A Chinese research team has developed a new surgical procedure named FENCY ligation, which can be combined with preoperative embolization to safely remove giant plexiform neurofibromas. This technique greatly reduces bleeding and improves surgical outcomes, even in complex areas. Most of the 11 patients reported excellent recovery and high satisfaction, with minimal complications.

A new study led by researchers at Lund University in Sweden, reveals that melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, can in some cases be driven by mitochondrial processes, which can be effectively targeted using existing drugs. In preclinical laboratory experiments with melanoma cell cultures, researchers successfully eliminated cancer cells by using antibiotics and inhibitors of mitochondrial energy production, highlighting a potential therapeutic breakthrough.

– Despite these challenging times, two universities remain steadfast in the commitment to curing one of the world’s most deadly diseases. Recognizing the power of education and research in preventing, treating, and advancing life-saving treatments, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Georgetown University have established a joint initiative on cancer to amplify innovation, discovery, and action to end the disease.

Chemists have discovered for the first time a unique way to control and modify a type of compound widely used in medicines, including a drug used to treat breast cancer.