A nasal HPV vaccine has been shown to shrink cervical cancer tumors in mice, researchers reported in Science Translational Medicine last month. The vaccine targets HPV16 E7, a protein made by the human papillomavirus (HPV) that targets a tumor suppressor and causes uncontrolled cell growth. Unlike most vaccines, which are preventative, this medicine could be…
New studies find breast cancer treatments may accelerate aging
Recent studies from UCLA Health and Moffitt Cancer Center have uncovered a potential link between common breast cancer treatments and accelerated biological aging. The research, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, suggests that chemotherapy, radiation, and even surgery may speed up cellular aging processes in breast cancer survivors. Dr. Judith Carroll, lead…