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Rosalind Study Explores Survival Secrets of Aggressive Cancer Patients

International effort to understand exceptional cancer survival rates
A significant research initiative, known as the Rosalind study, is being launched to investigate why a small group of cancer patients, referred to as 'super-survivors', live much longer than expected with aggressive cancer types.

Involving eight NHS cancer centers in the UK and numerous international hospitals, the study will collect and analyze biological data from 1,000 patients.

This includes the examination of DNA, blood proteins, microbes, and molecular biomarkers to understand the factors contributing to their extended survival.

The study focuses on patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer, glioblastoma, and metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, selecting the top 3% who have survived significantly longer than average.

Dr. Thankamma Ajithkumar of Cambridge University Hospital NHS Trust highlights the unexpected longevity of these patients and aims to discover whether genetic or immune system factors play a role.

Named after DNA pioneer Rosalind Franklin, the study aims to identify cancer vulnerabilities and inspire new treatment methodologies.

Information collected will be stored in a global database managed by Cure51, a French startup backed by venture capital firm Sofinnova.

According to Cure51's CEO, Nicolas Wolikow, understanding these survival mechanisms could potentially aid in cancer eradication.

Challenges exist in identifying these super-survivors due to discharge practices after five years of cancer remission in the UK.

However, interested participants can reach out to the Cambridge Cancer Trials Centre.

Dr. Hattie Brooks from Cancer Research UK emphasizes the importance of understanding varied treatment responses, viewing this study as a potential breakthrough in treating difficult cancers.
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