Oncology & Cancer
Researchers discover new way to screen for cancer-killing drugs
A technique called "mito-priming" is the latest method to be developed by researchers in the fight against cancer.
Feb 3, 2016
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Leukaemia
Genetics
Cancer drug shows promise for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy
A drug commonly used to treat leukaemia is showing potential as a treatment that could slow the progression of the muscle-wasting condition, Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Jan 6, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Cancer study identifies genes that stop onset of leukaemia
Genes that act as brakes to stop the development of an aggressive form of leukaemia have been identified by researchers.
Dec 7, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
New research points to which leukaemia patients will need intensive treatment
Researchers have identified a genetic fault in some leukaemia patients that could be responsible for halving survival times after diagnosis compared to patients without the fault – an average reduction from 16 years to ...
Dec 7, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Simultaneous pregnancy and leukaemia offer a treatment challenge
The latest case report published in ecancermedicalscience describes the case of a woman who had the double burdens of chronic leukaemia and an unplanned pregnancy - and her happy outcome.
Nov 13, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Designer cells reverse baby girl's cancer in world first
A one-year-old girl in Britain has become the first in the world to be treated with "designer" immune cells genetically engineered to reverse her cancer, doctors said Thursday.
Nov 6, 2015
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Genetics
Mutated gene found in families with multiple tumors, including cardiac angiosarcoma
A few years ago, Javier Benítez, director of the Human Genetics Group at the CNIO, received a call from Pablo García Pavía, from the Cardiology Unit of the Puerta de Hierro University Hospital. This cardiologist was treating ...
Sep 25, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Support for fast-tracking new drugs into clinical trials for childhood acute leukemia
Children's Cancer Institute welcomes its inclusion, by the US National Cancer Institute (NCI), in a systematic program of drug evaluation in childhood cancer.
Sep 8, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Fresh hope for leukaemia cure
Monash researchers have uncovered the mechanism used by a common type of blood cancer to hide itself from the immune system.
Aug 11, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Promising drug for childhood acute leukemia—where to next?
A new Australian study shows that a recently-developed drug, already used safely in adult leukaemia clinical trials, holds great promise for some children with an aggressive form of cancer known as acute lymphoblastic leukaemia ...
Jul 9, 2015
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