Medical News on Cancer
Link identified between stem cell regulation and the development of lung cancer
Jun 23, 2014
UCLA researchers led by Dr. Brigitte Gomperts have discovered the inner workings of the process thought to be the first stage in the development of lung cancer. Read More
Scientists seeking the Achilles' heel of ovarian tumor growth
Jun 23, 2014
A team of scientists, led by principal investigator David D. Schlaepfer, PhD, professor in the Department of Reproductive Medicine at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine report... Read More
Survival extended in lab model of lymphoma: computer-designed protein triggers self-destruction of Epstein-Barr-infected cancer cells
Jun 23, 2014
A protein molecule, "BINDI," has been built to trigger self-destruction of cancer cells infected with the Epstein-Barr virus. Read More
Mouse model of lung cancer subtype could lead to new treatments
Jun 23, 2014
Through the discovery of two gene mutations that contribute to the development of squamous cell lung cancer, researchers have created a mouse model specific to the disease. Read More
Study reveals 'escape mechanism' in cancer cells deprived of KRAS activity
Jun 23, 2014
Cancers driven by - and dependent on - the potent mutated cancer gene KRAS have an especially poor prognosis, and three decades of scientific attempts have failed to produce drugs that can attack... Read More
Risk of lung cancer associated with time to first cigarette of the day
Jun 23, 2014
Standard markers of nicotine dependency include cigarettes smoked per day, duration of smoking, and cumulative exposure (pack years), but another marker of addiction, time to first cigarette (TTFC)... Read More
Playing football improves strength in men with prostate cancer
Jun 22, 2014
Men with prostate cancer aged 43-74 achieve bigger and stronger muscles, improve functional capacity, gain positive social experiences and the desire to remain active through playing football for 12... Read More
When breast cancer treatment includes weight loss, telephone support found to be effective
Jun 22, 2014
A series of simple telephone calls can make a profound difference in helping women to meet their treatment goals for breast cancer, according to a randomized trial of women who are also obese... Read More
New tool for assessing financial risk of cancer patients and survivors
Jun 20, 2014
New financial risk tool developed by researchers at University of Chicago is an attempt to encourage physicians to address the financial strain placed on their patients. Read More
Cancer testing mistakes lead to patients missing out on treatment
Jun 20, 2014
Some breast cancer patients have been missing out on specific treatment after 4% of study participants had their tumors classified incorrectly, researchers find. Read More
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