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5 Aug 2026

A Doctor Brings New Cancer Care to Africa

Dr. Adedayo Joseph is leading a major clinical trial in Nigeria to improve cancer treatment. Her work helps patients receive faster care and better support.

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22 Jul 2026

Fast blood test speeds diagnosis of Burkitt lymphoma

A study in Tanzania and Uganda shows a rapid liquid‑biopsy blood test can diagnose Burkitt lymphoma much faster than tissue biopsy. The test may help children start treatment earlier but needs equipment and trained staff.

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17 Jul 2026

Younger generations show faster biological aging

A large study found younger generations have faster biological aging and this is linked to higher rates of early-onset cancer (diagnosed at age 55 or younger). Researchers used UK and US health data and organ measures to study risks.

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15 Jul 2026

AI test predicts breast cancer recurrence

A study in Nature Communications reports an AI test that predicts the risk of breast cancer returning. The test uses routine clinical data and pathology slides, may be faster and cheaper than genomic tests, and needs clinical trials.

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25 Jun 2026

Protein linked to chemotherapy resistance in ovarian cancer

Scientists found that some ovarian cancer cells survive cisplatin chemotherapy by stabilising their internal scaffold. They identified a protein that can be blocked in laboratory tests to restore the drug's effectiveness and may serve as a biomarker.

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17 Jun 2026

Aging muscle may help cancer grow

Scientists found that older, weaker muscle releases fewer extracellular vesicles and less of a microRNA called miR-7a-5p. Exercise can restore vesicle release and may help reduce cancer risk in older adults. The work suggests new biomarkers and therapies.

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28 May 2026

Personalized DNA vaccine shows promise against glioblastoma

A phase 1 trial found the personalized DNA vaccine GNOS-PV01 is safe and shows early signs of activity against glioblastoma. The small study at Siteman Cancer Center and WashU Medicine reported immune responses and encouraging clinical outcomes.

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30 Apr 2026

Fewer cancer screenings at federally qualified health centres

A study finds that people in areas with fewer resources are less likely to get cancer screenings at Federally Qualified Health Centers. The largest gaps were for colorectal, breast and cervical screening.

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30 Apr 2026

Gene Dec2 helps pancreatic cancer hide from immune cells

Researchers found that the gene Dec2 can disguise pancreatic cancer cells and that Dec2 levels change during the day. The study may help improve immunotherapy, vaccines and new treatment timing for this disease.

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28 Apr 2026

Extra chromosomes help some cancer cells move

A new study finds that cancer cells with extra chromosome sets make more proteins, trigger a stress response, and become more mobile. Blocking the stress pathway reduced movement in fruit fly and human lung cancer cells.

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31 Mar 2026

Protein sensor lets MRI detect molecular activity

Researchers developed a genetically encoded protein sensor, called MAPPER, that makes molecular activity visible to MRI by changing water movement in cells. The modular system could let scientists image processes like cancer and inflammation continuously in animals.

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28 Mar 2026

Alternative medicine linked to lower breast cancer survival

A Yale analysis found that patients who used only complementary and alternative medicine had much lower survival for breast cancer. Combining alternative and traditional care was also linked to worse outcomes.

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26 Mar 2026

Blood test in dogs may predict lymphoma response

Researchers studied blood samples from dogs with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and found gene activity patterns that can predict treatment response. A simple blood test may help guide treatment choices in dogs and possibly humans.

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