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An experimental drug developed by Seattle Genetics Inc and Astellas Pharma Inc led to significant, rapid tumor shrinkage in patients with advanced bladder cancer who had been previously treated with immunotherapy and chemotherapy in a midstage trial, according to data presented on Monday.

Read the latest news and research about cancer from the annual conference of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Read the latest news and research about cancer from the annual conference of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

An experimental Amgen Inc drug that targets a specific genetic mutation significantly reduced tumor size in half of evaluated patients with advanced lung cancer in a small, early-stage trial, researchers said on Monday, sending the U.S. biotechnology company's share up nearly 6 percent.

The United States recorded 41 new cases of measles in the week ended May 31, taking the total cases for the year to 981 in the worst outbreak since 1992, federal health officials said on Monday.

Twin girls had their DNA altered to protect against HIV - but their mutation may increase the risk of an early death.

Jaydee-Lee is a "role-model" after recognising signs of carbon monoxide poisoning in her brother.

(MedPage Today) -- Once-daily enoxaparin provided inadequate anticoagulation for 67.9% of colorectal surgery patients

(MedPage Today) -- Admitted for pyelonephritis, but his diagnostic journey is just beginning

Simon Wright, of The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital trust, says the decision was not easy.

or the study, the investigators analyzed data from the U.S. National Cancer Database. They compared nearly 36,000 women who were diagnosed and treated between 2004 and 2009, with more than 37,000 women diagnosed and treated between 2011 and 2014.

Newsbeat hears why the man who knocked out AJ is fitter than he looks.

Newsbeat hears why the man who knocked out AJ is fitter than he looks.

(MedPage Today) -- Concern of growing leaks over time

(MedPage Today) -- Review lays out what you can automate and how to start

Everything from oils to gummies to pills, creams and ointments are now for sale at supermarkets and specialty chains. You can even get massages infused with CBD, or cosmetics laced with the drug.

Two drugs that interfere with cancer's ability to use testosterone for fuel, apalutamide (Erleada) and enzalutamide (Xtandi), are already approved for use against more advanced prostate tumors that don't respond to regular therapy.

The drug, called Kisqali (ribociclib), is already approved for treating such patients -- based on earlier results showing it can delay the progression of their cancer.

(MedPage Today) -- Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

The 92-year-old suffered weeks of weight loss and had dehydration before her death.