Oncology & Cancer
Research examines over-the-counter drug's effect on chemo's side effects
New research has potential to alleviate the side effects of cancer treatments.
Sep 19, 2011
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Multiple Myeloma
Oncology & Cancer
Researchers use new tool to counter multiple myeloma drug resistance
Moffitt Cancer Center researchers, and colleagues, are pioneering promising research utilizing a monitoring technology that could provide a better understanding of acquired drug resistance and assist in clinical decision-making ...
Sep 9, 2011
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Oncology & Cancer
Novel approach scores first success against elusive cancer gene
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute scientists have successfully disrupted the function of a cancer gene involved in the formation of most human tumors by tampering with the gene's "on" switch and growth signals, rather than targeting ...
Sep 9, 2011
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Medications
Study urges caution with lenalidomide dosage
An early phase multiple myeloma trial has unexpectedly revealed that the drug lenalidomide interacts with another protein in cells that affect its dose level in the body, say researchers at the Ohio State University Comprehensive ...
Aug 8, 2011
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Oncology & Cancer
Growing up on livestock farm linked to increased risk of blood cancers
Growing up on a livestock farm seems to be linked to an increased risk of developing blood cancers as an adult, indicates research published online in Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
Jul 28, 2011
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Oncology & Cancer
In the lab and clinic, researchers develop a new therapy for blood cancers
Clinical researchers at VCU Massey Cancer Center have successfully completed a Phase I clinical trial evaluating a combination of the drugs Bortezomib and Alvocidib in patients with relapsed or refractory blood cancers, paving ...
Jun 2, 2011
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