Topic: Cancer

The Keep #45;A #45;Breast #8216;I [Heart] Boobies #8217; bracelets, launched by the non #45;profit organization in an attempt to raise awareness of Breast Cancer among the youth, are meeting controv ... more

In the first human study of its kind to be published in more than 35 years, researchers found psilocybin, an hallucinogen which occurs naturally in "magic mushrooms," can safely improve the moods of p ... more

In a recent study, researchers demonstrated that conditional small RNA molecules can effectively kill lab-grown human brain, prostate and bone cancer cells in a mutation-specific manner. The treatment ... more

Talk about a coincidence. When assistant head nurse Wanda Rodriguez went to tend to a terminally ill cancer patient at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx on Aug. 25, she discovered her long-lost father, th ... more

Biologists have discovered that a gene critical for programmed cell death is also important in the loss of adult stem cells, a finding that could help to improve the health and well-being of patients ... more

Improving the performance of service organisations and enhancing the well-being of communities are critical challenges in the field of public health. In this paper, we will discuss issues relating to ... more

Title: Osteoporosis Drugs May Be Linked to Cancer RiskCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/3/2010 8:58:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/3/2010 8:58:19 AM ... more

A multidisciplinary group of researchers has produced a 3.6-angstrom resolution structure of the human adenovirus. Scientists are working with adenovirus as a vector for gene therapy, but have needed ... more

Title: Diabetes Drug Metformin Linked to Lower Lung Cancer Rate in MiceCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/1/2010 2:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 9/2/2010 ... more

Title: Diabetes Drug Metformin Linked to Lower Lung Cancer Rate in MiceCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/1/2010 2:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 9/2/2010 ... more

Title: Michael Douglas and Throat Cancer FAQCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/2/2010 10:56:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/2/2010 10:56:02 AM ... more

University of Haifa researchers found evidence that Light At Night (LAN) has harmful health effects. Bright city lights might boost your risks of cancer by suppressing melatonin production. The result ... more

People who take oral bisphosphonates for bone disease over five years may be doubling their risk of developing esophageal cancer (cancer of the gullet), according to a new study. ... more

There is yet no straightforward way to determine the optimal dose level and treatment schedules for high-dose radiation therapies such as stereotactic radiation therapy, which is used to treat brain a ... more

Interview with Michael Smith (Part 2 of 2) I feel the peak/plateau period is much delayed because of the recession. Currently I am looking at around 2020 - perhaps as late as 2025. But of course it is ... more

New research uncovers a case of mistaken identity that may have a significant impact on future breast cancer prevention and treatment strategies. The study suggests that despite their "stem cell-like" ... more

A research team has shown for the first time that a gene called Myc, which is traditionally thought of as a cancer-causing gene, may be far more important in the development and persistence of stem ce ... more

New research links capsaicin, a component of chili peppers, to skin cancer. While the molecular mechanisms of the cancer-promoting effects of capsaicin are not clear and remain controversial, the new ... more

I came across an interesting news items about the rising rate of esophageal cancer in the U.K. This initially surprised me because I assumed that smoking/drinking were declining in the U.K. These beha ... more

Title: Can Fruits, Veggies Help Ward Off Lung Cancer?Category: Health NewsCreated: 8/31/2010 12:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 9/1/2010 ... more

Title: Review Finds No Statin-Cancer LinkCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/31/2010 12:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 9/1/2010 ... more

Title: Selenium May Protect Against Bladder CancerCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/1/2010 11:01:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/1/2010 11:01:05 AM ... more

When breast cancer surgeons regularly confer with plastic surgeons prior to surgery, their patients are more likely to have reconstruction, according to a new study. ... more

In Alzheimer's disease, the problem is beta-amyloid, a protein that accumulates in the brain and causes nerve cells to weaken and die. Drugs designed to eliminate plaques made of beta-amyloid have a f ... more

Using readily available computer programs, researchers have developed a system to identify genes that will be useful in the classification of breast cancer. The algorithm will enable researchers to qu ... more

Specific prevention and education strategies are needed to address breast cancer in Mexican-origin women in this country, according to a new study. ... more

Scientists are reporting new evidence that the fat tissue in those lower belly pooches -- far from being a dormant storage depot for surplus calories -- is an active organ that sends chemical signals ... more

New studies show that molecular imaging plays a critical role in the evaluation and treatment planning for a broad spectrum of cancers, including thyroid cancer and lymphoma. ... more

