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Protein that helps regulate childhood growth could become possible target for anticancer therapies

The path to understanding what goes wrong in cancer could benefit from a detour through studies of rare childhood diseases.

18 May 2017

New finding could lead to more effective treatment decisions for younger colorectal cancer patients

Younger colon cancer patients appear to have more than three times as many mutations in their tumors as older patients, which could lead to more effective treatment decisions, say researchers at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.

18 May 2017

Colon cancer patients with healthy lifestyle have longer disease-free survival, study finds

A study of 992 patients with stage III colon cancer found that those who reported a healthy lifestyle during and following adjuvant (post-surgery) treatment had a 42% lower chance of death and a trend for lower chance of cancer recurrence than those who had less healthy lifestyles.

18 May 2017

KU Leuven researchers identify vital role of TET1 protein in earliest stages of embryonic development

In the earliest stages of embryonic development, a protein known as TET1 may be the factor that tips the balance toward health or disease.

18 May 2017

Targeted therapy appears to be more effective in preventing lung cancer recurrence

The targeted therapy gefitinib appears more effective in preventing recurrence after lung cancer surgery than the standard of care, chemotherapy.

18 May 2017

Nut consumption reduces chance of colon cancer recurrence and death, study shows

An observational study of 826 patients with stage III colon cancer showed that those who consumed two ounces or more of nuts per week had a 42% lower chance of cancer recurrence and 57% lower chance of death than those who did not eat nuts.

18 May 2017

New imaging technology could reduce the need for additional cancer surgeries

Engineers at the Optical Imaging Laboratory led by Caltech's Lihong Wang have developed an imaging technology that could help surgeons removing breast cancer lumps confirm that they have cut out the entire tumor--reducing the need for additional surgeries.

18 May 2017

DAWN trial: Mechanical thrombectomy plus medication significantly decreases post-stroke disability

Results from the DAWN stroke trial presented at the European Stroke Organization Conference provide compelling evidence that selected patients suffering a major ischemic stroke recovered significantly better with mechanical retrieval of the blood clot with medical therapy compared with medical therapy alone when initiated past the current guidelines of within 6 hours and up to 24 hours of the stroke.

18 May 2017

Researchers explore new treatment combination for pediatric patients with Hodgkin lymphoma

Pediatric and young adult patients whose Hodgkin lymphoma has recurred or is resistant to initial treatment can achieve remission and even cure with secondary treatments.

18 May 2017

Tumor mutation load in patient's biopsy varies by age and type of cancer

A team of investigators led by researchers at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center has found that the tumor mutation load, or TML, in a patient's cancer biopsy varied by age and the type of cancer, along with several other factors.

18 May 2017

Researchers identify DNA repair deficiency in many types of solid tumors

A new investigation of more than 48,000 stored tumor samples finds evidence of a key deficiency in a repair mechanism designed to keep DNA from being mutated and causing cancer.

18 May 2017

Regular exercise and good diet could reduce risk of disease recurrence, death in colon cancer patients

Colon cancer patients who have a healthy body weight, exercise regularly and eat a diet high in whole grains, fruits and vegetables have a significantly lower risk of cancer recurrence or death, according to a research team led by UC San Francisco investigators.

18 May 2017

Researchers develop new imaging technique to ensure complete removal of tumor during surgery

Of the quarter-million women diagnosed with breast cancer every year in the United States, about 180,000 undergo surgery to remove the cancerous tissue while preserving as much healthy breast tissue as possible.

18 May 2017

Researchers identify new drug target for two common types of myeloid leukemia

University of Georgia researchers, with colleagues from the University of Tokyo, have identified a new drug target for the two most common types of myeloid leukemia, including a way to turn back the most aggressive form of the disease.

17 May 2017

Study finds early diagnostic MRI to be cost-effective method for detecting prostate cancer

A diagnostic MRI followed by one of three MRI-guided biopsy strategies is a cost-effective method to detect prostate cancer, according to a new study out of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.

17 May 2017

Younger women may face higher costs for breast cancer treatment than older patients

Younger women may face higher costs for breast cancer care than older patients at least in part because they're diagnosed when tumors are more advanced and require more aggressive treatment, a recent U.S. study suggests.

17 May 2017

Integrated BioBank of Luxembourg publishes "2016 In Review"

IBBL (Integrated BioBank of Luxembourg) is pleased to publish today its new digital annual report. “2016 In Review” looks back into the year 2016 in a refreshing way and highlights IBBL’s key achievements. Broadly speaking, it seems that IBBL has entered a transition phase in its history, having become a well established, valued and trusted partner in biomedical research.

17 May 2017

Mother cells pass on DNA damage to offspring, study shows

A new University of Colorado Boulder study has shown that some dividing human cells are "kicking the can down the road," passing on low-level DNA damage to offspring, causing daughter cells to pause in a quiescent, or dormant, state previously thought to be random in origin.

17 May 2017

NIBIB-funded scientists develop rapid and accurate tool for detecting early pancreatic cancer

Researchers funded by the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) have developed a new tool for detecting early pancreatic cancer.

17 May 2017

3-D printed ovary produces offspring in animal model

Researchers in the U.S., have managed to create an artificial ovary that enabled a mouse to conceive and produce babies.

17 May 2017

Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

Protein that helps regulate childhood growth could become possible target for anticancer therapies

New finding could lead to more effective treatment decisions for younger colorectal cancer patients

Colon cancer patients with healthy lifestyle have longer disease-free survival, study finds

KU Leuven researchers identify vital role of TET1 protein in earliest stages of embryonic development

Targeted therapy appears to be more effective in preventing lung cancer recurrence

Nut consumption reduces chance of colon cancer recurrence and death, study shows

New imaging technology could reduce the need for additional cancer surgeries

DAWN trial: Mechanical thrombectomy plus medication significantly decreases post-stroke disability

Researchers explore new treatment combination for pediatric patients with Hodgkin lymphoma

Tumor mutation load in patient's biopsy varies by age and type of cancer

Researchers identify DNA repair deficiency in many types of solid tumors

Regular exercise and good diet could reduce risk of disease recurrence, death in colon cancer patients

Researchers develop new imaging technique to ensure complete removal of tumor during surgery

Researchers identify new drug target for two common types of myeloid leukemia

Study finds early diagnostic MRI to be cost-effective method for detecting prostate cancer

Younger women may face higher costs for breast cancer treatment than older patients

Integrated BioBank of Luxembourg publishes "2016 In Review"

Mother cells pass on DNA damage to offspring, study shows

NIBIB-funded scientists develop rapid and accurate tool for detecting early pancreatic cancer

3-D printed ovary produces offspring in animal model

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