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Solution to 14-year mystery has implications for cancer therapies and drug delivery
Oct 30, 2014
Do blood vessels that feed tumors differ from other blood vessels? Fourteen years ago, experiments designed to answer that question led to the discovery of several genes that are more active in... Read More
Why targeted drug doesn't benefit patients with early-stage lung cancer
Oct 30, 2014
The drug erlotinib is highly effective in treating advanced-stage lung cancer patients whose tumors have a particular gene change, but when the same drug is used for patients with early-stage tumors... Read More
Pediatric radiation exposure following Chernobyl disaster linked to aggressive thyroid cancers
Oct 30, 2014
For the first time, researchers have found that exposure to radioactive iodine is associated with more aggressive forms of thyroid cancer, according to a careful study of nearly 12,000 people in... Read More
Breast cancer screening with tomosynthesis and mammography found to be cost-effective
Oct 30, 2014
Adding tomosynthesis to biennial digital mammography screening for women with dense breasts is likely to improve breast cancer detection at a reasonable cost relative to biennial mammography... Read More
New drug combination shows promise as powerful treatment for breast cancer
Oct 30, 2014
The uncontrolled growth of cancer cells arises from their ability to hijack the cell's normal growth program and checkpoints. Read More
Study examines availability of tanning beds on and near college campuses
Oct 29, 2014
Among the top 125 colleges on a list compiled by U.S. News & World Report, 48 percent have indoor tanning facilities either on campus or in off-campus housing despite evidence that tanning is a... Read More
Study examines availability of tanning beds on and near college campuses
Oct 29, 2014
Among the top 125 colleges on a list compiled by U.S. News & World Report, 48 percent have indoor tanning facilities either on campus or in off-campus housing despite evidence that tanning is a... Read More
Pancreatic cancer blood test: scientists discover more potential markers
Oct 29, 2014
A new study finds the blood of pancreatic cancer patients contains high levels of small RNA molecules - adding further hope that diagnosis via a simple blood test may be possible. Read More
Delivering a one-two punch: new drug combination shows promise as powerful treatment for breast cancer
Oct 29, 2014
The uncontrolled growth of cancer cells arises from their ability to hijack the cell's normal growth program and checkpoints. Read More
FDA approves expanded use of Lymphoseek® for lymphatic mapping in solid tumors
Oct 29, 2014
Navidea Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on precision diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals, has announced that the U.S. Read More
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