Starving cancer: The effects of nutrient deprivation on synovial sarcoma
Medical Xpress
February 26, 2026
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Synovial sarcoma is an aggressive form of cancer that primarily affects the limbs of teenagers and young adults. While surgery can cure this condition if all the cancerous tissue is successfully removed, recurrence or metastasis often renders treatment challenging and potentially life-threatening. Radiation and chemotherapy are frequently ineffective against recurrent cases, highlighting the need for innovative approaches to tackle this disease.
Recent research has explored the effects of nutrient deprivation as a potential therapy for synovial sarcoma. By depriving cancer cells of essential nutrients, studies suggest that their ability to grow and survive can be significantly hindered. This approach shows promise in targeting cancer cells while sparing healthy cells from harm. Early experiments in mice have demonstrated encouraging results, with nutrient-deprived cancer cells undergoing apoptosis (cell death) at higher rates compared to normal cells.
However, translating these findings into human treatments remains
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Originally published on Medical Xpress on 2/26/2026