Chemotherapy is the best broad defense against cancer recurrence after surgical resection. However, it is difficult to predict which patients will benefit from which regimen of anticancer drugs, if at ... more

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, and the prognosis is generally poor, even if surgery is successful. Furthermore, the incidence of one type of lung cancer, adenocarcinoma, ... more

A "game-changing" technique using near infrared light enables scientists to look deeper into the guts of cells, potentially opening up a new frontier in the fights against cancer and many other diseas ... more

This is the first time an ad campaign has really struck a nerve. Asking the question #39;Are you obsessed with the right things? #39; the Breast Cancer Foundation Ad tackles an extremely serious iss ... more

Title: Bladder CancerCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 12/31/1997Last Editorial Review: 8/30/2010 ... more

Researchers inject quantum dots into the skin using plastic microneedles, potentially providing a way to diagnose and treat diseases. ... more

Women at increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer because of inherited mutations of the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes who had prophylactic mastectomy or salpingo-oophorectomy (removal of the fallopian tubes ... more

Scientists have demonstrated the synthesis of nanosize biological particles with the potential to fight cancer and other illnesses. The research introduces new approaches that are considered "green" n ... more

Girls eating a high-fat diet during puberty, even those who do not become overweight or obese, may be at a greater risk of developing breast cancer later in life, according to researchers. The implica ... more

A common mineral may provide protection against bladder cancer. ... more

Adding a variety of vegetables to one's diet may help decrease the chance of getting lung cancer, and adding a variety of fruits and vegetables may decrease the risk of squamous cell lung cancer, espe ... more

In a case that underscores the importance of one of the most basic patient safety requirements--correct patient identification--a male car crash victim allegedly was misidentified as a female cancer p ... more

Lenders Back Off of Environmental Risks Blasting off mountaintops to reach coal in Appalachia or churning out millions of tons of carbon dioxide to extract oil from sand in Alberta are among environme ... more

In the largest and most reliable study of its type, researchers in the UK and Australia have demonstrated that statin therapy is not a cause of increased cancer rates and deaths. ... more

Title: Food Better Than Supplements for Cancer Prevention: ExpertCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/27/2010 10:10:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/30/2010 ... more

Researchers have succeeded in decoding the genetic key that gives particular intestinal cells their identity. With this knowledge of the complex network of genes the researchers now hope to stop colon ... more

For the first time, researchers have identified and isolated adult mammary stem cells in mice. Long-term implications of this research may include the use of such cells to regenerate breast tissue, pr ... more

New research on how skin cancer begins has identified adjacent cancer cells that scientists are calling "co-conspirators" in the genesis of melanoma, in findings that could someday hold the key to pre ... more

Elevated serum levels of transforming growth factors alpha and beta-1 with over-expression of tissue TGF- beta;1 are associated with cancer invasion. This study was performed to address the role of se ... more

The purpose of this study was to investigate whether a bystander effect is manifested in a large cell lung tumoural cell line (QU-DB). For induction of a bystander effect in non-irradiated cells the ' ... more

Ongoing research finds that a blend of plant substances -- such as resveratrol and grape seed extract -- can prevent skin cancer in mice. ... more

Malignant melanoma is the third larger cancer killer. A drug aimed at a genetic mutation common with malignant melanoma reduces tumors in most patients who had the mutation. An experimental drug desig ... more

Targeted beams of high-intensity radiation can shrink early-stage tumors with limited collateral damage to surrounding healthy tissue. The addition of robotics and image guidance systems in recent yea ... more

Errors in the copying of genes during cell division can cause numerous diseases, including cancer. Scientists, however, have unraveled the secrets of a much more rare phenomenon with potential therape ... more

Secondhand smoke is associated with a number of diseases and conditions, including cancer, heart disease and emphysema. It is an irritant to lung tissue and blood vessels, but the processes through wh ... more

Title: Health Care Gap May Raise Rates of Colorectal Cancer Death in BlacksCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/25/2010 10:10:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/25/2010 ... more

Title: Nicotine Can Fuel Breast Cancer, Study SuggestsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/24/2010 12:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 8/25/2010 ... more

Title: Genetic Testing: Families with Breast CancerCategory: Doctor's ViewsCreated: 6/6/2001 8:46:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/25/2010 ... more

Researchers call the experimental drug a major success for targeted cancer therapies. ... more

