramming the connective tissue microenvironment of a liver cancer can inhibit its progression and resistance to chemotherapy. Blocking placental growth factor (PlGF) with antibodies reduces production of connective tissue and increases survival in mice with liver cancer.
Researchers have found that cancer cells can enter a slow-dividing state to survive chemotherapy, similar to an embryonic survival program in mammals. Targeting these sleeping cells with novel therapies may prevent cancer regrowth and overcome drug resistance.
Researchers found that statin users were 55% less likely to be treated at the hospital for heart failure after anthracycline treatment, and 54% less likely with trastuzumab treatment. Statins may be a potential intervention for preventing heart failure in patients receiving chemotherapy.
A new UCL study found that combining heat treatment with chemotherapy delivered via magnetic nanoparticles killed cancer cells more effectively than chemotherapy alone. The therapy showed synergistic effects, enhancing the effectiveness of both treatments when combined. Heat treatment can reduce side effects by targeting only cancer ce...
A new study from the University of East Anglia estimates that breast cancer chemotherapy in the UK results in over £248 million in annual costs. These costs include lost productivity and personal expenses such as wigs and medication. Better targeting of treatment could help reduce these unnecessary costs.
A novel virtual screening strategy identified pralatrexate as a promising treatment for Covid-19. Lab experiments showed that the chemotherapy medication inhibited viral replication more effectively than remdesivir.
A University of Cincinnati study found that remdesivir permanently stops the activity of an enzyme needed for medication breakdown, increasing toxicity with certain heart and anticancer drugs. The researcher recommends using remdesivir with caution in patients with specific enzymes and in proper dosages.
A team of researchers has identified a protein called RFWD3 that plays a critical role in recruiting DNA repair and signaling factors. The discovery could lead to new methods to inhibit these repair processes, making chemotherapy more efficient and reducing side effects.
Researchers found a drug used to treat pulmonary hypertension significantly reduced tumor cell migration and invasion, and showed promise in slowing breast cancer progression. The study aims to conduct clinical trials with patients undergoing chemotherapy to further investigate the treatment's effectiveness.
Researchers found that adding an immune checkpoint inhibitor to standard chemotherapy for patients with early-stage breast cancer does not decrease their ability to perform daily activities. The study, based on data from the IMpassion031 trial, showed increased response rates and no significant impact on quality of life.
Researchers developed a new model to predict kidney function in cancer patients, enabling more accurate chemotherapy dosing and minimizing harm. The model takes into account various factors like age, gender, and body mass index, providing clinicians with a valuable tool for guiding treatment decisions.
A clinical trial found that postmenopausal women with low-risk breast cancer can forego chemotherapy without compromising their treatment outcomes. In contrast, premenopausal women with the same disease characteristics benefit from chemotherapy, suggesting a potential age-related difference in treatment effectiveness.
A new clinical trial suggests that postmenopausal patients with hormone receptor-positive and HER2-negative breast cancer and a low recurrence score of 25 or lower may safely avoid chemotherapy. In contrast, premenopausal patients who receive chemotherapy show improved invasive disease-free survival and overall survival rates.
A new cancer therapy approach combines gemcitabine chemotherapy with celecoxib, an anti-inflammatory medication, to activate the immune system and fight cancer. The combination has shown potential in improving the percentage of patients who respond to immunotherapy drugs.
The study showed that the combination of chemotherapy and blinatumomab resulted in increased survival rates and achieved a high rate of MRD negativity for patients with Ph-negative B-cell ALL. This treatment approach has the potential to improve long-term outcomes for these patients.
The combination of venetoclax with chemotherapy improves outcomes for patients with AML and MDS, with a promising overall response rate and acceptable safety profile. Venetoclax also demonstrates efficacy in treating high-risk MDS when combined with azacitidine.
Australian researchers discovered a protein that protects kidney cells from 'bystander' damage caused by chemotherapy or radiotherapy. The study found that inhibiting BCL-XL could safely use in laboratory models alone or with other cancer therapies to prevent kidney damage, a common side effect of cancer treatments.
Researchers designed DNA-based nanogels that break down and release chemotherapeutic contents only in cancer cells. The nanogels use biomarkers like FEN1 to differentiate between healthy and cancerous cells, reducing the impact on normal cells.
