Newly discovered stem cell offers clues to a cancer mystery
Scientists have discovered a new type of stem cell in the spine that may explain why more cancer cells spread to the spine than other bones in the body.
The discovery of these vertebral skeletal stem cells could have implications for cancer treatment, spine fusion surgery, and osteoporosis.
The cells make a protein that is a signal to tumor cells, raising new treatment possibilities. [ more ]
Insurance Companies Flout State Laws Made to Safeguard Cancer Treatment Access
Health insurers are refusing to cover expensive treatments, despite state laws requiring them to do so.
CAR-T therapy, a cutting-edge treatment for cancer, is being denied to patients by insurance companies.
State legislators have passed laws to ensure access to critical medical care, but insurers are still finding ways to avoid paying for expensive treatments. [ more ]