Scientists have created the first 3-D picture of genetic processes that happen inside every cell of our bodies. The picture is the first-ever image of a protein interacting with DNA in its tightly pac ... more

A novel mechanism used by adenovirus to sidestep the cell's suicide program, could go a long way to explain how tumor suppressor genes are silenced in tumor cells and pave the way for a new type of ta ... more

Use of nicotine can advance the development of breast cancer, a study published this week in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute concluded. While lead author Dr. Yuan-Soon Ho said that the re ... more

To their deep dismay, researchers discovered several years ago that laboratory samples of anaplastic thyroid cancer they were using to help them find new treatments for this lethal disease were probab ... more

Researchers have developed extremely small microneedles that can be used to deliver medically-relevant nanoscale dyes called quantum dots into skin -- an advance that opens the door to new techniques ... more

Title: Initial Savings May Hide True Cost of Prostate Cancer CareCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/23/2010 12:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 8/24/2010 ... more

Title: Bone CancerCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 12/31/1997Last Editorial Review: 8/24/2010 ... more

Title: Rectal Cancer on the Rise in Young PeopleCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/24/2010 11:07:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/24/2010 11:07:36 AM ... more

Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide. Hydrophobic proteins are a class of proteins that are involved in many cellular functions in the body. A group of researchers from Malaysia ana ... more

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Feed a fruit craving and starve your red blood cells? University Park, Pa. — Health benefits from polyphenol antioxidants — substances found in many fruits and vegetables — may come at a cost to so ... more

Researchers have identified a novel approach of combining chemotherapy with a targeted therapy to decrease the recurrence of glioblastoma multiforme, the most common and aggressive brain tumor. ... more

Some nuclear-based breast imaging exams may increase a woman's risk of developing radiation-induced cancer, according to new research. However, the radiation dose and risk from mammography are very lo ... more

Title: Inner Workings of Gene Tied to Breast, Ovarian Cancer RevealedCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/22/2010 2:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 8/23/2010 ... more

In a discovery that has implications for developing treatments against cancer and potentially deadly viruses, researchers have discovered the function of proteins that can enhance the progression of c ... more

Alcohol increases the risk of lobular and hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, but not necessarily invasive ductal carcinomas, according to a new study. ... more

When nicotine binds to the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAchR), it is known to promote smoking addiction and may also directly promote the development of breast cancer, according to a new study. ... more

Our sleep patterns, eating habits, body temperature and hormone levels are driven by the rhythmic activity of body's circadian clock. Travel across time zones or shift work can knock those rhythms ou ... more

The protein Hsp90 plays a significant role in the survival of cells that are exposed to stress. Researchers in Germany uncovered this protein's mode of operation some time ago -- but now Hsp90 has sur ... more

Researchers have developed a nano-sized vehicle that can deliver chemotherapy drugs directly into cancer cells while avoiding interaction with healthy cells. The vehicle is very similar to a 'cluster ... more

Roche Holding... said it will buy closely held BioImagene for $100 million, helping the Swiss drug company to extend its diagnostics business (see: Roche to Buy BioImagene, U.S. Diagnostics Firm). As ... more

A new analysis has found that short-term and long-term costs of prostate cancer care vary considerably based on which treatment strategy a man initially receives. ... more

A new analysis has found that while colon cancer rates have remained steady over the past several decades among people under the age of 40, rectal cancer rates are increasing in this population across ... more

Philips may be a force to contend with in the increasingly competitive U.S. digital pathology market. The company first unveiled its "work-in-progress " slide scanner and image management system at ... more

Think quickly when I say "innovation " in relation to healthcare. What types of organizations come quickly to your mind. Hospitals? No. The pharmaceutical industry? No. I personally think of sectors ... more

A key step in understanding the origins of familial breast cancer has been made. Researchers have purified, for the first time, the protein produced by the breast cancer susceptibility gene BRCA2 and ... more

Title: Cancer Patients Live Longer With Palliative CareCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/19/2010 12:31:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 8/19/2010 12:31:39 PM ... more

Title: Drug Appears to Prolong Survival in Stomach Cancer PatientsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/19/2010 8:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 8/20/2010 ... more

Title: Testing of Brothers May Boost Family's Prostate Cancer RatesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/19/2010 4:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 8/20/2010 ... more

Title: Novel Ovarian Cancer Test Shows PromiseCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/18/2010 12:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 8/20/2010 ... more

In experiments with potentially broad health care implications, researchers have devised a method that works at a very small scale to sequence DNA quickly and relatively inexpensively. That could open ... more

