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How cancer cells evade the immune system
Mutations in cancer-suppressing genes that block cell growth may explain why some cancers evade the body’s immune system, scientists…
Molecular boost for cancer immunotherapies
Scientists have identified a new synthetic molecular code that could improve a patient’s response to an effective cancer treatment,…
Celebrating our inaugural virtual RGCC Gathering
Zug, Switzerland
RGCC Network doctors from across the world set their alarm clocks and tuned in for RGCC’s first ever virtual…
Researchers identify a key enzyme in tumours
Researchers have identified a key enzyme that cancerous tumours rely on to grow and spread within the body. Described…
ctDNA accurate at diagnosing rectal cancer relapse
Combining circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can more accurately predict the likelihood of locally advanced…
Measuring circulating tumour DNA can improve bladder cancer treatment
The presence of circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) is a crucial biomarker for patients with bladder cancer (urothelial carcinoma) researchers…
Promising new immunotherapy for colorectal cancer patients
Patients with advanced colorectal cancer can benefit from treatment with advanced immunotherapy, known as immune checkpoint inhibitor PD-1/PD-L1, scientists…
New breast cancer therapy a step closer to clinical trials
An advanced cancer therapy developed by RGCC scientists has been categorised as a Cell Therapy Medicinal Product (CTMP) by the European…
Activating p53 protein improves cancer-killing potential
Activating protein p53 can boost a patient's immune response against cancerous tumours, researchers at Sweden's Karolinska Institutet have discovered.…
RGCC scientists develop novel new approach to inhibiting SARS-COV-2 replication
RGCC researchers have developed a new approach to tackling COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) that could form the basis of a new…
New cancer vaccine effective in 75% of tumours
A new cancer vaccine is 75% effective at eliminating cancerous tumours in mice, say scientists at the University of…
New blood test can diagnose cancer without tumour sample
US scientists have developed the world's first 'tumour-uninformed' test that can detect cancer DNA circulating in the blood of…