cancer 2026

Combination treatment benefits patients with advanced breast cancer that has spread to the brain

Scientists create cancer-fighting immune cells right in the body

AI-designed photosensitizer achieves record performance for cancer photodynamic therapy

Researchers make breakthrough in biomedical imaging and cancer treatment

Blocking a single protein could make HPV-positive tumors treatable

Tiny tools, sharp aim: Nanobodies target tumors with precision
https://phys.org/news/2026-03-tiny-tools-sharp-aim-nanobodies.html#google_vignette

Prodrug lipid nanoparticle could unlock universal immunotherapy for solid cancers

Advance could lead to safer, more effective T cell therapies for prostate cancer and other solid tumors

New fishhook bonds help T cells stick longer to prostate cancer cells

Scientists turn probiotic bacteria into tumor-hunting cancer killers

Sono-tribocatalytic therapy provokes PANoptosis in cancer cells

Immune cell ‘bloodhounds’ track cancer cells’ unique metabolic signatures, eliminate tumors in mice

A new glioblastoma target: Blocking CD47 protein's tumor-driving role may slow growth

Genetic weakness may help target deadly small cell neuroendocrine cancers

A protein may help revive exhausted T cells in cancer immunotherapy

Protein modification discovery opens cancer therapy possibilities

Scientists engineer a Trojan Horse to conquer aggressive brain cancer

A new immunotherapy target? How SRC-3 in Tregs may reshape solid-tumor treatment

Light-activated nanoparticles trigger copper overload to kill cancer cells

Experimental cancer drug tricks immune system into attacking tumors like a virus

Boron neutron capture therapy may extend survival in patients with malignant tumors
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1121666

Emerging light-powered cancer treatment gets a nanotech upgrade

Snail inspired soft robots to transform precision drug delivery in bowel cancer

New genetic ‘roadmap’ advances precision therapy for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma

SCD1 inhibitor aramchol, regorafenib, and metformin combine to kill uveal melanoma cells

Targeting tumor supporting cells: Advancing CAR T success in pancreatic cancer

Heat-activated skin patch can kill melanoma cells without surgery

Molecular system can distinguish and neutralize cancer cells, paving the way for 'smart' drugs

Restoring mitochondrial function in dendritic cells improves antitumor immune responses and enhances immunotherapeutic efficacy

Cancer immunotherapy that turns tumors into their own vaccines
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1122223

How pancreatic tumors thwart an iron-driven demise

Lentinus edodes-derived β-glucan inhibits human cervical cancer progression through DMBT1

First-in-class dual HIF inhibitors eliminate breast, colorectal, melanoma, and prostate tumors in mice when combined with immunotherapy

Mechanisms behind tumor suppressor BAP1 highlight new treatment strategies for aggressive cancers

Innovative targeted therapy halts prostate cancer spread to the bone

Dual-drug nanotherapy crosses blood–brain barriers improved survival in preclinical glioblastoma models
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1122882

Natural alkaloid gramine suppresses triple-negative breast cancer by inducing ferroptosis via the CUL3–MTDH axis

Treating tumors independently of oxygen

A single enzyme keeps neuroblastoma alive. Researchers just learned how to shut it off

Previously unknown chromatin regulation mechanism with therapeutic potential for pediatric cancer
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-04-scientists-uncover-previously-unknown-chromatin.html

New method makes cancer cells more visible to immune system

Study identifies strategy to overcome radiation therapy resistance in lung cancer

Researchers find new target to sensitize pancreatic tumors to immunotherapy

Insilico’s new cancer therapy: Discovering selective PKMYT1 inhibitors via sulfur-lone pair interactions
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1123412

Researchers map prostate immune niches, showing T cells persist months in mice

A counterintuitive molecular behavior opens new possibilities for cancer radiotherapy

Drugs at the right place, at the right time

Targeting senescent ADSCs in adipose tissue: Tongji University paves way for ovarian cancer therapy
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1123730

Targeting stem-like cells in colorectal cancer
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1124139

New drug doubles 1-year survival in pancreatic cancer trial

CRISPR variant selectively targets tumor DNA

LINC00862–RBM47 positive feedback loop suppresses hepatocellular carcinoma progression

Aggregation‑induced‑emission luminogens functionalized MXene nanosheets for stimuli‑responsive hydrogel in pyroptosis‑mediated choroidal melanoma therapy

Biological shield can prevent skin cancer cells from transforming into aggressive metastatic forms

Global trial shows novel treatment for triple-negative breast cancer nearly doubles survival

mRNA vaccines follow unconventional immune path to destroy tumors

How mRNA cancer vaccines still destroy tumors when a key immune cell is missing

Scientists crack an 'undruggable' childhood cancer protein, opening a path to treatments for neuroblastoma

AACR: Zedoresertib and lunresertib combination shows promising antitumor activity

Investigational KRAS(ON) inhibitor zoldonrasib showed effective and durable responses in patients with advanced G12D-mutated lung cancer

New antibody-drug conjugate shows clinical benefit for advanced platinum-resistant ovarian cancer

Next-generation KRAS G12C inhibitor elisrasib elicited promising response rates in patients with advanced lung cancer https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1124799 see also: Experimental KRAS G12D drug slows cancer growth, shrinks tumors in early test https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-04-experimental-kras-g12d-drug-cancer.html