Researchers have identified two drugs that, when combined, may serve as an effective treatment for HIV. The two drugs, decitabine and gemcitabine -- both FDA approved and currently used in pre-cancer ... more

Although the medical community has already accepted that colorectal cancer (CRC) screening is cost effective and saves lives, researchers have found that computed tomography colonography (CTC or virtu ... more

Medical researchers in the UK have made a significant advance in the treatment of cervical cancer. They have demonstrated that the use of a particular drug in collaboration with radiotherapy gives sig ... more

The brothers of men with prostate cancer are at an increased risk of prostate cancer diagnosis because of increased diagnostic activity and not necessarily because they carry a genetic mutation that i ... more

A drug to treat inflammation plays a surprising role reducing the level of infection caused by an opportunistic bug that is deadly for AIDS and cancer patients and others with weakened immune systems. ... more

Summary: #0160; Could we bring our nation ��s health care bill down from 17% of GDP to 12%? An intriguing study from Milliman, the independent consulting and actuarial firm, says ��yes. �� Looking at ... more

Scientists have determined that Helicobacter pylori, the bacterium that causes peptic ulcers and some forms of stomach cancer, requires the vitamin B6 to establish and maintain chronic infection, acco ... more

A new study indicates certain precautions about the risk of lymphedema for breast cancer survivors are outdated. ... more

In the vast majority of patients with advanced cancer, their muscles will gradually waste away for reasons that have never been well understood. Now, researchers have found some new clues and a way to ... more

While quality of life care often takes a back seat to traditional care for terminally ill patients, a new study published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine could change all of that. The ... more

Viruses that can invade host cells, initiate cancer and then flee from their own trail of destruction could be stopped in their tracks, say researchers. ... more

Integrating palliative care early in the treatment of patients with advanced lung cancer not only improved their mood and quality of life, it also extended their lives. In a new study, researchers rep ... more

Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent forms of cancer in the world today. The search for effective treatment and screening methods is a highly active area of research. The Digital Image-based Ela ... more

A centuries-old traditional Chinese medicine may reduce the intestinal side effects of chemotherapy in cancer patients by stimulating gut cell division and reducing inflammation, a new study in mice s ... more

(TrendHunter.com) These amazing 'Get Your Butt Seen' print ads for the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada (CCAC) are eye-catching and informative. The ads feature a series of naked bums to draw ... more

Scientists have developed a new method of identifying drugs to treat children suffering from fatal cancers for which an effective treatment has not been found. ... more

Blacks are prescribed fewer pain medications and women receive weaker dosages of chronic pain meds, concludes a study published in the August issue of Journal of Pain. Changes to such disparities must ... more

Scientists have discovered an accomplice in breast cancer -- a master control switch with the power to set off a cascade of reactions orchestrated by a cancer-causing gene (or oncogene) named Wnt1. ... more

One of the most tantalizing developments in anti-cancer therapy over recent years has been the advent of targeted treatments, which have proven highly effective in holding aggressive cancers at bay in ... more

Adult stem cells that are vital for airway repair in the lung but that persist in areas where pre-cancerous lesions are found are associated with a poor prognosis in patients who develop cancer, even ... more

Most cancers are easier to treat if detected early, so cancer educators emphasize the benefits of screening and prompt treatment. But for immigrants and other "medically underserved communities," simp ... more

Researchers have examined how a specialized Iyengar yoga program for breast cancer survivors makes a difference in their recovery. ... more

Ovarian cancer is relatively rare, ranking as the eighth-most frequent cancer, but it is the fifth-leading cause of cancer deaths among U.S. women. It is disproportionately deadly because ovarian tum ... more

Title: No Evidence Estrogen Causes Lung Cancer Post-HysterectomyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/13/2010 4:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 8/16/2010 ... more

(TrendHunter.com) A team of Israeli researchers have developed a cancer breath test that has been proven to identify different types of the disease. Considering how sneaky cancer can be, usually the ... more

Researchers in Sweden have identified 12 genes that could be associated with aggressive breast tumors. The discovery could result in more reliable prognoses and better treatment strategies for patient ... more

A new study describes a novel pathway of angiogenesis, the growth of new blood vessels. Targeting the new pathway, scientists identified two approaches that significantly reduced angiogenesis in mice. ... more

A very aggressive disease with a poor prognosis, gallbladder cancer may be connected to higher exposure to estrogens, according to researchers. They show, for the first time, that the absence of liver ... more

