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New Nuclear Medicine Therapy Cures Human Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in Preclinical Model

New Nuclear Medicine Therapy Cures Human Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in Preclinical Model

A new nuclear medicine therapy can cure human non-Hodgkin lymphoma in an animal model, according to research published in the April issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. A single dose of the radioimmunotherapy, [177Lu]Lu-ofatumumab, was found to quickly eliminate tumor cells and extend the life of mice injected with cancerous cells for more than …

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Cutting Cancer Risks By Eating Organic

Cutting Cancer Risks By Eating Organic

Eating organic can help to protect against cancer according to studies; those who frequently consume organic foods lowered overall risk of developing cancer, as published in JAMA. The study suggests those consuming primarily organic diets were more likely to ward off non-Hodgkin lymphoma and postmenopausal breast cancer. Researchers from Institut National de la Sante et …

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