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New Duke Health program supports young breast cancer patients as diagnoses climb

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Duke Health launches a new support program for young breast cancer patients amid rising diagnosis rates. The initiative offers personalized care and resources to enhance treatment experiences and outcomes.

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Could a cancer vaccine developed long ago hold the key to long-term survival in breast cancer?

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A small group of women with advanced breast cancer received a vaccine via a clinical trial more than 20 years ago. Today, they're all still alive. Scientists say that kind of long-term survival is almost unheard of for patients with…

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Good Vibes Only: Hanks High students spread hope to cancer patients

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— Fashion design students at Hanks High School are spreading hope to cancer patients in the El Paso community. Together, they created more than 200 beanies that were donated to a breast cancer care clinic. Rita Sanchez…

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Cancer patient pays tribute to "dedication" of NHS staff as Forth Valley scoop award

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The accolade for the team on the oncology award came due to their “outstanding care and dedication” in helping patients with myeloma.

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Shorter, simpler breast cancer treatment: where evidence meets practice

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Studies show that injection-based delivery of HER2 drugs matches IV infusions in safety and efficacy — while saving time for patients and hospitals alike; even as the benefits of subcutaneous therapy are well established in major hospitals…

Thursday, Oct 30

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Safeguarding fertility: Study investigates key hormone for women with cancer choosing fertility preservation

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Newly diagnosed female cancer patients of reproductive age have a very short window for storing their eggs and embryos before starting cancer treatment. This is a process known as fertility preservation (FP), which protects patients'…

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Meet "The Pink Jet" aviators on a mission to empower breast cancer patients

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"The Pink Jet," a nonprofit organization, is on a new mission to empower those battling breast cancer, promote screenings and raise money to find a cure. CBS News' Natalie Morales has more.

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Transcription factor drives chemotherapy resistance in ovarian cancer

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Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered how a specific transcription factor promotes genetic reprogramming and chemotherapy resistance in ovarian cancer cells, findings that may inform new targeted treatment approaches that…

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Xilio Therapeutics to Present Phase 2 Data for Vilastobart Highlighting Response Rate in Patients with MSS mCRC and High

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WALTHAM, Mass., Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xilio Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:XLO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing tumor-activated immuno-oncology therapies for people living with cancer, today…

MiNK Therapeutics to Present Late-Breaking Data on AgenT-797 in Solid Tumors at the 40th Annual Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) Meeting

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The presentation, titled "AgenT-797, an Allogeneic iNKT Cell Therapy, Demonstrates Durable Clinical Activity in Solid Tumors: Updated Phase 1 Findings" (LBA #1344), will highlight updated safety and efficacy results from the company's…

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Pharmacists can help control blood sugar in cancer patients with diabetes

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People with cancer who received diabetes care from clinical pharmacists achieved significantly better blood sugar control, according to new research from the University of California San Diego.

Birmingham study into rare form of skin cancer gives hope to patients

Research into a rare form of skin cancer has been carried out in Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham

Hong Kong pioneers world-first clinical trial for breast cancer procedure

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The University of Hong Kong has pioneered a first-of-its-kind clinical trial that integrates lipofilling surgical practices with breast conservation, providing a new solution for cancer patients that promises to improve their well-being…

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Scientists uncover why many cancer patients develop chemotherapy-induced neuropathy

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Scientists at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, in collaboration with researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine, have made a breakthrough in understanding why many cancer patients develop nerve damage after chemotherapy.

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Kebbi Teaching Hospital Treats 500 Cancer Patients

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The Federal Teaching Hospital (FTH) Birnin Kebbi in Kebbi State has disclosed that it has treated over 500 patients affected by cancer diseases. Acting chairman of Medical Advisory Committee of the Hospital, Dr Muhammad Danyaro Rilwanu…

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Research identifies biomarkers in blood to fine-tune breast cancer interventions

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Doctors may be able to spare patients unnecessarily aggressive breast cancer treatments by collecting and testing cancer cells in patients' blood, research from the University of Michigan and the University of Kansas suggests.

Wednesday, Oct 29

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Capturing cancer cells from blood could help doctors choose the right breast cancer treatment

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Doctors may be able to spare patients unnecessarily aggressive breast cancer treatments by collecting and testing cancer cells in patients' blood, research from the University of Michigan and the University of Kansas suggests.

Federal Teaching Hospital Kebbi cures 500 cancer patients, says CMD

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More than 500 cancer patients have been treated and cured of cancer cases by the Federal Teaching Hospital, Birnin Kebbi. The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the health facility, Dr. …