Oncology & Cancer
Treating cancer by exploiting how its DNA is repaired
In every cell in your body, DNA is constantly getting damaged.
Sep 21, 2015
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Stress responder is a first responder in helping repair DNA damage and avoiding cancer
DNA damage increases the risk of cancer, and researchers have found that a protein, known to rally when cells get stressed, plays a critical, early step in its repair.
Aug 3, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Fighting womb cancer with PARP inhibitors
In the summer of 2013, mum of two, Suzanne Harford went to see the doctor after noticing unusual changes in her monthly cycle. Thinking that she might have a common non-cancerous growth called a fibroid, her GP referred her ...
Jul 24, 2015
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New role for prostate cancer protein could lead to better diagnosis and treatment
US scientists studying how prostate cancer cells grow say they've discovered a new role for a protein previously known to be involved in repairing damaged DNA.
Jul 15, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Association between genetic condition, hormonal factors, and risk of endometrial cancer
For women with Lynch syndrome, an association was found between the risk of endometrial cancer and the age of first menstrual cycle, having given birth, and hormonal contraceptive use, according to a study in the July 7 issue ...
Jul 7, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Trial shows benefit of 'BRCA-targeting' drug in prostate cancer
Men with prostate cancer benefit from treatment with the pioneering drug olaparib - the first cancer drug to target inherited mutations - according to the results of a major trial presented today (Tuesday).
Apr 21, 2015
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World-first cancer drugs could work in larger group of patients
A pioneering class of drugs that target cancers with mutations in the BRCA breast cancer genes could also work against tumours with another type of genetic fault, a new study suggests.
Mar 19, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Study shows why some brain cancers resist treatment
Scientists at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center may have discovered why some brain cancer patients develop resistance to standard treatments including radiation and the chemotherapy agent temozolomide.
Mar 2, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Using DNA repair processes to target cancer
Every day our DNA is under attack.
Feb 27, 2015
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Scientists find cancer weak spots for new targeted drugs
A major computational analysis by scientists at the University of Sussex and The Institute of Cancer Research, London, has found a number of potential targets for drugs that exploit the inherent weaknesses of cancer cells.
Feb 24, 2015
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