A new biomaterial-based cancer vaccine has shown promise in treating aggressive triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) in mice, with 100% survival rate after a subsequent injection of cancer cells. The vaccine combines chemotherapy and immunotherapy to generate a sustained anti-cancer response.
A recent study found that healthcare utilization declined by 23% in March and 52% in April, with diagnostic procedures like mammograms and colonoscopies dropping by over 65%. The switch to telemedicine created disparities among lower-income and non-white patients, who had lower rates of telehealth use.
Researchers found that administering immunotherapy in combination with chemotherapy earlier in the course of disease can slow cancer progression. Combining the therapies also kills myeloid-derived suppressor cells, which appear to overpower immunotherapies, thereby improving response rates.
A research team at POSTECH developed a machine learning technique that uses transcriptome information from artificial organoids to predict anti-cancer drug response. This method increases predictive accuracy by selecting only relevant biomarkers, which was previously limited by false signals in conventional machine learning.
HSE Faculty of Chemistry scientists discovered a new anti-cancer molecule, diphenylisoxazole, which is easily synthesized using available compounds. The molecule inhibits tubulin polymerization and shows effectiveness on both sea urchin embryos and human cancer cells.
An agent-based computer model shows that delayed implementation of social distancing measures and low adherence can increase COVID-19 cases in urban areas. Maintaining personal behaviors like face mask use after easing social distancing measures also has a significant impact.
A new study reveals racial and socioeconomic disparities in treating patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. Black patients are less likely to receive chemotherapy compared to white patients, despite improved survival rates. Insurance status and education level also impact treatment and survival outcomes.
Scientists created more sensitive optogenetic tools to investigate cell signaling pathways in cancer and neuropathic pain. The new tools revealed how chemotherapy drugs disrupt signaling, enabling the development of targeted therapeutic compounds.
A Purdue University scientist is working on a technique that uses LED light to determine if certain chemotherapy options will work for specific patients. The method, which was published in Scientific Reports, shows promise for improving personalized medicine and reducing side effects.
A new study suggests that gut bacteria are partially responsible for metabolic changes leading to weight gain in women after chemotherapy treatment. The research found that the pre-treatment microbiome of patients who gained weight was different from those who did not, and fecal transplantation resulted in glucose intolerance in germ-f...
Researchers have developed a new cancer-specific anticancer drug that can prevent drug resistance and reduce side effects. The drug is designed to release an anticancer agent along with a drug-resistance inhibitor in cancer cells, effectively treating cancers without recurrence or treatment failure.
Researchers developed nanoparticles that release bursts of calcium inside tumor cells, inhibiting drug pumps and reversing MDR. The treatment showed significantly smaller tumors in tumor-bearing mice with no apparent side effects.
A newly developed prodrug has been shown to selectively target and destroy glioblastoma cells, improving outcomes when combined with standard therapies. In a mouse model study, the drug extended survival by more than a factor of three and was curative in nature.
Scientists have developed a technique that quickly identifies optimal synergistic combinations of anticancer drugs, reducing tumour growth by 80% and outperforming chemotherapy. The technology, called TGMO, achieves results in under two weeks, paving the way for personalized, effective, and safe cancer treatment.
A research team from Chinese Academy of Sciences proposes an innovative immune cocktail therapy combining ICT with other approaches to enhance cancer treatment. The therapy achieves anti-tumor effects by enhancing T cell priming, killing tumor cells, and generating immune memory T cells.
Researchers have identified the cellular process by which Cisplatin chemotherapy causes neuronal damage, revealing that it induces senescence of peripheral neurons through overexpression of the p21 protein. This discovery provides new targets for neuroprotective treatments to alleviate or avoid the adverse effects of Cisplatin.
Researchers develop a nano-carrier for medications that can control release in diseased cells only. Synthetic DNA structures stabilize the particles and can be triggered by microRNA molecules found in cancer cells.
This observational study examines survival rates and chemotherapy use before surgery in US women with advanced ovarian cancer between 2004-2016. The study found improvements in treatment and survival rates over time, with more patients receiving chemotherapy before surgery.
Researchers at NTU Singapore have devised a novel approach to kill cancer cells using a nanoparticle coated with an amino acid that selectively targets and destroys cancer cells. The 'Trojan horse' nanoparticle, called Nano-pPAAM, was tested in lab experiments and found to be effective in killing cancer cells with high specificity.