As of October 1 2022, the success of this trial has led the Australian Government to move avelumab onto the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
Tag: Immunotherapy
What causes bladder cancer?
Bladder cancer risk factors and causes including the urinary microbiome role in DNA mutations
What the Hell is cancer immunotherapy?
Immunotherapy is a new cancer therapy that is more targeted than chemotherapy. This post examines the history of immunotherapy, what it is and my experience.
The role of diet and the gut microbiome in cancer treatment
The science shows that a healthy diet lowers cancer risk and enhances treatment. But adhering to these directives can be tricky unless you understand the mechanism. And it appears that the mechanism is once more directly related to the gut microbiome. I found that understanding the mechanism that controls and regulates the immune systems is… Continue reading The role of diet and the gut microbiome in cancer treatment
The best diet for cancer prevention and healing
The old adage that you are what you eat has never been more true than for cancer. It may not be the only cause or the only treatment, but it can play a fundamental role in outcomes. There is no doubt about the role of the Western diet in cancer development and the benefits of… Continue reading The best diet for cancer prevention and healing