Investors and entrepreneurs are beginning to bring new diagnostic tools to market that promise better results for cancer patients through the identification of mutations in cancer cells that can create more targeted therapies. Earlier this month, research using technology developed by the startup Mission Bio helped identify cellular mutations in acute myeloid leukemia cancer cells that could […]
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus opens up about breast cancer, says she’s feeling strong
Julia Louis-Dreyfus is back at work again, and she’s feeling good.
The Veep star, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2017, has been sharing regular updates on social media as she goes through treatment.
And on Jimmy Kimmel Live on …
Y Combinator invests in non-invasive breast cancer screening bra EVA
According to a report by the American Cancer Society, an estimated 266,120 women will be newly diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States this year and (according to a 2016 estimate) can expect to pay between $60,000 and $134,000 on average for treatment and care. But, after hundreds of thousands of dollars and non-quantifiable emotional […]
View More Y Combinator invests in non-invasive breast cancer screening bra EVAOverwatch ‘Pink Mercy’ sale raises $12M for breast cancer research
It can be hard sometimes to grok the scale of the gaming community, but the occasional charity event not only demonstrates the hugeness of the industry but also its diversity and willingness to shell out for a good cause. Today Blizzard announced that an Overwatch charity campaign raised an impressive $12.7 million for breast cancer research in just two weeks.
View More Overwatch ‘Pink Mercy’ sale raises $12M for breast cancer researchEarly cancer-detection startup Grail is reportedly trying to raise more money
Just months after Grail raised a $900 million Series B round, the startup that aims to detect cancer early on is looking for additional funding, CNBC reports. Prior to the $900 million round, Grail raised $100 million last year to develop initial…
View More Early cancer-detection startup Grail is reportedly trying to raise more money