Groundbreaking bowel cancer trial follow-up shows zero relapses

New KIR-CAR T cell therapy shows promise in multiple solid cancers

Dana-Farber phase 2 trial shows deep and lasting responses to car t-cell therapy for high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma

Preventing cancer progression/ surgery for majority of patients with precancerous oral lesions
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1125002

New drugs raise hopes of pancreatic cancer breakthrough

Candidate breast cancer drug overloads tumors with surge of toxic lipids

New targeted therapy shows promise against aggressive childhood and adult cancers

Dual-pathway blockade therapy offers hope for rare, hard-to-treat gynecological clear cell cancers

Unleashing natural killer cells against cancer

Discovery of a novel vulnerability in aggressive lymphoma could change future therapy

Exploiting a new vulnerability that targets zombie cells as an anticancer therapy

SKKU photoactivatable oligoelectrolytes engendering pyroptotic vesicles
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1125663

RagC senses β-hydroxybutyrate abundancy to suppress mTORC1 and tumor growth

Glycocalyx engineering advances adoptive cell therapies for B lymphoma

Damaged mitochondria leak double-stranded RNA within pancreatic cancer cells causing inflammation that fuels cancer growth; inhibiting this process kills cancer cells in mice
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1125898

Umbilical cord blood transplant with pooled stem cell product shows 96% survival and no GVHD in leukemia patients

Drugging the undruggable: Scientists achieve million-fold leap in targeting elusive cancer proteins

CDI scientists identify key dynamic to boost cancer treatments while limiting stem cell transplant rejection

UIC scientists source anti-cancer treatment in bacteria

New dual-target drug may help overcome immunotherapy resistance in pancreatic cancer

Scientists recruit red blood cells to deliver genetic cargo with instructions to kill cancer

Cancer cells can rewrite RNA messages, creating new drug targets in aggressive tumors

Preclinical efficacy of experimental peptide therapy suggests a new target for metastatic breast cancer treatments, UTHealth Houston researchers find

New copper nanozyme shows powerful tumor suppression with high precision

New natural molecule boosts CAR-T therapy and turns cold tumors hot
Theranostic approach for radioimmunotherapy achieves curative responses in colorectal cancer tumors
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1126582

Proper protein recycling can help burned out T cells regain their fighting capabilities to help clear tumors
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1126578

AI-assisted approach identifies IRS4 as a promising drug target in multiple solid tumors

Blocking energy metabolism may help treat aggressive pediatric brain tumor

Stem cell memory CAR T cells achieve complete remissions at low doses without chemotherapy preconditioning

Destabilizing DNA repair proteins restores tumor sensitivity to PARP inhibitor therapy

T cells secrete DNA to boost the immune system's cancer-fighting ability

New copper nanozyme shows powerful tumor suppression with high precision

Blocking a cellular inflammation process could result in effective therapy for pancreatic cancer

Researchers find potential one-two punch against triple-negative breast cancer

Complete remission of aggressive pituitary tumor achieved through immunotherapy

One missing metabolic step can turn cancer's DNA-copying machinery into a lethal weakness

Yanghe Decoction inhibits osteosarcoma progression

lncRNA ROLLCSC: A prognostic marker and therapeutic target for lung adenocarcinoma

RAS inhibitor daraxonrasib demonstrates initial anti-tumor activity in pancreatic cancer

RAS(ON) inhibitor daraxonrasib shows promising results in advanced pancreatic cancer phase 1/2 study

Mount Sinai study identifies new strategy to overcome immunotherapy resistance in colorectal cancer

IL-10 gene therapy boosts immune attack against liver cancer in mice

Technology receives FDA approval for breast cancer treatment

Leukemia stem cells cause treatments to fail, but findings open new avenues to overcome resistance
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-leukemia-stem-cells-treatments-avenues.html

Novel nanoparticle therapy using manganese could improve cancer treatment

Nanoparticles overcome drug-resistant cancer via sequential drug release and photothermal therapy

China Innovative Drug NHWD-870 Receives Breakthrough Therapy Designation, Bringing New Hope of Survival to NUT Carcinoma Patients
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/china-innovative-drug-nhwd-870-receives-breakthrough-therapy-designation-bringing-new-hope-of-survival-to-nut-carcinoma-patients-302766935.html

DNA ‘barcodes’ help researchers pinpoint gold nanoparticles that can strike cancer at its power source
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1127877

First-in-human trial demonstrates promise of implantable cytokine factories for ovarian cancer

Gene-edited stem cell transplant shows promise for aggressive blood cancers

Personalized vaccine shows promise against aggressive brain cancer

Novel molecular marker may improve prostate cancer treatment

New drugs could wipe out the “zombie cells” linked to cancer and aging

New McMaster-made drug candidate shows promise as a brain cancer treatment

MIT-MGH team finds a new approach to cancer vaccination that yields more powerful T cells

New drug candidate that reprograms the immune system shows promise as a brain cancer treatment

Experimental drug shrinks advanced kidney tumors, clears cancer in one patient

Experimental drug shows promise for some patients with advanced prostate cancer

New targeted radiopharmaceutical therapy induces remission in pancreatic cancer model

Study reveals promising new therapy for non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Novel CAR T cell therapy moves into clinical studies

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