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A new, promising method for developing drugs that target, block macropinocytosis

With drug resistance a major challenge in the fight against cancer, a discovery by University of California, Irvine biologists could offer new approaches to overcoming the obstacle.

3 Mar 2020

Researchers establish a gene expression profile associated with cachexia in cancer patients

It is estimated that as many as 80% of advanced-stage cancer patients may develop cachexia, a potentially fatal metabolic syndrome characterized by extreme weight loss and muscle wasting, but scientists do not yet fully understand why it is more frequently associated with certain kinds of tumor than others, or why not all cancer patients develop it.

3 Mar 2020

Canada's cancer burden will increase in 2020 as population ages

Nearly 1 in 2 Canadians are expected to receive a diagnosis of cancer in their lifetime, and cancer is the leading cause of death in the country.

2 Mar 2020

Omega 3 supplements do not protect against cancer, research finds

Omega-3 fats do not protect against cancer – according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

28 Feb 2020

Johns Hopkins researchers make progress in the development of noninvasive urine test for prostate cancer

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have made significant progress toward development of a simple, noninvasive liquid biopsy test that detects prostate cancer from RNA and other specific metabolic chemicals in the urine.

28 Feb 2020

Advanced hollow nanomaterials can be used to create biosensors for early cancer detection

For the first time, a team of scientists at the University of Central Florida has created functional nanomaterials with hollow interiors that can be used to create highly sensitive biosensors for early cancer detection.

26 Feb 2020

Regular physical activity may improve well-being of African American cancer survivors

New research suggests that regular exercise may improve the well-being of African American cancer survivors, but most survivors do not meet current recommendations for physical activity.

25 Feb 2020

Hormone blocker shocker: Drug costs 8 times more when used for kids

Dr. Sudeep Taksali, an orthopedic surgeon, became worried that his 8-year-old daughter had already grown taller than his 12-year-old son. And sometimes she had an attitude more befitting a teenager. Something seemed wrong.

24 Feb 2020

NRG Oncology trial: Hippocampal avoidance during whole-brain radiotherapy reduces risks

Results from the NRG Oncology clinical study NRG-CC001 concluded that lowering radiotherapy dose to hippocampal stem cells improves cognitive and patient-reported outcomes for patients with brain metastases.

18 Feb 2020

Lengthening prostate cancer screening intervals for men could improve outcomes

A new study in JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute, published by Oxford University Press, finds significant benefits to lengthening the amount of time between prostate cancer screenings for men.

18 Feb 2020

Study provides insight into link between cancer driver gene and alternative splicing changes

A multi-institutional group of researchers led by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has linked a strong cancer driver gene to changes in proteins that regulate alternative splicing.

17 Feb 2020

A high number of lifetime sexual partners raises cancer risk

A new study seems to reinforce traditional common sense and good morals: people who play around with sex tend to have a higher risk of cancer. The study published online in the journal BMJ Sexual and Reproductive Health in February 2020 shows that having ten or more sex partners increases the risk of cancer in both men and women. And in women, this pattern of sexual behavior increases the chances of a chronic debilitating illness.

13 Feb 2020

Moffitt research may provide a path toward improved multi-drug adaptive therapies

Personalized cancer treatments have greatly improved the lives of patients; however, many eventually develop resistance to these targeted drugs.

13 Feb 2020

Nutrition researcher shows how foods affect our hormones and health

Nutrition researcher and New York Times bestselling author Neal Barnard, MD, demonstrates how foods affect our hormones--and our health--in his new book, Your Body in Balance.

13 Feb 2020

High testosterone in women ups risk for cancer, diabetes, and metabolic disease

Testosterone is a steroid hormone that triggers the development of male secondary sex characteristics. Though found mainly in men, the ovaries in women release small amounts of testosterone. When combined with estrogen, testosterone aids in the growth and repair of a woman's reproductive tissues.

12 Feb 2020

Study: Most men choosing surgery for prostate cancer do not regret their decisions

Men with localized prostate cancer are faced with deciding among a range of options for treatment - including a choice between robot-assisted versus conventional prostatectomy.

10 Feb 2020

Statin use alone or with metformin may increase survival in high-risk prostate cancer patients

Among high-risk prostate cancer patients - those with high PSA and Gleason scores of 8 or more - many will develop a difficult-to-treat disease.

10 Feb 2020

St. Jude's researchers receive ACGT grant to tackle challenges of pediatric sarcomas

An innovative approach to tackling the challenges of pediatric sarcomas is being pursued by researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (Memphis, Tennessee) with a new grant from Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy.

9 Feb 2020

Cancer cases to rise by 60% globally

World Cancer Day highlights the urgent need for equitable cancer care, emphasizing prevention and treatment disparities between high and low-income countries.

6 Feb 2020

Largest genome study sheds light on how genetic glitches trigger tumor formation

It is well-known that when a gene mutates, it triggers tumor formation by stimulating abnormal cell growth and proliferation. Cancer starts from a mutant gene that kickstarts a series of abnormal growth, forming a tumor. However, the exact mechanism of how this happens remains unclear.

6 Feb 2020

Prostate News and Research

A new, promising method for developing drugs that target, block macropinocytosis

Researchers establish a gene expression profile associated with cachexia in cancer patients

Canada's cancer burden will increase in 2020 as population ages

Omega 3 supplements do not protect against cancer, research finds

Johns Hopkins researchers make progress in the development of noninvasive urine test for prostate cancer

Advanced hollow nanomaterials can be used to create biosensors for early cancer detection

Regular physical activity may improve well-being of African American cancer survivors

Hormone blocker shocker: Drug costs 8 times more when used for kids

NRG Oncology trial: Hippocampal avoidance during whole-brain radiotherapy reduces risks

Lengthening prostate cancer screening intervals for men could improve outcomes

Study provides insight into link between cancer driver gene and alternative splicing changes

A high number of lifetime sexual partners raises cancer risk

Moffitt research may provide a path toward improved multi-drug adaptive therapies

Nutrition researcher shows how foods affect our hormones and health

High testosterone in women ups risk for cancer, diabetes, and metabolic disease

Study: Most men choosing surgery for prostate cancer do not regret their decisions

Statin use alone or with metformin may increase survival in high-risk prostate cancer patients

St. Jude's researchers receive ACGT grant to tackle challenges of pediatric sarcomas

Cancer cases to rise by 60% globally

Largest genome study sheds light on how genetic glitches trigger tumor formation

What to know about prostate cancer eBook

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

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