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Biopsies of the internal mammary sentinel nodes may improve patients' chances of survival
Surgeons at a hospital in the Netherlands are pioneering the taking of biopsies from lymph nodes behind the sternum (breast bone) at the same time as they take the more usual biopsies of the lymph nodes under the armpits, the 3rd European Breast Cancer Conference in Barcelona heard today (Friday 22 March). Dr Fred van der Ent, a senior surgeon at... view more... (2002-03-20)
Researchers discover gene mutations that cause childhood brain cancer
Researchers funded by the Canadian Cancer Society have discovered eight similar genes that, when mutated, appear to be responsible for medulloblastoma - the most common of childhood brain cancers. The findings are published today in the online edition of the journal Nature Genetics. view more (2009-03-09)
Chemicals used as Preservatives Detected in Human Breast Tumours
New evidence to be published in the Journal of Applied Toxicology indicates that parabens, chemicals found in underarm cosmetics and other products, can be detected in human breast tumours. Previous suggestions have been made that certain components of underarm cosmetics may contribute to the rising incidence of breast cancer. Although the... view more... (2004-01-09)
Antiprotons 4 times more effective than protons for cell irradiation
A pioneering experiment at CERN with potential future application in cancer therapy has produced its first results. Started in 2003, ACE (Antiproton Cell Experiment) is the first investigation of the biological effects of antiprotons. view more (2006-11-01)
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)
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)
Novel and Effective Treatment for Soft Tissue Sarcoma in Children
Rhabdomyosarcoma is a highly malignant aggressive form of soft tissue cancer in children, the causes of which are currently unknown. Although the fibrous growths can be found all over the body they commonly develop around the head, neck, bladder and testes in young boys. The most common age for onset is between 1-5 years of age. The treatments... view more... (2004-07-15)
Brain surgery, new light-emitting materials and medical imaging - all are covered in the December issue of Opto and Laser Europe
LASERS ON THE BRAIN A new, minimally-invasive tool that can completely remove a brain tumour through a small hole in the skull has been delivered to surgeons in Germany. Conventional techniques use lasers to destroy brain tumours by thermal effects. This can destroy healthy tissue, and increases the risk of toxic side effects because it does not... view more... (2000-12-04)
Vaccination with embryonic stem cells prevents lung cancer in mice
Researchers in America have discovered that vaccinating mice with embryonic stem cells prevented lung cancer in those animals that had had cancer cells transplanted into them after the vaccination or that had been exposed to cancer-causing chemicals. view more (2006-11-08)
A cancer gene causing tumours by a 'double-whammy' mechanism also reveals the key to a cure
Scientists at the Babraham Institute have discovered that a tiny change in a protein involved in cell survival is responsible for abnormal cell activity in the early stages of cancer. The protein, known as Bcl-xL, normally protects cells from dying; and when the DNA in cells becomes damaged, Bcl-xL is modified so that it no longer keeps the cells... view more... (2004-01-21)
Ultrasound can predict tumor burden and survival in melanoma patients
Researchers have shown for the first time that patterns of ultrasound signals can be used to identify whether or not cancer has started to spread in melanoma patients, and to what extent. The discovery enables doctors to decide on how much surgery, if any, is required and to predict the patient's probable survival. view more (2009-09-23)
Reining in cancer - first laboratory study to show that combining novel targeted therapiesmay keep cancer cells under control
A team of Italian researchers has demonstrated in the laboratory for the first time that combining two of the newest anti-cancer targeted agents may produce a powerful new combination against breast cancer - and possibly many other cancers as well. Their findings are reported (Thursday 24 January) in the journal Annals of Oncology.* They found... view more... (2002-01-21)
Genetic analysis enables personalising of treatment of cancer of the lung and colon and of certain sarcomas
Genetic analysis has enabled the personalising of the pharmaceutical treatment of patients with cancer, enhancing thereby therapeutic efficacy and minimising possible toxicity. view more (2007-03-06)
Stress Will Not Bring Back Breast Cancer
Violence, bereavement, debt and other stressful experiences do not increase the chances of breast cancer returning in a woman who has been treated for the disease. The good news was announced today in a new study by Europe`s largest cancer charity, Cancer Research UK, and published in the British Medical Journal. The study, headed by Professor... view more... (2002-06-11)
Second TroVax Phase I/II trial results presented at the 94th annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research
Oxford, UK: 14 July 2003 - Oxford BioMedica announced today that it is presenting new clinical data on the Company's lead cancer product, TroVax®, at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting in Washington, DC. The results are being presented by Dr. Richard Harrop, Principal Scientist at Oxford BioMedica. Following on... view more... (2003-07-14)
Scientists discover way to block growth of prostate cancer cells
Scientists have discovered for the first time a specific biochemical pathway by which the sex hormone, androgen, increases levels of harmful chemicals called reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the prostate gland that play a role in the development of prostate cancer. view more (2006-11-08)
Enzyme discovery sheds light on vitamin D
Surprising findings by Queen's researchers have shed new light on how the "sunshine vitamin" D - increasingly used to treat and prevent cancer and other diseases - is broken down by our bodies. view more (2007-07-25)
Faster radiotherapy more effective in head and neck cancer, trial shows
The world's largest trial in accelerated radiotherapy for head and neck cancer - the DAHANCA trial - proves conclusively that increasing the number of treatments per week from five to six can benefit patients. view more (2003-09-15)
Lasers Penetrate Cancer's Gene Secrets
LIGHT SABRES and phaser guns may be the stuff of science fiction, but laser technology has brought an important step forward in our present-day understanding of cancer, a study reveals this week.* By using miniature lasers to probe pancreatic tumours, Cancer Research UK scientists have implicated three new genes in the development of the disease.... view more... (2002-07-04)
Oxford Biomedica Plc And Arius Research Inc. Sign Collaborative Programme In Tumour Immunotherapy
Oxford, United Kingdom and Toronto, Canada - 25 July 2002. Oxford BioMedica plc (LSE:OXB) ("BioMedica") and ARIUS Research Inc. ("ARIUS) of Canada announced today a research and development collaboration to search for targets and develop novel products to treat cancer. Under the collaboration ARIUS will supply BioMedica with a... view more... (2002-07-25)
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