New Discovery on Cancer-Nerve Link Promises Better Treatments

Fast Summary

• Global cancer survival rates have significantly improved due to advancements in treatment, decline in smoking rates, and national screening programs.

– In the UK, 50% of those diagnosed with cancer now survive at least 10 years compared to only 25% five decades ago.
– The US has seen a 34% decline in cancer mortality over two decades.
– Over 70% of Australians with cancer survive for at least five years.

• Immunotherapies (e.g., monoclonal antibodies, checkpoint inhibitors, and personalized vaccines) have contributed significantly to thes gains.
• Despite progress:

– Cancer incidence continues to rise globally.
– Survival rate improvements seem to be slowing.

• A new research area called “cancer neuroscience” is exploring how nerves play a role in tumor growth and spread. This could lead to promising new treatments targeting nerve-cancer interactions.
• Drugs under investigation include widely available treatments like beta blockers, which may provide affordable options compared to expensive alternatives.

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