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Smart drug that strips cancer cells of ‘invisibility cloak’ can shrink tumours by 30%, trial shows
Experimental tablet produces encouraging results in patients with world’s most common forms of disease • ‘I was getting ready to say goodbye’: patient’s hope after smart drug success A smart drug that stops cancer cells “hiding” from treatment can shrink tumours by at least 30% in six of the world’s most common forms of the disease, early trial results show. While immunotherapy treatments have improved survival rates for many patients, their effectiveness can stall or fail when tumour cells hide and then spread. Continue reading...
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According to The Guardian’s source item, Smart drug that strips cancer cells of ‘invisibility cloak’ can shrink tumours by 30%, trial shows, Experimental tablet produces encouraging results in patients with world’s most common forms of disease • ‘I was getting ready to say goodbye’: patient’s hope after smart drug success A smart drug that stops cancer cells “hiding” from treatment can shrink tumours by at least 30% in six of the world’s most common forms of the disease, early trial results show. While immunotherapy treatments have improved survival rates for many patients, their effectiveness can stall or fail when tumour cells hide and then spread. Continue reading…
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- Smart drug that strips cancer cells of ‘invisibility cloak’ can shrink tumours by 30%, trial showsThe Guardian - 2026-06-01T17:00:23+00:00
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