NewsweekGene Therapy: Latest CAR-T Therapy for Cancer Signals New Era for Life-Saving TreatmentsNewsweekA new gene therapy that rescued cancer patients from the brink of death has just been approved. This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (… Continue reading
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‘Suicide molecule’ could lead to fail-safe cancer therapy, scientists say
Times & Star Immunotherapy treatment had been partially successful because it is geared towards activating one of nature’s anti-cancer mechanisms, said Prof Peter. However, few cancers responded to immunotherapy and only a few patients benefited. He added: “Our … |
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California moves against unlicensed stem–cell treatments — but is it doing enough?
Los Angeles Times Unlicensed stem–cell treatments aren’t innocuous — some have resulted in permanent injury to customers. Among other cases, three elderly women were reported this year to have lost all or part of their vision after a “stem–cell” solution was injected … |
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California moves against unlicensed stem–cell treatments — but is it doing enough?
Los Angeles Times Unlicensed stem–cell treatments aren’t innocuous — some have resulted in permanent injury to customers. Among other cases, three elderly women were reported this year to have lost all or part of their vision after a “stem–cell” solution was injected … |
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CAR-T immunotherapy now approved for certain adult lymphoma patients
Medical Xpress The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a breakthrough cancer therapy known as CAR-T for use in adults with advanced lymphoma. The therapy uses a patient’s own white blood cells, which are modified in a lab and re-trained to recognize … |
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For Some, Cutting-Edge ‘CAR–T‘ Treatment Unleashes ‘Pac-Man’ Cells Against Blood Cancer
WBUR This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the second therapy in this class, called Yescarta, to treat advanced B-cell lymphomas, like Wilkins’. The first CAR–T drug, Kymriah, received approval in August to treat an advanced form of … New CAR–T cell therapy offers effective option for certain blood cancer patientsNews-Medical.net CAR–T could revolutionize cancer treatment. It can also be fatalMassive Personalized Gene Therapy Shows Promise For Certain Blood CancersCBS Miami |