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Researchers discover new target for blood cancer treatment
Nov 11, 2014
Scientists at the University of York have identified a therapeutic target which could lead to the development of new treatments for specific blood cancers. Read More
The efficacy of folfiri in a colorectal cancer subtype challenged by CNIO scientists
Nov 11, 2014
The current classification system for colorectal cancer, which is based on genetic expression profiles, cannot be used to predict drug responses to FOLFIRI. Read More
Eribulin for breast cancer: Positive effects predominate in certain patients, negative effects in others
Nov 11, 2014
Proof of minor added benefit in one patient group / Hint or indication of lesser benefit in othersEribulin (trade name: Halaven) is approved for women with locally advanced or metastatic breast... Read More
Clues about origins of the human genome gleaned from koala study
Nov 11, 2014
Eight percent of your genome derives from retroviruses that inserted themselves into human sex cells millions of years ago. Read More
In cancer surgery, practice makes perfect
Nov 11, 2014
In a new, in-depth research project, Queen's professors Rob Siemens (Urology) and Christopher Booth (Cancer Care and Epidemiology) investigated what affect higher volume hospitals and surgeons had on... Read More
Blocking a receptor may combat cancer metastasis
Nov 11, 2014
Most cancer deaths occur because of metastasis, yet progress in preventing and treating migratory cancer cells has been slow. Read More
Pain and anxiety relief for cancer inpatients
Nov 11, 2014
Pain is a common symptom of cancer and side effect of cancer treatment, and treating cancer-related pain is often a challenge for health care providers. Read More
Promising treatment option and improved survival rates for patients with ovarian, breast, pancreatic, and prostate cancers
Nov 11, 2014
Olaparib, an experimental twice-daily oral cancer drug, produces an overall tumor response rate of 26 percent in several advanced cancers associated with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations, according to new... Read More
AABB releases new guidelines on the appropriate use of platelet transfusion in adult patients
Nov 10, 2014
New guidelines from the AABB (formerly, the American Association of Blood Banks) specify clinical situations in which platelet transfusion is recommended in adult patients. Read More
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery technique for pneumonectomy shown to be safe
Nov 10, 2014
In the largest series of its kind to date, researchers at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) have shown that performing thoracoscopic pneumonectomy, removal of the entire lung through a minimally... Read More
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