Fast, low-cost technique 'makes effective anti-cancer molecules'
8/12/2014
A quick and inexpensive method to make anti-cancer molecules - already proven to be effective against colon cancer cells - has been created by researchers from the UK.
Bisphosphonates for osteoporosis not associated with reduced breast cancer risk
8/11/2014
An analysis of data from two randomized clinical trials finds that three to four years of treatment with bisphosphonates to improve bone density is not linked to reduced risk of invasive...
Scripps Research Institute scientists demonstrate long-sought drug candidate can halt tumor growth
8/11/2014
It's a trick any cat burglar knows: to open a locked door, slide a credit card past the latch.
Portuguese discover new immune mechanism for cancer growth
8/11/2014
A team of Portuguese researchers has uncovered an unexpected cellular cross-talk behind ovarian cancer growth, that can be used as a therapeutic target for future immuno-oncology strategies.
Portuguese discover new immune mechanism for cancer growth
8/11/2014
A team of Portuguese researchers has uncovered an unexpected cellular cross-talk behind ovarian cancer growth, that can be used as a therapeutic target for future immuno-oncology strategies.
Cancer Research UK and its commercial arm, Cancer Research Technology ("CRT"), are to join forces with Astellas Pharma Inc.
Cancer Research UK urges medical community to help make Wikipedia more accurate
8/11/2014
Cancer Research UK is calling for scientists, doctors and nurses to get more involved in Wikipedia to help ensure the free online encyclopaedia has the most up to date and accurate information on...
Kadcyla: NICE disappointed by manufacturer's decision
8/11/2014
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is very disappointed that Roche, the manufacturer of Kadcyla (trastuzumab emtansine) has decided not to offer its new treatment at a...
Postmenopausal breast cancer risk decreases rapidly after starting regular physical activity
8/11/2014
Postmenopausal women who in the past four years had undertaken regular physical activity equivalent to at least four hours of walking per week had a lower risk for invasive breast cancer compared...
Scientists unlock key to blood vessel formation
8/11/2014
Scientists from the University of Leeds have discovered a gene that plays a vital role in blood vessel formation, research which adds to our knowledge of how early life develops.