For the first time, Salt Inducible Kinase 2 (SIK2) has been found to play a critical role in cell division and to regulate the response of some ovarian cancers to chemotherapy. ... more

A protein associated with cancer progression when abundant inside of tumors also unexpectedly regulates the creation of new blood vessels that feed the tumor outside, a research team reports. ... more

New research shows that a diet rich in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids, like the diet eaten in Mediterranean regions where melanoma rates are extremely low, can help protect us from skin cancer. ... more

Patients who receive a diagnosis of the skin cancer basal cell carcinoma at a younger age -- along with those who have red hair, a higher socioeconomic status and a cancerous lesion on their upper ext ... more

Researchers have uncovered a new link between chronic inflammation and cancer. Although cancers do not always cause inflammation, chronic inflammation is known to help tumor cells grow. ... more

Fun with cell engineering. The Howard Hughes Medical Institute funds a lot of cool stuff btw. Therapeutic cells, such as those implanted in the body to battle cancer or replenish devastated population ... more

An extract of green tea appears to have clinical activity with low toxicity in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) patients who used it in a Phase II clinical trial. ... more

The bacterium Helicobacter pylori, which lives in the human stomach and is associated with ulcers and gastric cancer, is shaped like a corkscrew, or helix. For years researchers have hypothesized that ... more

Use of estrogen alone did not increase lung cancer mortality in postmenopausal women, according to a new study. ... more

Title: Docs Shying Away From Drug That May Prevent Prostate CancerCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/12/2010 2:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 8/13/2010 ... more

Advocacy for longevty research is a balancing act informed by ongoing developments in raising funds, actual progress in the fields of interest, and the growth of the community of supporters. In an ide ... more

As if growing concern about medical identity theft due to the online storage of records wasn't bad enough, thousands of Boston-area patients now apparently need to worry about their paper records fall ... more

(TrendHunter.com) 'The Booty Bash' is an annual charity event which aims to help prevent colon cancer by encouraging screening and awareness of this deadly disease. 'The Booty Bash' is a fun-filled e ... more

The boom in cancer biomarker investments over the past 25 years has not translated into major clinical success. The reasons for biomarker failures include problems with study design and interpretation ... more

A protein known to be involved in a rare hereditary cancer syndrome may have a role in the regulation of liver stem cells and the development of liver cancer. In a new study, a research team describes ... more

Understanding the underlying genetic weakness of certain types of cancer may lead to targeted therapy and provide the key to effective treatment, a new study suggests. ... more

Researchers have found that men enrolled in an active surveillance program for prostate cancer that eventually needed surgery to remove their prostates fared just as well as men who opted to remove th ... more

Title: No Significant Esophageal Cancer Risk From Osteoporosis Drug: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/10/2010 4:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 8/11/2010 ... more

Title: Weight a Factor in Breast Cancer Risk After HRT UseCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/10/2010 2:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 8/11/2010 ... more

A USDA researcher finds resveratrol boosts blood vessel growth around tumors. Wang works at the ARS Diet, Genomics and Immunology Laboratory, part of the Beltsville (Md.) Human Nutrition Research Cent ... more

Population-based breast cancer mortality rates in the UK have fallen steeply in the last two decades -- more than in any other major European country, a new study finds. These results challenge claims ... more

The proton beam was investigated for cancer cell therapy in the pancreas. Neon ion interaction profiles were compared with the result of the proton beam, which was investigated for nanoscale ion beam ... more

The risk of thyroid cancer from reactor accidents has long been a salient factor in the analysis of nuclear reactor safety. This risk arises largely from the abundance of iodine-131 in the fission pro ... more

Scientists are reporting development of a substance to enhance the visibility of skin cancer cells during scans with an advanced medical imaging system that combines ultrasound and light. The hybrid s ... more

An ingredient in the venom of the "deathstalker" scorpion could help gene therapy become an effective treatment for brain cancer, scientists are reporting. The substance allows therapeutic genes -- ge ... more

Most weight loss programs try to motivate individuals with warnings of the long-term health consequences of obesity: increased risk for cancer, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and asthma. New re ... more

Scientists have attained very promising results on their initial investigations of a new test for ovarian cancer. Using a new technique involving mass spectrometry of a single drop of blood serum, the ... more

Currently, new treatment facilities for radiation therapy with ions are built all over the world. These particles destroy cancer cells and have a better ability to spare the surrounding healthy tissue ... more

