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In cancer immunotherapy obesity can be a liability
Nov 05, 2014
Packing on the pounds may lead to dangerous inflammation in response to anti-cancer treatment, according to a study by William Murphy and colleages at UC Davis. Read More
Novel time-reversal technology improves imaging of cancerous tissues
Nov 05, 2014
As a child, it was fascinating to put a flashlight up to our palms to see the light shine through the hand. Washington University in St. Read More
Physics, statistics and genetics come together to reveal cancer's strategies
Nov 05, 2014
Nate Silver and Richard Feynman walk into a bar and bump into a biologist . . . Read More
Impact of meditation, support groups seen at cellular level in breast cancer survivors
Nov 05, 2014
For the first time, researchers have shown that practising mindfulness meditation or being involved in a support group has a positive physical impact at the cellular level in breast cancer survivors. Read More
Can Tai Chi reduce inflammation for breast cancer survivors?
Nov 05, 2014
Tai Chi has been linked with numerous health benefits. Now, a UCLA study claims that the Chinese martial art reduces inflammation among breast cancer survivors with insomnia. Read More
Combination treatment for metastatic melanoma results in longer overall survival
Nov 04, 2014
Among patients with metastatic melanoma, treatment with a combination of the drugs sargramostim plus ipilimumab, compared with ipilimumab alone, resulted in longer overall survival and lower... Read More
NSAIDs induce 'suicide' in potentially cancerous intestinal cells
Nov 04, 2014
A new study finally explains the mechanism behind the protective effects of NSAIDs against colorectal cancer. The drugs cause cells carrying a gene mutation to initiate suicide. Read More
Positive Phase II preliminary results of Validive for the prevention of severe oral mucositis in head and neck cancer patients
Nov 04, 2014
Onxeo S.A., an innovative biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of orphan oncology drugs, has announced positive preliminary top-line results from its Phase II clinical trial of... Read More
Vanderbilt-led study investigates potential postpartum breast cancer therapy
Nov 04, 2014
Nearly 25 percent of all breast cancers among premenopausal women occur within two to five years following a pregnancy. Read More
First detailed picture of a cancer-related cell enzyme in action on a chromosome unit
Nov 04, 2014
A landmark study published in the journal Nature provides new insight into the function of an enzyme related to the BRCA1 breast cancer protein. Read More
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