Men with unaggressive prostate tumors 'unlikely to develop, die from prostate cancer'
9/01/2015
A new study from Johns Hopkins University finds the majority of men with low-risk prostate tumors are unlikely to progress to prostate cancer.
To tailor cancer treatment: Study uses computer simulation to model patient cancer DNA
9/01/2015
Recently, President Barack Obama unveiled the Precision Medicine Initiative, a program that fosters a research approach focusing on treating patients based on their genetic makeup.
Mayo researchers examine risk factors/patient outcomes associated with colorectal cancer
9/01/2015
About 20 percent of colorectal cancer patients have cancers that have spread (metastasized) beyond the colon at the time of their diagnosis. The liver is the most common site for these metastases.
Widespread public ignorance of blood cancers prompts national campaign, UK
9/01/2015
The UK's largest ever blood cancer public awareness campaign will be launched on September 1, in response to low awareness of the group of diseases, which includes leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma.
Leukemia drug could be used to sabotage metabolism of cancer cells
9/01/2015
Scientists may be able to force cancer cells to eliminate a crucial metabolic enzyme using a leukemia drug and another compound to disrupt the process of autophagy.
Patient education does not impact apixaban adherence
8/31/2015
Adherence to the oral anticoagulant apixaban among patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) was no better for those who received an educational program compared to those who did not, results of the...
New synthetic tumor environments make cancer research more realistic
8/31/2015
Tumors are notoriously difficult to study in their natural habitat - body tissues - but a new synthetic tissue environment may give cancer researchers the next-best look at tumor growth and behavior.
The alien within: Fetal cells influence maternal health during pregnancy (and long after)
8/31/2015
Parents go to great lengths to ensure the health and well-being of their developing offspring. The favor, however, may not always be returned.
Researchers discover new mechanism in adrenal gland tumors
8/31/2015
Specifically, the team headed by Dr. Natalia Pellegata of the Institute of Pathology (PATH) at the Helmholtz Zentrum München conducted a study on pheochromocytomas (PCCs).
Tahini: Health Benefits and Nutritional Information
8/31/2015
Find out about the health benefits of consuming tahini including lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, protecting against hormone-related cancers and maintaining bone health.