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Pfizer says its experimental drug for deadly condition that causes appetite and weight loss in cancer patients shows positive trial results

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Pfizer‘s experimental drug for a common, life-threatening condition that causes cancer patients to lose their appetite and weight showed positive results in a midstage trial, the drugmaker said Saturday. Patients with the condition, called cancer cachexia, who took Pfizer’s treatment saw improvements in body weight, muscle mass, quality of life and physical function, according to…

UCLA Health launches clinical trial using personal | Newswise

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BYLINE: Denise Heady Newswise — In an effort to combat one of the most lethal forms of pediatric brain cancer, researchers at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center are launching a first-of-its-kind clinical trial to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a cancer vaccine targeting H3 G34-mutant diffuse hemispheric glioma, a highly aggressive brain tumor that…

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Ovarian Cancer: What Every Woman Should Know | Newswise

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Newswise — New Brunswick, N.J., September 4, 2024 –According to the American Cancer Society, ovarian cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths among women. Ruth D. Stephenson, DO, FACOG, gynecologic oncologist at RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute, New Jersey’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, addresses five frequently asked questions…

Mark Awad Named Chief of the Thoracic Oncology Ser | Newswise

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Newswise — Mark Awad, MD, PhD, has been appointed Chief of the Thoracic Oncology Service within the Solid Tumor Oncology Division, Department of Medicine at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK). Dr. Awad previously served as an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School and the Associate Division Chief, Director of Clinical Research, and Director of…

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New Law Regulating Out-of-Pocket Drug Spending Sav | Newswise

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New law regulating out-of-pocket drug spending saves cancer patients more than $7,000 a year, study finds The Inflation Reduction Act’s limit on Medicare Part D spending leads to significant savings for patients prescribed oral chemotherapy Newswise — ANN ARBOR, Michigan — As prescription oral chemotherapies have become a common form of cancer treatment, some…

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Radiation oncology research and clinical trial res | Newswise

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Newswise — ARLINGTON, Va., September 4, 2024 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) announced today the seven studies to be highlighted in the 2024 ASTRO Annual Meeting press program. Researchers will discuss their findings in news briefings held September 30 and October 1 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. and…

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LJI Selected as Member of ARPA-H Investor Catalyst | Newswise

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Newswise — LA JOLLA, CA—La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) has been selected as a spoke for the Investor Catalyst Hub, a regional hub of ARPANET-H, a nationwide health innovation network launched by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). Based in the Greater Boston area and managed by VentureWell, the Investor Catalyst Hub…

Age-Related Changes in Male Fibroblasts Increase T | Newswise

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**EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE UNTIL FRIDAY, SEPT. 6, 11 A.M.** Newswise — Age-related changes in the fibroblasts, cells that create the skin’s structure, contribute to the development of aggressive, treatment-resistant melanoma in males, according to research in mice by the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. The study was published online Sept. 6 in Cell. The risk…

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Rutgers Receives $4.8 Million Federal Grant to Fun | Newswise

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BYLINE: Beth-Ann Kerber Newswise — New Brunswick, N.J.—A team of researchers from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Rutgers Cancer Institute, has been awarded a five-year, $4.83 million grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to support efforts in coordinating care for cancer survivors who are managing cardiovascular risks. Led by Denalee M. O’Malley,…

Celebrating 25 Years of Innovative Cancer Research | Newswise

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Newswise — On September 13, 2024, Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U), the National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center for the Mountain West, celebrates 25 years of groundbreaking cancer research, education, and patient care. Since opening its doors in 1999, Huntsman Cancer Institute has made significant contributions to cancer prevention and treatment, saving lives and…