New anti-cancer stem cell compound in development
5/08/2015
Cardiff University scientists have developed a novel anti-cancer stem cell agent capable of targeting aggressive tumour forming cells common to breast, pancreas, colon and prostate cancers.
Promising results for peptide SOR-C13
5/08/2015
Soricimed Biopharma Inc. are pleased to announce details of two posters that were presented at The Essential Protein Engineering Summit (PEGS), in Boston, showing promising results for the SOR-C13.
A healthy lifestyle before bowel cancer diagnosis could help improve survival
5/08/2015
Following lifestyle guidelines about diet, physical activity and maintaining a healthy weight is associated with an improved likelihood of survival when diagnosed with bowel cancerThis is based...
Study discovers negative regulator of natural killer cell maturation
5/08/2015
A new study has identified a regulatory pathway in natural killer cells that inhibits their maturation and homing behavior.
ASTRO issues guideline on definitive and adjuvant RT for locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer
5/08/2015
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is issuing a new guideline, "Definitive and adjuvant radiotherapy in locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer: An American Society for Radiation...
New method detects more breast cancer in screening
5/08/2015
Tomosynthesis detects 40% more breast cancers than traditional mammography does, according to a major screening study from Lund University, Sweden.
Scientists identify promising new melanoma treatment strategy
5/07/2015
Scientists looking to better understand the mechanisms behind the origin and spread of melanoma tumors have uncovered a possible role for a decades-old antibacterial agent in treating these...
First extensive description of the human secreted miRNome
5/07/2015
In an elaborate study, biologists of the University of Luxembourg have found out that small molecules named microRNAs are, against many hopes, not yet suitable for early diagnosis of skin cancer...
Discovery could help reverse glucocorticoid resistance in some young leukemia patients
5/07/2015
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital study lays the foundation for more effective treatment of childhood leukemia and a wide range of other disorders using small molecules to reverse glucocorticoid...
Moderate exercise may make cancer treatments more effective, kinesiologist finds
5/07/2015
Kansas State University kinesiology research offers encouraging information for cancer patients: A brisk walk or a slow jog on a regular basis may be the key to improved cancer treatments.