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JDRF funded research shows promise for prevention, reversal of type 1 diabetes
Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco have reported that two common cancer drugs have been used to block and reverse type 1 diabetes in mice. view more (2008-11-19)
Racial disparities seen in male breast cancer survival
A new study shows that among men treated for breast cancer, African-American men are more likely to die of the disease compared with white men. The results of the study are being published online March 16 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology (JCO). view more (2007-03-19)
Assessing the impact of breast cancer
The psychological and physical effects of breast cancer are being examined in a first-time study that tracks women in the first five years following their diagnosis. view more (2005-10-25)
Men treated for localized prostate cancer could benefit from pomegranate juice consumption
Pomegranate juice may slow the progression of post-treatment prostate cancer recurrence, according to new long-term research results being presented at the 104th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA). view more (2009-04-27)
Standard treatment for lung cancer should be changed, say scientists
Embargoed: 09.00 hrs CET Tuesday 23 September 2003 Copenhagen, Denmark: Patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) are more likely to survive if they have chemotherapy after surgery than if they have surgery alone, said a scientist at ECCO 12 The European Cancer Conference in Copenhagen today (Tuesday 23 September). Dr. Bengt Bergman, of the... view more... (2003-09-21)
How to design a cancer-killing virus
One new way to treat individuals with cancer that is being developed is the use of viruses that infect and kill cancer cells while leaving normal cells unharmed. view more (2007-10-26)
Model predicts risk of breast cancer for young women treated for Hodgkin lymphoma
Young women who are treated for Hodgkin lymphoma with chest radiation therapy have a high cumulative absolute risk of developing breast cancer later in life. view more (2005-10-05)
1 in 5 early-stage breast cancer patients may not follow hormonal therapy plan
Postmenopausal women with early-stage, hormone-sensitive breast cancer have a lower risk of disease recurrence when their treatment includes a new class of hormone therapy drugs, yet one out five women prescribed the drugs may not take them regularly. view more (2006-12-18)
3-D radiation treatment planning reduces feeding-tube use
Although current surgical techniques and multi-modality treatment regimens allow organ preservation for a growing number of patients with head and neck cancers, remaining dependent on a feeding tube after treatment is a major problem for these patients. view more (2006-11-06)
New imaging method shows whether treatment for advanced prostate cancer is working
Researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified a new imaging technique that can measure the effectiveness of treatment for prostate cancer that has spread to the bones. The technique involves measuring diffusion of water within tumors. view more (2007-04-16)
Study shows chemotherapy improves survival among older breast cancer patients
The average age of a woman diagnosed with breast cancer is 63, so it is critical to have effective proven, therapies for an older patient population. view more (2009-05-14)
In 'Spontaneous' Liver Cancer, Researcher Sees a Cure
Adding more good news to last week's announcement that Nexavar® (sorafenib) may be the first effective treatment for advanced liver cancer, researchers at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center at Georgetown University have uncovered a new molecular mechanism that may "spontaneously" cause liver cancer. view more (2007-06-20)
Cancer Research director receives SCI accolade
9 July 2003, London, UK: Professor Sir David Lane, Director of the Cancer Research UK Transformation Research Group, will be awarded the Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) 2003 Society Medal today. The medal will be presented in recognition of his exceptional services to applied chemistry and the improvement of society at the 122nd Annual Meeting... view more... (2003-07-08)
World first test potential to identify breast cancer patients who will react badly to radiotherapy
Medical scientists at the University of Leicester have announced a potentially unique advance in breast cancer research by identifying two genes associated with adverse reaction to cancer treatment. view more (2007-04-19)
Standard treatment for prostate cancer may encourage spread of disease
A popular prostate cancer treatment called androgen deprivation therapy may encourage prostate cancer cells to produce a protein that makes them more likely to spread throughout the body, a new study by Johns Hopkins researchers suggests. view more (2007-10-01)
Cancer immunotherapy shows long-term promise in lung cancer
New, long-term results from a clinical trial presented today at the 1st European Lung Cancer Conference jointly organized by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) and the International Association of the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) show that MAGE-A3 ASCI (Antigen-Specific Cancer Immunotherapeutic), an immune-boosting treatment for lung... view more... (2008-04-25)
Hormone therapy may confer more aggressive properties to prostate tumours
Hormone therapy is often given to patients with advanced prostate cancer. view more (2009-06-11)
New advance in prostate cancer management
Scientists from The Institute of Cancer Research have developed a technique which will markedly help in predicting the behaviour of prostate cancer. view more (2005-08-10)
Cancer experts address parliament
Professors Roland Wolf and Elaine Rankin from the University of Dundee will address the Scottish Parliament`s conference on cancer in Edinburgh tomorrow - Friday 19 April. Scotland against cancer - making a reality of the cancer plan - will be hosted by the parliament`s cross-party group to identify areas where inequalities exist in the provision... view more... (2002-04-18)
Breast cancer follow-ups "no longer guess-work" thanks to new physics research
As the number of breast cancer patients rises, and hospitals struggle to meet the growing cost of healthcare provision, new research by physicists could help divert funds into frontline treatment such as chemotherapy drugs and better imaging technology. Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in England and Wales and one in nine women... view more... (2004-02-25)
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