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Fighting colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer is a combined term to describe the malignant tumors that occur in the large intestine; the colon being the upper part of the large intestine and the rectum being the lowest part of the large intestine.

31 Mar 2017

Study: Major databases provide varying estimates of racial gaps in IBR after mastectomy

Three major national databases include varying estimates of racial gaps in the use of immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) after mastectomy for breast cancer, reports a study in the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

30 Mar 2017

Researchers explore factors that influence patient's intent to get colorectal cancer screening

A patient's confidence in their ability to schedule, plan for and properly conduct their part in colorectal screening methods is a key factor that predicts whether they intend to be tested, according to new research from Penn State College of Medicine. The findings suggest that educating patients could improve screening rates.

30 Mar 2017

People who feel lonely likely to report more severe symptoms from common cold, study shows

Suffering through a cold is annoying enough, but if you're lonely, you're likely to feel even worse, according to Rice University researchers.

30 Mar 2017

Rare ‘beneficial’ genetic mutations may provide clues to preventing heart attacks

Natural genetic changes can put some people at high risk of certain conditions, such as breast cancer, Alzheimer's disease or high blood pressure. But in rare cases, genetic errors also can have the opposite effect, protecting individuals with these helpful genetic mistakes from developing common diseases.

30 Mar 2017

Study shows inhibition of transgelin prevents vasculogenic mimicry in breast cancer

An article published in Experimental Biology and Medicine identifies a new signaling pathway involved in breast cancer cell growth. The study, led by Dr. Chan-Wha Kim, from the Department of Biotechnology at Korea University in Seoul, reports that inhibition of the actin-binding protein transgelin prevents vasculogenic mimicry (VM), a process that provides tumor cells with the nutrients required for growth.

29 Mar 2017

FDA approves new therapy for adult patients with relapsing and primary progressive MS

On March 28, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) to treat adult patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) and primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS).

29 Mar 2017

Study identifies how BPA may encourage inflammatory breast cancer growth

The chemical bisphenol A, or BPA, appears to aid the survival of inflammatory breast cancer cells, revealing a potential mechanism for how the disease grows, according to a study led by researchers in the Department of Surgery at Duke University School of Medicine and the Duke Cancer Institute.

28 Mar 2017

Rogue proteins involved in breast cancer point to potential treatment options

For patients with difficult-to-treat cancers, doctors increasingly rely on genomic testing of tumors to identify errors in the DNA that indicate a tumor can be targeted by existing therapies.

28 Mar 2017

Researchers develop two-pronged approach to personalize breast cancer treatment

The goal of cancer therapy is to destroy the tumor or stop it from growing and spreading to other parts of the body.

28 Mar 2017

New imaging project for new applications in cancer diagnostics

Innovative medical device contractor ITL Group has partnered up with King’s College London (KCL) to develop a ground-breaking cancer imaging project.

From Vitl Life Science Solutions 27 Mar 2017

New study discloses role of specific proteins in killing fast-duplicating cancer cells

Many cancer patients struggle with the adverse effects of chemotherapy, still the most prescribed cancer treatment. For patients with pancreatic cancer and other aggressive cancers, the forecast is more grim: there is no known effective therapy.

27 Mar 2017

Researchers develop nanoparticle to deliver potential new drug to breast cancer cells

The research, a collaborative project between Queen's University Belfast and Ulster University, began at the Queen's Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology in 2014, and was led by Professor Mohamed El-Tanani.

24 Mar 2017

Berkeley researchers search for cancer clues in sample of blood

One day, patients may be able to monitor their body's response to cancer therapy just by having their blood drawn. A new study, led by bioengineers at UC Berkeley, has taken an important step in that direction by measuring a panel of cancer proteins in rare, individual tumor cells that float in the blood.

24 Mar 2017

MSK scientists discover epigenetic mechanism promoting breast cancer

Researchers from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) have identified, for the first time, an epigenetic mechanism promoting breast cancer.

24 Mar 2017

Study identifies potential risks for mothers who are cancer survivors

For young women facing a new cancer diagnosis, fertility preservation can be an important consideration in treatment planning. Now a University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center-led study has identified potential risks for mothers who are cancer survivors -- risks for their newborns' health.

23 Mar 2017

Genome sequencing approach opens door to therapy options for rare, neglected cancers

An international team of scientists led by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and UConn School of Medicine have reported the results of a genome sequencing study for an extremely rare form of cancer.

23 Mar 2017

Study finds steady increase in BRCA testing among low-risk women

Discovery of the BRCA genetic mutation in the mid-90s represented a breakthrough in breast and ovarian cancer prevention. About 5-10% of breast cancer cases and 10-18% of ovarian cancer cases can be attributed to two BRCA mutations.

23 Mar 2017

New technology may provide non-invasive approach to diagnose and monitor prostate cancer

Technology being developed at Washington State University provides a non-invasive approach for diagnosing prostate cancer and tracking the disease's progression.

22 Mar 2017

PHD2-knockdown overcomes breast cancer cell death in response to glucose starvation

B55α is one of the regulatory subunits of the PP2A phosphatase. This phosphatases has been associated to the control of many biological functions but the multiplicity of complexes that can be formed by the combination of different subunits renders this protein hard in its understanding.

22 Mar 2017

Breast Cancer News and Research

Latest Breast Cancer News and Research

Fighting colorectal cancer

Study: Major databases provide varying estimates of racial gaps in IBR after mastectomy

Researchers explore factors that influence patient's intent to get colorectal cancer screening

People who feel lonely likely to report more severe symptoms from common cold, study shows

Rare ‘beneficial’ genetic mutations may provide clues to preventing heart attacks

Study shows inhibition of transgelin prevents vasculogenic mimicry in breast cancer

FDA approves new therapy for adult patients with relapsing and primary progressive MS

Study identifies how BPA may encourage inflammatory breast cancer growth

Rogue proteins involved in breast cancer point to potential treatment options

Researchers develop two-pronged approach to personalize breast cancer treatment

New imaging project for new applications in cancer diagnostics

New study discloses role of specific proteins in killing fast-duplicating cancer cells

Researchers develop nanoparticle to deliver potential new drug to breast cancer cells

Berkeley researchers search for cancer clues in sample of blood

MSK scientists discover epigenetic mechanism promoting breast cancer

Study identifies potential risks for mothers who are cancer survivors

Genome sequencing approach opens door to therapy options for rare, neglected cancers

Study finds steady increase in BRCA testing among low-risk women

New technology may provide non-invasive approach to diagnose and monitor prostate cancer

PHD2-knockdown overcomes breast cancer cell death in response to glucose starvation

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