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Ferroptosis Emerges as a Targetable Vulnerability in Deadly Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer
Cancer Research

Ferroptosis Emerges as a Targetable Vulnerability in Deadly Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer

A comprehensive review reveals how iron-driven cell death can be exploited to treat ATC, one of the most lethal human cancers.

Research Paper
May 7, 2026 0
Nivolumab Patient Develops Rare Brain-to-Blood Bacterial Spread from Oral Microbe
Cancer Research

Nivolumab Patient Develops Rare Brain-to-Blood Bacterial Spread from Oral Microbe

A cancer patient on nivolumab developed Eikenella corrodens bacteremia after CNS infection, revealing how immune checkpoint therapy may enable dangerous microbial dissemination.

Research Paper
May 6, 2026 0
Stiff Breast Tissue Recruits Immune Cells That Damage DNA and Drive Cancer
Cancer Research

Stiff Breast Tissue Recruits Immune Cells That Damage DNA and Drive Cancer

Tissue stiffness triggers a chain reaction โ€” recruiting macrophages that generate DNA-damaging lipid byproducts โ€” linking fibrosis directly to cancer initiation.

Research Paper
May 6, 2026 0
IL-6 Signaling Exposes a Metabolic Weak Spot in Bile Duct Cancer
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IL-6 Signaling Exposes a Metabolic Weak Spot in Bile Duct Cancer

Tumor cells in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma hijack IL-6 signaling to fuel growth โ€” creating a targetable metabolic vulnerability.

Research Paper
May 5, 2026 0
New c-Met Antibody-Drug Conjugate Shows Promise in Late-Stage Colorectal Cancer
Cancer Research

New c-Met Antibody-Drug Conjugate Shows Promise in Late-Stage Colorectal Cancer

Phase I trial of Temab-A reports 15.6% response rate and 74.6% disease control in heavily pretreated metastatic colorectal cancer patients.

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May 3, 2026 0
Multiple Myeloma Drugs Ranked by Nerve Damage Risk Across Three Neuropathy Types
Cancer Research

Multiple Myeloma Drugs Ranked by Nerve Damage Risk Across Three Neuropathy Types

A large WHO pharmacovigilance analysis reveals which myeloma drugs most strongly signal autonomic, motor, and sensory nerve damage.

Research Paper
May 2, 2026 0
T Cell Vesicles Deliver DNA to Boost Anti-Tumor Immunity
Cancer Research

T Cell Vesicles Deliver DNA to Boost Anti-Tumor Immunity

Activated T cells release vesicles carrying genomic DNA that reprogram recipient cells to display tumor antigens more effectively.

Research Paper
May 2, 2026 0
Stiff Breast Tissue Triggers DNA Damage Through a Mechanical-Immune Chain Reaction
Cancer Research

Stiff Breast Tissue Triggers DNA Damage Through a Mechanical-Immune Chain Reaction

Fibrotic tissue stiffness activates a cascade that recruits immune cells and generates DNA-damaging aldehydes, linking dense breast tissue to cancer risk.

Research Paper
May 2, 2026 0
Novel Tumor-Targeted CD40 Drug Safely Reprograms Cancer Immune Environment
Cancer Research

Novel Tumor-Targeted CD40 Drug Safely Reprograms Cancer Immune Environment

Phase 1 trial shows MP0317 activates anti-tumor immunity in solid tumors with a favorable safety profile, supporting combination therapy.

Research Paper
May 2, 2026 0
Tumor-Targeted CD40 Antibody Shows Safe Profile but Limited Tumor Shrinkage in Phase 1 Trial
Cancer Research

Tumor-Targeted CD40 Antibody Shows Safe Profile but Limited Tumor Shrinkage in Phase 1 Trial

RO7300490, a FAP-targeted CD40 agonist, proved manageable in 80 advanced cancer patients but produced no objective tumor responses despite clear immune activation.

Research Paper
May 2, 2026 0
Stem Cell Memory CAR T Cells Achieve Remission Without Lymphodepletion in Blood Cancer
Cancer Research

Stem Cell Memory CAR T Cells Achieve Remission Without Lymphodepletion in Blood Cancer

A first-in-human trial shows CAR-modified stem cell memory T cells outperform standard CAR T cells in expansion, persistence, and complete responses.

Research Paper
May 2, 2026 0
RAS Signal Strength Shapes Cellular Senescence and Cancer Risk
Cancer Research

RAS Signal Strength Shapes Cellular Senescence and Cancer Risk

New research shows that the level of RAS oncogene activity determines whether cells become senescent or tumorigenic โ€” a key cancer-prevention insight.

Research Paper
May 2, 2026 0
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