Researchers have uncovered a previously hidden “internal brake” on immune cells that limits their ability to fight cancer, independent of tumor influence.

Learn how subcutaneous nivolumab shifts immunotherapy from IV infusions to quick thigh or abdominal injections, approved in late 2024.

Colon cancer is the third most prevalent form of cancer in the U.S., and its incidence is increasing among younger adults, particularly those younger than 50. While colon cancer screening has helped ...

A new study from researchers at the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology (Alliance) shows that patients with stage III colon cancer with deficient deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) mismatch repair (dMMR ...

The field of immunotherapy has rapidly transformed the management of solid tumors, delivering meaningful survival benefits and changing the prognostic ...

Dr. Brittany Dulmage discusses how management of immune-related side effects can help patients stay on immunotherapy without compromising its effectiveness. As immunotherapy continues to transform ...

Immunotherapy uses the power of your immune system to fight your cancer. One type of immunotherapy is called an immune checkpoint inhibitor. Your immune system has built-in checkpoints that keep it ...

The below is a summary of a story that originally appeared on the Duke Health News website. Immunotherapy has transformed cancer care by helping the immune system recognize and destroy tumors. But new ...

Angus Chen covers all issues broadly related to cancer including drugs, policy, science, and equity. He joined STAT in 2021 after covering health and science at NPR and NPR affiliate stations. His ...

The field of cancer immunology has seen significant advancements in recent years, particularly with the emergence of immunotherapy as a key pillar in the ...

In 2023, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine led by the late Dr. Bert O'Malley discovered that the steroid receptor ...

Sneezing, runny nose, congestion, or irritated eyes? Yes, we hear you: The misery of seasonal allergies is real. A lot of people find temporary relief with over-the-counter medications, but these ...