Researchers at Northwestern University published in ACS Nano have redesigned a common chemotherapy drug using nanotechnology, turning it into a targeted cancer-fighting treatment that’s far more ...

FDA labeling now recommends DPYD variant testing before initiating capecitabine or 5-FU, except when immediate treatment is clinically necessary. Complete DPD deficiency markedly impairs 5-FU ...

Chemotherapy has long been a cornerstone of cancer treatment, saving millions of lives. Stream Connecticut News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. Drugmakers have poured billions of dollars into ...

A groundbreaking cancer drug could enhance how patients respond to chemotherapy even in treatment-resistant tumours. The drug works by disarming a key defence mechanism that tumours use to protect ...

A pioneering new medicine could improve cancer treatment by enhancing the effectiveness of chemotherapy. Named KCL-HO-1i, the drug operates by dismantling a crucial defence mechanism employed by ...

Platinum-based chemotherapy is a standard treatment for ovarian cancer, but its effectiveness can be limited in some cases. In some patients, the disease returns or progresses within six months of the ...

The study highlights the unmet need for effective strategies to prevent chemotherapy‑induced nerve damage, which affects long ...