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A Probiotic Bacterium Was Rewired to Survive Only Inside Tumors and Brew an Immune Drug There

University of Chicago researchers engineered Bifidobacterium longum to secrete a modified IL-2 inside pancreatic tumors, slowing growth in mice.

Medical Daily · Aug 24

Zambia shuts down court system

In tonight's programme: Human rights groups and the law association demand an explanation as Zambia completely shuts down its court system. Also, in Guinea, rescuers are still trying to unearth victims of a deadly landfill collapse. Finally, Nigeria wishes Ogogo on his way. The veteran star of the Nollywood screen…

France 24 · Aug 24

A West Sussex widow transformed £57,000 fly-tipped wasteland into a dream mini-farm with pigs, chickens and 2,000 plants; now she has been ordered to tear it down after losing a planning battle

A West Sussex widow transformed a £57,000 fly-tipped wasteland into a thriving mini-farm after losing her partner to cancer. Tara Dexter spent two years creating a property with pigs, chickens, peacocks and around 2,000 plants. But after losing a planning appeal, she has been ordered to dismantle key structures, putting…

The Times of India · Aug 24

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EastEnders star Diane Parish hails ‘really important’ blood cancer storyline

The actress said the storyline is ‘so challenging but so rewarding’.

Evening Standard · Aug 24

BioNTech Moved Higher as the Broader Biotech Sector Hit a Post-Pandemic Peak, but BNTX Stock Needs Stronger Fundamentals to Keep Climbing

BioNTech shares moved higher as the broader biotech sector reached a post-pandemic peak, lifted by positive late-stage cancer vaccine data from peers rather than new clinical results of its own.

Barchart · Aug 24

Sean Grayson, Ex-Cop Convicted of Killing Sonya Massey, Dies in Prison Months Into 20-Year Term

Sean Grayson, a former Illinois deputy convicted of murdering Sonya Massey, died in prison from cancer. His case sparked national outrage and led to legislative changes in law enforcement practices.

International Business Times UK · Aug 24

Former Illinois sheriff’s deputy who killed Sonya Massey in her home dies aged 32

Sean Grayson, who was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer in 2023, was serving a 20-year sentence for second-degree murder

The Guardian - US · Aug 24

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11 Influencers Who Were Exposed For Lying: “Living A Sick Life”

“Makes me wonder what else he has lied about... He was basically lying about everything in his life at that point.”

Bored Panda · Aug 24

Why thousands of bowel cancer patients could be spared life-altering surgery

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The Independent UK · Aug 24

Bowel cancer patients spared major surgery after ‘life-changing’ trial

Around 80 per cent of patients were spared radical surgery following the trial treatment

The Independent UK · Aug 24

HPV Vaccination Between Ages Nine and Twenty Six Was Linked to Sharply Fewer Throat Cancers in New Analysis

An analysis of 1.4 million records linked HPV vaccination between ages nine and 26 to sharply lower head and neck cancer diagnoses.

Medical Daily · Aug 24

Patients with an Aggressive Bile Duct Cancer Gain a New Radiation Option Cleared Under a Rare Disease Pathway

FDA cleared the OncoSil radiation implant for unresectable distal bile duct cancer under a rare disease rule that does not require proof of benefit.

Medical Daily · Aug 24

Race Across The World’s Jo Gardiner dies following long cancer battle

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The Independent UK · Aug 24

UK woman whose life was ‘saved’ by a cancer trial cycles 186 miles to thank the hospital that gave her hope

Julie Rose pedaled an impressive 186 miles to The Royal Marsden hospital, fueled by optimism after a successful clinical trial for her rare cancer. Within six months of beginning her new medication, her tumors had shown significant reduction. This inspiring journey not only pays tribute to her medical team but…

The Times of India · Aug 24

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Metal Hammer · Aug 24

"I needed hope and he gave me it." The vital advice Iron Maiden legend Bruce Dickinson gave Megadeth's Dave Mustaine during his cancer battle

One metal icon and cancer survivor gave some helpful words to another

BANG Premier · Aug 24

Television co-founder battling bile duct cancer

Television co‑founder Richard Lloyd has confirmed he’s battling cholangiocarcinoma, with a new fundraiser detailing his severe health complications and mounting financial strain.

The Economic Times · Aug 24

IndiGo co-founder Gangwal commits Rs 300 cr more to IIT Kanpur medical sciences school

Rakesh Gangwal has committed an additional Rs 300 crore to IIT Kanpur's medical school. This significant funding follows his previous Rs 100 crore contribution in 2022. The institute plans to establish a super-speciality hospital and a cancer research centre on campus. These facilities will foster interdisciplinary collaboration between engineers and…

The Times of India · Aug 24

Meet Iris Shen, the 17-year-old Texas student who tested potential blood-cancer drugs in clams; one treatment behaved similarly to human-cell tests and her research won $150,000

A talented teen from Texas, Iris Shen, has triumphed in a renowned science contest with her groundbreaking research. By investigating a potential cancer treatment using clams, she discovered that these creatures exhibit effects akin to human cells. Her innovative work highlights marine bivalves as a viable and ethical alternative for…

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Medical Daily · Aug 24

Brain Cancer Patients Vaccinated Against COVID Before Surgery Lived Twice as Long in a Preprint Analysis

A preprint of 187 glioblastoma patients links COVID vaccination within 100 days of surgery to doubled survival. It has not been peer-reviewed.

AAP · Aug 24

Matildas star makes Arsenal return after family tragedy

Matildas midfielder Kyra Cooney-Cross played her first game since March after taking time off to be with her mother, who passed away from terminal cancer.

Medical Daily · Aug 24

A Hybrid RNA Found Only in Women Was Long Blamed on Cancer, and It May Help Run the Immune System

UVA researchers describe UBA1-CDK16, a female-only chimeric RNA tied to blood cell development and missing in half of severe COVID cases.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24

TV tonight: Michael Sheen exposes a toxic scandal in north Wales

The actor concludes his investigation into Monsanto by meeting people with cancer who blame the company for their illness. Plus: a devastating story of foundling sisters reunited. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Economic Times · Aug 24

Sean Grayson, ex-deputy convicted in Sonya Massey killing, dies in prison at 32

Former Sangamon County sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson has died in prison. He was serving a 20-year sentence for the murder of Sonya Massey. Grayson's request for medical release due to advanced cancer was recently denied. His death occurred less than a month after the Prisoner Review Board's decision. Massey's family…

Evening Standard · Aug 23

Taskmaster ‘beacon of silliness for some in hard times’ – Alex Horne

Taskmaster has teamed up with Great Ormond Street Hospital for a livestreamed fundraising event for a new children’s cancer centre.

BANG Premier · Aug 23

Dame Diana Rigg still enjoyed 'clinkie drinkies' every day before she died

The late Dame Diana Rigg made time for cocktail hour every day during her cancer battle until she died.

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