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A recent study confirms that women with #endometriosis face 4.2x the risk of ovarian cancer compared to those without the condition. This risk is particularly pronounced in cases of deep infiltrating endometriosis, especially when accompanied by ovarian endometriomas. Understanding the relationship between different endometriosis subtypes and ovarian cancer can help inform clinical management for affected patients. Learn more in this article from Medscape: https://bit.ly/4dtuofB #Heranova #WomensHealth

????? Happy Fun Fact Wednesday, everyone! With cancer affecting millions worldwide, the call for effective treatments has never been more urgent! BUT have you ever wondered how cancer treatment took a major leap forward? In the early 20th century, cancer treatment options were extremely limited.? But that was about to change when, during World War II, doctors observed that soldiers exposed to mustard gas had significantly reduced white blood cell counts. This observation led researchers to investigate the potential of using similar compounds to treat cancer. In 1942, doctors Alfred Gilman and Louis Goodman conducted the first successful chemotherapy treatment using a nitrogen mustard agent on a patient with advanced lymphoma. The treatment resulted in a temporary reduction of the patient's tumor masses, marking the birth of chemotherapy as a cancer treatment. Chemotherapy has since evolved, with a variety of drugs developed to target different types of cancer cells. Despite its side effects, it remains a cornerstone in cancer treatment, significantly improving survival rates and quality of life for patients worldwide. From a wartime observation to a lifesaving treatment, chemotherapy's development underscores the unexpected paths that medical advancements can take. #FunFactWednesday #cancer #Chemotherapy #PharmaTrivia ??

?? A Game-Changer for Lung Cancer Detection: Simple Urine Test Could Save Lives! Cambridge scientists have developed a groundbreaking urine test for the early detection of lung cancer. By targeting ‘zombie’ cells—damaged cells that contribute to cancer formation—this innovative test could transform how we diagnose and treat one of the deadliest cancers. As Professor Ljiljana Fruk explains: "Early detection of cancer requires cost-effective tools and strategies that enable detection to happen quickly and accurately. This urine test could allow doctors to spot cancer months or even years before symptoms appear." ?? Key Takeaways: ? Revolutionizing Early Detection: The test identifies proteins from zombie cells, providing an early warning system for lung cancer. ? Non-Invasive and Affordable: This urine-based test eliminates the need for invasive procedures and offers a cost-effective solution. ? Potential Beyond Lung Cancer: Researchers are hopeful this technology could expand to detect other cancers, paving the way for broader applications. ?? Why This Matters: Lung cancer often has a poor prognosis due to late detection. Early intervention can drastically improve outcomes, potentially saving thousands of lives each year. ?? https://lnkd.in/ex3VfQ2N #LungCancer #EarlyDetection #CancerResearch #HealthcareInnovation #ScientificBreakthrough

?? Exciting times in cancer research! ?? Have you heard about the groundbreaking potential of gamma delta (γδ) T cells in revolutionizing cancer immunotherapy? Unlike traditional T cells, these remarkable warriors can target and eliminate a broad spectrum of tumor cells without relying on MHC molecules. This unique ability allows them to tackle cancers that often evade other immune responses! ?? But that's not all—γδ T cells also enhance the immune response by releasing powerful cytokines and reshaping the tumor microenvironment. Their synergy with existing treatments and lower risk of graft-versus-host disease make them a promising option for more effective and lasting cancer therapies. Curious to learn more? Check out this insightful article featuring IN8bio and their innovative work in γδ T cell development: [Gamma Delta T Cell Therapy for AML](https://hubs.ly/Q02NFSLb0). These cells could be the key to transforming the future of cancer treatment! If you're working on γδ T cell projects, we’re here to support you with the formulation and manufacture of your #cell growth or #cryopreservation media. Contact us today! #CancerImmunotherapy #GammaDeltaTCells #InnovationInResearch #FutureOfMedicine #celltherapy #cellandgenetherapy #cryomedia #cellculture

June is #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth. Bowel cancer is Australia’s second deadliest cancer and claims the lives of 103 Australians every week. The good news is, it’s one of the most treatable types of cancer when detected early. Professor Vicki Whitehall is developing ‘Personalised Medicine’ strategies to increase effectiveness and reduce toxicity of cancer therapies. Individual patient cancers are sampled and grown in the laboratory for drug testing to predict therapy response. Professor Whitehall’s team are also looking at aggressive subtypes of bowel cancer to find new ways to sensitise these cancers to immunotherapy, for long lasting cancer remission using the patient’s own immune system. They are using cutting edge techniques that allow unprecedented insight into the gene changes that cause bowel cancer, to reveal new treatment strategies. #BowelCancerAustralia #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth #Never2Young

