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Lymph is clear or white fluid that travels through vessels, moves within tissues and work to keep all the parts of the body clean. After passing through the channels of the lymphatic system they drain into the lymph nodes. The lymph nodes act as filters along the lymphatic system. These nodes trap germs like bacteria, viruses, toxins as well as cancer cells and ensure that these are removed from the body.

Enrollment begins in Repligen's RG1068 pilot study to improve detection, staging of pancreatic cancer

Repligen Corporation today announced that the first patient has been enrolled in a pilot study to evaluate the ability of RG1068 to improve detection and characterization of pancreatic cancer in combination with contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography.

22 Jul 2011

New method for determining breast cancer metastasis

Researchers from the MIRA research institute at the University of Twente, together with their research partners, have been awarded a €1.4 million grant to develop a new method of determining whether patients with breast cancer have developed secondary tumours.

15 Jul 2011

Cancer Cell publishes results of melanoma study

Metamark Genetics, Inc., a privately-held oncology-focused molecular diagnostics company, today announced results from a melanoma study published in Cancer Cell.

12 Jul 2011

Researchers identify how sooty mangabeys survive SIV infection

Sooty mangabeys, a type of African monkey, have intrigued scientists for years because they can survive infection by SIV, a relative of HIV, and not succumb to AIDS.

27 Jun 2011

Research roundup: Revamping public health law; Pay-for-performance

New Cardiac Surgery Programs Established From 1993 To 2004 Led To Little Increased Access, Substantial Duplication Of Services -- This study, using Medicare data from 1993-2004, finds that although the number of coronary artery bypass surgeries declined, 301 new cardiac surgery units opened.

24 Jun 2011

Fluorescent signature discovery helps identify parathyroid glands during endocrine surgery

The parathyroid glands - four small organs the size of grains of rice located at the back of the throat - glow with a natural fluorescence in the near infrared region of the spectrum.

21 Jun 2011

Study explains why some people experience repeated infections of Lyme disease

The bacteria that cause Lyme disease, one of the most important emerging diseases in the United States, appear to hide out in the lymph nodes, triggering a significant immune response, but one that is not strong enough to rout the infection, report researchers at the University of California, Davis.

17 Jun 2011

VARI researchers discover protein linked to spread of head and neck cancer nasopharyngeal carcinoma

In a study recently published in Cancer Research, Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) researchers found a protein that could help predict the spread of the head and neck cancer nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC); this protein could also serve as part of a treatment strategy to stop the spread of the disease.

15 Jun 2011

FDA approves Cornell Dots for first-in-human clinical trial for treatment of cancer

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first clinical trial in humans of a new technology: Cornell Dots, brightly glowing nanoparticles that can light up cancer cells in PET-optical imaging.

14 Jun 2011

Positive preliminary results from CytRx bafetinib Phase 2 trial for relapsed B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia

CytRx Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company specializing in oncology, today announced that preliminary results from its ENABLE Phase 2 proof-of-concept trial demonstrated that bafetinib, the Company's Bcr-Abl, Lyn and Fyn kinase inhibitor, was clinically active in a group of patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia (B-CLL) who have failed several other treatments for their cancer.

13 Jun 2011

LA/hypnosis combination during surgery can aid healing process, reduce drug use and hospital stay time

Using a combination of hypnosis and local anaesthesia (LA) for certain types of surgery can aid the healing process and reduce drug use and time spent in hospital, anaesthesiologists have found. The combination could also help avoid cancer recurrence and metastases, according to new research to be presented today at the European Anaesthesiology Congress in Amsterdam.

13 Jun 2011

Neoprobe's Lymphoseek Phase 3 trial data presented at SNM annual meeting

Neoprobe Corporation, a diversified developer of innovative oncology surgical and diagnostic products, today announced that full results from the NEO3-05 study, demonstrating Lymphoseek met all primary and secondary endpoints in intraoperative lymphatic mapping (ILM) procedures.

10 Jun 2011

Independent investigators report Lymphoseek meets all endpoints in NEO3-09 Phase 3 study

Independent investigators reported today full results from the NEO3-09 study, reaffirming earlier top-line results that showed Lymphoseek met all primary and secondary endpoints and exhibited superior performance to vital blue dye in intraoperative lymphatic mapping (ILM) procedures.

7 Jun 2011

Specific forms of lymphoma create their own survival niche

Cancer cells do not grow equally well everywhere in the body. Often, they first create the conditions in which they can grow. Many years ago researchers discovered that solid tumors attract blood vessels to ensure their supply of nutrients by secreting specific factors.

7 Jun 2011

DiagnoCure reports net loss of $1,601,439 for second quarter 2011

DiagnoCure, Inc., a life sciences company commercializing high‐value cancer diagnostic tests and delivering laboratory services, today reported financial and operation results for the second quarter of fiscal 2011.

7 Jun 2011

EUS-guided GI biopsies with Cook Medical's new, large-core biopsy needle overcomes limitations

Results from a multicenter European study suggest that a new, large-core biopsy needle designed for use with an endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) scope may help to overcome limitations of current EUS methods for biopsies of lesions in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and surrounding tissue.

6 Jun 2011

Additional radiation treatment shows promise for breast cancer surgery patients

Additional radiation treatment improves disease free survival lessening the chance of cancer recurring in women with early breast cancer who have had breast conserving surgery (lumpectomy), interim results of a new study found.

6 Jun 2011

Delayed treatment could prove effective in certain medical conditions

In today's fast-paced world, waiting — whether it's at the doctor's office, in line at the grocery store or for an Internet connection — is rarely considered a good thing.

3 Jun 2011

Lung-sparing surgery, photodynamic therapy improve survival of mesothelioma patients

Pleural mesothelioma patients who undergo lung-sparing surgery in combination with photodynamic therapy (PDT) show superior overall survival than patient treated using the conventional therapy of extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP) with PDT, indicates new research from the Raymond and Ruth Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

3 Jun 2011

Elevated CRP levels predict poor prognosis of breast cancer

Levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) are increased in response to acute inflammation, infection and tissue damage. There are also reports that CRP levels are elevated because of cancer.

3 Jun 2011

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Enrollment begins in Repligen's RG1068 pilot study to improve detection, staging of pancreatic cancer

New method for determining breast cancer metastasis

Cancer Cell publishes results of melanoma study

Researchers identify how sooty mangabeys survive SIV infection

Research roundup: Revamping public health law; Pay-for-performance

Fluorescent signature discovery helps identify parathyroid glands during endocrine surgery

Study explains why some people experience repeated infections of Lyme disease

VARI researchers discover protein linked to spread of head and neck cancer nasopharyngeal carcinoma

FDA approves Cornell Dots for first-in-human clinical trial for treatment of cancer

Positive preliminary results from CytRx bafetinib Phase 2 trial for relapsed B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia

LA/hypnosis combination during surgery can aid healing process, reduce drug use and hospital stay time

Neoprobe's Lymphoseek Phase 3 trial data presented at SNM annual meeting

Independent investigators report Lymphoseek meets all endpoints in NEO3-09 Phase 3 study

Specific forms of lymphoma create their own survival niche

DiagnoCure reports net loss of $1,601,439 for second quarter 2011

EUS-guided GI biopsies with Cook Medical's new, large-core biopsy needle overcomes limitations

Additional radiation treatment shows promise for breast cancer surgery patients

Delayed treatment could prove effective in certain medical conditions

Lung-sparing surgery, photodynamic therapy improve survival of mesothelioma patients

Elevated CRP levels predict poor prognosis of breast cancer

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