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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News tagged with secondary breast cancer
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
New method to study secondary breast cancer metastasis
Research led by scientists at King's College London has discovered a new way to study the mechanisms that cause breast cancer cells to spread to the bone.
Dec 10, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
External beam RT for early-stage breast cancer does not increase mortality risks
Early-stage breast cancer patients who receive external beam therapy (XRT) are not at higher risk for serious long-term side effects in the chest area, including increase in deaths from cardiac disease and secondary malignancies, ...
Sep 24, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
First in-depth study of secondary breast cancer patients finds current care inadequate
A qualitative study following the experiences of 10 women living with secondary breast cancer in the UK has identified evidence of poor care for this much overlooked group.
Jul 31, 2013
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Genetics
Genetic mutation inherited from father's side linked to early puberty
Reaching puberty at an unusually early age can have adverse effects on social behavior and psychological development, as well as physical effects, including short stature, and lifelong health risks, such as diabetes, breast ...
Jun 5, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Prostate cancer: Curcumin curbs metastases
Powdered turmeric has been used for centuries to treat osteoarthritis and other illnesses. Its active ingredient, curcumin, inhibits inflammatory reactions. A new study led by a research team at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität ...
Oct 12, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
A third of women with secondary breast cancer are needlessly living in pain, research shows
(Medical Xpress) -- New research released today by Breast Cancer Care and the University of Southampton reveals that more than a third (34 per cent) of women with secondary breast cancer are unnecessarily living with uncontrolled ...
Nov 22, 2011
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