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AstraZeneca bets $2B on Summit’s dual-target cancer drug to power next-gen therapies
health-and-science4 days ago

AstraZeneca bets $2B on Summit’s dual-target cancer drug to power next-gen therapies

AstraZeneca has invested $2 billion in Summit Therapeutics to develop combination cancer therapies using Summit’s lead drug, ivonescimab. CEO Pascal Soriot described the bispecific antibody as the 'next generation' of cancer care, noting its ability to outperform Merck’s Keytruda in lung cancer trials. The deal grants AstraZeneca a 12% stake but leaves commercial rights with Summit. Concurrently, AstraZeneca opened a $1 billion research facility in Cambridge, Massachusetts, utilizing AI and robotics to accelerate drug discovery for obesity, cancer, and rare diseases.

via CNBC|
#astrazeneca#biotech-deals#cancer-treatment
Princess Kate returns to Royal Marsden to thank staff after funding holistic cancer unit
royal29 days ago

Princess Kate returns to Royal Marsden to thank staff after funding holistic cancer unit

Catherine, Princess of Wales, visited London’s Royal Marsden hospital to thank staff after raising funds via the Three Peaks Challenge for a new Centre for Holistic Wellbeing and Recovery that supports mind–body care for cancer patients; she noted she is in remission as of January 2025 and emphasized the importance of holistic, ongoing support alongside clinical treatment.

via BBC|
#cancer-treatment#catherine-princess-of-wales#holistic-wellbeing
Rare parotid cancer surgery leaves UK student with partial facial paralysis
health1 month ago

Rare parotid cancer surgery leaves UK student with partial facial paralysis

A 21-year-old UK student underwent a six-hour operation to remove a tumor wrapped around facial nerves, waking with paralysis on the left side of her face. Despite months of facial exercises and Botox, she has regained only about 10% movement, but doctors declared her cancer-free after proton therapy and ongoing treatment; she has since resumed her studies and adapted to life after cancer.

via New York Post|
#cancer-treatment#facial-nerve#facial-paralysis
Investigational pancreatic cancer pill may double survival, early data suggest
health1 month ago

Investigational pancreatic cancer pill may double survival, early data suggest

An investigational drug called daraxonrasib given to a pancreatic cancer patient at Massachusetts General Hospital is described as a potential breakthrough, with early results indicating that survival could be doubled. The report frames this as a historic advance after decades of research, though access to full details currently requires login or subscription to the Globe.

via The Boston Globe|
#cancer-treatment#clinical-trial#daraxonrasib
Oncofertility tech gives young cancer patients a path to parenthood
healthcare2 months ago

Oncofertility tech gives young cancer patients a path to parenthood

A growing field called oncofertility helps younger cancer patients preserve fertility alongside treatment, using methods such as egg freezing and ovarian tissue preservation; cases like Jenilee Crowley, who paused hormone therapy to freeze embryos and welcome a son, illustrate both the possibilities and the time-sensitive challenges of fertility preservation. Costs can reach about $20,000 without insurance, and coverage varies by state, though several New England states have enacted laws to expand benefits and nonprofits like Worth the Wait help with storage costs. New research from Dana-Farber suggests that delaying pregnancy by pausing therapy does not necessarily raise recurrence risk, offering survivors a viable path to biological children after cancer.

via The Boston Globe|
#cancer-treatment#egg-freezing#fertility-preservation
TikTok Star Sydney Towle Enters Hospice as Family Surrounds Her
entertainment2 months ago

TikTok Star Sydney Towle Enters Hospice as Family Surrounds Her

Sydney Towle, a 26-year-old TikTok creator documented for sharing her battle with stage 4 cholangiocarcinoma, has entered hospice care with her family by her side after nearly three years of treatment, including chemotherapy and a tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte trial; her brother Austin announced the update on TikTok, noting that she is surrounded by friends and family and that she has attracted more than 1 million followers who have followed her journey.

via yahoo.com|
#cancer-treatment#cholangiocarcinoma#entertainment
Jeana Keough Battles Tongue Cancer at 70, Crowdfunding for Treatment
television2 months ago

Jeana Keough Battles Tongue Cancer at 70, Crowdfunding for Treatment

Jeana Keough, an original star of Bravo’s Real Housewives of Orange County, has been diagnosed with tongue cancer at age 70. After a biopsy confirmed cancer and initial surgery to remove it, cancer spread led to a fifth week of chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy. The illness has left her unable to work and financially strained, with her daughter Kara Bosworth crowdfunding for treatment and daily living costs; as of the post, about $15,000 of a $22,000 goal has been raised.

via Deadline|
#cancer-treatment#gofundme#jeana-keough
RHOC alum Jeana Keough, 70, battles tongue cancer
entertainment2 months ago

RHOC alum Jeana Keough, 70, battles tongue cancer

RHOC alum Jeana Keough, 70, has been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue after a year-long tongue sore. Her daughter Kara announced the diagnosis via a GoFundMe set up to cover treatment costs. Keough has undergone two surgeries and is now undergoing chemotherapy, radiation and immunotherapy, with the cancer having spread; she’s facing relentless treatment, exhaustion, malnutrition and reduced income as she battles the disease.

via Page Six|
#cancer-treatment#entertainment#gofundme
Shy Dad Becomes TikTok's Lifeline for Daughter Battling Brain Injury
health-and-wellness3 months ago

Shy Dad Becomes TikTok's Lifeline for Daughter Battling Brain Injury

A camera-shy dad and his daughter, Emily, rose to fame on TikTok with the 'Dad Advice' series, offering practical tips and emotional support. Their videos connected them with a global community that shares therapies, hope for new treatments, and funds for Emily’s ongoing care after a traumatic brain injury and cancer, giving the family purpose and renewed optimism.

via USA Today|
#cancer-treatment#dad-advice#emily-petterson
SABR rollout slashes prostate cancer treatment from 20 to five sessions
health4 months ago

SABR rollout slashes prostate cancer treatment from 20 to five sessions

NHS England will offer SABR, a high-precision radiotherapy, to low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer patients, cutting treatment from about 20 sessions to five and aiming to reduce side effects and speed recovery; around 17,500 men are in this risk group annually, with an estimated 3,500 likely to take up the option, and rollout across 48 radiotherapy centres is expected within weeks as trials continue for high-risk patients.

via BBC|
#cancer-treatment#health#nhs-england
AI chatbots risk steering patients toward unproven cancer therapies, study finds
health5 months ago

AI chatbots risk steering patients toward unproven cancer therapies, study finds

A study evaluating multiple AI chatbots (Gemini, DeepSeek, Meta AI, ChatGPT, Grok) found roughly half produced problematic medical responses when asked about cancer and related health topics, with some suggesting alternative therapies or clinics. Experts warn these flawed replies can mislead patients and stress the need for safer, more reliable AI medical guidance.

via NBC News|
#ai-chatbots#alternative-therapies#bmj-open