6 stories tagged #ASCO

  1. GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Risk and Better Outcomes
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    GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Risk and Better Outcomes

    Observational studies show GLP-1 meds like Ozempic may reduce breast cancer incidence by 30% and improve survival rates.

    2w ago 1 min read
  2. GLP-1 Drugs May Cut Breast Cancer Risk by 30%, Study Finds
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    GLP-1 Drugs May Cut Breast Cancer Risk by 30%, Study Finds

    GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro may reduce breast cancer risk by up to 30%, independent of weight loss, new research shows.

    2w ago 1 min read
  3. GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic Show Broad Cancer Protection Promise
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    GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic Show Broad Cancer Protection Promise

    Multiple studies at ASCO 2024 show GLP-1 drugs reduce cancer risk and improve outcomes across tumor types, with potential benefits tied to inflammation reduction and weight loss.

    2w ago 2 min read
  4. Global Cancer Care Faces 100 Million Worker Shortfall by 2050
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    Global Cancer Care Faces 100 Million Worker Shortfall by 2050

    A Lancet study projects a shortage of nearly 100 million cancer workers by 2050, with Africa and Asia hit hardest.

    3w ago 1 min read
  5. Ultra-Low-Dose Immunotherapy Found to Extend Survival in Head and Neck Cancer
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    Ultra-Low-Dose Immunotherapy Found to Extend Survival in Head and Neck Cancer

    Phase III trial shows TMC-I regimen significantly improves survival over standard chemotherapy for recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

    3w ago 1 min read
  6. New Pancreatic Cancer Pill Shows Promise, 90% of Patients Respond in Early Trial
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    New Pancreatic Cancer Pill Shows Promise, 90% of Patients Respond in Early Trial

    An experimental daily pill, daraxonrasib, shows a 90% disease control rate in advanced pancreatic cancer patients during early-stage clinical trials.

    last mo. 2 min read