Although some reports have suggested a link between the use of oral bisphosphonates (drugs that prevent the loss of bone mass) and esophageal cancer, analysis of medical data from more than 80,000 pat ... more

Researchers are developing methods that can accurately assess the severity of prostate cancer by analyzing magnetic resonance images and spectra of a patient's prostate gland. This may help physicians ... more

New research has found that progestins used in hormone replacement therapies to counteract the negative effects of estrogen on the uterus and reduce the risk of uterine cancer may increase the risk of ... more

Despite the dramatic results of the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial, which showed a significant reduction in prostate cancer among those taking finasteride, physicians have not increased its use, acc ... more

A new analysis of the California Teachers Study, which analyzed hormone replacement therapy use among 2,857 women for almost 10 years, underscores the need for personalized risk-benefit discussions be ... more

(TrendHunter.com) The 'Doctor Web MD' parody video from College Humor is hilariously accurate. The premise of the video is essentially to make fun of all the people who use WebMD to diagnose their me ... more

While investigating how white blood cells known as B cells develop, researchers have discovered that genes from the Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3Ks) family of enzymes are critical in enabling the ... more

Researchers have modified T cell receptors, the antenna-like structures of T cells, to make them more potent against cancer. This modification is the precondition for the immune system to destroy canc ... more

An expert in vitamin D proposes worldwide policy changes regarding people's vitamin D daily intake amount in order to maximize the vitamin's contribution to reducing the frequency of many diseases, in ... more

A kinase is a type of enzyme the body uses to regulate the functions of the proteins required for cell growth and maintenance, and researchers have discovered that one in particular plays a key role i ... more

A new test for oral cancer, which a dentist could perform by simply using a brush to collect cells from a patient's mouth, is set to be developed by researchers. ... more

Surgery for localized prostate cancer offers a significantly higher survival rate than either external-beam radiation or hormonal therapies, according to a new study. ... more

This paper describes the issues involved in improving accruals for clinical trials using a web-based system. We installed a custom web-based expert system at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Resea ... more

Title: Liver CancerCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 12/31/1997Last Editorial Review: 8/6/2010 ... more

Title: Liver CancerCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 12/31/1997Last Editorial Review: 8/6/2010 ... more

Yesterday, a commenter wrote: If you only had 20 minutes, what would you do to convince an intelligent (college educated or professional) audience of the significance of life extension beyond 120 yea ... more

Georgetown University Hospital has temporarily closed a lab that performs genetic analysis for cancer after the results of flawed tests incorrectly showed that two patients did not have breast cancer, ... more

Title: Recession Causing Cancer Patients to Quit Life-Extending DrugsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/4/2010 4:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 8/5/2010 ... more

Parallels can be drawn and biochemical similarities pointed out between (a) limb and organ regeneration in lower animals like newts and salamanders, (b) embryonic growth in all species, and (c) cancer ... more

Scientists have developed a model that will enable them to investigate, for the first time, how human testes develop in baby boys while they are in the womb. Until now it has been impossible to study ... more

To establish radiologic imaging as a valid biomarker for assessing the response of cancer to different treatments. We study patients with metastatic colorectal carcinoma to learn whether Statistical L ... more

One of the challenges of prostate cancer surgery is removing the cancer-affected gland without side effects. The procedure is estimated to cause long-term sexual dysfunction in half of men. ... more

Title: Patients With Hepatitis B May Face Greater Risk of Blood CancerCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/3/2010 8:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 8/4/2010 ... more

Scientists have discovered that DNA polymorphisms related to the production of estrogen play an important role in the development of hormone-sensitive breast and endometrial cancer. The knowledge gain ... more

Pancreatic cancers use the sugar fructose, very common in the Western diet, to activate a key cellular pathway that drives cell division, helping the cancer to grow more quickly, a study has found. ... more

The American Society for Radiation Oncology has released evidence-based guidelines to define appropriate fractionation of whole breast irradiation (WBI), finding that hypofractionated WBI is effective ... more

A new study may soon help to spare some women with breast cancer from having to undergo invasive and toxic treatments for their disease. Investigators found that low levels of ferroportin, the only kn ... more

Researchers have identified a new mechanism that controls the number of hematopoietic stem cells -- cells that give rise to all blood and immune system cells. The team identified a tiny RNA molecule t ... more

