Drug Dosing | Immunotherapy for Glioblastoma | Appetite Loss, June 18, 2024

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Researchers Are Revisiting Cancer Drug Doses
pill cutter surrounded by little white pills   When it comes to cancer drugs, researchers are moving away from a paradigm called the maximum tolerated dose. Instead, they’re focusing more on doses that produce fewer side effects but are still effective against a person’s cancer.

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mRNA Vaccine Boosts Immune Response Against Glioblastoma
An enzyme (blue) unwinding a DNA strand (purple) to produce an mRNA strand (red).   Recent results from several small clinical trials suggest it may be possible to develop an effective immunotherapy for glioblastoma. One study involved a four-patient trial testing a unique type of mRNA cancer vaccine.

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Video: Ways to Deal with Appetite Loss During Cancer Treatment

Lack of appetite, or not feeling like eating, is a common problem caused by cancer and its treatment. This video covers 10 tips for people with cancer who are experiencing appetite loss.

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Screening for Anal Cancer
a gloved hand holds a swab on a long handle   A recent study showed that removing abnormal anal lesions can prevent anal cancer. Scientists are now studying how best to screen people at high risk of anal cancer, including those with HIV, for these lesions.

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Genetics of X Chromosome Loss

NCI researchers have identified inherited genetic variants that may predict the loss of one copy of a woman’s two X chromosomes as she ages. Learn more about this phenomenon known as mosaic loss of chromosome X, or mLOX, which may lead to several health problems, including cancer.

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Childhood Salivary Gland Tumors

Salivary gland tumors are abnormal growths that can form in the glands that make saliva. This updated page explains the causes and risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for salivary gland tumors in children.

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