Drug used to treat cocaine addiction could pave the way for new treatment for advanced colon cancer
Multiomic characterization of cancer-selective effects of VXN on cellular function. credit: natural cancer (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s43018-024-00727-y New cutting-edge research from the University of Ottawa (uOttawa) shows that vanoxerin, a drug originally developed to treat cocaine addiction, improves the ability of advanced colorectal cancer stem cells by essentially rewiring key gene networks. It has been found […]
CAD-assisted colonoscopy and advanced adenoma
October 10, 2023written by Sharon Reynolds Computer-assisted detection can help doctors performing colonoscopies find more polyps, but it doesn’t necessarily find the tumors most likely to progress to cancer. Credit: iStock Artificial intelligence (AI) is suddenly everywhere. From ChatGPT to automated customer service “agents,” computers’ ability to perform increasingly complex tasks is transforming society. AI […]
Research identifies promising treatment for advanced colorectal cancer
An international phase 3 clinical trial showed that patients with metastatic colorectal cancer who carry a rare genetic tumor mutation called KRAS G12C received a combination of the KRAS inhibitor sotorasib and the monoclonal antibody panitumumab compared to standard treatment. It was found that an excellent progression-free survival rate was achieved. City of Hope is […]