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Keeping you updated with all the latest developments, researches, drug trials and treatment protocols for cancer. For detailed information about cancer including cancer types, cancer treatments, cancer drugs, cancer care and also the best cancer hospitals and cancer doctors in Thailand, please visit our other website: www.thailandcancerhelp.com

Impact of Radiotherapy on Cancer Metabolism

Nikhil Prasad Dec 29, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: Radiotherapy, often described as a precision tool in cancer treatment, has traditionally been recognized for its ability to destroy cancer cells by causing irreparable DNA damage. Over time, researchers have discovered that this treatment does much more than just target genetic material. It profoundly influences the metabolism of cancer cells, impacting their energy production and su...

Curcumin and Thymoquinone Team Up Against Melanoma

Nikhi Prasad Dec 27, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: A New Approach to Combat Aggressive Skin Cancer Melanoma, a deadly form of skin cancer, continues to challenge the medical community with its resistance to traditional treatments. However, a recent study from researchers at Rutgers-The State University of New Jerse-USA has highlighted the potential of two natural compounds - curcumin and thymoquinone - as a powerful combination agai...

Citrus Peel Oils as Potential Game Changers in Brain Cancer Therapy

Nikhil Prasad Dec 26, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: Glioblastoma, a type of aggressive brain cancer, remains one of the most challenging conditions to treat effectively. Patients diagnosed with glioblastoma often face a poor prognosis, with survival rates rarely extending beyond 15 months despite advancements in surgical and therapeutic interventions. Conventional treatments, such as surgical removal, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, s...

Promising Advances in Breast Cancer Treatment Targeting Glutamine Metabolism

Nikhil Prasad Dec 26, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: Introduction to Breast Cancer and the Role of Glutamine Breast cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths globally. Researchers are continuously seeking innovative treatment strategies to combat this devastating disease. A recent study has spotlighted an intriguing approach involving the inhibition of glutamine synthetase (GS) using amino acid analogs. This en...

Istradefylline Provides New Hope Against Glioblastoma

Nikhil Prasad Dec 25, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: Glioblastoma, the most aggressive form of brain cancer, presents a grave challenge to the medical community. This tumor’s high invasiveness and resistance to standard therapies make it a particularly daunting diagnosis. However, a recent study by researchers from the Federal University of Fronteira Sul in Brazil and the Federal University of Santa Maria has explored a new appro...

Singapore Study Finds That Brief Exposures to Magnetic Fields Can Enhance Uptake of Breast Cancer Chemotherapeutic Drugs

Nikhil Prasad Dec 23, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: A new study led by researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has unveiled a groundbreaking method to boost the efficacy of chemotherapy in breast cancer treatment. By using brief exposures to magnetic fields, the team found a way to enhance the uptake of doxorubicin, a commonly used chemotherapeutic drug, into breast cancer cells. This innovative approach promises t...

Metabolic Changes in Glioblastoma and the Role of Glutaminase 2

Nikhil Prasad Dec 22, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: Glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive brain cancers, continues to pose a significant challenge due to its complex nature and poor survival rates. Researchers from the University of Málaga in Spain and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in the USA have made strides in understanding its metabolic behavior. The study, which focused on how the enzyme glutaminas...

Insights from a New Pharmacovigilance Study on Sorafenib (Part 1)

Nikhil Prasad Dec 22, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: Sorafenib, a groundbreaking multi-targeted anti-cancer drug, has been widely used for treating hepatocellular carcinoma, advanced renal cell carcinoma, and differentiated thyroid carcinoma. These cancers represent significant global health burdens. Hepatocellular carcinoma alone is the sixth most common cancer worldwide and the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Sorafenib ...

SARS-CoV-2 Causes Cathepsin-L Upregulation Which in Turn Raises Risk of Cancer and Tumor Progression!

Nikhil Prasad Dec 17, 2024 4 months ago

Thailand Medical News Exclusive: The COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 has reshaped global health, yet its implications extend beyond acute respiratory disease. Increasing evidence suggests that SARS-CoV-2 infection can influence pathways linked to cancer progression. One of the emerging connections is the upregulation of Cathepsin-L, a lysosomal cysteine protease, which plays a role in cellu...

Thailand Medical Researchers Study Seaweed Caulerpa lentillifera for Oral Cancer Treatments

Nikhil Prasad Dec 15, 2024 4 months ago

Thailand Medical: In recent years, researchers have turned to natural resources to discover effective treatments for complex diseases like cancer. One intriguing area of focus is marine algae, known for their rich bioactive compounds. Among these, Caulerpa lentillifera, commonly called sea grapes, has drawn attention for its potential to combat oral cancer. Researchers from Burapha University in T...

Researchers Warn That COVID-19 May Contribute to the Development of Thyroid Cancer

Nikhil Prasad Dec 14, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: Polish researchers from Wroclaw Medical University, alongside colleagues from the Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy and Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, have proposed a startling hypothesis that COVID-19 could play a role in the development of thyroid cancer. This groundbreaking revelation has emerged from a comprehensive review. The study review...

Washington Study Finds That Dietary Fructose Including Corn Syrup Drives Cancer Growth

Nikhil Prasad Dec 12, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: The relationship between diet and cancer has long intrigued scientists and public health advocates alike. A groundbreaking study from Washington University in St. Louis-USA has revealed alarming evidence linking dietary fructose, including high-fructose corn syrup, to accelerated cancer growth. Researchers found that fructose consumption promotes tumor growth indirectly by fueling th...

Scientists From Finland Discover That HPV16 E6 Protein Plays a Role in Breast Cancer

Nikhil Prasad Dec 11, 2024 5 months ago

Medical News: Breast cancer remains one of the most prevalent cancers affecting women globally, with over 2.3 million cases reported in 2020 alone. While significant strides have been made in treatment, including chemotherapy, radiation, and targeted therapies, a substantial percentage of patients with early-stage breast cancer still face relapses. Scientists continuously explore factors influenci...

Fetuin A and Its Role in Tumor Growth and Spread

Nikhil Prasad Dec 10, 2024 5 months ago

Medical News: Researchers from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Vanderbilt University-USA, and Cambridge University-UK have shed new light on the protein fetuin-A (also known as alpha-2-Heremans-Schmid glycoprotein or Ahsg) and its role in cancer. The findings outline how this protein influences the growth and spread of various cancers, including liver, breast, prostate, colorectal, and brain...

Advanced Treatment Options for Liver Cancer

Nikhil Prasad Dec 09, 2024 5 months ago

Medical News: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a pressing health issue worldwide, ranking as the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally, according to GLOBOCAN 2020. This aggressive cancer primarily affects patients with liver cirrhosis, a condition caused by factors such as chronic hepatitis B or C, long-term alcohol abuse, or metabolic diseases like non-alcoholic fatty liver disea...