Mediterranean diet with olive oil linked to reduced risk of breast cancer
9/14/2015

A study in Spain cautiously suggests that a Mediterranean diet with olive oil may help prevent breast cancer, compared with a low-fat diet.

Down but not out - inhibited Tyk2 retains anti-cancer activity
9/14/2015

Tyrosine kinase 2 (Tyk2) is an enzyme involved in intracellular signalling and has an important role in activating the immune system.

Cancer treatment outcomes are influenced by genetics and race, according to new study
9/14/2015

A new study published in Pharmacogenomics suggests that a person's response to anticancer drug treatments is strongly related to their genetic ancestry.

Case Western Reserve scientists discover a genetic mechanism for colorectal cancer progression
9/14/2015

Genetics researchers from Case Western Reserve School of Medicine have identified a novel long non-coding RNA (lncRNA), dubbed DACOR1, that has the potential to stymie the growth of tumor cells in...

Scientists discover long-sought genetic mechanism for cancer progression
9/14/2015

Genetics researchers from Case Western Reserve School of Medicine have identified a novel long non-coding RNA (lncRNA), dubbed DACOR1, that has the potential to stymie the growth of tumor cells in...

New research could lead breast, ovarian cancer prevention strategies away from surgery
9/14/2015

One study identifies a molecule that could potentially reduce breast cancer risk, while in another, a team develops a mouse model in which to study new ways of preventing cancer.

Social factors may impact young leukemia patients' survival
9/14/2015

A new study reveals that insurance status, marital status, and county-level income may affect the chances of survival in young patients with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML).

Awareness about cancer can double survival rates
9/14/2015

A recent study shows that the better informed working patients are about their cancer, the greater their chances of coping and having a good outcome.

New research could lead breast, ovarian cancer prevention strategies away from surgery
9/14/2015

One study identifies a molecule that could potentially reduce breast cancer risk, while in another, a team develops a mouse model in which to study new ways of preventing cancer.

Could eating vegetables reduce breast cancer risk?
9/13/2015

Recent research suggests that luteolin, found naturally in some vegetables, could help counter the breast cancer-causing effects of combined hormone replacement therapy.