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Mayo Clinic to Expand Access to State-of-the-Art Cancer Care Through Transformational Gift

October 3rd 2024

Mayo Clinic will enhance and expand access to cancer care and clinical trials for patients and communities, thanks to a philanthropic commitment.

Using a Molecular Scissors to Improve CAR T-Cell Therapy

September 30th 2024

Mayo Clinic researchers mined the molecular foundations of cancer and uncovered a new reason CAR-T cell therapy fails in some patients.

As Blood Cancer Treatments Evolve, So Does The Patient Journey

September 25th 2024

Treatment for blood cancers is advancing, giving more options to people living with the disease.

Understanding CAR T-Cell Therapy for Cancer: Mayo Clinic Expert Explains How It Works

September 18th 2024

Richard Vile, PhD, explains how CAR-T cell therapy works, including the benefits, risks and realities of treatment.

Mayo Clinic Study Finds Dysfunctional White Blood Cells Linked to Heightened Melanoma Risk

September 10th 2024

About 8 to 10 million Americans over 40 have excess white blood cells, which may increase their risk of melanoma.

New Research Discovers a New Combination of Therapy for People With a Type of Leukemia, Leading Them to Live Longer

August 2nd 2024

Researchers at the Mayo Clinic found that patients with BCP-ALL who lacked the Philadelphia chromosome and were in remission showed higher survival rates with blinatumomab plus chemotherapy.

Mayo Clinic Study Uncovers Genetic Cancer Risks in 550 Patients

July 29th 2024

Current screening protocols fail to catch a number of people carrying genetic mutations associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome.

New Research Platform Assesses Brain Cancer Mutations During Surgery

June 15th 2024

Mayo Clinic researchers report on a new surgical platform used during surgery that informs decision-making about tumor treatment within minutes.

Melanoma In Darker Skin Tones: Race and Sex Play A Role, Mayo Study Finds

May 13th 2024

Melanoma is often detected later in people with darker skin complexions and the consequences can be devastating, a Mayo Clinic study reveals.