Similarities between embryos and breast tumors identified
7/01/2015
MD Anderson researchers find that metastatic tumors behave like embryonic stem cellsIt may seem incredulous, but breast tumors may have something in common with embryos ...
'Over 184,000 global deaths each year' caused by sugary drinks
6/30/2015
Researchers estimate that consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks may lead to more than 184,000 deaths worldwide annually, with most of these deaths caused by diabetes.
Skin cancer risk linked with grapefruit and orange juice
6/30/2015
Consuming large amounts of grapefruit and orange juice may increase the risk of melanoma - the deadliest form of skin cancer - according to new research led by Brown University.
Colon cancer: Taking a step back to move forward
6/30/2015
Recent Weizmann Institute studies are revealing a complex picture of cancer progression in which certain genes that drive tumor growth in the earlier stages get suppressed in later stages - taking a...
Grapefruit, orange juice linked to increased risk of melanoma
6/30/2015
Consuming large amounts of grapefruit and orange juice may increase the risk of melanoma - the deadliest form of skin cancer - according to new research led by Brown University.
Atomic force microscope advance leads to new breast cancer research
6/30/2015
Researchers who developed a high-speed form of atomic force microscopy have shown how to image the physical properties of live breast cancer cells, for the first time revealing details about how...
Norgine B.V. has presented new data highlighting a perceptual gap between healthcare professionals and patients in terms of the incidence and impact on patients' daily life of chemotherapy and...
Long-term survival rates satisfactory for bladder cancer patients treated with robotic surgery
6/30/2015
In the largest multi-institutional study to date, patients diagnosed with bladder cancer and treated with robot-assisted surgery experienced similar results to those who underwent a traditional...
Mayo Clinic study suggests which glioblastoma patients may benefit from drug treatment
6/30/2015
Clinicians testing the drug dasatinib, approved for several blood cancers, had hoped it would slow the aggressive growth of the deadly brain cancer glioblastoma; however, clinical trials to date...
Danish researchers map important enzyme in the fight against cancer
6/30/2015
Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have discovered what regulates an enzyme that is central to the growth of cancer tumours. This could be of great value to future cancer treatment.