Oncology & Cancer
Promising new breast cancer drugs undergo clinical trials
The University of Liverpool is to lead two UK clinical trials to test potential new drug treatments for early and advanced types of breast cancer.
Mar 10, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Research identifies first step in design of new anti-cancer drugs
New research has identified a first step in the design of a new generation of anti-cancer drugs that include an agent to inhibit resistance to their effectiveness.
Mar 9, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Analysis of blood parameters helps to establish prognosis for patients with brain metastases
A new MedUni Vienna study conducted in the Comprehensive Cancer Centre (CCC) Vienna shows that certain laboratory results, which have previously not been used specifically for this purpose, can help to predict survival in ...
Sep 25, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
How removing a protein slows blood vessel growth in tumors
Scientists from the University of Leeds and The Institute of Cancer Research, London, have discovered a new protein which triggers the growth of blood vessels in breast cancer tumours which have spread to the brain, a common ...
Jul 1, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Breast cancer study raises hope of therapy to stop tumor spread
Scientists have discovered a trigger that allows breast cancer cells to spread to the lungs.
Jun 8, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Scientists identify key to preventing secondary cancers
Leading scientists from the University of Sheffield and University of Copenhagen have identified a possible key to preventing secondary cancers in breast cancer patients, after discovering an enzyme which enhances the spread ...
May 27, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers identify new ways to drain cancer's 'fuel tank'
Scientists at the University of Manchester have discovered a potential weakness in cancer's ability to return or become resistant to treatment, by targeting the 'fuel' part of stem cells which allows tumours to grow.
Nov 25, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Obesity tied to higher cancer risk for CRC survivors
(HealthDay)—Colorectal cancer (CRC) patients who are overweight or obese when diagnosed appear to face a slightly higher risk for developing a second weight-related cancer, according to research published online Sept. 29 ...
Oct 1, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Blocking cells' movement to stop the spread of cancer
Insights into how cells move through the body could lead to innovative techniques to stop cancer cells from spreading and causing secondary tumours, according to new UCL research.
Jul 7, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Secondary thyroid cancer more deadly than primary malignancy in young individuals
A new analysis has found that adolescents and young adults who develop thyroid cancer as a secondary cancer have a significantly greater risk of dying than those with primary thyroid cancer. Published early online in Cancer, ...
Feb 24, 2014
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