Top New Exciting Cancer Research
Cancer is a general term for a large group of diseases that can affect any organ or tissue in the body. It is caused by the abnormal growth of cells, which can invade and destroy healthy tissue. The most common types of cancer are lung, breast, and colorectal cancers. While there is still no cure for cancer, the following recent advances in cancer research have led to many new treatments and ways to detect and treat cancer:
1. PIPAC (pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy)
PIPAC is a new method of delivering chemotherapy directly to the abdomen. This method allows the chemotherapy to reach the tumors located in the abdomen, and it is also thought to be more effective than traditional chemotherapy methods. PIPAC is now being used to treat a variety of cancers, including colon cancer, pancreatic cancer, and ovarian cancer. It is most commonly used in the United States and Europe, but it may soon be available in other parts of the world.
2. Targeted immunotherapies
Targeted immunotherapy is a cancer treatment that uses substances to boost the immune system to attack cancer cells. It is different from traditional cancer treatments such as surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy, which work by damaging or destroying cancer cells. Immunotherapy can be used alone or in combination with other cancer treatments. Targeted immunotherapy is being done all over the world to treat different types of cancer, including leukemia, lymphoma, melanoma, and prostate cancer.
3. CRISPR gene-editing technology
CRISPR gene-editing technology is used to modify or delete genes in cancer cells to make them more susceptible to therapy. The technology is being investigated in clinical trials for various types of cancer. It is being done in various locations. For example, in the United States, it is being used to treat a variety of cancers, including pancreatic cancer and leukemia. In China, this technology is currently being used to treat liver cancer, however, CRISPR technology is also being studied for use in other types of cancer.
4. Cryo-electron microscopy
Cryo-electron microscopy is used to image biological samples at a very high resolution. This technique is used to study the structure of cancer cells and how they interact with each other. This technique is done in a lab. It is also used to study the structure of tissues and organs that have been frozen. This can help scientists learn more about how these tissues and organs work and how cancer cells grow and spread. It is a very powerful tool for studying cancer. It is also being used to develop new cancer treatments.
5. Robotic cancer surgeries
Robotic cancer surgeries, as the name suggests, are surgeries done with the help of a robot. They are being done in many hospitals across the world including the United States. They are especially helpful in cancer surgeries done in hard-to-reach areas like the brain or the spine. They are also helpful in surgeries done on people who are very sick or have a lot of tumors. They are becoming more common and less expensive as the technology improves. They will continue to become more popular as time goes on.
These are just a few of the most exciting new cancer treatments. Cancer research has made some amazing advances, and there are now more options than ever before for people with cancer. St. Judes Cancer Research has made some amazing breakthroughs in the line of cancer treatment. Reach us out for more information.