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Scientists find cancer weak spots for new targeted drugs

Feb 26, 2015

Scientists have identified weak spots in cancer cells that could be targeted and attacked by new precision drugs. Read More

Filipino newcomers to Canada diagnosed with breast cancer at a younger age

Feb 26, 2015

They are also more likely to be diagnosed with a more aggressive form of cancer and are more likely to undergo a mastectomyFilipinos who move to Canada are diagnosed with breast cancer at a... Read More

Mapping lizard venom makes it possible to develop new drugs

Feb 26, 2015

Venom and lizardsGila and beaded lizards are the classic venomous lizards. However, it was recently shown that venom is also used by a number of other species, such as the awesome Komodo monitors... Read More

Previously unknown effect of vitamin A identified

Feb 26, 2015

The signal molecule, retinoic acid, is a product of vitamin A which helps to instruct how different types of tissue are to be formed in the growing embryo. Read More

Androgen receptor abnormality may not be associated with primary resistance to taxane chemotherapy

Feb 26, 2015

Findings from a small prospective study suggest that androgen receptor V7 (or AR-V7) status does not significantly affect response to taxane chemotherapy in men with metastatic castration-resistant... Read More

Men who have had testicular cancer are more likely to develop prostate cancer

Feb 26, 2015

Although overall risk of developing aggressive disease is lowA case-control study of close to 180,000 men suggests that the incidence of prostate cancer is higher among men with a history of... Read More

MD Anderson studies skin cancer patients resistant to leading therapy

Feb 26, 2015

Powerful drugs known as BRAF-inhibitors have been crucial for melanoma patients, saving lives through their ability to turn off the BRAF protein's power to spur cancer cell growth. Read More

Scientists find cancer weak spots for new targeted drugs

Feb 26, 2015

Scientists have identified weak spots in cancer cells that could be targeted and attacked by new precision drugs. Read More

Filipino newcomers to Canada diagnosed with breast cancer at a younger age

Feb 26, 2015

They are also more likely to be diagnosed with a more aggressive form of cancer and are more likely to undergo a mastectomyFilipinos who move to Canada are diagnosed with breast cancer at a... Read More

Mapping lizard venom makes it possible to develop new drugs

Feb 26, 2015

Venom and lizardsGila and beaded lizards are the classic venomous lizards. However, it was recently shown that venom is also used by a number of other species, such as the awesome Komodo monitors... Read More

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