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Common heartburn medications could decrease effects of chemotherapy in cancer patients

Something as seemingly harmless as a heartburn pill could lead cancer patients to take a turn for the worse.

16 Dec 2016

Researchers develop promising therapeutic antibodies against tumor-promoting MMPs

Researchers at the University of California, Riverside have camels and llamas to thank for their development of a new cancer treatment that is highly selective in blocking the action of faulty matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs).

16 Dec 2016

Study suggests potential blood-based marker to predict oropharyngeal cancer recurrence

A new study suggests the possibility of predicting at its earliest stages when a type of head and neck cancer will come back.

16 Dec 2016

Researchers develop new method to identify antigens for cancer treatment

New cancer therapies harness the immune system to fight tumors. One of the main principles behind these therapies is to find out precisely which molecules on cancer cells trigger an immune response.

16 Dec 2016

Lactate component responsible for anti-tumor effects of plasma medicine, research shows

Physical plasma is one of the four fundamental states of matter, together with solid, liquid, and gas, and can be completely or partially ionized (thermal/hot or non-thermal/cold plasma, respectively).

15 Dec 2016

Phenotypic Personalized Medicine could surmount treatment challenges for acute lymphoblastic leukemia

A team of UCLA bioengineers has demonstrated that its technology may go a long way toward overcoming the challenges of treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia, among the most common types of cancer in children, and has the potential to help doctors personalize drug doses.

14 Dec 2016

Novel plasma medicine with anti-tumor effect discovered

Nagoya University researchers develop cold plasma-activated Ringer's solution for chemotherapy. The solution has anti-tumor effects in vitro and in vivo that derive from the lactate component.

14 Dec 2016

UNIST study could open up new avenues of research in cancer treatment

The new study, by researchers from UNIST demonstrates a more holistic light-based treatment to nuke cancer cells instead of surgery. The results, reported in the September issue of the Journal of the American Chemical Society, could open up new avenues of research in cancer treatment.

14 Dec 2016

Depression drug can alleviate joint pain in postmenopausal women treated for breast cancer

A drug typically used to treat depression and anxiety can significantly reduce joint pain in postmenopausal women being treated for early stage breast cancer, according to new SWOG research to be presented Friday at a special plenary presentation at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.

9 Dec 2016

Proton Partners acquires Blue Phantom2 data acquisition system to support innovative cancer treatment

The first ever Proton Partners International site, specialising in proton beam therapy, has acquired a Blue Phantom2 data acquisition system from IBA to commission its IBA Proteus ONE compact proton therapy machine and Elekta Versa HD linear accelerator.

9 Dec 2016

Scientists identify biomarkers to predict patient’s response to breast cancer treatment

Why do some breast cancers respond to treatment while others resist it? A study led by researchers at the University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center may provide insight into this important question.

8 Dec 2016

Older women with metastatic breast cancer more likely to have genetic alterations in tumors

A University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center-led analysis has found that women who are 65 years or older with metastatic breast cancer were more likely to have a cancer-linked genetic alterations in their tumors, and had a larger total number of genetic alterations, than younger patients overall.

7 Dec 2016

Scientists find novel way for earlier detection of deadly Merkel cell carcinoma

Scientists have found a way to detect earlier if a deadly cancer, Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC), is recurring in patients, according to a paper to be published 11 a.m. Eastern time, Dec. 7, in the journal Cancer.

7 Dec 2016

Researchers report supportive care for cancer patients remains insufficient

Pain relief and other forms of supportive care for cancer patients are insufficient, researchers report at the ESMO ASIA 2016 Congress in Singapore.

7 Dec 2016

$Research underscores need for targeted interventions to prevent hip fractures among dementia patients$

Cancer Therapy News and Research

Common heartburn medications could decrease effects of chemotherapy in cancer patients

Researchers develop promising therapeutic antibodies against tumor-promoting MMPs

Study suggests potential blood-based marker to predict oropharyngeal cancer recurrence

Researchers develop new method to identify antigens for cancer treatment

Lactate component responsible for anti-tumor effects of plasma medicine, research shows

Phenotypic Personalized Medicine could surmount treatment challenges for acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Novel plasma medicine with anti-tumor effect discovered

UNIST study could open up new avenues of research in cancer treatment

Depression drug can alleviate joint pain in postmenopausal women treated for breast cancer

Proton Partners acquires Blue Phantom2 data acquisition system to support innovative cancer treatment

Scientists identify biomarkers to predict patient’s response to breast cancer treatment

Older women with metastatic breast cancer more likely to have genetic alterations in tumors

Scientists find novel way for earlier detection of deadly Merkel cell carcinoma

Researchers report supportive care for cancer patients remains insufficient

Research underscores need for targeted interventions to prevent hip fractures among dementia patients

UMass researchers develop new class of photodynamic molecules for treating deep-tissue tumors

New study to explore link between sleep and chronic pain

Study explores fitness training approach during breast cancer treatment in multi-sport athlete

New treatment prevents chemotherapy-induced hearing loss in children with cancer

Latina women with breast cancer likely to experience many gaps in survivorship care, research suggests

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