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Pancreatic cancer: early results of PROSPER-trial with repurposed medication show potential to improve outcomes

Researchers have completed the PROSPER trial, a clinical study examining whether two commonly available medications—propranolol and etodolac—could improve outcomes when administered around the time of pancreatic cancer surgery.

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Breaking new ground in bringing repurposed drugs to patients

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has released findings from its Pilot Program on drug repurposing, marking a significant step toward establishing new regulatory pathways that could transform how existing medicines are developed for new therapeutic uses across Europe.

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Adaptive therapy shows promise in fighting drug-resistant cancer

New research published in the journal Cancer Research provides evidence that adaptive therapy represents a promising strategy to address one of oncology's challenges: drug resistance. Anticancer Fund is supporting clinical trials that explore this treatment approach, which offers a different perspective on how to treat cancer.

FORCE consortium for more research in rare cancers

Joining a Europe-wide alliance to scale-up research on rare and hard-to-treat cancers

The Anticancer Fund is now part of FORCE, a major European initiative supporting research on rare and hard-to-treat cancers. Alongside 13 non-profit partners from 11 countries, we’re working to bring better, evidence-based treatments to patients who urgently need them.

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Opinion

The dangers of false cancer cures: a warning inspired by the Netflix-series Apple Cider Vinegar

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Opinion

Why cancer patients deserve to know the outcome of a clinical trial

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Opinion

Men’s health and cancer: know your risk, act now, live longer

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Science highlights

Gut microbiome and cancer: insights from the PRIMMO trial