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Heart and liver transplant recipients at higher risk of developing lung cancer: Researchers

Heart and liver transplant recipients are at particularly high risk of developing lung cancer after receiving the donated organ, researchers report at the 2nd European Lung Cancer Conference. They are advising doctors to screen for such cancers in these patients to maximize the chance of detecting the malignancy early.

3 May 2010

Obese women more likely to have breast cancer at later stage: Study

Obese women are more likely to have breast cancer detected at a later stage and to have lymph node metastases when diagnosed than women who are not obese, according to a study presented this week at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Breast Surgeons.

3 May 2010

Health outcomes explored at DDW 2010

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which may soon be the leading indication for liver transplant, is found to be significantly associated with worse transplant outcomes. In addition, a new tool for diagnosing NAFLD represents an alternative to liver biopsy, which is more expensive and prone to complications, and ultrasound and alfafeprotein blood test screening are an effective alternative to CT scan and MRI for patients with cirrhosis at high risk for hepatocellular cancer.

3 May 2010

Schwarzenegger expresses support for health law while Reid uses reform as campaign issue

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger Thursday announced his support of the health reform law, even as other Republicans around the United States look for ways to roll back the measure's reach.

3 May 2010

Smoking can increase risk of second cancer in breast cancer survivors

Women who survive early-stage breast cancer and smoke have an increased chance of developing a new second cancer in their other breast or elsewhere.

3 May 2010

CPMC establishes new Bryan Hemming Cancer Care Center

Being diagnosed with cancer can be devastating for anyone, bringing with it a series of life-changing challenges, both physical and emotional. That's why California Pacific Medical Center is delighted to announce the opening of the Bryan Hemming Cancer Care Center, a one-of-a-kind space offering a wide range of essential support services for patients and their loved ones, all under one roof.

3 May 2010

Mutations in several genes associated with developmental brain disorder: Study

Although there is no known cause of autism, studies have shown that mutations in several genes are associated with the developmental brain disorder. New research has uncovered two additional genes that may be involved with autism.

3 May 2010

Vitamin E effective in treating NASH: Study

Vitamin E has been shown effective in treating nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, an obesity-associated chronic liver disease that can lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer, and death. NASH also is related to or a part of type 2 diabetes, lipid disorders and cardiovascular disease.

3 May 2010

McGill scientist discovers how one particular gene regulates epithelial cells

New research led by McGill Biochemist Dr. William Muller helps explain why breast-milk cells lose their structure, causing them to clump up in strange ways (photos available) and sometimes become cancer tumors. With the support of Chen Ling and Dongmei Zuo at McGill's Goodman Cancer Centre, Muller has discovered how one particular gene regulates epithelial cells - cells that normally form in sheets and are polarized to enable the transport of molecules in a single direction.

30 Apr 2010

New 4-D software program promises to improve treatment of lung cancer: Researchers

A new 4-dimensional software program promises to improve the treatment of lung cancer by allowing doctors to take the movement of breathing into account when administering radiotherapy, researchers announced today at the 2nd European Lung Cancer Conference in Geneva, Switzerland.

30 Apr 2010

Research shows microRNA can silence genes that protect genome from cancer-causing mutations

New research shows for the first time that molecules called microRNA can silence genes that protect the genome from cancer-causing mutations.

30 Apr 2010

Accelerated radiotherapy improves overall survival of patient with NSCLC: Report

A new meta-analysis reported at the second European Lung Cancer Conference shows that patients with both non-small-cell lung cancer and small-cell lung cancer benefit in terms of overall survival when treated with hyperfractionated or accelerated radiotherapy.

30 Apr 2010

Inergetics signs three-year exclusive distributor agreement with Windmill Health Products

Inergetics, Inc., a leader in targeted product development for the Clinical Nutrition and Sports Supplement Markets, today announced that the Company has agreed in principle with Windmill Health Products to a three year exclusive distributor relationship to sell and market its Surgex sports supplement across multiple classes of trade worldwide.

30 Apr 2010

Leading experts deliver breast cancer updates at unique public forum

While significant advances have been made in breast cancer care, evidence has shown that Ontarians diagnosed with breast cancer continue to face considerable challenges with their needs for information, support and care. To respond to these needs, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation - Ontario Region is working with leaders in research, clinical care and community support to deliver current breast cancer information and education at a free public forum presented by Scotiabank Group in Barrie called Breast Cancer Today: An Evening of Care and Community.

30 Apr 2010

Kidney transplant recipients have higher risk of cancer: Researchers

Kidney transplant recipients are known to have a higher risk of cancer, compared to the general population, due to the need to take immunosuppressive drugs to prevent organ rejection. Results published today from a significant, long-term study suggest that no single medication appears to increase this cancer risk.

30 Apr 2010

Update on BioSante cancer vaccine portfolio to be presented at BIO International Convention

BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. will present a BioSante cancer vaccine portfolio update at the BIO International Convention, which will take place May 3-6 in Chicago, Illinois.

30 Apr 2010

Pieris AG announces preclinical data for proprietary PRS-110 Anticalin compound

Pieris AG announced today preclinical data for its proprietary PRS-110 Anticalin compound, which targets the c-Met receptor, demonstrating a dose-dependant reduction of tumor growth in a xenograft mouse model.

30 Apr 2010

HHS Secretary to host web chat to discuss impact of newly passed health insurance reform law

HHS Secretary Sebelius, Jay Angoff, director of the Office of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight, and Keysha Brooks Coley, the director of Federal Relations with the American Cancer Society, will host a web chat Friday, April 30 to discuss important insurance reforms in the new legislation and recent developments that have led to the ending of controversial practices like rescissions.

30 Apr 2010

ADVENTRX reports first-quarter net loss applicable to common stock of $4.9 million

ADVENTRX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2010.

30 Apr 2010

Endo Pharmaceuticals reports 9% increase in first-quarter 2010 revenues

Endo Pharmaceuticals today reported financial results for the first quarter 2010.

30 Apr 2010

Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

Heart and liver transplant recipients at higher risk of developing lung cancer: Researchers

Obese women more likely to have breast cancer at later stage: Study

Health outcomes explored at DDW 2010

Schwarzenegger expresses support for health law while Reid uses reform as campaign issue

Smoking can increase risk of second cancer in breast cancer survivors

CPMC establishes new Bryan Hemming Cancer Care Center

Mutations in several genes associated with developmental brain disorder: Study

Vitamin E effective in treating NASH: Study

McGill scientist discovers how one particular gene regulates epithelial cells

New 4-D software program promises to improve treatment of lung cancer: Researchers

Research shows microRNA can silence genes that protect genome from cancer-causing mutations

Accelerated radiotherapy improves overall survival of patient with NSCLC: Report

Inergetics signs three-year exclusive distributor agreement with Windmill Health Products

Leading experts deliver breast cancer updates at unique public forum

Kidney transplant recipients have higher risk of cancer: Researchers

Update on BioSante cancer vaccine portfolio to be presented at BIO International Convention

Pieris AG announces preclinical data for proprietary PRS-110 Anticalin compound

HHS Secretary to host web chat to discuss impact of newly passed health insurance reform law

ADVENTRX reports first-quarter net loss applicable to common stock of $4.9 million

Endo Pharmaceuticals reports 9% increase in first-quarter 2010 revenues

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