Cancer immunotherapy is one of the most upcoming treatment strategies emerging as a fascinating option in the management of advanced gynecological cancers. The immune system plays a key role in eliminating and controlling early tumor growth. Recognition and elimination of tumors by the immune system involves a series of steps coordinated by the various parts […]
A robust, effective and clinically verifiable biomarker in multiple cancer types. TMB Harmonization Project Overview (https://www.focr.org/tmb) Immunotherapy has been approved as a first-line of treatment for several cancers, and may also be an effective treatment for patients with certain cancers that are resistant to prior treatment. However, immunotherapy doesn’t always work for every patient. Thus […]
Sad demise of actor Chadwick Boseman has left his fan and entertainment industry with a bolt out of blue. He was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016, Chadwick battled with it as it progressed to stage IV in the coming years which eventually claimed his life. For the past four years the actor […]
Our immune system is a complex process that our body uses to fight illness. This process involves various cells, organs, and proteins within our body. Cancer can commonly get around many of these immune system’s natural defenses, and thrive in our body. Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that boosts the body’s natural defenses […]
Yes, you heard it right. Molecularly targeted treatments were already available for breast cancer, ovarian cancer, gallbladder cancer and lung cancer, but there has been nothing for prostate cancer. With tremendous research on prostate cancer in the PARP-era, the results of a large clinical trial called PROFOUND, has demonstrated the disease can now be treated […]
