The Latest Breaking News from Chemotherapy

UK trails other countries on waiting times for cancer treatment, study finds

Research compared access to radiotherapy and chemotherapy in Australia, Canada, Norway and UK

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2024

Michael Strahan Updates On Daughter Isabella's Brain Tumor Battle

Michael Strahan updates on daughter Isabella's battle with brain tumor and chemotherapy treatment. Isabella shares her challenging experience with chemothe...

Top News · Feb 22, 2024

'Wonder' drug to treat aggressive form of lung cancer promises hope

A new drug that can increase survival rates and average survival of cancer patients! Seems futuristic, right? Well, researchers at the Queen Mary University London have found a new drug that can work against a difficult-to-treat and aggressive form of cancer, mesothelioma. The findings of the study have been published…

The Times of India · Feb 16, 2024

Toby Keith, one of country music's biggest stars, dies at 62

Keith announced on social media in 2022 that he had been having chemotherapy and radiation treatments for stomach cancer. He is behind such hits as "Red Solo Cup" and "Beer For My Horses."

WEKU · Feb 6, 2024

One cancer survivor story as volunteers converge on the Kentucky State Capitol

Tina Barrett is entering her seventh year of her journey with cancer. She was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017, then came a double mastectomy and lots of chemotherapy. The central Kentucky woman said for the next three years all was good until she fell in early 2022

WEKU · Feb 2, 2024

Scientists reveal why one type of chemotherapy works best in bladder cancer

These findings may explain why the approach, cisplatin chemotherapy, can lead to cure in a small subset of patients with metastatic, or advanced, bladder cancer. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 27, 2024

From chemo to surgery: how cancer treatments are becoming kinder

Many cancer patients today are experiencing fewer side effects and better outcomes thanks to pioneering research

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2024

Immunotherapy eliminates senescent cells, making chemotherapy more efficient

Apart from eliminating a significant portion of the tumour cells, cancer therapies such as chemotherapy also produce senescent tumour cells, which are also referred to as "zombi cells." Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 24, 2024

A moment that changed me: My body seemed like a death machine – until I saw those two blue lines

After cancer, chemotherapy and temporary menopause, I didn’t dare imagine having a baby. But all of a sudden my womb was designing a whole new life

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2024

Throat Cancer: A guide to early detection and timely intervention

Throat cancer, encompassing cancers of the larynx, pharynx, and tonsils, manifests through a range of symptoms that demand attention and swift action. Linked to factors such as tobacco use, excessive alcohol consumption, and certain viral infections, early detection is crucial for successful treatment. Treatment may involve surgery, radiation therapy, or…

The Times of India · Jan 21, 2024