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Analysis of breast-cancer gene role offers promising target
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have for the first time described how multiple copies of a gene are responsible for metastases in early-stage breast cancer and poor prognosis for patients.   view more (2006-10-31)

Salivary bacteria as indicators of oral cancer?
Patients suffering from oral cancer have increased levels of certain bacteria in their saliva, according to new research published today in the Open Access journal, Journal of Translational Medicine.   view more (2005-07-07)

Anti-HBe may play a role in the progression of the disease of hepatitis B
Genotype D is found to be the only detected type in different clinical forms of HBV infections, including cirrhosis, among residents of southwestern Iran. A significant association between the presence of anti-HBe antibody and increasing ALT levels among either HBeAg-negative or HBeAg-positive... view more (2008-04-30)

Yorkshire company develops early diagnostic test for lung cancer
A non-invasive diagnostic test for early-stage bronchial carcinoma (lung cancer) is one of the innovative technologies being presented at White Rose Bioscience Forum in York today (03 November).   view more (2004-11-02)

Mailman School of Public Health researchers report blood DNA can be early predictor of liver cancer
Researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health have discovered a means for early detection of liver cancer. Using DNA isolated from serum samples as a baseline biomarker, the scientists examined changes in certain tumor suppressor genes that have been associated with the... view more (2007-04-16)

Terahertz imaging may reduce breast cancer surgeries
A promising new technique to ensure complete tumor removal at breast cancer excision is introduced in the May issue of Radiology.   view more (2006-04-26)

Green tea holds promise as new treatment for inflammatory skin diseases
Green tea could hold promise as a new treatment for skin disorders such as psoriasis and dandruff, Medical College of Georgia researchers say.   view more (2007-08-07)

Endoscopic therapy may offer an alternative to surgery
Endoscopic therapy is emerging as an alternative to surgery in patients with esophageal cancer given the low likelihood of spread to the lymph nodes.   view more (2008-10-06)

Researchers set benchmarks for screening mammography
A recent study of medical audit data funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) revealed that community mammography screening results surpass performance recommendations across the United States.   view more (2006-09-26)

Defects in critical gene lead to accelerated lung tumor growth
Cancer causing mutations occur in our bodies every day - but luckily, we have specific genes that recognize these malignant events and keep cells from growing out of control. Only a few of these genes - called tumor suppressors - are currently known.   view more (2007-08-06)

A pathway towards cures for Parkinson`s and cancer
Researchers studying the Hedgehog signaling pathway have identified small molecules that could form the foundations of exciting new treatments for Parkinson's disease and certain cancers. New research published in Journal of Biology - the open access journal for exceptional research - has... view more (2002-11-01)

Pregnant women should not ignore breast cancer symptoms
Ultrasound provides a safe and accurate method of detecting breast cancers in pregnant women, as well as assessing response to chemotherapy.   view more (2006-03-28)

Three new lung tumor subtypes identified in DNA profiling study
A new study has identified three subtypes of non-small-cell lung cancer tumors, a finding that may provide valuable clinical information about patient survival in early- or late-stage disease, how likely the cancer is to spread and whether the tumor will prove resistant to chemotherapy.   view more (2006-10-31)

Study details hepatitis C ability to block immune system response
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a worldwide public health problem. The World Health Organization estimates that 170 million people worldwide are chronically infected and that between 3-4 million are newly infected annually.   view more (2006-05-19)

Speeding discovery of the 'human cancer genome'
Two gene discoveries announced in separate reports in the June 30, 2006 issue of Cell highlight one way to speed through the human genome in search of those genes most important for spawning cancer.   view more (2006-06-29)

Signal protein shows promise for blocking tumor promoters in skin cells
A protein with the ironic name "Srcasm" can counteract the effects of tumor-promoting molecules in skin cells, according to new research by investigators at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.   view more (2006-11-06)

Curacyte receives FDA clearance for clinical trial of PHP as an adjunct to IL-2 cancer therapy
Munich, Germany, July 1st, 2003 - Curacyte AG, a Munich-based drug development company focused on novel treatments of inflammatory diseases, thrombotic disorders and cancer has announced today that its US IND for conducting a Phase I study with Pyridoxalated Hemoglobin Polyoxyethylene (PHP) as an... view more (2003-07-01)

Two Studies: Speeding Development of Novel Tracer for Prostate Cancer
The collaborative work being performed by professionals across medical disciplines in the promising area of molecular imaging-from research scientists to nuclear medicine physicians, urologists, radiochemists and even veterinarians-provides encouraging news in fighting prostate cancer.   view more (2007-01-04)

New Jefferson Trial to Test Radiation-Emitting Beads Against Advanced Liver Cancer
Liver cancer specialists at Jefferson's Kimmel Cancer Center in Philadelphia are beginning an 18-month study of a new treatment for liver cancer. The therapy entails injecting tiny beads that emit small amounts of radiation into the liver's main artery while also blocking the blood supply feeding... view more (2008-02-13)

U of M performs first systemic therapy for fatal childhood disease
University of Minnesota Children's Hospital, Fairview physicians have performed the first bone marrow and cord blood transplant to treat recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB).   view more (2007-11-05)

New test improves detection of liver cancer
Cancer of the liver is very difficult to detect, and it is a major cause of death in Asia and Africa, with rising incidence in Western countries as well.   view more (2007-08-09)

Penn Engineers Create Carbon Nanopipettes That Are Smaller Than Cells and Measure Electric Current
University of Pennsylvania engineers and physicians have developed a carbon nanopipette thousands of times thinner than a human hair that measures electric current and delivers fluids into cells.   view more (2008-01-16)

Co-operation between GSF and clinic improves outlook for sarcoma patients: Effectiveness of local, deep hyperthermia proved in phase III study
Hyperthermia, combined with chemotherapy, improves the chances of healing and survival of patients with low-lying, soft tissue sarcomas.   view more (2007-07-16)

Anxiety linked to newly diagnosed DCIS patients' overestimation of breast cancer risks
Elevated levels of anxiety may cause women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), the most common form of non-invasive breast cancer, to overestimate their risk of recurrence or dying from breast cancer, suggests a study led by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.   view more (2008-02-13)

Single-visit program for cervical cancer screening increases rate of follow-up, treatment
Low-income women with abnormal Pap tests who participated in a program that combines screening and treatment in one visit had a higher rate of treatment and follow-up than women who did not participate.   view more (2005-11-02)
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