Scientists' publication of the complete genomic sequence of a living marine sponge reveals genes dating back hundreds of millions of years ---- a result far exceeding the expectations of the scientifi ... more

A team of researchers has published a draft genome sequence of the sea sponge, an organism that wasn't recognized as an animal until the 19th century. The genome gives insight into the origins of mult ... more

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Despite rising concerns about the unseen risks of cumulative doses of radiation, some hospitals and freestanding imaging centers still administer adult-size doses of radiation to children. The facilit ... more

Hospital leaders, take note. Your older, male physicians pose greater malpractice risks than your younger or female doctors, according to a report released yesterday by the American Medical Associatio ... more

The probe stimulates molecules in the patient's tissues with a laser. Some of these molecules naturally respond by re-emitting fluorescent light. The device rapidly detects and analyzes this light usi ... more

Title: Health Tip: Screening Early for Colorectal CancerCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/3/2010 8:10:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/3/2010 ... more

Title: Meat Compounds May Boost Bladder Cancer RiskCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/2/2010 8:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 8/3/2010 ... more

Paying close attention to routine blood test results can be an effective screening system for colon cancer which, when diagnosed early enough, can be treated effectively. A new study shows that most p ... more

A new study of breast cancer survivors may help physicians ease a common side effect of cancer treatments. The research could bring relief to millions. ... more

Researchers have reported that African-American women who use oral contraceptives have a greater likelihood of developing breast cancer than nonusers. The study results were based on data from the Bla ... more

A major breakthrough in how to target and destroy the most malignant and aggressive brain cancer cells has been made by researchers. Scientists have identified a way to target and destroy glioblastoma ... more

Title: Why Cancer Screening Campaigns Can BackfireCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/30/2010 4:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 8/2/2010 ... more

Studies have revealed a potential marker for prostate cancer. A new analysis technique to create a profile of the lipids, or fats, found in prostate tissue and revealed a molecular compound that appea ... more

In a typically densely written post over at the SENS Foundation, Michael Rae looks at research into the aging of stem cells, putting it into the context of the SENS view of aging. In short, we know th ... more

Tiny particles of iron oxide could become tools for simultaneous tumor imaging and treatment, because of their magnetic properties and toxic effects against brain cancer cells. In mice, researchers ha ... more

Renewable resources becoming a real alternative Abu Dhabi ��s first major solar power project, a field of panels at the edge of the capital, cost US$50 million (Dh183.6m) to build in late 2008. If the ... more

An experimental vaccine based on a virus that causes encephalitis in the wild appears to block tumor growth in some cases of advanced cancer, according to new research. Scientists say the vaccine is a ... more

New clues emerge about how a molecular machine breaks down unwanted proteins in cells, a critical housekeeping chore that helps prevent diseases such as cancer. The insights, thanks to the first molec ... more

With the growing number of long-term lung cancer survivors, research is needed to identify and address cancer survivorship issues. One of the most common and debilitating symptoms among lung cancer pa ... more

In patients with non-small cell lung cancer, five-year disease-free survival is currently the benchmark of cure. However, there are two issues that remain with the follow-up standards: when can cure b ... more

An investigation by the New York Times has found radiation overdoses from CT brain perfusion scans were more prevalent and posed more serious consequences than previously thought. According to the F ... more

The next time you are stung by a bee, here's some consolation: a toxic protein in bee venom, when altered, significantly improves the effectiveness liposome-encapsulated drugs or dyes, such as those a ... more

America's Senate ponders whether the Lockerbie bomber was set free on grounds of compassion or commerce #8226; AMERICA'S Senate is set to open hearings on July 29th addressing the possibility that lob ... more

A new analysis finds that cancer patients from poorer communities have a greater chance of dying prematurely than individuals from more affluent backgrounds even though cancer stage at time of diagnos ... more

A genome-wide study on Japanese subjects has identified 5 new genetic variations associated with prostate cancer and revealed differences and similarities between Europeans and Asians in susceptibilit ... more

A new study suggests that consuming specific compounds in meat related to processing methods may be associated with an increased risk of developing bladder cancer. ... more

Researchers have discovered a mechanism by which Helicobacter pylori, the only known cancer-causing bacterium, disables a tumor suppressor protein in host cells. Their study reports the discovery of a ... more

Renewable resources becoming a real alternative Abu Dhabi ��s first major solar power project, a field of panels at the edge of the capital, cost US$50 million (Dh183.6m) to build in late 2008. If the ... more