Super excited to share our latest research published in JCI! We've been working on ways to use tumor cells themselves to fight cancer. It's a powerful idea, but it requires a robust safety mechanism. Think of it like this: we're engineering these tumor cells to fight against cancer, but we also need to make sure we have a way to "eliminate" them if needed. Current safety mechanisms often backfire, actually suppressing the immune system's fight against cancer. This study tackles this challenge head-on with an optimized system that: ? Acts as this essential safety switch so that we can control the tumor cells. ? Boosts the immune system's ability to attack the tumor It's like training the body's own defenses to fight cancer more effectively! This accomplishment wouldn't have been possible without the incredible work of talented scientist, Sarah Manoury, who pushed this research forward with passion and dedication. And of course, a huge thank you to my mentor, Khalid Shah, for his unwavering guidance and support. Our ultimate goal is to develop safe and effective cancer cell-based therapies that make a real difference for patients. This publication is a big step towards that vision!

From Research to Reality: Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment ?? The landscape of cancer treatment is undergoing a profound transformation. Thanks to groundbreaking research, therapies that once seemed like distant possibilities are now saving lives. ?? Immunotherapy is harnessing the power of the immune system to target and destroy cancer cells, offering hope to those with even the most challenging diagnoses. ?? Targeted therapies are designed to attack specific cancer cells with precision, minimizing damage to healthy cells and improving patient outcomes. ?? Personalized medicine tailors treatment plans to the unique genetic makeup of each patient’s cancer, making care more effective and less toxic. These innovations have moved from the lab to the clinic, providing new hope and a better quality of life for millions. It’s an exciting time in oncology, as these therapies not only extend lives but also make living with cancer more manageable. ?? How do you think these advancements will shape the future of cancer care? Let's discuss it! #CancerTreatment #Oncology #Immunotherapy #HealthcareInnovation #PersonalizedMedicine #MedicalResearch #NewTherapies

?? Lifileucel: A Breakthrough in Cancer Treatment ?? Exciting news in cancer research! Lifileucel, a novel cellular therapy, is showing incredible promise in treating advanced melanoma. This innovative treatment harnesses your body's own immune cells to target and eliminate cancer cells. ???? What Makes Lifileucel Special? ?? High Efficacy: In clinical trials, about 31.5% of patients responded to the treatment, with many experiencing long-term remission. ?? Long-Term Benefits: Some patients have been cancer-free for nearly five years! ?? Manageable Side Effects: Unlike some other therapies, lifileucel has fewer severe side effects, making it a safer option. How Does It Work? Lifileucel involves extracting tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) from a patient's tumor, expanding them in the lab, and reinfusing them to boost the immune response against cancer cells. What’s Next? Researchers are exploring lifileucel for other cancers, including lung, ovarian, and head and neck cancers. The future of cancer treatment looks brighter than ever! ?? #CancerResearch #CancerTreatment #Immunotherapy #Lifileucel #Melanoma #HealthInnovation #MedicalBreakthrough #Oncology #CancerCare #OAsistan #oncofacts

Turning Cancer Cells into Cancer Killers: A Safer, More Effective Approach ?? We've developed and optimized a "therapeutic safety switch" for cancer cell-based therapies that boosts the immune system's ability to fight tumors and enhances safety. This new technology, featuring the RIPK3-driven necroptosis, allows us to precisely eliminate engineered cancer-killing cells after they've served their purpose, while stimulating a powerful anti-tumor immune response. Our research, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, demonstrated significant improvements in tumor suppression, survival rates, and long-term immunity in preclinical models. This breakthrough can potentially revolutionize cancer treatment and could be applied to other cell-based therapies beyond cancer. A huge congratulations to Dr. Shah and the entire research team at CSTI for their dedication and innovation in advancing cancer treatment! ?? Khalid Shah Kok Siong Chen Sarah Manoury Nobu Kanaya Ioulita Vogiatzi Paulo Borges Sterre Kruize Yi-Ching Chen Filippo Rossignoli Natalia Mendonca Publication link: https://lnkd.in/erYjtGtU Press release link: https://lnkd.in/enendrdx #cancerresearch #celltherapy #immunotherapy #innovation #MassGeneralBrigham #CSTI #HarvardMedicalSchool #HarvardStemCellInstitute

Cancer care has significantly evolved over the years —not just in terms of tech-enabled therapies and multidisciplinary innovation, but also in terms of the advancement in cancer prevention and early detection strategies and methods. Given better outcomes in terms of high-precision treatments and good survival rates, the fear of cancer gripping the patient’s minds has considerably reduced over the years and we have leapfrogged to a way higher level of cancer care matching the best of centers worldwide. The focus is clearly on how we can manage cancer the right way the first time. We are now making rapid progress in areas like molecular imaging and genomics which will reflect in better outcomes based on proper diagnosis and targeted therapies, such that cancer recurrence can be minimized to the extent possible, and cancer can be brought down to the level of a chronic disease.